Friday, October 20, 2006
Turning 25...Today is exactly one month to my 25th birthday.
I remember when I was 16 and wanted to be 25 so badly. I thought that if I was 25 things would be just perfect, and while, life is pretty great, I would love to tell my younger self to hold onto being young for just a little longer. Being 25 and also being married brings many responsibilities and obligations that I wish I could have put off a little longer. Two of these things include:
1) cooking - My mom did most of the cooking in our house when we were growing up. As a stay at home mom, she was always around for dinner, or would at least leave us money for pizza or Swiss Chalet. As a result, however, I never really learned how to cook. Most people know that I do not enjoy cooking. James is a MUCH better cook than I will ever be, or than I will ever aspire to be. I just have no motivation to do it. Why cook a fabulous dinner for this party of one, when I could make toast and a cup of tea in about 30 seconds? Seems like a bit of a waste of time to me.
2) paying bills - Actually, paying for anything just plain sucks... it was so much easier when I could just beg mom and dad for a new pair of jeans or shoes. Now I have to go through James, who has definitely inherited his father's frugalness.
On the bright side, I did learn today that being on the fringe of becoming 25 does have its perks. I was told to call my car insurance company a month before turning 25 because it means that my rate will go down. I have been waiting for James to get home from the city and remembered that I still needed to call. This wonderful man informed me that next month, our monthly car insurance rate will be lowered $50! I was thrilled and called James right away. He sounded excited, but couldn't figure out exactly what I was screaming about.
So... maybe I was a little over excited... but if you think about it, that is $600 a year! I couldn't be happier!
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