Snowed In

Hello, my loves! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

Mine was upset by a massive snow storm that blanketed the eastern US. We got well over one foot of snow yesterday and had a bit more overnight. They said we could get upwards of another foot of snow today. Hopefully not.

It was bad enough though to where my boss said that we could stay home today. So, I'm planning to watch some history specific videos on YouTube channels such as History Buffs and The Armchair Historian (seriously, check them out!) and play some Assassin's Creed Revelations (I've been going through the Ezio Trilogy).

I had wanted to go shopping this past weekend with Kitty to the nearby college town. We'd hoped that Aerith could come with us so that the two of them could meet. Well, both of them ended up having plans. I thought about riding solo but, once the weather reports started coming in last week, I decided to hold off for another time.

Instead, I made an appointment on Saturday to file my tax return. Since I was able to claim Willow this year (my ex and I rotate every year who claims her), I received a massive return.

This will greatly help as I have a jaw surgery coming up in March. This has to do with my previous periodontist appointment. Since that field is considered out of network and a specialist, I have to pay upfront, they'll then submit it to my insurance company, and the company will write me a check for whatever is covered.

"God bless America."

Believe me, I have a LOT to say about what happened on Saturday in Minnesota. But that'll be for another day.

Anyway, I'll be able to afford my surgery with my tax return money, I can get my jaw defect fixed, and recover in time before my family doctor wants to have my excess skin removed from all the weight I've lost.

This year seems to be one of major financial costs for me. It'll be worth it though.

There's a lot more to unpack but I'll save that for another day.

If you've been affected by the massive snow storm, I hope you're somewhere safe and warm. Please keep it that way today, my loves. 😘😊











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