two bits of good news

for someone in my shoes, both of these stories are very appealing...

if you like to spend money on fun things, this story will make you happy. so book that trip you have been wanting to take and go buy yourself a new pair of shoes! just don't forget to put a little back for the future while you are at it...sorry, the banker still has to come out now and then. ; )

if you live anywhere in the m-streets, my new 'hood, this story will make you happy. gas prices are soaring, but when you only fill up every three weeks or so, it doesn't hurt nearly as bad!