Do you remember standing in front of the fridge after school looking for that perfect snack that you could never seem to find? I spent hours a day just opening the refrigerator door, staring at the contents, and forgetting what I was looking to satisfy my after-school cravings. Oh, and my mom used to get SO mad! I never quite understood why me looking for food was so aggravating to her, but now, I get it.
Life is expensive. No one really warned me about it. I may remember my mom yelling at me to “Shut that damn door!” But, she never told me that I was wasting kilowatts that cost money. And, boy, do those kilowatts add up!
Honestly, though, I do not know many girls who have a man that would spend the little free time he has re-drafting a budget, but that is what mine just did for me! My bank account makes it look like my budget is working, but I haven’t actually been keeping track of every purchase. I mean, when someone gives me cash that is free money that doesn’t need tracked, right? I’m the first person to admit that I do not like to be bothered worrying about “finances.” Nonetheless, my desire to be rich, happy, and powerful, makes it necessary for me to start paying attention.
My mission for March — keep track off every penny spent for the entire month.
This may not seem like a big deal to some of you, but to me it’s like stepping on the scale after the holidays. You know things have to change and you need a starting point, but you don’t want to know how bad it’s gotten.
Once I see where most of my money is going, it’ll be easier to control the hemorrhage. Let’s hope it isn’t too bad. Wish me luck!
