Asha Anujeeva

I’ve been hearing that this is Earth week, a time when there are events that call attention to the environmental crises that we are in.  I hope that enough people start to pay attention and start to become part of the solution instead of part of the problem.  I’ve started trying to cut down on my own carbon footprint; I’ve been buying CFL lights, and unplugging appliances that aren’t in use.  I’ve also been trying to cut back on extra car trips into town “just because.”  I try to make sure there is a really good reason to be driving anywhere and I try to combine errands into each trip.

I got my taxes out last Tuesday morning; I’m glad to find out that I’ll be getting a hefty refund from both the federal and state government!  I’m going to have it direct deposited right into my checking account so that I can get the refund sooner.  I think I’m going to put the refund checks towards paying off a credit card or two.  That will be a big help to bring down the monthly payment obligations!