Ok...so the last few days have been rough.  I got hit with expenses that were not expected.  Traffic tickets totalling $250.  My hot water heater is on its way out.  My pool pump fried..that was another $240.  Both cars had to be re-registered.....$120.  And on top of that....the property taxes are due next month...another $600 (I pay in increments).  

Sheeeesh!  You try to get ahead, you save and you exhale when you get a couple dollars ahead and WHAM!!  You're now in the hole.  I'm sure I'm not the only one and I'm sure there are people out there in worse situations...no doubt.  So with that said, I have to be grateful for the things I do have and just step back and take a breather once in awhile.