I got several calls today from my processor at the bank, just tidying up a few loose ends.
I called State Farm and they were so super nice, it was refreshing. I got a quote, they're mailing me that so I have it in writing, and then that's all set.
I should have over $5k in the bank by the end of the week. Yay! I have nearly $4k in another account accruing interest (has been for about five years, I never touch that account, thankfully). That's my "emergency" fund, with more than 3 months of living expenses set aside in case something happens--like losing my job. I don't think I will, but why risk it? I also have several bonds I want to cash in since they've more than matured, but I'll leave several alone. But since I have about, I think, $2k in bonds, I'm pretty well set. I know that money could disappear like *that* with unknown expenses for God knows what, but at least it's THERE.
Furniture and appliances are going to obviously be some of the most expensive purchases, but obviously necessary. I think at least $1500 will go into fixing up--paint, drywall, etc. I don't want to buy garbage, but I know I can't afford really "nice" things. But nice doesn't have to be expensive, either. I will be stingy about my appliances matching, however.

It's rather amusing that the price of a cheaper stainless steel stove is the same as what I paid for my freakin' glasses. GLASSES. They fit in my pocket. A stove...well...you know how big a stove is. For $400! That's less than my laptop, too. And my camera...
Anyway.

I need to get to sleep. Early start tomorrow!