Day 248
February 20th, 2019 at 08:08 amI went to knit squad at the community rooms, and they had some veggies from the community garden for anyone to take. I took a cucumber, but it turned out to be quite bitter.
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Day 248February 20th, 2019 at 08:08 amI went to knit squad at the community rooms, and they had some veggies from the community garden for anyone to take. I took a cucumber, but it turned out to be quite bitter. Day 247February 19th, 2019 at 08:08 amI am on my 52nd day of not drinkining caffeine. I feel good, less anxiety and am sleeping better. I've no idea how much money I've saved but it must be quite a bit (had fruit tea at a cafe a couple times). Day 246February 18th, 2019 at 08:59 amOut: Day 245 - 35 weeks doneFebruary 17th, 2019 at 08:45 amToday was an NSD. I went to the Botanical Garden and listened to the Salvation Army band. Day 244February 16th, 2019 at 09:00 amI found nzd1.00 outside Pizza Hut. Alas, not enough to buy a pizza. Day 243February 15th, 2019 at 08:37 amWent to the dentist for a chackup, nzd135.00. Unfortunately she discovered a cavity which means I am up for more expense, But it's worth it. I want to hang onto my teeth for as long as possible - so better cut out sugar. Day 242February 14th, 2019 at 08:21 amI have gone back to buying the nzd6.00 bag of produce from the All Saints co-op. When I was getting whatever I wanted from the supermarket I would buy more and eat more - like, I would get a bunch of bananas and eat them all the first day. If I limit what I buy I make it last the whole week. Day 241February 13th, 2019 at 08:13 amIn: 289.17 Day 240February 12th, 2019 at 08:14 amI messed up my envelopes, because all my change is in an unbroachable jar, and I was trying to split twenties into several places. I could do an over the counter withdrawal and get the exact amounts, but there is a charge for that. Never mind. I am trying to get a month ahead in my envelopes, so very little spending for the next few weeks. Day 239February 11th, 2019 at 08:12 amIn: Day 238 - week 34 doneFebruary 10th, 2019 at 08:33 amI have been 44 days without caffeine. I was yearning for a cup of coffee at church, but I know if I have just one I will be addicted again within days. Day 237February 9th, 2019 at 08:39 amOut: Day 236February 8th, 2019 at 08:33 amOut: Day 235February 7th, 2019 at 08:23 amOut: Day 234February 6th, 2019 at 08:32 amFor some reason I have been unable to log into Everydollar for the last week, which means I am unable to track my expenses for February so far. I think I will do ok without recording as long as I stick to cash and stop spending when I run out - no going into my buffer to get more money, and no borrowing from other envelopes. I do have my change jar if I get desperate. Day 233February 5th, 2019 at 08:44 amOne of my favorite foods is avocado on toast. I have been eating a lot of it lately but I shall have to stop. I'm putting on weight again. Day 232February 4th, 2019 at 08:19 amOne good thing about the hot weather - it's great for line drying the laundry. I am washing all the contents of the linen cupboard, and if it continues I'll do the curtains. Day 231February 3rd, 2019 at 08:14 amAnother warm day. I lazed around inside and wasted a lot of time websurfing. And ate a lot of apricots. Day 229February 2nd, 2019 at 08:33 amI am becoming a little bit shaky on my nzd20.00 a week for groceries. I spent $13.00 from my Play jar on fruit for tomorrow's bbq. I wiil try to stop myself borrowing from envelopes and jars in other categories. Day 228February 1st, 2019 at 08:36 amI was saved from buying yarn at the thrift store today by the fact that the prices have gone way up. They are charging nzd2.00 per ball, even for the unlabelled partials and regardless off whether it is wool or acrylic. I realise they want to make as much money as possible for charity, but it makes knitting for charity rather expensive. Day 227January 31st, 2019 at 08:35 amIt isn't as hot atm as it was in India but the humidity makes it harder to cope. I bought myself a new pair of sandals nzd45.00. The weather is predicted to turn cold and wet over the weekend. Hope it holds off as I've a bbq on Sunday. Day 226January 30th, 2019 at 08:34 amI got a recipe book from the free box outside the SPCA shop. The Destitute Gourmet by Sophie Gray. She was all the rage when I was bringing up DS, feeding a family on nzd50.00 a week - with the help of a large vege garden and a flock of chickens. I'll see if any of her recipes can be adapted for a single person. Day 225January 29th, 2019 at 08:41 amI have to put money aside for a retreat at Easter, and also to pay for yardwork. I want to get my Travel fund back up to nzd5000 in case I am unexpectedly called to visit family overseas, and I want to replace the stove. I waill still be working on my EF but more slowly, maybe $100 a month. Day 224January 28th, 2019 at 08:34 amPhoned the dr to renew a prescription. Because of the new govt health subsidies it only cost me nzd12.50 instead of the previous $25, and $15 at the pharmacy. Day 223January 27th, 2019 at 09:20 amWhile I was away, Lime scooters were introduced all over town. They cost nzd20 an hour. I don't think they'll solve the energy crisis for anyone but the ablebodied well to do, Day 222January 26th, 2019 at 10:14 amI am still a little jetlagged, so spent most of the day snoozing. Day 221January 25th, 2019 at 08:15 amI have started saving for Christmas. I put nzd5.00 into my Christmas Club for groceries, and my spare change into a money tin for gifts. I also found 10 cents so that went into the money tin too. Day 220January 24th, 2019 at 08:22 amCatching up on my emails and the news. I have been e-free for the last few weeks - not even an English newspaper. It was a relaxing experience without having media 24/7. Day 219January 23rd, 2019 at 08:49 amI'm back. India was wonderful, beautiful, maddening and challenging as always. Full of contrasts, ancient temples by modern highways, incredible riches next door to appalling squalor. I'm torn btween weeping over so much suffering, and rejoicing at the resilience of the human spirit. The children in the villages were very happy to see us and they loved the hats. Day 218 - 7 months downDecember 31st, 2018 at 08:55 amNew Year's Eve and I have one resolution, which is to not drink caffeine (on my 5th day) and one financial goal, which is to reach nzd10,000 in my EF. But we'll see about plans for 2019 after I get back. India has a wonderful way of putting things into perspective.
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