... And Money

Do you ever think back to when you were in college, oh, so long ago, and wonder how you survived on $9/hour jobs? I do. All the time. How is it possible that I had money for fancy sushi dinners, horseback riding lessons, and dance cruises then when I make more than three times that amount now and can't seem to scrape together $85 for a gorgeous pair of shoes?



Okay, maybe shoes aren't the best example. But you know what I mean, right?

So I’ve decided to follow IAmBossy’s journey into debt realization & management and hopefully have a more happily frugal outlook on life and finances – soon.

Lately I’ve eliminated the daily trip to the coffee shop ($2/day) and made an effort to make a lunch for work rather than order out ($5/day). There’s upwards of $150/month right there! That’s a pair of really awesome shoes! I mean, Gymnastics classes for both the little dudes! Actually what I mean is: Pay off my student loan once and for all. Debt realization man, it’s a buzz-kill.

And then there are the things I know I shouldn’t spend money on but still do. Like my weekly diet coke and rum with coworkers on Friday afternoons ($20/month) or my crazy Weight Watchers membership ($16.95/month). Wait, I think there is a connection between those two… I could stop shopping at Amazon.com except for that would mean I would have to go to the library and that would mean paying all my over-due fines, which are a bit substantial. Just being honest here.

I’m sure I’ll come up with more ways to save more and spend less. Feel free to share your best and worst tips with me - I would love to hear them.