Give Me Back My Five Bucks

Yesterday I left the office a few minutes early to check out two open houses I saw signs for on my ride out to work. I know it’s premature to even think about buying anything, but it’s nice to get a feel for what an open house is like, and how much my money will buy me. The first house was a cute townhouse for $310,000. It was built in 2005, has 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, a garage, and a really nice kitchen. Granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. It was the townhouse closest to the street though, but … Continue reading →

I went to A&B Sound on Friday and spent $15 to buy Jeremy Fisher’s newest CD, “Goodbye Blue Monday.” It wasn’t an impulse buy – I knew I was going to buy it as soon as the release date was announced. *SWOON* Sorry I have to have a complete “girl moment” right now. I have such a thing for cute acoustic guitarists. :) ESPECIALLY cute Canadian acoustic guitarists who care about the world and are trying to do what they can to make a difference. (I mentioned it before that he helped me with my HIV/AIDS Sexual Awareness campaign!) I … Continue reading →

Well today I had to spend some money, but it was all on necessities, so I don’t feel so bad. $8.45 at Canadian Tire for 2-stroke motorcycle oil for my scooter. $5.64 at London Drugs for Sensodyne toothpaste. I’m mad at myself because Sensodyne is super expensive as far as toothpaste goes, and I had a $1 off coupon that my dentist gave me yesterday at my check-up b/c she knows I’m allergic to an ingredient found in most toothpastes, and have to spend more to get the good stuff. It’s just a buck, but still. I need to actually … Continue reading →