At the Library

This is actually my first time using Windows Live Writer to post a blog. I found it easy to set up the program for use, and would definitely recommend it to users of decent-performance computers.

Now that I’ve totally given Microsoft free advertising…

Earlier today, my dad, sister, and I went to our grandparents’ house to finish working on bailing out the pool water. (We had been doing this for a couple weeks now…) This was the grand finale when I was able to finally see the drain (there was so much silt in the water, you couldn’t see 1” into it). My hands have hardened pads of calloused skin where the thin bucket handles cut into my fingers. It’s a good thing, though, because that means my hands are now that much tougher. (I sound like a Japanese anime character reflecting on oneself…)

On a less happy note, I came to the library with my laptop, only to find that the MCLD network administrators had blocked RuneScape’s domain. It’s too bad, because I had been able to play for only a couple days with my old in-game acquaintance from long past.

The search for a job still seems futile, but I’m sticking with it. If I’m not able to start contributing $200/month to a mutual fund with >=12% APR, then I’ll miss out on a multimillion-dollar retirement. (It’s all about how early you start investing.) I recommend everyone visit Dave Ramsey’s Investment Calculator to see just how simple it is. Since the average mutual fund investment growth is 12%, it’s a great opportunity for anyone that starts early, maintains a strong dedication toward their future, and has an emergency fund to avoid early investment withdrawals. I know I’m psyched to get started on mine…