In my last post, I guessed my federal refund at $3,000. It's actually $3,395. I guessed my state refund at $1,000. It's actually $199. Added together, I was fairly close, but I was way off on the state amount.
I was submitting some expenses for my flexible spending account on Monday, and I thought about DD 1's possible braces. It occurred to me that at a minimum we might want to wait another year so I can max out my flexible spending account election, and at least get the full tax benefit if we do decide for the braces.
Speaking of DD1, she has made it to regional competition for Jr. High public speaking in FFA. The district competition was two weeks ago, and she took first place. If she takes first or second place tonight, she would move on to state level competition in three weeks. I'm clearly biased, but I think she stands a decent chance of placing at least second. I say that because I have judged Jr. High public speaking before, and as long as she performs to her ability, she is doing a better job than most in Jr. High.
Update from last post
February 18th, 2015 at 07:19 pm
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Public speaking is one of the greatest difficulties that my girls face (despite being competitive performing Irish dancers). In December both of them actually ended up in the nurse's office (two different high schools) because one passed out and one felt like she was going to faint right before speeches.
Wonderful for your daughter!! Let us know! And I found a picture from 1935 of my grandfather and his older brother with their local chapter of the FFA. How fun!
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