Hey! Happy New Year!
… … (awkward side glance) … … (other side) … …
Moving on …
I spent a lot of money over Christmas break. Over my life. Lots of money on essentially unnecessary things. There needs to be a no-buy January.
No new cardigans.
No new wire baskets.
No new nothing.
No-buy January.
The exceptions to the purchasing power of my debit card will be groceries/shampoo-ish items. (And, if I may, add a Joann Fabrics clause? I plan on quilting this January and will be doing my best to use what I have but new thread or a yard or two may be needed. And a long-underwear clause. I need some when I walk to campus on this chilly days. Beyond that – no-buy January.) In addition, I’m starting a box to gather 100 things I can remove from my life. A move to simplify. One hundred things to give away or donate by the end of the month. I was reminded again as I packed the car to come back to St.Paul yesterday: I just have too much stuff.
Moderate expense on social activities/maintenance is permitted. (Birthday gifts/postage expense/etc.) But no more than $20/week.
Starting tomorrow.
Because tonight I went to the Minnesota Wild hockey game and that ticket was $35. It was a last-minute game as my roomie stumbled upon a few tickets from a friend of hers. I had never been to a Wild game and all I know about hockey I learned from The Mighty Ducks, but it was a blast – they won in overtime. And I am in awe of anyone who can skate – RUN – on ice. My favorite part? The sound the players made when they pushed others with their complete weight and effort into the wall. I giggled every time. And the fight. For fun.
there's no place like gnome. 
fyi: sushi is (usually) under 20 bucks. wink wink nudge nudge
I think I need to go on a no spend January too. If you need me to send you any sewing supplies for your quilting project let me know – I am pretty sure I can provide. Hope all is well with you and that you had a nice Christmas. You better buy those long underwear soon – I think it is going to be a long winter!