Hope and change I can believe in.

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I counted up my coin, then rolled it. I didn't think I would have all that much. I had hoped for, say, $120 but I was prepared for as little as $50. But honestly, it has been such a long time since I have counted up coins, since banks USED to accept the coin as was (though now I am wondering if they ripped me off?). Anyway, first sorting. Then I counted out pennies, nickles, dimes, and finally quarters. I didn't keep track, though the number of rolls of pennies was too many to just glance-count. And it seemed they were in proportion to the other coins. Still, I didn't want to get excited, we all know a quarter is worth just that, a pile of them is worth only a bit more. On it went. Finally, the last rollable amount was put into a carton. I began counting, quarters first, reversing my previous orders. Woah! I just put out $287 in coin, with probably another $10 to $20 in spare change. That does make life just a bit more comfortable.

Odd, that is only four to six months of saving. I used to only seem to ever be able to save $50 to $120. Then again, some people who came in 'borrowed'. Beyond having an unsecure apartment and thieves all around, I had a clepto lady friend. Oh yes, I had no misunderstanding. Anyway. That makes tomorrow a free day and a little bit extra back (after inspection, oil, and registration). Actually, I think that should be around $200 extra. Along with the check I deposited, if not allowing me to live in luxury lane with my mother here, we will a least not starve with that and what else I have available. I still can't believe there was nearly $300 there.

Dishes, laundry, and I'll prepare a meal while I get those going. Later.