Generally, I’m not the type of person that’s an extravagant and mindless spender. Almost obsessively, I log into my bank’s online site to check how my money is doing. That’s not to say I’m a tight wad, but I at least try to be responsible.

Now, with possession and closing really creeping up close, it’s finally dawned on me that I really need a good chunk of cash in order to make it through that period. There are so many fees and incidentals that I have to worry about. I wonder, why didn’t all of that ping on my radar much louder up until now? Will I be prepared enough to handle anything thrown my way? I’d like to think I am, so I don’t plan on losing much sleep over it. Still, I acknowledge that I am going to have to really clamp down on spending.

I’m sitting here listening to the radio, flipping between an oldies and a new rock channel. I’m taking this opportunity now to feel relaxed because I know that higher stress times are nigh. I hope that they pass without any major disasters because I can’t stomach the idea of being financially up the creek without a paddle.