ugh. The epic New England wind storm a couple weeks ago took our roof. $20k for a new one so our discretionary spending budget has been slashed down to the bone for the rest of this year. I extended my contract (wasn't planning to because it's a stress sandwich) at my current client to make sure we've got plenty of money coming in but it will be a while before we've replaced that savings. I was really hoping for a vacation, some new orchids, and a couple new snakes this summer but that's all off the table for now.
What a drag. Two steps forward, one back.
Ah well, there's always next year...

oh, and yes I'm glad/lucky I have employment, unlike millions of other folks who equally deserve one.