Spending Recap: April 4-10, 2011
Please note that my weekly spending recaps only account for spending that is directly affecting my monthly budget. This does not take into account spending out of my savings, as that is considered planned spending and not included in my monthly numbers. For example, I spent $1,180 on a down payment for my braces on Monday, but because the money was saved up, it doesn’t affect my monthly budget. :)
Monday 4th
$31.81 groceries
$6.13 Wendy’s
Tuesday 5th
No Spend Day!
Wednesday 6th
$1.29 iTunes
$7.83 drug store
Thursday 7th
+ $797.80 freelance/side income
$2.50 parking
Friday 8th
$2.00 parking
Saturday 9th
No Spend Day!
Sunday 10th
$47.70 gym punch card (10x)
$48.04 gas
WEEKLY EXPENSES: - $147.30
WEEKLY SIDE INCOME*: + $797.80
TOTAL: + $650.50
This was a decent week. My expenses were a little high because I bought a new gym punch card, and gas prices just keep going up! I received a raise at my PT job, and was able to bring in a freelance project. I also have a good idea to increase my design income, and have been offered more freelance writing assignments (which I’m not sure I can take because there are only so many hours in a day!). I wish I could dedicate more time to these amazing opportunities. And I still need to redesign my blog.
Next week is not going to be pretty, I’m just warning you right now. :) So I’m glad I was able to keep my spending low this week. I’m headed back home for the first time since Christmas, and there will be plenty of people to see, and as many things to cram into those 2 days as possible.
* This is all income I bring in that is above and beyond my full-time job. Money is primarily made through my two blogs and my graphic design business.
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hmm… sudden (?) trip home, big news to share. I've made my guess!
It's not a 'sudden' trip home! :) It's been planned for a while because I'm playing in a field hockey tournament. Although now, I might not be going. I know what you're thinking the big news is, and it's not.
when is the big news going to happen? Have you been pressuring him? ;) How did the condo hunting go this weekend?
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That great news, I am sure your family is excited to see you and proud of what you accomplish. I hope you have a great reunion with your family!
"Family Obligations" is never fun when it organizes every moment of your time. Been there, done that, got the "Stupid am I" sticker.
If anyone starts laying gilt on you about not visiting so-and-so, the best course is to apologize, tell them the main obligation (the tournament), and say that your time is limited and not under your control. Most people will understand.
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Your blog is already so pretty!!! :) You are a busy, busy girl, for sure.