Here at the medical center where I work the Red Cross does blood drives all the time. It seems like they are here every other week recruiting people to donate. They are here today and are offering a free movie ticket, free tshirt, and a chance to win a $500 gift card to some store. Right about now I am wishing I wasn't so squimish about giving blood. Unfortunately I tend to faint when I have to have blood drawn and that has kept me away from donating. Anyone out there a regular blood donater? I guess if I got someone really experienced it wouldn't be so bad but I tend to hold my breathe and think about how much I can feel the needle in my vein...crazy I know. But think about all the free movies I could see while helping out people who need blood.

DH needed me to write him a check for $300 out of our savings account this morning. He is a school counselor and only works about 5 days during the summer. Towards the end of the summer if he doesn't budget correctly he runs out of money.

I also have to pay for my daughter's travel soccer team fees. Anyone have kids that play a travel sport? I believe for the year we owe $350. DH and I talked about it being a big expense but DD is kinda shy and we thought this would be a good way to help her come out of her shell and form some more friendships.

I cleaned out my closet and gathered up some stuff that I don't wear anymore to take to the consignment store I always go to. When I am there I will be able to pick up my check from last season. I am anxious to see how much it is for as I had quite a few items that were excepted. I am going to try to do that this week sometime.

I also have to get my car inspected and the oil changed this week. I am over on both and with my luck I will get a ticket for the expired inspection, don't need that!