The last few days of this month I’ll be up here for the weekend and taking it easy. Surprise surprise. :) I’m very behind on my blog reads. Sorry friends. I think catching up sounds like a lovely Saturday morning task. After I run four miles. And ride my bike to the farmer’s market. And
goals
Reorganizing Priorities
I’ve decided to get intense and reorganize my finances. I blame May. This month has been nothing short of disastrous, and to make up for May’s slacking ass-ets, the future months will just have to pay. Here are some changes: During lunch yesterday I opened the fund that will eventually help me survive when I
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Operation Summer Savings
Memorial Day has come and gone, which means summertime is fast approaching! There are so many great things about summer. Vacations! Fresh veggies! Free outdoor activities! Barbecues! Swimming! Sun-dresses! Ice cream! The cons of summer, however, include: -higher gas prices -an intense heat that drains and leaves you inactive -a carefree spirit that can ruin
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my life
Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day is my first holiday off since New Year’s. It has been a long five months without a break! I am heading south to see J this weekend. Budget consists of gas and food (hopefully no more than $80). Entertainment? The great, free outdoors! It’s suppose to be a few gorgeous sunny days. And
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The Art of Matchmaking Never Dies
Today is my one-year anniversary dating my boyfriend J. In honor, I’m going to derail from my somewhat usual PF topic and share with you a little story. -one year ago- My life pretty much turned upside down this time last year. I had just graduated college, been offered a new job that started June
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blogging
Link Love.
Work is very busy today, which is always a good thing for me. I hate being bored! Not much to update. So my back up option: Link Shout-Out! Thanks to my top Referrers: Always the Planner Give Me Back My Five Bucks! Shoestring Alley Stacking Pennies TeacHer Finance (I realize I haven’t added you to
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shopping
I'm a Big-Fat Failure
Georgetown? I loved it on Saturday. I bought one top from Urban ($10), one top ($29) and one nightgown ($29) from Anthropologie, and a gorgeous dress from a little boutique ($60-orig $118!). In total: $128. I have just completely bombed May. But you know what? I kind of don’t care. You ever feel like once
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My Love/Hate Relationship with Georgetown
I’m going on a girls’ shopping spree in Georgetown tomorrow with some close friends. I have a love/hate relationship going on with this part of the District. How do I love thee, Georgetown? Let me count the ways: Banana Republic Coach Gap JCrew Kenneth Cole Ralph Lauren Steve Madden Urban Outfitters Club Monaco Sephora Pottery
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money
Not Loving May's Finances
My budget is slowly dwindling away this month and I am in desperate need of a babysitting job to help buffer my expenses. I had no idea how dependent I have become of this extra income through babysitting! Three of the six jobs I had lined up for this month were canceled for various reasons,
