When it rains.....

.....it pours. After replacing the water pump in my vehicle to the tune of $291.00, I am now waiting to hear how much it will cost to work on the brakes. It is the nature of the beast to have the money cushion deflated every time it gets a little plump.

Here's a little run down on college expenses for Kris for the fall semester:

General Student Fee $1,295.00 (what the hell is a general student fee?)
Auto Registration $ 225.00 (awfully expensive parking decal)
Lab/Course Fee $ 167.00 (please don't break anything in the lab)
Baylor Ring Savings Plan $ 75.00 (total will be $600 when she graduates)
Tuition/Fall Undergrad $12,660.00 (WTF?!)

This does not include books and supplies and general living expenses. Throw in rent, electricity, car insurance and fuel, groceries and personal items and you've got one helluva tab. Kris is a very disciplined student and works hard to ensure she maintains the GPA required by scholarship(s) guidelines. Financial aid to the rescue!

Ring, ring! It is my mechanic.....not looking forward this phone call.