So it is mid-January (pretty much) and here are my observations on not spending money:
1. It's really not that difficult. Those things that I thought I needed so badly? So far, I can apparently live without them. I think I'd buy things out of boredom.
2. Still having money when payday rolls around is a weird, but also very nice, feeling. Go figure, it can be done.
3. Just because something is on sale or clearance does not mean I need to buy it. This one is an important revelation to me. If I already have 100 cans of cat food, do I need to buy more just because it's on sale right now? No. Let's go through some of what we have, then buy more. I have so much crap that I've bought because it was a good deal, but then sits untouched for months/years/whatever.
4. Savings is cool for unexpected expenses. My battery died in my car. I was able to replace it without having to hit up Earnin or do anything unsavory for money.
I did splurge and get my cat and I a chicken dinner tonight. I spent $10. And I can eat on this for a few days. It makes my cat very happy....but we don't have to have it EVERY week.
Look at me, all learning how to not be a dumbass with money. [pats self on head] good job, me.
Unfortunately, there are still 4 more cards that need to be paid off (next one will be completed in June, and quite frankly, I couldn't be happier to get Capital One out of my life forever. 😠) but I'm doing what I can to get it taken care of. Hopefully I can figure out some way to throw more money at them so I can be done with this.
Credit cards are evil, kids. If you use 'em, you better make sure you pay them off every month. Trust, it's for the best. DON'T CARRY A BALANCE.
My weight loss hasn't been going that great; while I'm doing much better with money, I'm still a dumbass with food. Working out, though--I'm doing awesome. My body is super into getting up at 5 am and moving, who would have thought.
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