I don't believe in resolutions. Having a resolution generally means that you have problems that require solutions. Goals, on the other hand, are your targets, and I don't think they point to problems as much as they do give you a more...tangible, reachable ideas that you can incorporate into your life ( Read more... )

Yesterday, I bought this Billabong hoodie, but I don't know if I'm going to keep it -- even though I got an extremely good deal on it. I wanted one that was lighter in color, not completely gray or black or some other dark color...and that did not have that faux fur stuff lining either the edge of the hood part or the inside, so it would be a ( Read more... )

Yesterday, I bought Judy her mini-birthday present. She had asked me to not spend too much (we're all trying to save money), and we even have a pact to not buy each other gifts for Christmas, but to go out to lunch or something instead. I bought her some house slippers (they are like slipper booties that are like sweater boots) and a dog toy for ( Read more... )

I've been trying not to spend as much money, and so I've cut out a few things from my regular upkeep...and have been doing them on my own. At first, I was like, "Good GOD...upkeep...on my own?" But I've been surprised to find that they're kinda rewarding. Like...mini-do-it-yourself projects. Except they are to make myself presentable to the ( Read more... )