There's probably not many of you who are interested, but my most favourite band in the ENTIRE WORLD announced their split yesterday. I was devastated, but count myself lucky that I was able to see them live in 2005 (even if I can't remember much of it...)
On a positive note, I just transferred $388.05 into my car loan account, which is the total amount owing! Very exciting. I have been meaning to do that for months but kept putting it off. Slowly it worked itself down to a chunk that I don't mind parting with in one go, so I did it. Took the money out of our bills account, which had a bit of a surplus, so we won't even miss it.
That's $37 a week we won't have to spend now. (Rather, it's $37 we'll be saving for a new car in a few years...)
I got marks back for my first assignment ever. I got 62%. Not particularly happy, but there's nothing I can really do about it. The marker was not really helpful either, only writing two or three notes that had minor suggestions, so I guess this is a wakeup call that things will be tough for the next couple of years. Would be nice to have a few more suggestions on what to do better though.... I need to get 19% on my test to pass this subject (the exam and assignment are equally weighted at 50%). This subject is not an accounting subject, but it IS a core subject (management - organisational behaviour) so I have to pass it, or do it again.
Have not gotten marks back for my accounting subject assignment. It was a group assignment, but I think we did REALLY well. I am afraid I am getting my hopes up - but I think we did well enough to get 90% on the assignment. It accounts for 25% of marks, the exam is 50% and I have done three online tests, one was worth 5% (I got 81% for this), and two were 10% of total marks (I got 80% for one and 20% for another - I was not prepared for the last as they changed the test date). I think I have a high chance of passing, but am really going to spend the weekend studying like a fiend so that I have the best chance possible. I do not want to spend money doing a subject again.
Monday are my exams, Tuesday I am catching up with a friend in the afternoon. Wednesday I am going to the BEACH! because it is disgustingly hot and I haven't been to the beach in about a year, even though I work five minutes away from it and live 20 minutes away. I have a lot planned for the couple of weeks break between semesters, but am looking forward to it nonetheless.
We have a friends birthday next weekend, then giving blood monday, getting married tuesday, seeing a friend before she moves the following saturday, staying at DF's sisters Saturday night to spend time with our new niece.
I also want to:
- organise my desk for Semester 1
- do some gardening
- sort out our life insurance, organise car insurance
- spring clean the house
- mail out post-wedding party invitations
Also, I have to do up a business plan, and research what DF and I have to do. We are starting a floor sanding business this year. We already have business assets available to apply for a loan for cash flow, advertising, apprentice wages for startup costs etc.
Anyone have any tips on starting a business? I have been through all of this before with my family (the startup of a business), but now it's just us, any additional information is always welcome and appreciated.
R.I.P White Stripes :(
February 4th, 2011 at 06:06 am
February 4th, 2011 at 10:33 am 1296815598
School, wedding, and starting a business, you've got a lot going on right now! Enjoy the ride! And the beach, I'm envious that you are warm right now
February 4th, 2011 at 02:33 pm 1296830036
Anyway, good luck sorting out the insurance stuff, and also the business and wedding details! You are plenty busy...
Jerry
February 4th, 2011 at 02:42 pm 1296830524
Takes me back to the sad day in the mid 1990s when I learned that Crowded House disbanded ...
Have a great nuptial experience!
xo Laura
February 4th, 2011 at 02:52 pm 1296831158
February 4th, 2011 at 03:22 pm 1296832946
I only found the band recently - they were around for a long time, weren't they?
I was bummed I never saw them perform live, but my dh assured me their live performances aren't that great (just seeing them on TV, etc.). I won't get the chance to make that judgement myself though.
February 4th, 2011 at 07:19 pm 1296847165
February 5th, 2011 at 12:06 am 1296864411