I'd say I'm like an sea otter. I'll dive down and get some grub when needed and get "cracking" (heh heh), but like to have fun when the waves are good! Life's too short to keep running with your head down!
I'm much like a snake. I shed off debt regularly so that my finances are always bright and shiny. When things get cold I slow down and make sure not to outpace the world. And when opportunity presents itself, I make snap decisions and strike quickly to try and take advantage of them.
I would say that I'm a weimaraner (admittedly, I'm a little biased). My dog, Lola, takes such joy in the little things—the small stick at the side of the road, the mesmerizing bounce of a rubber ball—but nothing gives her more pleasure than the long run (seriously, 20+ miles). I have a lot of fun with the day to day stuff and I don't deny myself those pleasures, but I get the most pleasure knowing that I'm in it for the long-haul and planning my finances accordingly.
I think I'm like a dog. I'm all about hunting down the best deals and being loyal to my money saving plans but when someone I love needs or wants something from me I cease to be the focused hunter and suddenly turn back into a puppy that just wants to make everybody happy.
As in the fable, "The Ant and the Grasshopper;" I once was like the grasshopper and spent my days spending my time/money frivolously. Today, I save for the "cold winters." I try very hard now, to NOT just waste or throw my money away.
I agree Totally with you! Read my post. Some of the hospitals are calling their triage area a separate name and they are charging the same ridiculous ER prices! I don't usually go to the ER because I never have had a life threatening condition but when you are in agony that doubles you over and causes you to cry, the walk in is not an option for me. Usually when I go to these places, I have the experience where they give you a pill, tap you on the head, and send you out the door! It is very frustrating! Then you have to wait to get into you preferred provider, while you are still in pain and then they can't figure it out and then they send you to someone else, and etc. etc. etc. It is exhausting. Gone are the days if you had different issues going on your doctor treated you for everything. Now, you have to go to a certain MD if you are having a nose bleed etc. etc. Exaggeration but you know where I am going with this!
yes, I had a major acute pain issue this last week. I had gone to my regular MD to find out if it was a UTI, since it wasn't, they told me to get some Prilosec since I had been on additional pain meds. from a specialist doing working with my chronic pain issues. ANYWAY, as the pain got worse over the weekend, I refused to see the ER. Could have went to the walk in but they usually tap you on the head, give you a pill and send you on the way, at least that was my experience in the past! FInallY I called the ER nurse consultant. told them 3 times i wasn't wanting an ER visit due to $$. They said that had something called ER Express and that it was like an urgent care, since it was Sunday, my husband and I went in. Turned out it was an ER triage. When I finally complained to a higher up on Monday, they said that they were sorry and there is nothing they can really do with the bill. I am very angry and am warning people to make sure there special terminology is not the actual ER. I have insurance but am still going to have to pay...can't imagine those paying out of pocket! I am still in agony now with nausea and the works! My hubby says I am not aggressive enough in the doctors to figure this out! So now he wants me to go to urgent care...again a pill and send me back to my regular uncooperative provider. Viscious cirlce!
i live in dc area and buy dried beans and lentils regularly (we eat beans 5 nights a week, I live with a brazilian)
and sorry to burst the bubble, but most beans are over $1 a lb since commodity prices have been rising over the past couple of years
I'd love to see a link to any of the stores/circulars where you find them cheaper, since I do regularly buy them
I used to be like a Monkey who flings his poo all over, I would just fling my money at whatever I wanted at the time. Now I am more like a hamster who who stores his food in his mouth; I store my money in the bank saving it for when I really need it.
Wolverine - Overall relentless pursuit of money; willing to scavenge carcasses (i.e. BP corporate bonds); will dumpster dive (college kids throw out all kinds of usable items!) in order to re-purpose or donate items that can feed me or society; also able to kill for my own food by working hard and seeking continued advancement in my career.
Nonsense. Doctors are responsible for knowing the medical history of their patients, and that means asking them what medications they take. If the patient lies, that's not their responsibility.
Whenever any prescription is filled, it's required to come with warnings about usage, dosage, possible drug interactions, and contraindications. Therefore, it makes no difference where you get the prescription filled or even if you have different prescriptions filled by different pharmacies. They all charge different prices for the same drugs, so choosing the lowest cost pharmacy doesn't harm the patient in any way.
This is great, I always complain that I want to eat more organically, but I couldn't justify spending more money. These tips will definitely help me out.
I'd be a kangaroo, pocketing the monies for our little baby :-)
I'd say I'm like an sea otter. I'll dive down and get some grub when needed and get "cracking" (heh heh), but like to have fun when the waves are good! Life's too short to keep running with your head down!
I am definitely a squirrel. Wish I had much more money to squirrel away though.
Worms are a good form of protein.
I would say a turtle. Slow and steady, never get too excited about being too up or too down.
I love it so much! I was about to buy it at the store but then I desided to make it myself. I used kool aid.
I'd be a bird. I save up to fly south for the winter.
I guess I would favor the squirrel comment. I tend to scurry here and there stockpiling what I think I will need to survive an economic winter.
Christine
dazed1821@aol.com
I'm much like a snake. I shed off debt regularly so that my finances are always bright and shiny. When things get cold I slow down and make sure not to outpace the world. And when opportunity presents itself, I make snap decisions and strike quickly to try and take advantage of them.
I would say that I'm a weimaraner (admittedly, I'm a little biased). My dog, Lola, takes such joy in the little things—the small stick at the side of the road, the mesmerizing bounce of a rubber ball—but nothing gives her more pleasure than the long run (seriously, 20+ miles). I have a lot of fun with the day to day stuff and I don't deny myself those pleasures, but I get the most pleasure knowing that I'm in it for the long-haul and planning my finances accordingly.
I think I'm like a dog. I'm all about hunting down the best deals and being loyal to my money saving plans but when someone I love needs or wants something from me I cease to be the focused hunter and suddenly turn back into a puppy that just wants to make everybody happy.
I'm a Lion...I can be quiet and save and/or be fierce and spend on something that I want or need.
I'm a magpie, happily storing up shiny treasures in my nest.
As in the fable, "The Ant and the Grasshopper;" I once was like the grasshopper and spent my days spending my time/money frivolously. Today, I save for the "cold winters." I try very hard now, to NOT just waste or throw my money away.
I agree Totally with you! Read my post. Some of the hospitals are calling their triage area a separate name and they are charging the same ridiculous ER prices! I don't usually go to the ER because I never have had a life threatening condition but when you are in agony that doubles you over and causes you to cry, the walk in is not an option for me. Usually when I go to these places, I have the experience where they give you a pill, tap you on the head, and send you out the door! It is very frustrating! Then you have to wait to get into you preferred provider, while you are still in pain and then they can't figure it out and then they send you to someone else, and etc. etc. etc. It is exhausting. Gone are the days if you had different issues going on your doctor treated you for everything. Now, you have to go to a certain MD if you are having a nose bleed etc. etc. Exaggeration but you know where I am going with this!
yes, I had a major acute pain issue this last week. I had gone to my regular MD to find out if it was a UTI, since it wasn't, they told me to get some Prilosec since I had been on additional pain meds. from a specialist doing working with my chronic pain issues. ANYWAY, as the pain got worse over the weekend, I refused to see the ER. Could have went to the walk in but they usually tap you on the head, give you a pill and send you on the way, at least that was my experience in the past! FInallY I called the ER nurse consultant. told them 3 times i wasn't wanting an ER visit due to $$. They said that had something called ER Express and that it was like an urgent care, since it was Sunday, my husband and I went in. Turned out it was an ER triage. When I finally complained to a higher up on Monday, they said that they were sorry and there is nothing they can really do with the bill. I am very angry and am warning people to make sure there special terminology is not the actual ER. I have insurance but am still going to have to pay...can't imagine those paying out of pocket! I am still in agony now with nausea and the works! My hubby says I am not aggressive enough in the doctors to figure this out! So now he wants me to go to urgent care...again a pill and send me back to my regular uncooperative provider. Viscious cirlce!
i live in dc area and buy dried beans and lentils regularly (we eat beans 5 nights a week, I live with a brazilian)
and sorry to burst the bubble, but most beans are over $1 a lb since commodity prices have been rising over the past couple of years
I'd love to see a link to any of the stores/circulars where you find them cheaper, since I do regularly buy them
I used to be like a Monkey who flings his poo all over, I would just fling my money at whatever I wanted at the time. Now I am more like a hamster who who stores his food in his mouth; I store my money in the bank saving it for when I really need it.
I'm a groundhog. 'Cause I'm always digging myself into a hole. :-(
I am a sparrow when it comes to money. I use most of it to build my "nest" with not much left over for anything else.
I am a hamster I like to save money whenever I can so I often wait for sales, use coupons and buy out of season
Wolverine - Overall relentless pursuit of money; willing to scavenge carcasses (i.e. BP corporate bonds); will dumpster dive (college kids throw out all kinds of usable items!) in order to re-purpose or donate items that can feed me or society; also able to kill for my own food by working hard and seeking continued advancement in my career.
Nonsense. Doctors are responsible for knowing the medical history of their patients, and that means asking them what medications they take. If the patient lies, that's not their responsibility.
Whenever any prescription is filled, it's required to come with warnings about usage, dosage, possible drug interactions, and contraindications. Therefore, it makes no difference where you get the prescription filled or even if you have different prescriptions filled by different pharmacies. They all charge different prices for the same drugs, so choosing the lowest cost pharmacy doesn't harm the patient in any way.
I think I'm a camel. I store up money and then use it sparingly. (It just sounded more original than the squirrel.) Good luck everyone!
Jamie G
This is great, I always complain that I want to eat more organically, but I couldn't justify spending more money. These tips will definitely help me out.