Just General Updates

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I just thought I would check in and let you know how some of my "projects" are going.

First - the Buy No New Clothes




I have really been pleased with this one. It is now May and I haven't spent money on clothes at all this year and that is really good for me. I am usually buying something at least once a month.

However, when I examined my Spring/Summer clothes, I noticed 2 pairs of  dress pants for work that really cannot go another year; thus I will be replacing them.

Also, for full disclosure, my hubby gave me a little money to spend as I want. He often does that and I faithfully squirrel it away but this weekend I visited my favorite boutique and bought a few blouses -- again for work.

Even though I didn't hit the mark 100%, I feel good about the progress made.


Second - Spend No $$$ Weeks

This one I have done surprisingly well. I have had several weeks since the new year where I spent no money at all --None, Zero, Natch, Nada -- with the exception of gasoline. It takes a tank a week to commute to work and back every day. :(

The key is to PLAN. Plan my lunches, plan my dinners at home. No impulse shopping.

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I keep reading articles about how bad it is to eat at your desk because you never get a break. And that is true. Other reasons include:
  • You wind up sitting more and not getting up and moving about.
  • Lowers productivity -- being inside with the same scenery is counter-productive to creative thinking.
  • Your keyboard gets nasty. And then, you have to deal with the crumbs, the smears, the rings on your desk. Sigh. 
But since we don't have a good break room -- I sit at my desk and clean it after each meal.

Third - Throwing out Unwanted Junk

This one I am not doing as well with as I thought I would. So far, I have piles, bags and boxes but just haven't got around to donating yet. The nagging thought -- "I could sell this in a yard sale" lingers in the back of my mind thus paralyzing my legs from taking said junk to car.

Will I do a yard sale? I haven't done one in years and I have to admit our first (and only) one netted us much more money than anticipated. I guess I need to get off my behind and just plan one.





























That is all for now.

Will keep you posted.

Pat

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