Back to School Part 2

I recently made a post about returning to school, and have started the process. Its amazing how much work and thought it actually takes just to get back into it. With degrees and advanced degrees available in Health Sciences, Psychology and Education, and Business among others, there is a lot to choose from. I am going to be going to school through an online university, though I have not yet decided which one to go to. After I figure out what, and where I am going to study, I need to figure out how to come up with the money to attend. Like I said in my last post, my job will pay for tuition, however they only reimburse, so I will need to apply for a loan for at least the first semester. I'm sure there are other things that also need to consider, but I've got my hands full just with these at the moment.

Saving money on Car Insurance

Just a quick post today, as I need to get back to watching the finals :)

I was bored at work today browsing the web, and I came across an article about GPS tracking units, which can be used to locate, and recover stolen vehicles. In addition to the obvious benefits it would provide if your car was stolen, many auto insurance companies offer a discount if you have one in your car, which can quickly add up and pay for the unit itself. I am always looking so save money, especially on something like car insurance, so I will definitely be looking into these further, and most likely purchasing one.

Back to School

While many people are getting out of school right now for summer, I am once again considering going back to school through an online university to further my education. It is something that I have been putting off doing for several years now, but I know I need to hurry up and just do it. The only reason that I can think of for why I haven't done it already is laziness. My work will pay for it, so I can't use money as an excuse. I can do it all online, so I can't use scheduling conflicts as an excuse. I don't have a family, or kids to take care of, so I can't really say I don't have the time for it either. I know that I really just need to enroll,  go back, and finish, so that is what I will be doing when classes resume in the fall.

Time for a new phone???

  So I am finally eligible for a new phone with Verizon and able to upgrade from my Motorola Droid. I'm at a loss for what to do though. I know that I want a 4G LTE phone, but cant decide which phone to get, or if I should wait for the dual core phones to start coming out. Of the phones that are out now, its a toss up to me between the HTC Thunderbolt, and the Samsung Droid Charge. Both of these phones are very similar, with a 4.3 inch screen, 4G LTE, and capable of providing its own WiFi hot-spot. These are the main features that I'm looking for, as I want the ultra fast 4G network, and the ability to connect my Motorola Xoom to it for internet on the go. The Samsung is a little more expensive, but I think it also has a nicer looking screen. What do you think? Should I get a new phone now, or wait for the dual core phones to come out so I'm not wanting another new phone in a few months?

NBA Finals game 2

So while Shaq just announced that he is retiring from the NBA, his former team the Miami Heat will be taking the court tonight in game 2 of the NBA finals against the same team Shaq helped them beat in the 2006 finals, the Dallas Mavericks. There has been plenty of coverage of the Miami Heat this year, after their acquisition of Lebron James and Chris Bosh through free agency last summer. I am sticking to my preseason pick of the Heat to win the title, I think in 6 games.

Memorial Day Weekend In Vegas

So for my first blog post, I decided to write about my Memorial Day weekend trip to Las Vegas. I went with a large group of friends, and we stayed at Treasure Island. The hotel was very nice, and at an excellent location on the strip. We did not make it to any shows, but on Saturday night we went to the club Pure at Caesars Palace. We had a great time at the club, spending most of the night on the balcony which has a great view of the strip. We drove back on Monday, and I feel like I'm still recovering, but to me thats just a sign of a great Vegas trip! I have 2 weeks to finish recovering before I go back, cant wait!