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Day 9 - 1/9/09

Posted 01-10-2009 at 08:44:11 AM by Macaela25

I ended up bringing snacks to tide us over until we got home from Orlando. I had to work through lunch; I'd planned on going home to prepare a small car picnic, but those plans were foiled. We raced home - it was mighty hard to pass all those fast food places and nice restaurants I love! We had a wonderful time though, and it was sooooo nice to spend some time with DH.

I will need to go to the grocery store tomorrow, and I'll need gas after the trip to Orlando. I know DH will buy gas tomorrow as well.

Spending to date:

Gas $13.39
Groceries/Other: $49.42

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Girl, You are killing me. My totals to date are:

Birthday gifts/shoe repair: $97
Gas: $46
FSA spending: $63 (doesn't really count since I will get reimbursed)
Lunches out: $10.95 (due to training and jury duty)
Other: $52.27

Per Diem earned: $17.12

Although I have not been as stellar, this idea has done one great thing for me - I really stop and think before I buy something now. It is very easy for me to fall into the same rut that my peers are in - just living for today and not thinking about tomorrow. But a nice reality check (like my finanacial advisor telling me I will need to save an additional $1000 each month to meet my retirement goals 40 years away) will sure slap you in the face.

Posted 01-10-2009 at 01:17:53 PM by Cheme Cheme is offline

Well, this is your first time doing this...you'll get better as you go along. Whatever makes you stop and think before you buy is a good thing. You don't want end up like someone we both know, with a garage stuffed full of junk that haven't seen the light of day in years.

An EXTRA $1000 a month? Are you planning to keep me and Yakko through your retirement too? I know, I know...you're taking us on a cruise around the world...

Posted 01-10-2009 at 02:56:21 PM by Macaela25 Macaela25 is offline

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