It's true I normally have Fridays off. But, due to the weather Monday, work is allowing us who had to miss due to the weather, to make up the time instead of taking personal time off. So.. Since it is only middle of January, I'm taking the time to work & saving the tiime off. So,, that means I have to crawl out of bed at 5:00 or so am and put in 8 hrs.. I normally work 40 hrs in a 4 day work week, 32 in 3 days.. and 1 day of 8... that day is usually Thursday. So, tomorrow I'll be a no...

Last night a friend and myself met for dinner. Had a great time, the waitress very nice & personable. Attentive was understating it.. kind.. and just great. Was a wonderful feeling. The food was great.. my friend and I laughed, talked and truly unwound after a day of work, and the frustrations of the week. We decided to go to our local bookstore, one of a chain, and check out the books, etc. Upon entering the store, I heard a child screaming. Now this child was about 3 yrs old. He ...

I have found all the info needed for the irs. I actually had all of it. This in and of it self is awesome. Now to have an independent tax acct do it.. and then to the irs Thrusday. Keep me inyour thoughts... I'm having insomnia.. anxiety, etc.. and not even enjoyable reason! I'll blog more when I know outcome of it... thanks for stopping by. don't forget to say hi!

Quick, tell me where all your supportive irs paperwork is for 2002. Yeah right, that is what I'm doing. I have one more chance to prove to them.. (irs) that I had a loss, not an income that year. I am having nightmares of papers running away from me... I have most of what I need, just not the most important part. I could scream, but what good would that do. I've cried, threw papers, and pillows. My cat, understandably has hidden at times, then tried to help me sort the paper ava...

It isn't a pretty picture. Basically I've being audited from 2002. Long story short.. I'm hitting a brick wall. I have about 2 weeks to straighten things out... or else. Lovely government system we have. Guilty till proven innocent. It makes it very very hard to keep fighting brick walls, with only paper to knock them down...

Tomorrow I'm doing my taxes.. I hate it.. The government blows more money than I make in 10yr period on some silly study... Like... Why do kids fall off tricycles. Honestly. The government did a study for 3.4 million. Guess what they found out... they either ran into something, someone, or they just fell off. For 1.2 million I could have saved them 2.2 million. But they didn't ask me. I know some of my tax $ helps. But it the beauracracy that helps the wrong get rich,that burns me. ...

Ok, I've put it off, I needed something from my closet, and uh well,,,, it exploded. SOOOO, now I have 3 days to clean out, organize, sort & put it back neatly. Now, that everything fell on me... I can't remember what the heck I was looking for in the first place. We're to have thunderstorms this weekend.. so it will be a good time to get closet done.. But geeeeezzzz, popcorn, drink & a movie sounds sooooo much better..lol My work week is over, I'm crashing early, thanks for st...

My phone was acting up.. The picture went upside down.. then backwards,, then 2 or 3 of them. Then screen went blue, and disconnected. Ok..enough was enough.. I drove to Sprint. Advised them the problem..(I carry insurance...) waited 20 minutes.. new phone... same model.. some upgrades... no charge.. thanked me, transferred all 77 pictures...( hey I'm MeMaw remember) and was totaly completely NICE. Apppreciative... helpful. I'm awe struck. They 100% did what they were supposed ...

I was back at work today. The temp at midnight was 34, this am @7:00 it was 22. That is weird. We had snow last night. I had more trouble getting out of my drive than on the highways though. Work was ... work.. few problems.. but not bad overall. A bit strange since last I was there was 2-6... hehehehe.. love vacations. But, now back to the budget, diet, and oh yeah.. getting up at 5:00 am everyday. oh what fun. Ok.. now that I'm back and functioning, have to figure out ...

leaving San Diego it was around 65...Arriving in KC, it was 4. What is wrong w/ this picture? There was snow, ice and wind! I had left my coat at home... and only had a light blouse & a long sleeve shirt to brave the cold. My girlfriend picked me up thankfully, and we made it to my home nice and warm. I had about 2 minutes max in the cold till I was inside my home. My cat was very ticked off she was having to be without me for over a week, the fish were glad to be fed,and all in all no b...

I'm in CA... San Deigo specifically. I'm spoiling, and playing w/ my 2 grandchildren. The girl is 25 months.. the boy is 4 weeks... and yes.. I had a seperate suitcase just for their stuff.. a huge duffel type bag. We have played, giggled, rocked, and spoiled. My daughter looks awesome for having had a child just 4 weeks ago. The house was clean... everything organized.. wow... it is amazing. This vacation isn't about sight-seeing- it's only about relaxing, playing w/ the kids, a...

Ok... I'm officially on vacation. I've finished all the errands, and now just have to pack. I'm tired, but sooo glad I'm out of here for a few days. I usually love winter, snow,, etc.. but after spending some time in San Diego @ Christmas... it sounds wonderful. I can take 3 checked bags. I'll probably only need 2... and 1 for the return. I'm going to relax, spoil grandchildren, knit, girl talk with daughter, and generally unwind. I'm knitting a dragon scarf, and the green wool re...

As I reflect on the past few weeks, I have been able to realize a few things. The irs in person... ie.. their rep's were actually very nice. They went out of their way to help, removing the garnishment that day.. answering my questions, helping me... understanding, and actually explaing things. Now , mind you.. I wouldn't not want to go through what I went through again in a million years. They do know of the situation. They have others that the guy had not filed.. it was in their file...

Hi.. I'm home... Back from the irs. I survived. I probably don't owe... (according to H & R block who redid return, i should have gotten refund) but.. because in 2002.. not acceptable. But.. It probably will prove i dont owe anything. 2003.. I get refund, 2004 & 2005 I will pay... It will take about 6 -8 weeks to get final bill... I've started paying some.. The garnishment is lifted. SO... I will survive, I will learn not to trust friends as tax preparers.. ( he is still mi...

I can shower & wash my hair now w/out too much discomfort. I'm able to sit w/ a support in the middle of my back.. and my arms are slowly getting their range of motion back. The cat has decided to be with me nonstop. Constantly wanting attention, and rubbing on me. As if I'm not frustrated enought w/ not being able to knit, and/or read for any length of time. I can sit for short periods of time.. and that is when she decides to jump up and lay across my lap. If I didn't know bett...