WEEKEND UPDATE!

WHAT A WONDERFUL WEEKEND SANS MY KIDS. (NOT THAT I DIDN’T MISS THEM LIKE CRAZY).

FRIDAY I WENT WITH THE LADIES TO GO SEE NEW MOON. MY THOUGHTS: IT WAS BETTER (SPECIAL EFFECTS WISE THAN TWILIGHT) ACTING WAS OKAY, STORY WAS COOL. NEW MOON WAS MY LEAST FAVORTIE BOOK OUT OF THE SERIES SO IT WAS HARD TO SAY. I THOUGHT THEY DID A GOOD JOB BRINGING THAT BOOK TO LIFE. AFTERWARDS I MET UP WITH A FEW FRIENDS FOR A LOVELY HAPPY HOUR. WE STARTED OUT AT RA SUSHI, WE VENTURED ON OVER TO MONNALISA AND ENDED THE EVENING AT YARD HOUSE. I LOVE TOWN AND COUNTRY EATERIES AND LOUNGES.

SATURDAY I DID MY “STEP OUT-WALK TO FIGHT DIABETES” DOWNTOWN. IT WAS RAINY AND COLD BUT GINA AND I MADE THE BEST OF IT. WE ACTUALLY HAD A LOT OF FUN. THEN WE WENT TO HAVE BREAKFAST AT IHOP. I WENT HOME AND RELAXED FOR A LITTLE BIT. LATER THAT NIGHT I WENT TO DANIELLE’S JEWELRY PARTY (HOSTED BY STEPHANIE). THAT WAS A LOT OF FUN AND I CAN’T WAIT TO GET MY PIECES IN.

SUNDAY WAS A DAY OF CLEANING AND RELAXING. COUNTING DOWN THE HOURS TIL DARREN AND LAUREN RETURNED. A LONG BUT NICE QUIET DAY.

OH..AND THE REALLY COOL PICTURE BELOW IS A PAINTING MY FRIEND DEVON DID FOR ME. I REALLY LIKE IT. I WANT IT! ALSO HE SAID IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE FOR HIM TO DO A PAINTING FOR YOU HE WOULD BE HAPPY TO DO IT. YOU CAN EMAIL ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AND I CAN GIVE YOU HIS INFORMATION.

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Artwork by Dev! So Awesome!

The Original Picture

The Inspiration
The artwork! Great job Dev!

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NEW MOON!

I can't wait to go see this today with the ladies!

*CHEERS*

TEAM JACOB!!

More of Roxy Girl..

Roxy Love

We just love her so much and we are really enjoying having her with us.

When the kids got home they found Roxy happy as can be and they said that she didn't tear up the house. She loves to cuddle and she mostly just lays in her bed and on all the comfy blankets. She is a lazy one and such a good little girl. She still isn't a barker which is great. We heard her bark once and it was kind of cute. Last night I was on the computer in my room and she was laying by my feet play bitting at my socks. I would reach down to pet her and she would just roll over and beg for more lovin.

I later heard her gently scratching on the door so I took her out and she went potty. WOW! I think we still have a little bit of work to do with her as far as dog/house training but for her being a puppy in a new home, she has been wonderful.

Money Saving Cutbacks

Just an update on my Spending during the week. Go figure I had 2 cheat days. I guess it takes some getting use to. Not spending any money during the workday. I will take 2 out of 7 days as a small little victory.

On the bright side, I have made dinner the past 12 meals. Including Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner for the past weekend. (except Friday nigh, I picked up McD's). Only because it took FOREVER to get my nails done.

I still feel good about my cutbacks and tonight is a trip to the grocery store to stock up on my weekly meals.

Total saved: $80+/- in just workday spending alone. Good job Me.

Now to figure out when I will start planning my Christmas shopping.

MNF!! Go Broncos!

Monday Night Football: Denver Broncos & Josh McDaniels

What a perfect end to my Day! Lets hope for a WIN!

I love when the Denver Broncos play Monday Night Football
I also have some love for our Head Coach...he is so adorable.
GO BRONCOS!!

OVERDRAFT FEES!

THERE IS NOTHING WORSE THAN LOOKING AT YOUR BANK ACCOUNT AND REALIZING THAT WHEN YOU RETURNED YOUR $1/DAY REDBOX RENTALS (ONE FOR $1.07 AND THE OTHER FOR $6.40) THAT YOU WERE CHARGED AN OVERDRAFT FEE OF $35 A POP, BECAUSE ANOTHER BILL THAT COMES OUT AUTOMATICALLY (WHEN EVER THEY FEEL LIKE IT FOR) FOR $40 BOUNCES. LAST MONTH THIS AUTO PAY CAME OUT ON THE 22ND OF THE MONTH SO WHY HAVE THEY CHOSEN TO DEDUCT FROM MY ACCOUNT ON THE 4TH???

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NOW I AM OUT 4 OVERDRAFT FEES. THAT IS $140 GONE.

WHAT A MAJOR DRAG. I NEED EVERY PENNY I EARN. I AM SO DISAPPOINTED AND I AM THINKING OF ASKING MY CREDIT UNION FOR 'ACCIDENTAL OVERWITHDRAWL FORGIVENESS'. EVEN IF THEY ONLY FORGIVE ONE OR TWO FEES.

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I AM SERIOUSLY SAD ABOUT THAT. I AM TRYING SO HARD TO CATCH UP FROM MEDICAL BILLS, CAR REPAIRS, KID EXPENSES THIS YEAR AND I JUST CAN'T SEEM TO CATCH A BREAK.

YEP, THERE IS NO QUESTION ABOUT IT, I WILL BE WORKING MORE OVERTIME.

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I REALLY HOPE MY CREDIT UNION WILL WORK WITH ME. I AM SURE THEY WILL. I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER FOR 6 YEARS AND HAVE NOT HAD TO DEAL WITH THIS BEFORE. ALSO THE FACT THAT 2 OF THE CHARGES ARE FOR AN AMOUNT "COMBINED" LESS THAN $10.

UGH..FML!

Wordless Wednesday: Yolanda's Bachlorette Party Friday! EXCITED!!

Lisa's Bachlorette Party 2006(?)
In Austin NOV 2007, when we both had longer hair.
(see picture from Monday to see our short hair)

Little Black Dress

Party Limo/Bus

Lemon Drop Martini's!

Confessions of a Food Shopaholic?

Today is Day 2 of my Wallet Busters Challenge: To not spend ANY money during my WORKDAY. Meaning, yep I am packing my breakfast, lunch and a couple snacks instead of going to the coffee bar and stopping by the taco shop! No going to the burger joint or the pizza parlor to grab a quick (unhealthy) lunch.


My problem is this: It is only day 2 and I am eating my oatmeal out of a cup from our company kitchen. Trying to enjoy each bite. Realizing that I suck at making instant oatmeal. I mean really, who messes that up? I either put too much water and it is a runny mess or not enough water and it is too clumpy. Is it hot enough, if it is not hot enough it will not thicken as it should and suddenly my mouth starts to salivate for that fresh hot breakfast taco from the deli downstairs or across the street. WHAT? Yes, I am itching to just go buy a taco and give up on my oatmeal. It sort of reminds me of an addiction. I am addicted to buying food. Ha ha.
In all seriousness, my favorite part of any day is breakfast. I could care less what I eat for lunch or dinner. Some nights I make dinner for the kids and I just eat a bowl of cereal.

I love breakfast and oatmeal just isn't cutting it. I may have to come up with a new game plan. Perhaps I can make my own breakfast taco and pack that or maybe add something to my oatmeal to make it more fulfilling. This is going to require some game planning. I am very happy to say that I am staying strong and sticking to my guns. I guess I will update you all on my progress next Tuesday.


Spent on food during the workday: $0.00. Now that feels good.


PS-I am still hungry. If anyone has any good "bring from home" easy and good breakfast ideas, let me know although I have never been a cereal bar person or a pop tarts fan. I like substance for my first meal of the day.

HELP

Halloween Pictures & $avings Goal for November 2009

I loved his hair!

Out for Claudia's Birthday (the pink mermaid) 10-31-09

Out with the gals for Claudia's birthday. We weren't dressed too scary! Yes, we asked the creepy guy to stand in..not the typical, WHO is that dude in the background.
The Boy and The Girl
"Little Person" Rocker
Hot Devil!

The kids had so much fun carving pumpkins this year and going Trick-Or-Treating. Of course they have a ton of candy. Lauren mostly. Darren made some trades with his cousins and must of had to give up a lot of goods for his favorites or as he called them, "The Classics".

My $avings Goal for November: THE CHALLENGE:

Bringing my Breakfast & Lunch to work Monday-Friday and making the Office Coffee instead of buying coffee everyday.
My average spending a day for these items is: $12-$15 a DAY!!
That is a savings of $252-$315 a MONTH!
It is not going to be easy. I am so use to just spending a few bucks here and there for workweek meals, but honestly I need to cut back on my overspending. I have heard if you give something a good 3 weeks (21 days) to make a change, it becomes a habit. I went with a friend this morning to get her morning coffee and I did not get any for myself. I simply brought in my own Coffee Mate and made it in the office. For lunch, Healthy Choice along with some grapes and an orange to snack on. Who knows maybe I will drop a pound or two in the long run. Could be a WIN WIN situation.

I am excited to see the difference. I figure with my savings I can put that towards Christmas!

At some point this week I am going to do the unthinkable and tally up my EATING OUT expenses for the month of October. Sometimes we need to see it to believe it. It just seems like lately I am always asking myself..where did my money go.

If anyone else wants to take this challenge, JOIN IN!