Absent.

I have had a busy May.

I have some updates to dish.

Update #1 - I fell of the wagon a little. But it was mostly intentional. I know that sounds bad. And I do have some justifications in my other posts, but for the most part they all share a similar thread.

Update #2 - I purchased some nicer clothes, but I got three outfits for $85 ish dollars. Yay me. The rationale: As you know I went to Dallas earlier this month for a business conference. And you also probably know that I received a promotion at the beginning of this year. Now, I work in a very casual workplace, however, I felt like I was missing the mark on most days and needed a slight upgrade in my clothes to fit my new position and travel to the conference. Well, like I said it was successful as I only spent $85 and got so much (One skirt, two dresses, one top, and two pairs of heels.) I felt good and do not feel bad.

#3 - Okay, now here is one of the few places it is not justifiable. While in Texas, a visit to this amazing mall was had and I spent about $100 on some more clothes. Oh well. What can I say? I probably shouldn't have gone to the mall.

#4 - Um, remember my post about Mountain Man loaning me his library book and how I don't do well with loaned things and etc, etc, etc.? Yeah, left the book on the plane TO Dallas. Oops. My bad. I had to amazon.com that sucker and replace it. This one I don't mind at all though because it was to right a wrong. So, it was the right thing to do.

#5 - I joined the gym. This one I actually did a while back, long before all the others (either late March or early April). However, since I am coming clean, why not come completely clean? While I do realize I have a blog, and that is putting me out on display, I choose what to share and what not to. So for this one I will say I visited the doctor and for health reasons, I joined the gym. Again, I am very happy with this decision. (Don't worry, I am very healthy, but I need to lose some weight. Interestingly, my doc said my cholesterol was TOO low. Weird.)

#6 - hmmm. Oh last one. I purchased a mini fridge and mini microwave for my office yesterday. RC Willey is having a nice Memorial Day sale. This goes sort of hand and hand with the last one. It's hard for me to pack a lunch, mostly because I don't remember each morning. So, I am going to fill my fridge for cheaper than it has cost me each week to eat lunch. And it will be healthier for me. Plus the microwave will help me eat breakfast too. So all is well.

Overall, since May has been more of a spend month than a non spend month, I can say I definitely feel MUCH MUCH better when I don't spend money. Plus, I realized I still have a long way to go to meet my goals in learning to respect money.

Thanks for being my loyal readers!

-S-

Money Pit

You know what is a money pit? Houses, that's what. I just had to pay the piper for the property taxes on the apartment we own. That's so fun.

The good news is, we ended April with more than we have in a long time, and more than we have all year so far.

So, in short, four months later, no spending is finally starting to pay off. That feels really great.

I was gone on business this week, and my hubby cleaned the downstairs. Wasn't that nice of him?!

I was in Dallas and I like Dallas a lot. I think it is nice and I love Texas!

But, in all honesty, I have only been there in April and May. So I am pretty sure it's not comfortable any other time of the year.

-s-