I have been focusing on looking for a permanent job. My end date was suppose to be next week but has been extended to April 1st (I think?). But my current contact company is not very good about paying me on time. They paid me for 9 weeks they owed me (ouch!) at the beginning of the month and have not paid me since. Not being able to plan and budget money is quite worrisome for me. You and I have very similar views on finances so I think you understand how troubling I find this mess.

Add in family stress and it has really prevented me from going out much. Nothing new going on in the family, just more aware of it at holiday time.

But hopefully, 2005 will bring better things and I will be going out on a more regular basis.