It was a week of migraines; I was so sick. I had 3 migraines and had a splitting headache for two other days. Thankfully I completed most of my schoolwork last weekend, as I couldn’t do much this week. Sage was having a 25% off sale this week, so I ordered a peppermint halo and… Continue reading May 26-June 1 Update
May 19-25 Update
This week, I’ve been reflecting on my spending patterns and how that has affected relationships in my life. About ten years ago, I was dating a man who I loved more than any other man I had dated before, or since. I now see that we were not a good match, but I was enchanted… Continue reading May 19-25 Update
MONTH 2: (Weeks 7, 8, 9) April 28-May18, 2024
As I started recording some purchases this week, I decided to organize my document that I write these updates in. I had debated when I started to do a 3-month shopping ban. Being 7 weeks in now, I had thought about extending that to 6 months. The reason I said 3 months initially was to… Continue reading MONTH 2: (Weeks 7, 8, 9) April 28-May18, 2024
Update May 11, 2024
I had an eye appointment last week, and my progressive prescription doubled. My current frames are not going to be able to hold a combined prescription of -8, as they are stretched quite a bit now. I picked out a new frame for glasses and a new frame for prescription sunglasses. I also did my… Continue reading Update May 11, 2024
Update on updates
I’ve been struggling to divvy up my expenses and income weekly. I get paid once a month, and almost all of my bills come out monthly. Since I am targeting my spending money, I am going to do monthly updates rather than weekly. I will be posting posts between my monthly updates if needed! Thanks… Continue reading Update on updates
WEEK 6: April 21-27, 2024
Good news! Thanks to Maeve’s comment, I was able to cancel my purchase of the Lose It! app! They reversed the $54 on my credit card! Thanks Maeve. I have been thinking about my spending habits over the last 20 years. I try not to live with regret; For those who know me well, I… Continue reading WEEK 6: April 21-27, 2024
Doodles
My allergies to cats and dogs have prevented me from having my own pet. Growing up on a farm was often uncomfortable, as I had allergies to pollen, trees, mold, dust, animal dander, and grass. I feel like animal allergies are the worst, as I truly love many animals. You know that meme that says,… Continue reading Doodles
WEEK 5: April 14-20, 2024
This week I felt guilty about thinking about buying skin cream. I used up all the extra cream I had at home, including a scented little bottle that had me scratchin’ after I used it! I had to revisit my approved list of spending to review it so I could tell myself it was ok.… Continue reading WEEK 5: April 14-20, 2024
WEEK 4: April 7-13, 2024
This week, I made a big, fat mistake. I downloaded an app for calorie counting called Lose IT, and before I was charged for the premium subscription for a year, I was supposed to cancel it. I forgot and was charged $54.59. Oops. It has now been canceled, but I am paid up until March… Continue reading WEEK 4: April 7-13, 2024
Week 3 Update: Mar 31-April 6
Week 3 Update: This week I was focused on trimming some bills. I called my cell phone provider and asked how I could cut my monthly bill. I finished paying for my cell phone two years ago, but my bill was still $102 per month. My plan included 20GB of Data. The lovely gentleman on… Continue reading Week 3 Update: Mar 31-April 6