Well, I just got back from my trip to Pennsylvania, and I have many many photos to share with you all!
Not yet though, that will take a little bit o' time to sort through. ;)
But here's my recap for the month of May for my Spending Fast!!
| MAY | |||
| Date | Not buying | Approx $ not spent | Total $ Saved |
| 5/1/12 | Derby Dues | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 5/1/12 | Lunch w/ Katy & Kat in the park (instead of going to a restaurant) | $8.00 | $58.00 |
| 5/2/12 | Was running late today - almost decided to buy lunch instead of bring it! | $8.00 | $66.00 |
| 5/4/12 | Dinner at the Garvey's (instead of going out to dinner) | $25.00 | $91.00 |
| 5/6/12 | Cayden - 2nd b-day gift (gave him a b-day balloon instead!) | $10.00 | $101.00 |
| 5/13/12 | Taryn's Graduation - couldn't get a gift, so threw her a party instead | $25.00 | $126.00 |
| 5/19/12 | Outlaws Game (Ryan gave us free tickets!) | $32.00 | $158.00 |
| 5/19/12 | Money NOT spent on booze at the Outlaws game | $15.00 | $173.00 |
| 5/14/12 | ALMOST bought fake eyelashes at Sally's (but didn't) - that was hard! | $12.00 | $185.00 |
| 5/24-28/12 | Many lunches / Dinners in Pennsylvania (thanks mom & dad!!) | $100.00 | $285.00 |
| 5/28/12 | Shoes (that I resisted buying, amazingly) | $30.00 | $315.00 |
I did have quite a few moments this month where I spent when I didn't need to spend. That was frustrating, and I felt guilty afterward - but I enjoyed it at the time! After doing some quick calculations I realized that I'd spent about $100 this month on non-need stuff!! ARGH!!! I SO could have put that towards my debt. And what kills me is that it was for a coffee here. A drink there. A $10 dress. Little things that I could have resisted with a little will power to get me closer to debt-freedom.
Sigh. Baby steps.
At least I'm more aware of it now! I had my fun, and I'm going to correct it.
The GOOD news though, is.... I'M UNDER THE $10K MARK! WOOT!!!
That means I've paid off just under $3,500 worth of debt in the past 5 months.
I was hoping to be a bit further along by now, but I’m still pretty thrilled by that number. Sometimes shit happens though, and my money needs to go to car / bike / scooter repairs, health needs, un-forseen events, etc. Also having more income would be a HUGE help because I could put more money towards everything each month without screwing myself – but that ain’t happening just yet. Workin' on it.
I just need to
keep plugging away, as I always do!
Yeah!
As always, thanks for your love, encouragement, and support. :)
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