Holllllly the snow storm last night in Halifax was crazy. I was here at work, not even thinking about what it was like outside till I went down to check on set up in the hall and looked out the windows...it was crazy out! I didn't even know we were expecting snow. Thank god I brought my new winter jacket to work that day! I walked home in the mess and it was soooo cold and windy and wet. Yuck, it was awful. Cab next time? I think so.
Though I must admit my new jacket did keep me pretty dry and warm. Only thing is - EVERYTIME I try to get the damn thing off, the zipper gets stuck. EVERYTIME. Actually, today when I came into work, I had to make rounds around the office for help! Even then it is still stuck! I had to shimmy out of it. It was quite halarious though, and everyone got a good laugh out it. Still enough...will I have to do this everytime? Argh, it grinds my gears.
I prety much stayed in last night, and drank hot chocolate, made pancakes and watched tv. I rule at life, obviously.
I am trying my best to save money for the rest of my paychecks. My goal is to save ABOUT half of every pay check I recieve from now on till I am finished work on December 20th. Whether or not this will work, only time will tell. Last work term I saved money really well, though my trips to Halifax killed me. Still enough, back home I had no social life and here I do, plus I have to pay bills and food. And though my pay isn't awful, its hard to save up to my mom's expectations. Notice I said mom and not dad. I don't think Dad really cares. I think dad is just proud I'm surviving on my own and pretty much gives me the freedom to do whatever....mom on the otherhand wants me to save more then I can! Anyways, I will try my very best from here on out...and hopefully she'll be somewhat proud of me by the end of the term.
So how can I save money? I'm gonna limit myself to about 20 dollars per night on social things if I ever go out to eat or go out drinking. Actually....I should just not go out for the rest of the month and see how that works. Maybe a bottle of wine every now and then, and thats it. I'm gonna try not to eat out as much as I do, though honestly it is an easy way to be social with people. Its so easy to say "lets grab lunch, or meet for coffee" - but man oh man, it adds up! Must start making my own meals!
I'm not gonna buy any new clothes till I get money from grandma for x-mas (every year she gives us money to pretty much buy whatever we want, and generally it goes towards clothes...pretty sweet deal!. Unless its for work or function - like winter stuff. No more tank tops - I have enough!
So this is me, trying to be motivated and responsible. Which leads me to my next goal - EXERCISE! If I only I had a personal trainer....but...they cost $$$$
Stupid money.
Christmas shopping will likely commence soon. Luckily enough, I have a lot of visa points saved up, which means I can get gift cards for places like Future Shop and Chapters. I think i can spend up to 90$ at future shop...so I will likely pick up some gifts there and at chapters as well.
Oh Christmas...I love it and hate it all at the same time. Gonna make it an effort not to stress out about Christmas/New Years plans this year....its not worth it.
Alright thats all for now! My first real post in a while.
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