This month began all the spring-time-fun-stuff, which made it challenging for me to not spend money! Luckily going to the park & playing outdoors doesn't cost anything, so I've been finding my own ways around it.
I realized this month that because of the spending fast (and because of doing Weight Watchers again for the last couple of weeks), that I've been drinking a LOT less alcohol. I mean, I don't think I drank that often before but I guess I drank a bit more than I thought! Now I can actually feel a bit lightheaded after only a couple of drinks, and honestly it makes me want to stop all together when I start feeling that way. It's kind of an awesome thing actually, and I was SO PROUD of myself over this past weekend.
My sister bought John and I a big ol' case of light beer to kind of pay us back for letting her stay with us for free for the past month. I was so excited about chillin' out and drinking a few this past weekend, but I was out of "cheat points" for my Weight Watchers plan! I was dissapointed at first, but I realized that I could have them next week if I wanted to - I just had to be good this weekend and stick to my plan. And I managed to make it through Saturday AND Sunday without having one beer - and it felt GREAT.
GO ME!! :D
Here's my recap for April for money that I DIDN'T spend (but wanted to):
| APR | |||
| Date | Not buying | Approx $ not spent | Total $ Saved |
| 4/1/12 | Derby Dues | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 4/3/12 | Wine for movie! (Taryn's treat) | $7.00 | $57.00 |
| 4/4/12 | Dinner with Renee & Katy (we brought stuff to share instead of going out) | $25.00 | $82.00 |
| 4/5/12 | Clothing swap (instead of shopping!) | $80.00 | $162.00 |
| 4/6/12 | Drink at Jackson's | $5.00 | $167.00 |
| 4/6/12 | Drink at Mile High Sci-Fi | $4.00 | $171.00 |
| 4/10/12 | Didn't go to a show that only cost $1. How lame am I?! | $1.00 | $172.00 |
| 4/12/12 | Really wanted a coffee on the way to work this morning | $4.00 | $176.00 |
| 4/12/12 | Really REALLY wanted to order take-out instead of cooking | $30.00 | $206.00 |
| 4/14/12 | Sean's Birthday - would've gotten a drink | $6.00 | $212.00 |
| 4/14/12 | Falling Rock - wanted to stay & get a drink | $6.00 | $218.00 |
| 4/13/12 | Wanted to get a bottle of wine to bring to friend's house | $10.00 | $228.00 |
| 4/22/12 | Thai take-out (Taryn got dinner for the two of us instead) | $15.00 | $243.00 |
| 4/27/12 | Lightrail Pass (took Taryn's school ID instead) | $10.00 | $253.00 |
| 4/27/12 | Snack (really wanted one today - ice cream, anything!) | $6.00 | $259.00 |
| 4/28/12 | Brunch (was going to go out) | $20.00 | $279.00 |
| 4/29/12 | Concert - I really wanted to go to this! (April Smith & the Great Picture Show) | $10.00 | $289.00 |
| 4/27/12 | Glass of Wine at a play (mom bought instead) | $7.00 | $296.00 |
Unfortunately I haven't paid as much off my debt as I've wanted to this month, due to a couple unforeseen circumstances (a late 1099 that I had to pay taxes on, insurance I didn't know I'd have to be paying, etc).
But the GOOD news is, that I'm only $88 away from being BELOW the $10k mark. I haven't been below that mark in a very long time. At least 3-years, I think. So I am pretty sure I'll be doing a little celebration dance when I get down into the $9k range. :)
As always - thanks to everyone for your continued support & encouragement!!
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