<< July 2, 2008 >>
having it both ways

while signing up for the ing checking account, i discovered that they don't allow deposits to ATMs:

Deposit paper checks - You can also deposit paper checks one of two ways:

1. Deposit the check into your linked checking account then move it to your Electric Orange...
2. Mail in checks

that seems lame. the credit union checking account doesn't seem to have a direct-deposit activity requirement like one of BoA's checking accounts (although i suppose i could have it deposit only $1). BoA's other checking account doesn't have a direct deposit requirement, and has a lower minimum balance than the credit union, but at least the latter pays interest and doesn't give BoA any more of my money.

so, at least for a little while, i'll keep the credit union account. anyway, i suppose it can't hurt to have a little emergency fund tucked away.

in a little under 12 hours, the movers should be here filling my new apartment with way too much stuff i don't want anymore, and a few things i do want. i am looking forward to playing my keyboard. i am also looking forward to having a blanket, because i am tired of being woken up at 4am by my own shivering.

speaking of beddings, i may also have my new mattress in 14 hours or so. i am excited for that. i am less excited by the logistics; if the movers aren't done by the time the mattress delivery people arrive, i don't know what's going to happen. if they double park, the electric buses (lka trackless trolleys) may have difficulty getting around, and the last thing i need is for more bus drivers to be mad at me.

when i got to work this morning, there was a paycheck sitting on my desk. it has been a long and expensive month.

tomorrow is back to the track for a brutal 6 x mile workout. after that, there's only one more track workout before the race. i should go to bed.