Went from gravy train oil field job, dream vacation, then gravy train university job. It's less money but living in Oklahoma you just don't need that much. Plus the wife kicks in at around the same so it's just a good case of being fiscally responsible, and just really lucky with houses and such.

I used to think all it took was hard work but lucky breaks make the world go round, don't let anyone tell you any different.

And I am dying inside paying full price for this stuff anyways, best Buy has a 60 gig 360 on sale for $299 with 4 games for their Black Friday special and I can't wait to get one and lovingly carress the warranty, if you know what I mean :)