I Asked for Help and He Answered….

I have been asking God for help in finding my way as a teacher. I thought maybe He had a better plan for me. Money is so tight and I feel so "broke" at times. I feel so broke that I make Humpty Dumpty look good!

Then an amazing thing happened last week. A principal called me and asked me if I would be interested in proctoring the state exams in March. OMG! March is usually a slow month for subs due to state assessments. Of course I returned her call and said, "Yes"! I have 6 days booked in March now!

Amazing thing #2 happened on the same day. I was called by a company that found my resume on careerbuilder.com. They wanted to know if I was interested in being a tutor for them for $20/hour! Of course I returned the call!

Amazing thing #3 happened with my taxes. I was so down because I had to tap into some investments to make ends meet this year. Of course I was penalized and had to pay taxes on that money, too. I was looking at paying almost $1000 (federal and state together) to Uncle Sam. My son and his wife suggested I gather up my medical expenses (co-pays, premium payments, prescriptions, dental expenses, etc.) and see if I had enough to take the deduction. All this info in available from your insurance company’s website. I had $6640 in expenses and that gave me an additional deduction of $4000+. Now I have to pay Uncle Sam same less than $100 in Federal and I actually get a small refund from the State!

They always say things happen in threes.

On another good note, I worked all week last week.  I have 3 days booked for this upcoming week, too.

It has been snowing since yesterday, and it is so cold in Colorado Springs.  My heater is running non-stop. 

Now, I have to run to the store to pick up my Sunday paper.  Have a great weekend!

P.S. I decided I might give up my cell phone and save some $ each month.  I am considering giving up my basic cable expense ($24), too.  My financial planner suggested that I stop investing, too, since I could use this money now.  I would give up my internet, too, but I need that resource to look for jobs and to apply on-line.