There is so much I want to talk about that I'm overwhelmed.
First...
The market.
I know I'm only in my 30's. I know I have many many moons left until I retire. I know that when the market is down, it could be a very good time to get in and make more money down the line.
BUT,
It doesn't change the fact that it is VERY depressing to look at your retirement account and realize that 1/3 of it's value is gone. Poof. Gone. Blech.
Second...
We just got back from a fabulous epic vacation. 10 days on the road with my men. Craziness, I tell ya. Mayhem ensued. I plan on posting the details and oodles of fun pictures soon. Let me just say that we chose to travel WITHOUT a car. We had a 1 way airline ticket to Seattle, an RV journey through Washington, Oregon & Northern California, and a fascinating experience taking the train from Redding, to Oakland to San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. Overall, we survived, unscathed and wiser. Even with some bumps in the road, it was a trip to remember and I'm sure it will be one of those trips we'll rehash for decades to come.
Third...
I've returned back to work. Halleluja! Can I get an Amen? Truly, I was meant to work. I thrive when I work. I feel vital and relevant when I work. I missed it and I'm elated to be back. Now having said that, I miss my boys! I do. A lot. I'm glad we had our big vacation right before I returned because I can reflect on all of our good times during the day and it fills me with the warm fuzzies. Everyone needs warm fuzzies.
Fourth...
The election. Man of man, when is this election season going to be over!?! Oh... right... November 4th. It really can't come fast enough for this gal. I love politics, I love talking politics and I love reading about politics. I especially love reading debate boards pertaining to politics, but even *I'VE* hit my breaking point. It's been a LONG campaigning season. It's time to move on. It's time. I won't espouse my opinions or preferences here for fear of alienating my friends who may not share them. Yet those who know me well enough, know how I feel.
And on that note, I'm going to go finish editing my pictures from the trip.
Ciao!
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3 comments:
Sorry about your retirement, it sucks for everyone right now doesn't it? Oh and I totally hear you about the election stuff, I was really into it about a month ago, watching CNN around the clock. After the debate last night I'm sooo over it! (Go Obama!) ;)
I cna't belive what you did for your vacation. You are crazy and an inspiration. I can't wait to see the pictures.
I'm so with you with the endless election season. Let's just go to the polls and get it over with. I'm pretty sure that I'm 1005 with you on your pick to.
Um, yes, I also just got my 3rd quarter 401k statement in the mail. I didn't even want to open it. I'm trying to think positively though- we're getting our investments at a 'discount' now so that when the market has a positive swing it will help us then, right? Well, I hope so anyway!
Wow- I am so impresed about your vacation with both little ones along- you are brave!
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