A golden lining to my clouds

[rinnia]

Alright. Well. I finally seem to be returning to normal. If you want the full story, you can read my post here, but otherwise, just know that I'm feeling okay now.

So, in my revitalized state, I began thinking about the things I need to purchase, that I will actually be able to with some of my SURF money. Here goes:

From Apple's Education Shop
The necessity: White 13" Macbook with 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo +$1200
The splurge: 1 gig of RAM, 120 gig harddrive, iWork preinstalled +$363
The second splurge: 60 gig iPod +$370
Plus tax +$142
Minus rebate on iPod -$180
Minus family contribution -$750
Final cost: $1145
Money left from SURF: $3855

From InCycle
The necessity: Electra Coaster 7D Ladies' bike +$340
Another necessity: Bike lock +$30
The splurge: Resistance trainer +$200
Plus tax +$50
Final cost: $620
Money left from SURF: $3235

And finally
The necessity: A haircut +$40
Plus tip +$5
The splurge: Curl Up Serum +$15
Final cost: $60
Money left from SURF: $3175

If we assume about 10% income tax (it'll probably be much lower than that for just $5000, yeah?), I have $4500 to start with, instead of $5000. This'll leave me with $2675 to put in the bank for later. Not too shabby, I suppose. Especially considering I'll then have a bike and a new computer. Oh, and good hair. Yus.

Comments

[shinji-no-kaze.livejournal.com]

honestly, I have to say that I'm impressed by your ability to face all the things that have been going on in your life. you know that I bitch about everything; much less than the things that you've been having to deal with. you truly are an amazing person and I hope all things go well for you because you deserve it.

proud to be your friend,
Cam

p.s. hope you got a kick out of my icon
p.p.s. told you macs were better :P
p.p.p.s. I just fely like putting another one haha :)