The poor get richer

It's official. The check arrived today. I'm now $6,013.30 richer, thanks to Vincent Mottola.

It's the ultimate in money management. I mean, sure, I could have just set aside some money in my checking account every month, or I could have opened up a savings account, or I could have invested in the stock market --but-- I decided to pay someone else's car insurance for two and a half years. The choice was clear.

To celebrate the check's arrival, I ate a pound and a half of ribeyes (that would be six, yes SIX, small ribeye steaks).

My tentative "to spend" list:

* about $1,200 for a new Mac Book laptop
* $2,000 towards my car loan
* $2,000 in some kind of savings or investment
* $15 for air fresheners for Mark's apartment