Tag Archives: Money

Call me the advice queen

Lately, people have actually been taking my advice. It’s a remarkable thing, really, since I don’t really consider myself to be knowledgeable about anything in particular…I just know how to do stuff, and do it as cheaply as possible. Ooh, I do know a lot about Southern California’s freeways.

Anyway, the bulk of the advice I’ve given recently has almost all been in regards to money in one way or another. And to be honest, a lot of is from making a bunch of mistakes first, then doing research later. Yep. I am so glad to be out of my 20s. Anyway, I figured I would share, just in case it helps anyone else.

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In the aftermath

Such a huge life event as the death of a parent is massively draining, to say the least. I’m glad I took the hiatus because trying to get back to “normal” life — you know, like going to work, going to the gym, cleaning, etc — is exhausting. After my first day back at work, even though my boss made sure to have someone work alongside me on the shift I normally do by myself,  I was so exhausted I fell asleep while watching Psych — and I love that show!

Anyway, I have a few observations about wakes and funerals that I was unfamiliar with until now. This, of course, was my first major death in my family. Seriously, when I think about it, my mom was way too young. I have a lot of regrets and I’ve been praying every day that I be forgiven. But that’s not up to me, so here are some of the observations

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