Talking about the economy...

My wife's family is in town for the weekend, and I mean pretty much her whole family. They are all staying with us in our tiny place (a story for another time). So I wake up this morning hung over from a crazy Halloween, and need some good hangover food. My wife had left for work, so I suggested to the rest of the guests that we go out to this greasy food joint.

As we were sitting there waiting for our food we started talking about the economy. My wifes cousin tells us they will probably have to move soon to someplace where nurses make more so they can support their family. Her husband is in the construction business and has not had work for some time. They have lived in there home for many years, now they must uproot there whole family, which includes 2 children, 8 and 6 years old.

As I practice dentistry I hear this story over and over. I have also been talking to friends, and peopel seem to be getting ready for a whole world of hurt. Cutting back here and there as far as expenses go.

My wife and myself are now doing the same. With a child on the way we need to make sure we are stable when he/she comes.

The hard part is trying to figure out what is important and what is not. Somethings I can lie without, and something I'm not so sure about. We will see over the next couple months what our priorities are. I have a feeling that cable and the gym are going bye bye. Thank god I have Rock Band to keep me busy. In times like these its good to have an activity you and your friends can do together.

To close, here is a quote to ponder,

"He who will not economize will have to agonize."

Confucius