Personal Financial Update

Hello, fellow nerds! Greetings from Uber-nerd town! I have settled into my two jobs, and I have to say I am overjoyed with my monthly income of about $6,500. I am ecstatic! Given that my monthly expenses are only $2,700, I will have a surplus of over $3,000 each month, which I plan to put into savings. My next goal is to pay off my brand new 2025 Toyota Corolla LE by the end of March 2026. After this payment is completed, monthly expenses are projected to decrease to approximately $2,450, which could provide improved financial stability. So far, my job at Kern Valley State Prison is going well. I don't sense the same threatening vibe here as I do at the group home. Most of my co-workers at the prison are from Bakersfield, and some may be part of the gang stalking I experience in town. However, I haven’t felt any negative vibes … yet. Give it time! They might change their attitude later and make my life difficult at the prison, much like what happened at Tehachapi State Prison. I didn’t realize until about four years ago that some people seem to compete to be the better person. I’m just trying to be good without competing with others in that way. Ultimately, it's all subjective; someone might appreciate a certain quality about you, while another might not. That’s why I believe it’s unnecessary to compete like that. It is possible that I will come across an undisclosed competition intended to assess who is a “Better Person”. They might believe I'm either genuine or just faking it, and then disregard me. If I can make it through March and pay off my car, I'll be fine. If they decide to fire me afterward, I would be okay with that too because I would have accomplished something at the prison, making the targeting feel worth it in the end. With my car paid off, my living expenses will be low enough that any two jobs—one full-time and one part-time at minimum wage—would cover my bills and leave me with some extra money. As the Smashing Pumpkins once sang, "The world is a vampire... set to drain," so I can’t really complain. If I remain employed at the prison through March, that seems reasonable. The plight of a "Chosen One" is complicated; on one hand, there are people who adore you, and on the other, there are those who despise you—often, the latter are the ones who employ you at jobs. I find that sad! Till next time! MAHALO!