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abracanabra) wrote2010-03-22 11:37 am
abracanabra) wrote2010-03-22 11:37 am
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Productive Morning!
I haven't gotten so much writing stuff done, but I have finished a number of other essential things. Real life comes first, sometimes, hard as I try to fight it.
* Dealt with publication contract for one of my short stories. Yay! Also, it was a very clearly written and thoughtful contract, which is nice.
* Made dentist's appointments for myself and Phil. The latter is a small miracle, as himself is *most* difficult to get in for the regular checkups of any kind. But a maybe-loose filling was enough to get him going, though he is distressed about not knowing how the insurance works. (It should be fine.)
* Signed up for a community ed. class for this spring. Shaolin Kung Fu: 8 weeks for $34. Can't beat that price, and it'll be a great way to a) ease back into being active, and b) see if this is for me. I'm looking for something less high-impact, easier on the joints, but still interesting and challenging. And Shaolin Kung Fu is apparently big on the deep stances, which is perfect for building quad strength. Quad strength is one of the keys to being healthy and active after having your ACLs replaced. Theoretically, I should try to have thighs like a Heavy Metal pin-up girl.
* Paid bills and sent in the Census form. We have been counted.
* Paid taxes. ::whimper, sob:: My job screwed us over again, withholding only $80 in taxes. Had to pay the Federal part of the tax bill using a credit card because we just don't have the money. Twice in the past I've asked NgithOwl to change my withholding, and they've said they can't. Add that to me pulling in income from writing and photography too, and--yikes. This year, I asked *again* and they finally sent me the form. Hopefully next year's taxes will not make us walk funny.
* Made an appointment to donate blood at the IDS Crystal Court blood drive coming up March 31st. You should too! Check out the list of where they have blood drives.
* Dealt with publication contract for one of my short stories. Yay! Also, it was a very clearly written and thoughtful contract, which is nice.
* Made dentist's appointments for myself and Phil. The latter is a small miracle, as himself is *most* difficult to get in for the regular checkups of any kind. But a maybe-loose filling was enough to get him going, though he is distressed about not knowing how the insurance works. (It should be fine.)
* Signed up for a community ed. class for this spring. Shaolin Kung Fu: 8 weeks for $34. Can't beat that price, and it'll be a great way to a) ease back into being active, and b) see if this is for me. I'm looking for something less high-impact, easier on the joints, but still interesting and challenging. And Shaolin Kung Fu is apparently big on the deep stances, which is perfect for building quad strength. Quad strength is one of the keys to being healthy and active after having your ACLs replaced. Theoretically, I should try to have thighs like a Heavy Metal pin-up girl.
* Paid bills and sent in the Census form. We have been counted.
* Paid taxes. ::whimper, sob:: My job screwed us over again, withholding only $80 in taxes. Had to pay the Federal part of the tax bill using a credit card because we just don't have the money. Twice in the past I've asked NgithOwl to change my withholding, and they've said they can't. Add that to me pulling in income from writing and photography too, and--yikes. This year, I asked *again* and they finally sent me the form. Hopefully next year's taxes will not make us walk funny.
* Made an appointment to donate blood at the IDS Crystal Court blood drive coming up March 31st. You should too! Check out the list of where they have blood drives.
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Your job should have *no* say in how much tax you pay and when. I can only assume that N.O. adjusting your taxes against your will/want/request is illigal. I'd report them to the IRS.
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