I did my grocery shopping, took my nephew to lunch, got my hair cut and colored. And the money budgeted for my weekend is gone.
So I will stop spending.
While I am sick of worrying about money, I'm sticking to my resolve this weekend. While I want to eat out, go shopping and go to the movies, I want to stop worrying about money more. And being a grown up is the only sensible course.
These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
the feeling of being broke never feels good.
ReplyDeletehaving a budget and living by it gives great peace!
I just put myself on a really tight budget until the end of the year. No more shopping for myself (other than groceries and household necessities). I hope I can stick with it.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to be more careful with the money now too. I did shop for fun yesterday, but it's been ages since I did that.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I wish I'd read your post before I bought my lunch today. :S
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