Social Security?

Today I received a letter in the mail from the Social Security Administration. 

I wondered what it could possibly be, since I'm 24 and not retiring soon nor have I lost my most recent social security card.  I think my credit and everything associated with my number is fine.  It turns out it is just my "Social Security Statement."  Okay.  That's nice of them. 

First off, I didn't know they had my current address.  I guess my bank has it, and that's probably how the SS administration got it.  If not, that's weird.  Also, this is the first time they've sent me such information.  They tell me that to get retirement benefits, I have to have 40 credits.  And I currently have 22.  So my plan for early retirement is working!!  except that I'd get less that $700 a month... hm...  maybe this isn't a good plan.... 

They also outlined how benefits would go if I become disabled or die.  There are different qualifications for the "survivors" to receive payments.  One of these is if I'm divorced, my ex-spouse could be eligible for widow's benefits.  That's ashame.  That kinda beats the point of getting divorced.  Even if I die, she still gets money from me? 

That's about all for now.  I need to be working on final papers and studying for final exams.  Instead of watching movies and being on the internet....  : )

Quote This

"If I had one gift that I could give you, my friend, it would be the ability to see yourself as others see you, because only then would you know how extremely special you are."

-B.A. Billingsly

I found this quote the other day. I like this quote. It's often hard to remember this and try to have the perspective of others. Even then it's hard sometimes to believe that.

But knowing that there's at least a handful of people out there who care about me, without judging, people that I don't have to try to impress or win over, that is what's great.  If you're one of those people, thanks.  Really.