Spend less, have more!

I just listened to this week's installment on NPR of Kevin Mckiney. He always ends his show with those words. I listen to him and also Zorba Paster while taking my weekend naps-funny how I miss half the show however. :) They are both good common sense money and health shows. My New Year's resolution has been "fiscal and physical fitness" for many years, probably because I have trouble doing either! :) Now that I have a full-time job and get paid for the first time next week, I'm going to have to resist the urge to regain my spendthrift ways! Will I be able to do it? Stay tuned!

A New Beginning

I started a new job this week-it has benefits and a pension and health care. The pay is much lower compared to what I used to make, so my frugal habits of the past 2 years should come in handy. I spent too much at State Fair last night, including $5 for fried beer (which wasn't too good). I did use some half price tickets, so that's my rationale. :) Today we're heading down to the Third Ward for Summer Sizzle, which is free, but will probably spend some money on lunch snacks and a beer or wine, I'm sure. Tonight is a patio round robin in Brewer's hill. $10 for the two us and each of five patio stops will have drinks and appetizers, so I'll probably come out ahead with this one. :) Here's to my future frugality!