Welcome to the Community About Nothing, and Yet Everything.
I hear all the predictions: The real estate bubble is going to burst again, the stock market is going to correct itself (crash a bit?), the car market is going to reset itself, gasoline and food will keep going up. I hear it all, yet I am not alarmed.
I've been believing that the bubbles would burst for quite a while now, so I've been wondering what's taking so long. I'm trying to figure out how these bubbles will affect me. I have no intention of selling my house before I die, so if the value goes down so do my taxes. I intend to drive my paid-for car until the wheels fall off, so that's not a worry (yes, I spend the money on maintenance). I don't have money in the markets or crypto, so that's a complete non-issue. Frankly, when I restrict my view to these three items, it's a net up side to me.
As far as food and gasoline, the food one is harsh. But if you adjust the price for inflation of currency over time, gasoline is cheaper in relative terms than it was in the 70's.
In the end, it's all about food for me. That has hurt my budget way worse than any other item. But, then again I still have choices when it comes to food unlike huge portions of the world's population. So in the end, it's just....
First World Problems.
"I am standing on the Mountain of Right, and you are standing in the Valley of Wrong." Deputy Frank Sloup, Pinal County, AZ
Why do I like this one? I have a primary residence on the Mountain of Right.
Of you who read my previous post, how many of you caught the quote I stole from a movie? Can you name the movie and who said it?
Bet you didn’t know there would be a test…..
So, I have completed 4 of 6 chemo infusions, and I have to say that the last one seems to have caused almost no side effects that cannot be otherwise explained by the disease itself. I remain exhausted all the time, and I go home at the end of the workday positively depleted. That, however, seems to be due to the anemia that somewhat existed before chemo started but certainly seems to have been exacerbated by it.
I presently sit at a 40% disability rating with the Veterans Administration with some big stuff pending. I am awaiting a decision on my hearing loss and the PTSD/Depression. The cancer aspect takes a step forward with an exam by a VA contracted provider who will provide a recommendation as to the service connection to the cancer. If it goes my way and I get to 100%, then as soon as the first check hits the bank, I’m retired. While this exam is scheduled for Monday, I have no assurance that a VA determination will be quickly forthcoming. Patience is the key.
My spirits ...
