Just a small update: The car is finally street legal. There is a huge satisfaction seeing the blue NYS inspection sticker in that spot that has been empty for so long. There is even greater satisfaction knowing that I made all those repairs and payments without the use of a credit card. I paid for it with my own hard-earned cash. Just another triumph in my battle to become debt free. The class I'm taking is the best thing I have going for me right now. I just learned about investing and mutual funds and stuff. I learned it in a way that is simple and makes sense. How cool is that?

Dave is back home as well and doing pretty good. I've seen him a few times since then but so far we're keeping to ourselves right now. I'll keep in touch.

I also received news from Goob that he is engaged to be married! It's happening in June and I'm very happy for him! I'm invited as well and the tux is covered. I just need to get myself over there and find lodging if necessary. With the way things are going I should be able to save up for it just fine. It kinda makes my worrying about my brother's wedding costs seem a bit trivial. Congrats Goob!

To the person I talked to on Saturday night- thank you. It's good to know where we stand regarding each other and while I won't hold myself back from other opportunities, you'll always have a special place in my life. You are and always will be important to me.