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Best-Laid Plans ...

With tons of work due, I had the chance to get a little overtime as the holidays approached, a rarity for me. I was looking forward to being able to have a little extra that can be sent toward my bills.

But, that's not how it all worked out. Instead, I had emergency surgery, thanks to a very angry appendix, and wound up missing a week of work. I have no idea the cost of the surgery, the resulting hospital stay, follow-up visits to the doctor and other connected expenses, but it's a far cry from the extra I thought I'd be sending toward my debts. Oh, and then my oven went out.

Yep, my budget plans for the next few months have taken quite a hit. My short-term goal is simple, to make it through the next few months without charging.

Hopefully the surprises end there.

Oh, and Happy New Year to all.

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