Sunday, May 4, 2008
Financial Budget Card
I put a copy of some budget cards that I use on my website if anyone would like to look at them or use them. I still use my credit card, but instead of having a bunch of envelopes with the months budget in them I put a little card in my wallet. On the top of the card I write the total allowed in that category for the month and each time I spend something I subtract the purchase for the total. For example if my gas budget were $100 I would put "$100" at the top, then when I spend $20 at the pump I write down "$100 - $20 = $80" and so on and so forth.
Book Review: Epic by Conor Kostick
Book Review: Epic by Conor Kostick
When many years have passed since earth was evacuated and earth is nothing more than a legend, the surviving people are caught up in a world where stations in life, wealth, and posterity are all tied to a game. A game called “Epic” which was brought along in the journey from earth. However when medical attention, food, and wealth can be tied to “Epic” it is anything but a game. There is one peasant boy, Eric, who does not subscribe to this and soon finds that his unorthodox way of playing is soon getting noticed. He is noticed by his friends as well as those who don’t want to give up any power. Epic was well written, keeping a steady pace of story and action. This science fiction novel gave some interesting ideas on government, time management, and making ethical decisions without going overboard on futuristic ideas or inventions. The book at times reminded me a bit of “Ender’s Game”, but in a new and inventive sort of way. Overall I give this book a grade of “A”.
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