The Mid-August Report

I am exhausted...

The mid-Atlantic heat wave has broken for the weekend and weather is actually cooler than the average for this time of year. Unfortunately, it's still only August. That means that it's still summer and this weekend was just a brief respite from the heat and humidity.

Summer also means hurricane season. Looks like the Atlantic is being spared but it could be considered still early.

What else have I been up to...? I've been looking at property in New Jersey and New York City... I'd move given the right opportunity. Don't know where I'd live... Weehawken and Hoboken seem like very likely candidates as they would give me exceptional access to New York City and I wouldn't have to go through the tunnels every day. Of course, if I were wanting property instead of a condo with a view of Manhattan, then I'm going to be looking at the areas surrounding possible work locations. Ideally, I'd be no further than the 35 miles I am today from my office.

Hmm... Oh, yes. I've also been giving serious thought and consideration to trading in the convertible and getting a hybrid. Even if it's a wash between the higher car payment and the lower ongoing fuel costs, it makes sense for the environment since I commute further and longer than the American average.

Actually, that kind of brings up a rant for me... Why is it that it is so difficult for people to afford living close to where they work? If you want a decent life, you shouldn't spend all of your time working (I fail there) but why should you sacrifice so much of your own time with your family or personal pursuits sitting in traffic?

Well, that should do it for now. I'll post something interesting during the week, I'm sure.