Do you have times like these...i am sure you do

[ramanth]

Oh goodness! I do know what you mean. First I was feeling unwell, then Chipper gets ill. I'm almost afraid on what the third incident will be.

[RedHedd]

May I join in the "fun?"

In October when I went to renew my driver's license. Because of my poor eyesight, they restricted me from nighttime driving. So I'm dealing with that, but to add insult to the injury the DMV has now decided I need to have a reevaluation hearing which is scheduled for this Friday.

So in the interim, I'm had to have piles of papers filled out by my doctors, the good news being that they have been able to improve my eyesight slightly. BUT I need to buy new glasses. My Flexible Spending Account doesn't kick in until January 1 and I'm broke.

I was hoping to use my Christmas bonus to buy new glasses, however when I took Mitzi to the vet for an ear infection, they also discovered that she once again needs her teeth cleaned. So THAT's going to come out of my Xmas bonus too - there goes the bonus.

I'm in a debt management plan trying to pay off my bills so I have virtually NO extra money. I was planning to use my Xmas bonus to pay down my debt even further, but I guess that won't happen.

AND I also need major dental work. My dental insurance plan really sucks and basically only cover $1,500 per year which will hardly put a dent in the work I need done.

Why can't I just win the lottery or meet a single millionaire? I'm freaked beyond words about the DMV hearing this coming Friday, right smack dab in the middle of my office Christmas party. I tried to reschedule, but the DMV responded with rudeness and threats of suspending my license.

Please wake me when it's over.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I'm so sorry to hear about everyone's hard times! When it rains...it pours, I guess. I hope things look up soon.

[carole]

Oh my goodness HUGS to everyone who is having it tough,Redhedd you sure are being tested, i know what it is like to have to watch the finances, never known anything else really, and everything seems to happen at once doesn't it? yes i want to win the lotto too, not just to have a sweet lifestyle, but to help so many other people and animals out there, that would be the best part about it all wouldn't it really?

I know there is always someone worse off out there,and I sure am counting my blessings right now too,I hope everyone out there who is having it rough can see light at the end of the tunnel and things will eventually turn around in a more positive manner.

You know Kay I have only ever had one or two close friends, yes i do have other aquaintances, but that is all they are, my two best friends are just that,and mean the world to me,you sure do find out in life just those you can rely on and trust, my two best friends are always there for me in time of need and to lend a hand,a kind word, and boy that means a lot,don't be too discouraged by your experience,sometimes it takes a few not so good friendships to find the real precious ones.