Today I deposited the first paycheck I've received in about eighteen months. It is so nice to feel like I'm contributing to the family bank account again. I know that J is completely fine being the breadwinner and providing for the family, but sometimes I feel strange about it. It doesn't seem fair that Sam and I deplete the bank account during the day - while at the same time J is at work, trying to earn money and replenish our funds.
It's nice to feel like I'm helping out, and that I don't just consume, consume, consume.
Speaking of consumption, do you want to hear how I splurged my paycheck funds? Okay, I didn't really splurge, but Sam and I did go on a $30 shopping spree at Target. This is what we got:
- A giant coloring book
- New (washable!) crayons
- A nice three-ring binder (by nice I mean a $10 binder, not the cheap economy binders)
- Bobby pins
- Mascara
- A $5 Muppets in Space DVD
Pretty exciting for a first paycheck celebration, eh?
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6 comments:
Hooray for a paycheck!
I totally understand how it feels to not get one, and it is VERY frustrating to feel like you aren't contributing.
So, those are some serious splurges there, especially the bobby pins. Next time, try not to be so reckless ;)
(I'm VERY happy you got a paycheck -- you are the among the smartest people I know -- you deserve it)
This is pathetic, but the bobby pins and mascara really were a splurge. It's hard for me to justify buying extra stuff like that with money that J has earned for us. (I feel like the money should go to more useful things that will benefit the whole family - like food.) But it's easier for me to buy extra things when it's my own money. Hence, I am now using new mascara and my eyelashes aren't clumping together with my year-old tube. Blech.
Oh M, I TOTALLY understand the clumped lashes of really old mascara. My current state of affairs has caused me to use products to the bitter end. Thus, it was sadly funny to read that because I totally understand.
I know it isn't the same, but I think I know what you mean. It's very hard for me to accept help from others (whether it be from the church or friends) in my current condition despite the fact I know I need the help. It's hard to take when you aren't a contributor. Still, I'm glad you were able to get some of those little things that you have gone without for a while.
Do you think there's a chance the school you are at will offer you a position or another adjunct position next semester?
They haven't said anything recently about me coming back next quarter (or for the next academic year), so I'm not planning on it. When I was hired, they talked about the vague possibility of me teaching a class on Brazilian art, so I don't know. There's hope. But we'll see what happens.
(And I'm glad to know that I'm not the only person who's been walking around with clumped, spider-like lashes!) :)
Target shopping sprees are fun! I just have a hard time keeping mine under $100. :p I agree, it does feel really nice to get a paycheck! I only get one each week for my harp lesson, but something is better than nothing!
Well, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you either get to teach or do something else in the field. I think your talent is remarkable and you know your stuff!
Hang in there :)
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