Everyday Is Better Than The Next

I was arrested for an alcohol related offense a little over a year ago.  Due to that arrest I had to attend what I called “booze classes” at a local counseling center.  It was completely ridiculous that I had to attend these classes, but I understand that when you break the law you have to deal with the consequences.  These classes lasted almost 2 months and cost me close to $700.  On my very last class I asked the receptionist how much I needed to pay in order to never have to see or hear from that place again.  She gave me the amount and I paid it on the spot.  About 2 months later I received a bill from this place in the mail saying that I owed them $52.58.  I kept telling myself that I was going to call and ask for an itemized receipt and never did.  About 6 months went by and I got a call from a collection agency.  They wanted the money.  I explained my situation to them and explained how I had every intention of taking care of the bill, if infact I actually owed the money.  The nice lady let me know my options, which included receiving the receipt explaining why I owe the money.  She then warned me that if I didn’t pay the bill in 3 weeks that it would effect my credit score and she could not promise the receipt would reach me before then.  Quite the double edged sword, eh?  After much deliberation, I came up with a solution that would make everyone in the situation happy.  Right now I have a check written out to the collection agency marinating under my nuts and ass.  I plan to keep that check there for about 4 or 5 hours and then when the flavor is just right, I will put it in the envelope and send it away to take care of my debt.