Happy Monday! June 21, 2010
Posted by gmbmfb in : miscellaneous , trackback- I’ve read the first 2 of 3 Stieg Larsson books (just have The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest left to read). I really want to try to save the last one for Mexico, but it’s really difficult because I want to know what happens!
- Getting desperate for a computer upgrade. My computer barely runs CS3, and I need to upgrade to CS5 ASAP. Although I went with BF to Future Shop a few weeks ago and I couldn’t tear my eyes away from the new 27″ iMac. I would love that huge screen (3″ bigger than my current iMac), but I think in the end, portability is more important for me. Timeline for upgrade is probably going to be closer to the end of the summer. I kind of drained my cash flow to pay for the Hawaii trip.
- Yesterday BF and I went to the pet store to price out how much it would cost to get set up with a fish tank. I really want to get a cat, but BF is allergic. :( Cry. So fish it is! With the tank, starter kit, fish + snails, and all related accessories, we’re looking at around $150. Less, depending on how many decorative accessories we want to buy. My sister has had her fish tank for a few years now and said that’s how much she spent, but that we could probably save a bit more money if do a bit more shopping around. So that we will do!
- BF spent all Saturday counting and rolling coins from his HUGE coin jar (one of those big water jugs). He was collecting loose change for 5-6 years, and in the end he came up with $375+! Pretty impressive considering there were only 4 loonies and no toonies.
- Have been resisting the urge to start packing for Mexico. Must calm down. There are still 5 days left until we leave!!!
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I really want to read the Stieg Larson books, I added mine to my wait list at my library and I'm #500 something! I may splurge and just buy it. The amount of change he had is impressive!!
Yes I tried to borrow them from the library too, and the wait time was just ridiculous. I was 300+ on the list for all 3 books. But I found the books in Target for like $6 each the last time I was in the states, so I splurged and bought them. I also saw them on eBay for about $8 each + free shipping!
Aquariums are one of the things you find most often at a yard sale. I would suggest checking a few out or seeing if anyone is selling on Craigslist or at Value Village. You will save a lot getting the tank used.
Hey I just had to tweak your comment a bit because I haven't announced on my blog yet about my potential job. Just waiting to finalize all the details. :)
Don't get me wrong, $1000/month is fantastic for extra income. I just meant that to break it down into per-task money, it would be about $83 per task at maximum, and since it's a flat rate, the more I work, the less I earn. Not that I'm complaining because it's such a great opportunity.
I save about 30-40% of my regular income right now. This extra money will definitely help me save much more than that each month.
Once everything is finalized, I will do a post about the extra money coming in, and what I plan on doing with it. Also, probably some sort of new post about my entire money situation at the moment, since BF is in school and not working.
I thought about that, but the tank itself only cost $17 from the store, so it's not very expensive. It's all the other stuff – filter, etc. that costs. Plus I'd be scared to buy a used tank because even if you test it out and fill it with water before you buy it, there might be a hairline leak somewhere that wouldn't be detected until maybe an hour has past by.
I will definitely look at used stores for all the fake plants and accessories, etc. Value Village must have a crap load of that stuff.
Fish are a lot cheaper then cats. You're already saving money there! And you don't need to worry about vet bills. Good job with the change. I got one of those automatic change counters for Christmas. I've been throwing in all change when I get it (rarely since I usually use plastic) but I'm already up to $63ish and it's only about 1/5th full.
Speaking as a pet lover who at one time had 2 dogs and 3 cats and all the gigantic Vet,s bills that went along with keeping them healthy, I think fish are a great choice.
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Yeah, I didn't even consider vet bills as a cost when I thought about owning a cat. I guess because I've always known that BF is allergic, so I never thought seriously about it. My family had a huge fish tank when I was growing up, so I'm excited to have one of my very own. :)
Have fun in mexico! I start packing like.. a week before my trips usually! =) I think i have anxiety the night before if I don't get it done in a calm and rational manner. =)
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