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Electric Bill Round 3

October 21st, 2019 at 01:05 pm

I get a natural high checking my energy bill. Lol. My next bill is projected to be about $52. Wow 😮 is all I could say. If I can get that bill down to $52 that would be awesome!

Yesterday I did not have one soda, I also only bought what was on my list, while grocery shopping; in addition , I stuck to plans to not donate money an event I had attended. I always feel guilty but I didn’t budget for something like this, so it was a no for me.

Checked my Murphy points and I have about 720 points, that’s .72 cents off gas per gallon. I’m waiting to get to 1,000 points, that will give me a buck off each gallon.

Family news
I realized that the way my mother speaks is simply by yelling, all weekend when she called she was screaming, so much so, it gave me a headache. I don’t think it’s intentional, just believe that, that is all she knows 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

SO stop by in tears, I just listened didn’t respond. I’d told him awhile ago to seek counseling so it’s up to him. He needs to come up with a ton of cash by tomorrow or the bank will take the mom’s car. He called his siblings for help, but no one offered to chip in. I did tell him he can’t wait for an offer, he needs to ask.

If it was me I’d let the car go. She shouldn’t be driving anyway, and he can’t afford it. One thing he did say was, he got himself in this mess. I’d say he sure did, if he refuse to take things over because he fears hurting the mom’s feelings, well he’s right where he wants to be. He’s a fool

5 Responses to “Electric Bill Round 3”

  1. Smallsteps Says:
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    Good for you on just listening.
    I have had many situations with people that continue the same pattern and expect different results. If i had a nickle for everyone who said they "know" and they will change but never do i would be very wealthy.

    For a big payment or else situation they must have missed more then a couple payments i never understand why some wait until it is a last ditch effort to address a problem.i honestly think this type just are addicted to Drama.

  2. AnotherReader Says:
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    SO does not need to come up with the money, his mom does. Unless the car is in his name... If that's the case, he needs to tell mom to hand over the money and the keys and the car should be sold as soon as it's current.

  3. rob62521 Says:
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    I imagine SO was hoping you would not only give him advice, but some money to help save the car. Sometimes it takes things like this to make people stop and really look at the situation. I agree with smallsteps, some are addicted to drama and live for it.

    Glad you are doing well as far the power bill.

    Every store we go to is asking us to donate money for this and that and all are worthy charities, but...we already donate to charities and I feel badly about refusing these others, but one can only do so much. Same with all the phone calls and mailings from charities wanting donations.

  4. Lots of Ideas Says:
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    I agree with Rob that he might have expected you to come up with the money. Good for you for not taking the bait!

    I have a few charities that I support, and I don’t feel badly saying ‘no’ to the requests at grocery stores, etc. I usually say ‘not today, thanks’ which seems somehow kinder to me. I know there aren’t tax deductions for a lot anymore, but I still like to be able to add up charitable donations at the end of the year, and the dollar here, dollar there seems like unaccountable money to me.

    One thing I find interesting in these blogs (and anywhere online) is that people have patterns - some are happy no matter what. Some are in a mess no matter what. Some feel like they can solve their own problems. Some always feel like ‘it’s not their fault’. You are someone, IMO, who constantly strives to do better, work harder, give more, live a full life. I admire your tenacity.

  5. Lucky Robin Says:
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    He should just let them take the car. She shouldn't be driving anyway, she's not competent to be behind the wheel. It's an easy way to solve both problems. I would advise him to start looking for another job, though. If he's not going to take over the business, he needs to secure his own future. Or even start working a second job.

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