Meet the calculator

The calculator became my best friend when it comes to budgeting.

Write about your approach to budgeting

My approach to budgeting is using the calculator. I take what I make in a month and subtract all my bills from what I make. For instance, if I make $5,000 a month. I subtract rent which is $1,500, electricity $90, gas $50, trash $20, water $30, internet $120, cell phone $70, sewer $40 .I add all my expenses, which is $1920. I subtract that amount from $5000 and that is what I have to play with for the month, which is $3080. I can spend $400 on my car and $120 for insurance, which is $2560.

Then the rest of the money can be used on food, gas, clothing, and entertainment. I use a mobile app from there to track my spending, so I don’t go over what I have in the bank.

This is just hypothetical, I don’t make $5000 a month I wish, but the process of using the calculator to subtract my bills from what I make is what I do every month, when I pay my bills. Thank you for reading.

Patriotic

Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you?

In this blog, I will talk about what it means to be patriotic. It means to love the country you are in or have great respect for your country.

I do love the United States. Some of the people are a little harsh, but most of them are decent.

I was at work for Doordash and one guy wanted to fight me today, so I just ignored him because I am not getting into a fight with someone. We were turning into the same place at the same time so he honked, but I didn’t stop turning because I had the right of way. It would have been not a fair fight since I am disabled. So no I got out of there quickly.

Things like this make me not as patriotic about my country and the fact that inflation is going up so fast, making it tough to live. Overall, it is a good experience living in America. I have a roof over my head, food in my belly, a job to go to so I cannot complain too much. The only thing I wish I could incorporate in my life would be music.

I was a lot happier when I had music in my life either singing or playing shaker or drums. It was all a good time. I will incorporate music in my life again once I pay more money to the car I drive.

I am proud to be an American. I live in a democracy, where everyone votes for their leaders which is good. The 2024 election will be interesting. It will be against old or not so old so it can go either way. Well not so old, life was cheaper so maybe not so old has a chance to win. Well, I should not count out old, it is just life has gotten really expensive. Both individuals, have been president before so it will be interesting to watch which one we elect for president. Thank you for reading.

Breaking the law

Have you ever unintentionally broken the law?

In this blog, I will discuss have I ever unintentionally broken the law? Yes, but it was totally intentional. I didn’t mean to do it.

When you drive for Doordash, I want to get the items there as quickly as possible so I can move on to the next order.

So, yes I have sped up to 45 miles per hour (mph) in a 15 mph zone. Thank God no policeman has ever caught me speeding, unless you count in the early 2000s. I did get a ticket for speeding a long time ago. Thank God not recently. It would have been a $500 dollar ticket now. So no I don’t intentionally speed because I don’t want to pay an expensive ticket. So those are the only laws I have broken.

In conclusion-the only law I have ever broken was a speeding law, where I go more than the posted speed limit, but who has not done this. It is very easy to do if I am talking to someone and not looking at the odometer. So, I just have to pay attention from now on and look at posted speed limits. I go forty mph, that is pretty safe. Thank you for reading.

One and only

If there was a biography about you, what would the title be?

In this blog, I will discuss if there was a biography about me, what would the title be? The name of this blog fits perfectly. It would be called Shot in the head, because realistically this part of my life has changed everything for me.

It is a big part of who I am now, no matter how I slice it, it defines who I am. As soon as someone sees me walk with a gimp, they know something is wrong with me. This throws most people off. They would rather not talk to me, but there are some that will say hello or how I am doing, but that is it.

I have friends and they accept me for who I am, so that is important.

In conclusion, Shot in the head is a great title for a biography about me because it says everything about me. I was shot in the head with a gun and I cannot change that, so I have to accept it even though sometimes it is hard to accept. I have to find peace with it. Thank you for reading.

Somethings to be fair:

What were your parents doing at your age?

In this blog, I will discuss what my parents were doing at my age. Since, I am 49 approaching 50 years old. I will start from that age. Many parents are doing extraordinary things, such as being a doctor, a lawyer, an engineer, a teacher, but my parents took a little different route. None of them had an education so they had to settle for what they could get. Even with an education, it isn’t certain that they would have a good job.

My real father, at my age, worked selling cars at a car lot in Pensacola Florida. He did this until he retired and God rest his soul, he passed away.

My mom worked, at my age in the concert business, promoting shows and working in the box office of shows, such as Rick James and Zapp. She has now retired from the concert business.

My step-father, at my age was working on a psyche ward at Kino Hospital in Tucson AZ. He made sure no one was hurting themselves or others. He would work with patients with mental disorders. He would do groups with the patients and play his guitar and sing Beatle songs or Led Zeppelin songs too. He is now retired.

In conclusion- my real father worked selling cars in Pensacola Florida. My mom worked in the concert business, promoting shows, and working in the box office of shows. My step father worked in the psyche ward at Kino Hospital in Tucson AZ. He would work with patients with mental disorders. He would do groups by playing his guitar and singing Beatle songs and Led Zeppelin songs too. So, my parents did all these jobs at my age. Thank you for reading.

Statute of limitations

If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why?

In this blog, I will discuss, if I had the power to change one law, what would it be and why?

In the United States, they have a horrible law that states, if you do not press charges against someone who hurts you within a year or two then you have to live with whatever circumstances they did to you (Statute of limitations).

In my case, it is being shot in the head because my parents and family failed to get me justice within the allotted time I have to live with using one arm and walking with a gimp. Also, having half of the bullet still in my head, which isn’t fair. He has not given me a cent because of this law.

I tried to sue him when I was 17 years old but nothing came of it because he isn’t well off, or has a lot of money. The law firm told me I only had until my 18th birthday to sue him. Well, if he doesn’t have money, he should go to prison for attempted murder right. Yet, we were 13 years old and he lied and said I shot myself in the head, so he just got away with shooting me in the head. That’s bologna.

This law, the statute of limitations I would definitely change because it is not right that I have no justice because my family failed to press charges against the cousin and his family. I have to live with this injury.

Now, if anyone shoots someone in the United States they automatically go to prison. I guess that is a good thing, unless it is self defense.

In conclusion-I would change the statute of limitations because it is not fair that I have to live with this injury (one arm and a limp). It is not fair that I only had a certain amount of time to sue him. I would make the law not even have a statute of limitations because he ruined my life and now I have to pick up the pieces. Thank you for reading

My dream home

This is a nice house. Maybe a little fancy, but it could be something to work for. This is definitely my dream house. I would probably not get this home for a while or never.

Write about your dream home.

In this blog, I will discuss my dream home. My dream house is the house in the picture, so I could throw extravagant parties and have everyone comfortable, such as my family and friends. Maybe if I won the lottery, 😜 I could afford this house or mansion. Well, this is my dream house. In my wildest dreams I would get a home like this in the picture.

I would have to start investing big time and a lot of my money would have to be invested. Maybe 20 or 25 years of investing and possibly I would be able to afford a home like this.

Or, if I could write a lyric and turn it into a song that everyone bought, then maybe I could afford a home of such luxury. Something definitely worth working for. Thank you for reading.

Great news

You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do?

In this blog, I will discuss, what I would do if I received great, amazing, news. Depending on the news. I would have to ponder my next move. I would probably want to go to bed to decide from there, my next move.

Maybe if it was winning money or getting a new job. I would tell my sister and family and friends. If I won a lot of money, I would not tell a soul because everyone would be asking for money. I would tell just trusted friends and family members.

It really depends on the news, whether I would share it on Facebook or Instagram. Such as, a new job definitely post on Facebook or Instagram. Then, put it on my Linkin. Even if it was a girl friend. I would still put it on Facebook. Maybe write a lyric about her then post that lyric on Facebook or Jetpack.

Yet, when it comes down to money, I like being more quiet about it. People go crazy when they find out you have money. They look for ways to spend it for you so I don’t want that.

In conclusion, depending on the news, I would tell close family members and friends and maybe post it on Facebook or Jetpack. Such as, a new job or a girl friend definitely post it on Facebook or Jetpack. But, if it was winning money, I like being more quiet about it. Thank you for reading.

But now no, I am good

Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time?

In this blog, I will divulge what hobbies or activities I have outgrown or lost interest in over time.

A long time ago, when I was about 12 before I received the bullet in the head. I used to love to swim. We had a pool back then in our backyard. Swimming was my favorite activity to do. I was quite good at it. I once found my father’s ring at the bottom of the deep end.

Then, I received a bullet to the head by the cousin. I have an injury to my left dominant arm and walk with a limp. So swimming is out of the question. I tried a few times during my late teens and twenties and it was too tough to do. Swimming with one arm is really rough.

Now, I do go to the Jacuzzi which is great for warming up and relaxing, but that is it. No swimming for me anymore. Thank you for reading.

A candy with no sugar

What’s your favorite candy?

This dark chocolate bar has no sugar. It is a little dull, but it is good for you.

In this blog I will discuss my favorite type of candy. It is a Lindt dark chocolate bar because it has little to no sugar.

Dark chocolate lowers the risk of heart disease, reduces inflammation, increases the diversity of gut microbiome, and helps brain function.

Sure, dark chocolate does not taste as good as Hershey’s chocolate, but in the long run. It is better for you.

Sugar puts me to sleep, so I have to monitor it very carefully. Dark chocolate still may make me a little sleepy, that is why I eat it close to bedtime. Thank you for reading.