I feel like I need a weekend to recover from my weekend! Anyone else feel that way? Here’s today’s to do list. I’m going to update later this evening what I accomplish. Edited 12/01 at 10:26 am Blog/Money To Do: Catch up on Google Reader Comment on posts I like/have an opinion on Update my
my life
Happy Thanksgiving!
I feel so blessed and grateful. Here are just a few things I am thankful for this day: Tasty food. Two sisters who constantly make me laugh. Jesus Christ for redeeming me. The fantastic city I live in. My huge family that is loud and loving. Friends that always have my back. A boyfriend that
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Pre-Holiday Thoughts
Hooray for the holidays!!!! Tomorrow I’m going home for Thanksgiving and I’m so excited. There’s just something about sharing a meal that bonds people together, eh?
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money
Weekend Spending
One of the reasons I love living in a semi-big city is that there’s always something fun to do on the weekends. This past weekend was my roommate’s birthday, so I got a few of our friends together and surprised her with ice skating and karaoke on Friday night. Then Saturday we spent the day
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One and a half…
…years ago I went on my first date with J. It’s funny looking back at how awkward and nervous we both were. Or maybe I am just speaking for myself. I woke up so giddy that morning and it took me an hour to pick an outfit. The afternoon was so pleasant that I had
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Spending Report Nov. 16-19
I’m very glad it is Friday and the weekend is upon us. This week was really, really long for me. I’m excited that next week will be nice and short. This weekend is my roommate’s birthday and I have a feeling I will spend a lot of money “celebrating.” Beginning Balance: $24.32 +$200 extra income
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food
Eat Frugally, Tip Generously
I am pretty sure I am a server’s worst nightmare when I go out to eat. I order water to drink, opt out of an appetizer, order the cheapest thing on the menu (or worse–split it with a friend), and never order dessert or coffee. By the end of the night I’m probably the cheapest
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money
Not all is lost….
I really was quite upset with myself for buying so many things on Sunday. It’s like another person took over my body! My roommate and I got to the outlet mall and stopped in Panera (for shopping energy, of course) where we devoured our half sandwiches in a five-minute sitting. We had a fiery rush
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shopping
Confession: I SHOPPED!
I know I know I know. :( I said I wouldn’t shop, but I did. You all are probably sooo disappointed in me and I’m a terrible example of self discipline. I had a Friends and Family 30% discount at Banana Republic and the Gap and went to the OUTLETS. I just couldn’t give up
