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A blog about Kern County and Personal Journals.
Real Name: Jennifer Baldwin Member Since: March 14, 2006 Last Signed In: August 25, 2009 Profile Views: 13221 Blog Views: 20152 Shifting priorities Turnip Wars Death, death, death! Dressing alike at work Take time to "smell" the flowers What? Daylight Saving starts Sunday??? Ever wanted to host an exchange student? Watch out for downtown con artist! First day back: So far so good The new hope June 06 July 06 August 06 September 06 October 06 November 06 December 06 January 07 February 07 March 07 April 07 May 07 June 07 July 07 August 07 September 07 October 07 November 07 December 07 January 08 February 08 March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08 January 09 February 09 March 09 April 09 May 09 June 09 July 09 August 09 September 09 October 09 November 09 
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I'm an open book, so I'm not shy to share some of my recent experiences: First of all, I'm still not really feeling the effects of the crashing economy. My boyfriend and I had no problem getting a loan from GMAC last week to buy an SUV. My bank, Washington Mutual (which was saved from a crash by Chase two weeks ago), offered me a credit card when I went to make a deposit. I declined, but it made me think, "What credit freeze?" Also, I'm actually having a hard time trying to spend my money! I ordered a rug through Home Decorators only to receive a notice that they've discontinued that rug and I'd be getting a refund. I registered for a crib at Babies R Us only to find out they're out of stock — not only in the store, but also at their distribution center. The only bummer is if I still want this particular crib, I have to order it online and pay $110 for shipping. (I'm going to call them and try to negotiate the shipping charges.) The only thing that I've witnessed, of course, is my shrinking 401(K). Since June 30, my balance has fallen by a little more than a third, from $18,482 to $13,577. (I called today to find out my balance.) But I'm not worried. It'll go back up. I'm just not feeling that "depression" that people are talking about. Now, ask me again in March when I return to work from maternity leave and I have to start paying for child care ...
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Dracena and H,
Bakersfield, CA 93304
The graffiti-covered wall at Dracena and H streets that I blogged about Monday was painted over Tuesday. But now on my way to work this morning, another tagger has hit the wall again. When will it end? Never. But I'll keep reporting it to the City of Bakersfield's graffiti hotline (32-ERASE) and Web site so at least they can stay on top of it and it hopefully won't explode like it did over the weekend. |
