When I think back on this year, I remember a lot of important events.
I went through many major life changes and made many new plans for my future.
Unfortunately, I also remember many days of sitting at my computer and working until my eyes are going to bleed. This past year, I have worked harder than ever before. I’ve been trying so hard to get ahead of things rather than being reactionary, as I have been for most of my life. Since planning ahead has become my new mantra, I’ve been desperately working my fingers to the bone in preparation for the coming winter season. Around these parts, winter is no joke. Every year, the oppressive cold air scoops into our region and makes life extremely difficult. There’s endless snow, ice, and blistering winds. This means, you have to operate your central heating and cooling system all season long or face the consequences. Unfortunately, those consequences include hypothermia and your pipes bursting from the cold. Since neither of these is really an option, I have been diligently preparing for the coming hardship. Last year, my furnace was barely chugging along at the end of the cold season. I knew I would need to upgrade to the entire central heating system before the next air temperature decline. I picked up a second job and started stashing money away in a savings account. Tomorrow the heating and cooling technician arrives at my house and we begin discussing my full heating system overhaul. I’m so excited to finally put this money to good use. I hope I saved enough for the best new furnace.