Old Friend

Today I was surprised when I got a phone call from an old friend I had lost touch with. She had moved away several years back and we just lost touch. seems she search the local phone book online and got my number. Turns out she is back in the area and wants to get together. we must have talked for two hours catching up on whats new in each others life. We are going to get together this weekend. I am looking forward to it.

Taxes

Today I mailed my taxes in. seems this year for some reason I owe. I don't know why but every year I pay more in taxes. the government (county, state, city) keep raising what we pay as though we are all a bottomless pit of money. They say that the state of Oregon and also the city of Portland collected 20% more in taxes then they thought they would and yet they are still looking for new ways to get even more money from us.

I don't know what we can do but at some point the government will have to stop increasing and start making cuts like the rest of us. If I can't afford something I save for it or I do not buy it. the government just adds on a new tax and then they have it. they need to start living within their budget. Well I mailed it of and smiled as I did, what else could I do.

My store begins

This is the start of my Blog. I am not sure where I am going with this but hope to add something everyday. I guess a good place to start is to tell a little about me. My name is Susan Miller and I live in the Portland Oregon area. I have lived here for several years. I really like the region because there is so many things to do around here.
By the way I am in my early 40's and I am okay with that. I am average height and weight and think I look really good for my age. I try to stay fit and work out when I can. one of my goals is to work out more. I take pride in my appearance and my only real indulgence is getting my nails done. I really like long acrylic nails.