Well this weekend I’m going back to my hometown for my friend’s bachelorette party. I feel bad because there aren’t that many people going, and at the end of the night it could end up just being me that’s left! It’s too bad, but it was definitely planned last minute.
On Sunday I’m heading back to Vancouver and BF and I are going to Bodyworlds with some of his friends. The admission was kind of expensive ($26 for adults, $22 for students), and it prompted me to have a chat about money with BF. Going forward, we’re both going to really try hard and re-commit to limiting our spending while we’re living off one income.
I think this month is really stressing me out especially because of our trip to Hawaii (in 10 days!!!). I need to take out cash for spending money (I’m budgeting $600 US for the both of us on our trip, which includes my hair & mani/pedi appointment with the bride on her wedding day – and that’s not cheap!). Which means I’ll be saving next to nothing for the month of September. Okay, I saved $250 still.
I’m pretty confident we can do Hawaii with under $600 – probably $450 after my appointments with the bride. We’ll only be there for 5 days, and we don’t plan on going to any attractions that aren’t free. In fact, the only time we’ll probably leave the beach just outside of our condo is to go for a hike and to go to the wedding. Or maybe to find another beach! :) We have a rental car as part of our Expedia package, so we’ll have to pay for gas, groceries (we plan on making most of our meals in the condo), some booze, and maybe 3 meals out (lunch instead of dinner because it’s cheaper).
Which means Hawaii in total will cost the both of us combined $2,100. Or $1,050 each. Including flight, condo, rental car & spending money. Expensive and a little bit stressful, but totally worth it to see our friends get married.
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In three out of the last four posts you have mentioned that you are financially supporting your boyfriend while he's in school. Do you think this is something that is on your mind a lot?
Well, I always think about personal finance, so yes it is on my mind. I tend to worry and stress out about money sometimes, but mostly the reason why I write it often in my blog is because I've been getting a lot of new visitors lately who might only read the last post I've written. So it's easier for them to know where I'm coming from in my life if they know what's happening.
In three out of the last four posts you have mentioned that you are financially supporting your boyfriend while he's in school. Do you think this is something that is on your mind a lot?
Well, I always think about personal finance, so yes it is on my mind. I tend to worry and stress out about money sometimes, but mostly the reason why I write it often in my blog is because I've been getting a lot of new visitors lately who might only read the last post I've written. So it's easier for them to know where I'm coming from in my life if they know what's happening.
Cooking dinner in a vacation rental is the funnest. =)
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Cooking dinner in a vacation rental is the funnest. =)
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Curious as to whether you budgeted for a wedding gift for your friends?
Yes, I will budget for a wedding gift, but their reception isn't until November. :)
Curious as to whether you budgeted for a wedding gift for your friends?
Yes, I will budget for a wedding gift, but their reception isn't until November. :)
Hawaii for just over $1,000 is actually pretty good. Obviously it's a little bit of the off season, so I'm guessing your tickets were a little less expensive because of that… but usually just the plane ticket out there can run a good $900. Hope you guys have fun! I enjoyed the heck out of it when I went 5 years ago! And I honestly can't wait to go back!
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Hawaii for just over $1,000 is actually pretty good. Obviously it's a little bit of the off season, so I'm guessing your tickets were a little less expensive because of that… but usually just the plane ticket out there can run a good $900. Hope you guys have fun! I enjoyed the heck out of it when I went 5 years ago! And I honestly can't wait to go back!
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Oh please please please wait until January 2011. That's when I'll be in Toronto and totally psyched to meet up :D
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Will you be there as of Jan 2011 going forward, or just for that month?
I will be there as of Jan 2011 as far as my plan goes. My contract is finished in December, and we’ll show up for just after New Year’s, probably!
I will be there as of Jan 2011 as far as my plan goes. My contract is finished in December, and we'll show up for just after New Year's, probably!
Oh please please please wait until January 2011. That's when I'll be in Toronto and totally psyched to meet up :D
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Will you be there as of Jan 2011 going forward, or just for that month?
I will be there as of Jan 2011 as far as my plan goes. My contract is finished in December, and we'll show up for just after New Year's, probably!
The BodyWorlds admission is TOTALLY worth it. I saw the Bodies exhibit several years ago and was blown away. Allow an entire mornign or afternoon for it. Those of your readers who balk at the high price of admission have no idea how interesting, educational and fascinating the bodies are. You may be able to get a discount above a student discount by being an educator or mamber of a service organization.
The BodyWorlds admission is TOTALLY worth it. I saw the Bodies exhibit several years ago and was blown away. Allow an entire mornign or afternoon for it. Those of your readers who balk at the high price of admission have no idea how interesting, educational and fascinating the bodies are. You may be able to get a discount above a student discount by being an educator or mamber of a service organization.