Early service at church. I brought a jar of mayonnaise that I got for free at Wegman's for the food drive.
After church, it was time to make the BBQ turkey meatloaf that I have been wanting to try. It's a recipe from the Neely's, who have a few BBQ restaurants in TN.
I had to go to the store and pick up some more turkey as well as a few other things - $12.08.
After preparing the meatloaf, I went to the pool.
A friend came over and there was more Settler's played. I won every game, which got kind of old after awhile. I still had fun though, and it was exactly the kind of low-key weekend I needed.
Money spent: $12.08
Monday, July 20, 2009
Money Diary: Day 25
Went to help friends paint the interior of their condo. They got us all pizza. It was a giant pizza, so I was stuffed after one slice.
The rest of the evening included sitting on the couch watching television. It was a long week and it was time to just do nothing.
Money spent: $0
The rest of the evening included sitting on the couch watching television. It was a long week and it was time to just do nothing.
Money spent: $0
Money Diary: Day 24
Typical Friday...
After work, I stopped by P's house. Originally there were plans to go to Jazz in the Garden, but the rain clouds were a deterrent. Instead, J and I had dinner with R and R at an Indian restaurant. I used one of my restaurant.com gift certificates. Our meal was about $55, but we only ended up paying about $40 including the tip. I paid $19.10.
There was a long game on Settlers after dinner, in which I was triumphant. :)
Money spent: $19.10
After work, I stopped by P's house. Originally there were plans to go to Jazz in the Garden, but the rain clouds were a deterrent. Instead, J and I had dinner with R and R at an Indian restaurant. I used one of my restaurant.com gift certificates. Our meal was about $55, but we only ended up paying about $40 including the tip. I paid $19.10.
There was a long game on Settlers after dinner, in which I was triumphant. :)
Money spent: $19.10
Money Diary: Day 23
Breakfast at home, work, brought my lunch.
After work, I had to go get some things from Michael's for a lunch speaker series that I'm coordinating at work - $14.12. I also picked up a little travel journal for myself - $2.21.
J picked me up from work and we went to dinner at Sequoia. Blech. J paid. I will never eat there again. After dinner we went on a short boat ride on the Potomac River. It was a humid evening, so the breeze on the water was nice.
Money spent: $16.33
After work, I had to go get some things from Michael's for a lunch speaker series that I'm coordinating at work - $14.12. I also picked up a little travel journal for myself - $2.21.
J picked me up from work and we went to dinner at Sequoia. Blech. J paid. I will never eat there again. After dinner we went on a short boat ride on the Potomac River. It was a humid evening, so the breeze on the water was nice.
Money spent: $16.33
Money Diary: Day 22
I took the day off work. I picked up some Starbucks in the morning so as to indulge in the day off - $7.51. J had a surprise day planned for me, so I thought I could at least pick him up a beverage as well. After breakfast, we were off to the metro station. We ended up at the National Zoo (free admission!) and did a scavenger hunt printed off the zoo website. After the zoo, we went to Cubano's in Silver Spring. It is one of my favorites. I was wiped out all day, napping on the metro and such. It was probably close to 100 degrees that day, so I was glad to go home after being out in the heat. We ended up getting slurpees on the way home. I can't recall being as thirsty as I was at that moment - $2.54.
I was relatively full from lunch still, so dinner was skipped as I got ready for more a surprise to come. Tickets to "The Color Purple." The show was amazing. Fantasia was incredible. I think the role was made for her or vice versa. During the show, I started to get hungry. I decided we should go to Ben's Chili Bowl. Unfortunately, there was no parking to be found, so we go the food to go. J was not going to allow chili and cheese to be eaten in his car, so I had to wait the entire ride home in torture, with the smells taunting me, before indulging.
Money spent: $10.05
I was relatively full from lunch still, so dinner was skipped as I got ready for more a surprise to come. Tickets to "The Color Purple." The show was amazing. Fantasia was incredible. I think the role was made for her or vice versa. During the show, I started to get hungry. I decided we should go to Ben's Chili Bowl. Unfortunately, there was no parking to be found, so we go the food to go. J was not going to allow chili and cheese to be eaten in his car, so I had to wait the entire ride home in torture, with the smells taunting me, before indulging.
Money spent: $10.05
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Money Diary: Day 21
I had cereal at home for breakfast.
7:40 am: I got to work and had an awkward conversation with a higher-up at the office who will be assisting with interviews for the position that I applied for. She basically told me that she has heard about two great candidates for the position and that she'll find me a great supervisor. Um... does that mean that I don't have a chance anymore?
My supervisor's departure sparked hope that I could start doing something more challenging here and now there is the potential for discontent in my job. I most certainly do not like feeling that way. I really should be making more money.
12:00 pm: I have a salad for lunch - spinach and strawberries. I get a call from D asking if I want to go to Olive Garden with her and C. I decline because this is after I have totaled up how much money I spent over the weekend.
2:00 pm: I go find C and we go to McDonald's for a free 8 oz. iced mocha. It was a nice break. We have free coffee at work, but there is nothing like some whipped cream and chocalate syrup to make the day pass more quickly.
4:00 pm: I head home from work and make plans with E to go for a walk around Burke Lake after dinner. When I got home, I did a little scrapbooking and caught up with K on the phone.
6:00 pm: E made spaghetti squash for dinner.
7:00 pm: We got to Burke Lake and walked around the lake which took about an hour and 45 minutes. We had some pretty deep conversation, which I think was long overdue. I know we live together, but it's rare that we're home at the same time and of course, being in front of the boob tube isn't the best setting for any in-depth discussion.
Money spent: $0
7:40 am: I got to work and had an awkward conversation with a higher-up at the office who will be assisting with interviews for the position that I applied for. She basically told me that she has heard about two great candidates for the position and that she'll find me a great supervisor. Um... does that mean that I don't have a chance anymore?
My supervisor's departure sparked hope that I could start doing something more challenging here and now there is the potential for discontent in my job. I most certainly do not like feeling that way. I really should be making more money.
12:00 pm: I have a salad for lunch - spinach and strawberries. I get a call from D asking if I want to go to Olive Garden with her and C. I decline because this is after I have totaled up how much money I spent over the weekend.
2:00 pm: I go find C and we go to McDonald's for a free 8 oz. iced mocha. It was a nice break. We have free coffee at work, but there is nothing like some whipped cream and chocalate syrup to make the day pass more quickly.
4:00 pm: I head home from work and make plans with E to go for a walk around Burke Lake after dinner. When I got home, I did a little scrapbooking and caught up with K on the phone.
6:00 pm: E made spaghetti squash for dinner.
7:00 pm: We got to Burke Lake and walked around the lake which took about an hour and 45 minutes. We had some pretty deep conversation, which I think was long overdue. I know we live together, but it's rare that we're home at the same time and of course, being in front of the boob tube isn't the best setting for any in-depth discussion.
Money spent: $0
Monday, July 13, 2009
blank stares and confusion
Lately, I feel like I don't know how to react to anything because I am uncertain about my feelings. Different people in my life have different expectations of me and I find it difficult to make the necessary adjustments. I've been in situations where someone has been really excited about something in my life and I feel like I give it a completely blase reaction. I am not sure why that is because I see myself to be an animated, often excitable person.
Maybe it's the audience that determines my response. Perhaps I'm just all sorts of confused because ultimately you are supposed to present a certain self in any given situation yet I am unable to do so. I find it difficult because I think in all situations, I want to be the most authentic me that I can be. This is not always an option though because you need to maintain a calm, cool, collected demeanor - which I guess isn't exactly how I operate... I guess I'm just an awkward weirdo...
Maybe it's the audience that determines my response. Perhaps I'm just all sorts of confused because ultimately you are supposed to present a certain self in any given situation yet I am unable to do so. I find it difficult because I think in all situations, I want to be the most authentic me that I can be. This is not always an option though because you need to maintain a calm, cool, collected demeanor - which I guess isn't exactly how I operate... I guess I'm just an awkward weirdo...
Money Diary: Day 18, 19, 20
Friday: Had dinner at Moe's Southwest Grill, $13.17 after a $5 off coupon. After dinner, went to karaoke. Spent $20 there.
Saturday: Went to Eastern Market. Got a free slurpee from 7-11 for 7/11. Finally went to use my Groupon for $80 worth of services at Skin Beauty Lounge. Bought the Groupon for $40 (a couple weeks ago) and tipped the girl $20. She got wax in my hair and kind of messed up my eyebrows a little bit, but she was nice.
After that, I was starving and got some Popeye's for lunch - $7.14.
Had to put some money on my metro card - $10.
Ordered pizza for dinner - $14.69. I picked it up so I didn't have to tip :) and it was $2 off as well.
Stopped by at my friend's b-day party and then got a free slurpee afterwards.
Sunday: Worked out in the morning - a little yoga and all star workout courtesy of Fit Tv.
I attempted to run some errands, but was too tired and hot driving around in the car (no a/c can do that to you...). I saw gas for $2.33 so I decided that I shouldn't pass that up - spent about $14.50 filling up.
Time for groceries... I guess the last grocery store trip didn't really stock me with enough food for too long. I was starving once I got to Wegman's so I had to get something to tide me over or else I would just be really cranky. Got food from the hot food bar - $4.95.
Groceries - $59.45.
Money spent: $163.90
Saturday: Went to Eastern Market. Got a free slurpee from 7-11 for 7/11. Finally went to use my Groupon for $80 worth of services at Skin Beauty Lounge. Bought the Groupon for $40 (a couple weeks ago) and tipped the girl $20. She got wax in my hair and kind of messed up my eyebrows a little bit, but she was nice.
After that, I was starving and got some Popeye's for lunch - $7.14.
Had to put some money on my metro card - $10.
Ordered pizza for dinner - $14.69. I picked it up so I didn't have to tip :) and it was $2 off as well.
Stopped by at my friend's b-day party and then got a free slurpee afterwards.
Sunday: Worked out in the morning - a little yoga and all star workout courtesy of Fit Tv.
I attempted to run some errands, but was too tired and hot driving around in the car (no a/c can do that to you...). I saw gas for $2.33 so I decided that I shouldn't pass that up - spent about $14.50 filling up.
Time for groceries... I guess the last grocery store trip didn't really stock me with enough food for too long. I was starving once I got to Wegman's so I had to get something to tide me over or else I would just be really cranky. Got food from the hot food bar - $4.95.
Groceries - $59.45.
Money spent: $163.90
Friday, July 10, 2009
Money Diary: Day 17
7:30 am: I had a nectarine for breakfast and brought my leftovers from last to work for lunch.
12:00 pm: The crab burger was better the second time around. I usually taste the flavor of food more the day after. I hardly ever reheat leftovers. It's just not the same.
1:30 pm: I went to the bank to cash my rebate check. For some reason, it wouldn't let me deposit it in the ATM, which I guess is fine because I never have cash on me.
4:30 pm: I went to the post office on the way home from work to send a package, $11.95 - paid cash! :)
I guess my lunch was pretty filling because I didn't really have much of a dinner. I made some raspberry lemonade and heated up some crab legs. I caught up on yesterday's "SYTYCD" and then watched the results show. I was disappointed to see that my favorite girl dancer (besides Melissa), got kicked off. :(
During this time, I was also playing a lovely game of Settlers. The game goes a lot faster with two people and was still rather enjoyable, if only because of the smack-talking.
Money spent: $11.95
12:00 pm: The crab burger was better the second time around. I usually taste the flavor of food more the day after. I hardly ever reheat leftovers. It's just not the same.
1:30 pm: I went to the bank to cash my rebate check. For some reason, it wouldn't let me deposit it in the ATM, which I guess is fine because I never have cash on me.
4:30 pm: I went to the post office on the way home from work to send a package, $11.95 - paid cash! :)
I guess my lunch was pretty filling because I didn't really have much of a dinner. I made some raspberry lemonade and heated up some crab legs. I caught up on yesterday's "SYTYCD" and then watched the results show. I was disappointed to see that my favorite girl dancer (besides Melissa), got kicked off. :(
During this time, I was also playing a lovely game of Settlers. The game goes a lot faster with two people and was still rather enjoyable, if only because of the smack-talking.
Money spent: $11.95
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
That's what Friends are for...
From the examples that I have around me, it appears that girls are more likely to join their boyfriend's social circle than the other way around. I was talking with P about how my friends are kind of lackluster with hanging out lately. I think it's because they aren't necessarily friends with one another, so there isn't that motivation for the whole group to get together. The last time I had a "circle of friends" was when I lived in Boston. I'm only friends with two of those girls now. It's kind of disgusting how cattiness and backstabbing arises in those friendships and also sad how those friends you felt so close to can fall to the wayside.
I have a hodge podge collection of close friends - from middle school, college, and Boston and San Diego. My friends have their own friends and social networks, so I mostly find myself hanging with them in one on one situations. This is quite unfortunate because sometimes you need a group to do certain things like, play Settlers, or go to karaoke.
I miss having a circle of friends, despite the issues that came up in the past. But there is something unsettling about just being swept up in someone else's social circle, so I'm resisting it at the moment. I'm not the type to force my way into any group. Maybe I feel that it is intrusive or desperate.
This is what P had to say:
"it's funny.. i think it's harder for guys to make friends, so they stick together
and girlfriends become friends, usually it's the guys who are the core"
When P was dating her last boyfriend, his friend circle was in Texas, so there wasn't really any immersion. Her current boyfriend is a friend of one of her friends, so they kind of have an insta-group there. Recently, D was sucked in to some sort of male friend circle, and other guys within that group were trying to get her to set them up. I guess it makes sense, building those types of bridges, but it could get hairy too.
Ideally, it would be nice to strike a balance with friend groups in a relationship, but with certain personalities, attitudes etc. it just ain't going to happen. I think guys tend to hang out with other guys that are superficially similar to them, whereas girls maybe have friends that they relate to on a more emotional level, but on the surface they don't have a lot in common. I don't know. I probably don't have enough evidence to back this up.
J actually has a lot more friends than I do. His friends are also a whole lot more reliable to make the effort to hang out as well. My friends either have jam-packed schedules or they are just flakey. I think nowadays I'm just coercing whoever is available to get falafel with me or go to the pool. I think I'm much more driven by new activities or food, rather than people. Eh... I do amuse myself... maybe I can amuse you too.
I have a hodge podge collection of close friends - from middle school, college, and Boston and San Diego. My friends have their own friends and social networks, so I mostly find myself hanging with them in one on one situations. This is quite unfortunate because sometimes you need a group to do certain things like, play Settlers, or go to karaoke.
I miss having a circle of friends, despite the issues that came up in the past. But there is something unsettling about just being swept up in someone else's social circle, so I'm resisting it at the moment. I'm not the type to force my way into any group. Maybe I feel that it is intrusive or desperate.
This is what P had to say:
"it's funny.. i think it's harder for guys to make friends, so they stick together
and girlfriends become friends, usually it's the guys who are the core"
When P was dating her last boyfriend, his friend circle was in Texas, so there wasn't really any immersion. Her current boyfriend is a friend of one of her friends, so they kind of have an insta-group there. Recently, D was sucked in to some sort of male friend circle, and other guys within that group were trying to get her to set them up. I guess it makes sense, building those types of bridges, but it could get hairy too.
Ideally, it would be nice to strike a balance with friend groups in a relationship, but with certain personalities, attitudes etc. it just ain't going to happen. I think guys tend to hang out with other guys that are superficially similar to them, whereas girls maybe have friends that they relate to on a more emotional level, but on the surface they don't have a lot in common. I don't know. I probably don't have enough evidence to back this up.
J actually has a lot more friends than I do. His friends are also a whole lot more reliable to make the effort to hang out as well. My friends either have jam-packed schedules or they are just flakey. I think nowadays I'm just coercing whoever is available to get falafel with me or go to the pool. I think I'm much more driven by new activities or food, rather than people. Eh... I do amuse myself... maybe I can amuse you too.
Money Diary: Day 16
8:30 am: I resisted the urge to purchase today's Groupon. F introduced me to Groupon's and last month I purchased one, but have yet to use it.
12:00 pm: I brought leftover macaroni and cheese, an ear of corn, and a nectarine for lunch. My pudding didn't make it to lunch. I ate it around 10:00 am.
7:00 pm: I put $10 on my smart trip card so that I could get to U Street to partake in a birthday dinner at Eatonville. I already checked out the menu earlier in the day and it looked to be a promising meal.
8:00 pm: Arrived at Eatonville. I got a lavender lemonade and chatted with people at the table, waiting for everyone to arrive.
9:00 pm: We finally order. They don't have the fried green tomato po boy that I wanted, so I get the crab burger instead. It was a mistake. I tasted the mushroom loaf and it was DELICOUS. I don't even like mushrooms!
10:15 pm: I headed outta there because I had a long way home. D was there so I had her cover my part of the bill. I'll pay her back. It'll probably be about $25.
Money spent: $10 + $25 for dinner...
12:00 pm: I brought leftover macaroni and cheese, an ear of corn, and a nectarine for lunch. My pudding didn't make it to lunch. I ate it around 10:00 am.
7:00 pm: I put $10 on my smart trip card so that I could get to U Street to partake in a birthday dinner at Eatonville. I already checked out the menu earlier in the day and it looked to be a promising meal.
8:00 pm: Arrived at Eatonville. I got a lavender lemonade and chatted with people at the table, waiting for everyone to arrive.
9:00 pm: We finally order. They don't have the fried green tomato po boy that I wanted, so I get the crab burger instead. It was a mistake. I tasted the mushroom loaf and it was DELICOUS. I don't even like mushrooms!
10:15 pm: I headed outta there because I had a long way home. D was there so I had her cover my part of the bill. I'll pay her back. It'll probably be about $25.
Money spent: $10 + $25 for dinner...
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Money Diary: Day 15
I got $64 refund from the Spy Museum. The $75 reimbursement for my parking ticket at UMD posted in my checking account as well!
I paid off the $640 on my credit card. I hate having a balance on my credit card, so I do my best to pay it off every month. I won't count it as an expense again since I already mentioned it before.
I had a dream last night that I was packing for Australia. It was kind of stressful!
Speaking of Australia... I am booking the Great Barrier Reef tour. $444.74 per person after a 7% off coupon. ;) I owed my brother $150 for the in country plane tickets, so he'll owe me about $70 after this.
Yeah...
Money spent: $444.74
I paid off the $640 on my credit card. I hate having a balance on my credit card, so I do my best to pay it off every month. I won't count it as an expense again since I already mentioned it before.
I had a dream last night that I was packing for Australia. It was kind of stressful!
Speaking of Australia... I am booking the Great Barrier Reef tour. $444.74 per person after a 7% off coupon. ;) I owed my brother $150 for the in country plane tickets, so he'll owe me about $70 after this.
Yeah...
Money spent: $444.74
Money Diary: Day 14
The work day felt really glum to me.
I had a meeting with my director and asked her about whether she thought I was ready to become a manager. She advised me to apply and said that either way it would be a good experience for me and that it would be good to show the company that I want to grow. So, that was that. They are looking to fill the position by September. I'm not sure who else would be applying for the position, but I guess you never know!
I had cereal for breakfast at home and then a lunch of leftovers from the day before.
After work I stopped to get gas because it's currently $2.49 and I only had about a quarter of a tank left.
A $55 rebate check came in the mail for me today. It was from contact lenses I purchased a few months ago. That definitely made the day seem brighter. I also received the boxes that I ordered from USPS for packages to MM. That means that I have an upcoming trip to the post office. :)
Money spent: $23.17
I had a meeting with my director and asked her about whether she thought I was ready to become a manager. She advised me to apply and said that either way it would be a good experience for me and that it would be good to show the company that I want to grow. So, that was that. They are looking to fill the position by September. I'm not sure who else would be applying for the position, but I guess you never know!
I had cereal for breakfast at home and then a lunch of leftovers from the day before.
After work I stopped to get gas because it's currently $2.49 and I only had about a quarter of a tank left.
A $55 rebate check came in the mail for me today. It was from contact lenses I purchased a few months ago. That definitely made the day seem brighter. I also received the boxes that I ordered from USPS for packages to MM. That means that I have an upcoming trip to the post office. :)
Money spent: $23.17
Monday, July 06, 2009
Money Diary: Day 13
I dreaded writing this entry. In fact, I almost decided to end my Money Diaries because I didn't want to face the reality of the amount of money I've spent lately.
*sigh*
Alright, so here it goes. My mom came over and we prepared a late lunch. Afterwards, I decided that I wanted to go to Leesburg Outlets because I got a mystery coupon in my email from Banana Republic for either $5, $10, $15, $20 or $500. Well, we only went into two stores, but I spent almost $200. I got some good deals. My mystery coupon was worth $10. Eh... I guess I can justify that I don't go shopping very often. Eh...
I guess I feel better now that I've disclosed this information. I will have to cut back this week.
On a better note, I have reached my Smarty Pig savings goal for my Australia trip - $1200. Hopefully, I won't use all of it... the exchange rate favors USD so at least that is on my side. That money is going towards food, zoo admission, and a tour at the Great Barrier Reef. Hmm... should I have saved more?
Money spent: $185.77
*sigh*
Alright, so here it goes. My mom came over and we prepared a late lunch. Afterwards, I decided that I wanted to go to Leesburg Outlets because I got a mystery coupon in my email from Banana Republic for either $5, $10, $15, $20 or $500. Well, we only went into two stores, but I spent almost $200. I got some good deals. My mystery coupon was worth $10. Eh... I guess I can justify that I don't go shopping very often. Eh...
I guess I feel better now that I've disclosed this information. I will have to cut back this week.
On a better note, I have reached my Smarty Pig savings goal for my Australia trip - $1200. Hopefully, I won't use all of it... the exchange rate favors USD so at least that is on my side. That money is going towards food, zoo admission, and a tour at the Great Barrier Reef. Hmm... should I have saved more?
Money spent: $185.77
Money Diary: Day 12
Happy Fourth of July!
I woke up this morning ready to bake cupcakes. I was working on my third batch when I got a text message that K wasn't going to come over. I decided that it would just make more sense of us to go over to J's friend's house instead. We weren't planning on having many people over, so it just seemed silly to bother once she backed out. I then made plans for my mom to come over on Sunday instead. I felt really guilty about it because I know she could have made other plans.
At J's friend's house we played some wiffle ball and hung out. We didn't leave there until 1 in the morning, which makes two late nights in a row. I think I hate sleeping in. It makes me feel really anxious like I'm wasting the day away, especially since I am a morning person.
Oh well... at least I didn't spend any money today.
Money spent: $0
I woke up this morning ready to bake cupcakes. I was working on my third batch when I got a text message that K wasn't going to come over. I decided that it would just make more sense of us to go over to J's friend's house instead. We weren't planning on having many people over, so it just seemed silly to bother once she backed out. I then made plans for my mom to come over on Sunday instead. I felt really guilty about it because I know she could have made other plans.
At J's friend's house we played some wiffle ball and hung out. We didn't leave there until 1 in the morning, which makes two late nights in a row. I think I hate sleeping in. It makes me feel really anxious like I'm wasting the day away, especially since I am a morning person.
Oh well... at least I didn't spend any money today.
Money spent: $0
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Money Diary: Day 11
I slept in a bit this morning since I had the day off. Yay!
I went to Wegman's to get some things for the Fourth of July. I spent $71.55, hopefully the food will last awhile. I wanted to try some cupcake recipes from a book F gave me. I guess I will have the ingredients to bake cupcakes for awhile.
After Wegman's I needed to go to DC to get souvenirs for my cousins in Australia. I picked up two books about DC, two packs of freeze dried ice cream (mint chocolate chip) and a journal made of panda poop. I spent a total of about $42 on the souvenirs.
After shopping, we met up with J's friends for a birthday dinner. We took the bus over to H St NE ($1.35). We had sushi at Sticky Rice. The total bill was about $170, but we only paid $36 since we didn't have any drinks (J paid). I really don't like the idea of paying for drinks. I think the most I ever have is just a margarita or something with dinner.
After dinner we went to a couple of other bars. At one of the bars they had skeeball so we played two rounds of it ($2). I lost by a hair both times. At the end of the evening, we caught the bus back to Chinatown and then took the metro home ($1.35+$2.35).
It was a long day, but I think it was productive and I'm ready to enjoy Saturday.
Money spent: $118.60
I went to Wegman's to get some things for the Fourth of July. I spent $71.55, hopefully the food will last awhile. I wanted to try some cupcake recipes from a book F gave me. I guess I will have the ingredients to bake cupcakes for awhile.
After Wegman's I needed to go to DC to get souvenirs for my cousins in Australia. I picked up two books about DC, two packs of freeze dried ice cream (mint chocolate chip) and a journal made of panda poop. I spent a total of about $42 on the souvenirs.
After shopping, we met up with J's friends for a birthday dinner. We took the bus over to H St NE ($1.35). We had sushi at Sticky Rice. The total bill was about $170, but we only paid $36 since we didn't have any drinks (J paid). I really don't like the idea of paying for drinks. I think the most I ever have is just a margarita or something with dinner.
After dinner we went to a couple of other bars. At one of the bars they had skeeball so we played two rounds of it ($2). I lost by a hair both times. At the end of the evening, we caught the bus back to Chinatown and then took the metro home ($1.35+$2.35).
It was a long day, but I think it was productive and I'm ready to enjoy Saturday.
Money spent: $118.60
Money Diary: Day 10
I ate some cereal at home and had the container of fruit from yesterday as a snack throughout the morning. For some reason, I was famished. I even ate my lunch early and I'm sure I could've eaten more after that as well. People from my team at work all left work pretty early, so I followed suit. Today was payday since we have tomorrow off. I paid my rent - $650.
I came home and vegetated and then proceeded to do some yoga (dvr-ed from the FIT channel). I broke a little sweat so I felt pretty good about myself.
There was a recipe I wanted to try and tonight was the night. I made Mini Chile Relleno Casseroles. They could have been a little less soggy. I think next time I will put a potato crust at the bottom to help soak up some of the moisture from the chiles and the corn. I made 4 of them, so had some left for the next day.
J came home around 9 in the evening and we watched a movie on tv and then "So You Think You Can Dance."
Money spent: $650
I came home and vegetated and then proceeded to do some yoga (dvr-ed from the FIT channel). I broke a little sweat so I felt pretty good about myself.
There was a recipe I wanted to try and tonight was the night. I made Mini Chile Relleno Casseroles. They could have been a little less soggy. I think next time I will put a potato crust at the bottom to help soak up some of the moisture from the chiles and the corn. I made 4 of them, so had some left for the next day.
J came home around 9 in the evening and we watched a movie on tv and then "So You Think You Can Dance."
Money spent: $650
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Money Diary: Day 9
I had breakfast at home and brought a lean cuisine and fruit (pineapples and strawberries) to work. I'm glad there's only one day of work left for the week because I don't really have any food to bring for lunch. The fridge is looking quite bare.
I went to check out the cheaper apartment during my lunch hour. Though it was cheaper, it was less desirable, so I'm happy with the decision that was already made.
Before I went to check out the apartment, a whole huge stack of paychecks landed on my desk to be distributed. I sent out an email once I returned from my apartment hunt and people came and picked up their checks (one manager is going to mail them for me :) and I delivered a set to someone else. Now all the paychecks are gone and I find myself with little to do for the moment. :) Only an hour and a half left of work, then one more day until the weekend!
Money spent: $0
I went to check out the cheaper apartment during my lunch hour. Though it was cheaper, it was less desirable, so I'm happy with the decision that was already made.
Before I went to check out the apartment, a whole huge stack of paychecks landed on my desk to be distributed. I sent out an email once I returned from my apartment hunt and people came and picked up their checks (one manager is going to mail them for me :) and I delivered a set to someone else. Now all the paychecks are gone and I find myself with little to do for the moment. :) Only an hour and a half left of work, then one more day until the weekend!
Money spent: $0
Money Diary: Day 8
7:00 am: On the way to work, I decided to stop at CVS and get some round candies to fit our pot luck theme (round). I thought lifesavers would be a good pick and a colorful addition to the table. I want to make sure to put my best foot forward with anything that my boss asks of me, especially right now... $2.35, and I'll get reimbursed.
1:45 pm: I was so stuffed from the pot luck that I wasn't very productive for the rest of the day. I could hardly keep my eyes open.
6:00 pm: After work, I went to pick up E from the airport. She was away for almost two weeks visiting friends and family in Chicago and Portland. I've never been to either city. It'd be cool to go visit sometime.
I spent the rest of the evening watching random tv. I skipped dinner, so I just snacked a little.
I'm still working on figuring out which apartment I'd like to live in. I have until tomorrow to get a $450 administrative fee back from the place that I already filed a lease with. I'm weighing the pros and cons of the two places - location, rent price, space, parking. I am going to look at a place this afternoon that will be about $70 cheaper and more space, but there could be potentially issues with traffic around those parts. We'll see...
Money spent: $2.35
1:45 pm: I was so stuffed from the pot luck that I wasn't very productive for the rest of the day. I could hardly keep my eyes open.
6:00 pm: After work, I went to pick up E from the airport. She was away for almost two weeks visiting friends and family in Chicago and Portland. I've never been to either city. It'd be cool to go visit sometime.
I spent the rest of the evening watching random tv. I skipped dinner, so I just snacked a little.
I'm still working on figuring out which apartment I'd like to live in. I have until tomorrow to get a $450 administrative fee back from the place that I already filed a lease with. I'm weighing the pros and cons of the two places - location, rent price, space, parking. I am going to look at a place this afternoon that will be about $70 cheaper and more space, but there could be potentially issues with traffic around those parts. We'll see...
Money spent: $2.35
Monday, June 29, 2009
Money Diary: Day 7
I ate breakfast at home this morning.
8:00 am: My supervisor told me that she's leaving for another job today. I'm sad to see her go, but I'm also excited that I might have a chance to get promoted. I'm not sure what the likelihood of that is. I don't want to get my hopes up.
2:00 pm: I went over to the apartment complex that I was interested and signed a lease, $600 for application and administration fees. Rent is $1270/mo. and it's 800 square feet and only a little over a mile from work. I did some more research on other places and found two additional places that I'd like to check out, if it's not too late.
4:30 pm: Finally made it back to Party City and bought a tablecloth, plates, cups, napkins, and table decorations. I got a $10 off coupon from my co-worker. I only spent $30, which will be reimbursed...
7:00 pm: I got home and prepared the quiche for tomorrow's pot luck. At least no more money was spent. I still have to pay my ticket and get my Cairns tour. I need to make more money...
Money spent: $630... ick, but I'll have a place to live at the end of July.
8:00 am: My supervisor told me that she's leaving for another job today. I'm sad to see her go, but I'm also excited that I might have a chance to get promoted. I'm not sure what the likelihood of that is. I don't want to get my hopes up.
2:00 pm: I went over to the apartment complex that I was interested and signed a lease, $600 for application and administration fees. Rent is $1270/mo. and it's 800 square feet and only a little over a mile from work. I did some more research on other places and found two additional places that I'd like to check out, if it's not too late.
4:30 pm: Finally made it back to Party City and bought a tablecloth, plates, cups, napkins, and table decorations. I got a $10 off coupon from my co-worker. I only spent $30, which will be reimbursed...
7:00 pm: I got home and prepared the quiche for tomorrow's pot luck. At least no more money was spent. I still have to pay my ticket and get my Cairns tour. I need to make more money...
Money spent: $630... ick, but I'll have a place to live at the end of July.
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