Dear Friends and Family,
The first week on a budget is always a rude awakening. Do we really spend that much money unawares? Sadly, apparently, the answer is yes, we do spend that much money unawares.
After Day 1 when I unthinkingly bought 6 Lean Cuisines and Mr. mouse took a taxi home, we were down to $80 for the remainder of the working week. A haircut, gas, and a visit to the doctor's office brought that number down to $20. And, here we are, Friday. If we make it through today, the clock starts again. (Weekday budget, separate weekend budget.)
With $20, I'll probably get mail on my own and save the $6 train ticket for Mr. mouse. That leaves $20 for dinner for two vs. $14 for dinner for three. Any money left after dinner will do in the gas tank.
I'll wake up tomorrow feeling wealthy. Wealthy enough to pay the gas bill.
Cheers!
mouse
The first week on a budget is always a rude awakening. Do we really spend that much money unawares? Sadly, apparently, the answer is yes, we do spend that much money unawares.
After Day 1 when I unthinkingly bought 6 Lean Cuisines and Mr. mouse took a taxi home, we were down to $80 for the remainder of the working week. A haircut, gas, and a visit to the doctor's office brought that number down to $20. And, here we are, Friday. If we make it through today, the clock starts again. (Weekday budget, separate weekend budget.)
With $20, I'll probably get mail on my own and save the $6 train ticket for Mr. mouse. That leaves $20 for dinner for two vs. $14 for dinner for three. Any money left after dinner will do in the gas tank.
I'll wake up tomorrow feeling wealthy. Wealthy enough to pay the gas bill.
Cheers!
mouse
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