Numbers

Of course I worked today. Of course. I'll eventually get to posting more about work in general, but for now I'll just say it's interesting and exhausting most of the time. Thanks to the weekly mandatory full day of overtime, I am paying debts off left and right. It's the best feeling ever. If this keeps up, I'll be nearly debt-free by the end of the year. Hurray for that. Can't even wait.

I might even get money back from the government next year when I file my taxes instead of having to pay for using unemployment benefits. I can't wait to find out. I might start doing the math now and see.

I actually just did based on my anticipated income (not accounting for my potential quarterly pay increases based on job performance) and current federal withholding allowances. Yeah, I'm that guy. I enjoy math. I like how orderly and precise it is. Also, it's useful - essential even. Anyway... Yes, I'll be getting money back next year when I do my taxes. I won't be getting a lot back, because my current federal withholding allowances are appropriate, but at least I won't have to pay in. In case you're interested in following my geeky example, TurboTax has an amazing tax calculator (which I have just used and completely recommend) you can use online for free to determine your own potential income tax result. It's awesome and easy to use. Of course, you will still be required to estimate your gross income, percentage of federal tax withholding, blah blah blah. That's the fun part for me, but you might not agree. Keep in mind, however, that this is only an estimate and that estimate is based on this year's tax protocols and not the updated tax codes we'll be faced with next year. Still, it's pretty awesome and what else are you going to do on a Saturday night? Anyway... I don't think there was an actual point to any of this other than to entertain myself, but... Whatever. Yay, math!

Speaking of numbers, my birthday is next week. This anniversary would be more appropriately referred to as my agingday. Blah. It's the big one, people. 30. Oh, wow. Yeah. I don't even know what else to say about that. This happens Thursday.