On Wednesday I had to work. In the morning the roads were really bad so I went to work late. I ended up making about $50. I bought another pop for my break, so I spent another $1.25. I think I am doing really well because I haven’t gone shopping at all. No big spending or really any unnecessary spending. I might have trouble next week, because my friend wants me to go shopping with her over spring break. It will be a pretty big challenge. I could video tape myself looking at the clothes and not buying anything! =( I don’t think you guys want to see me cry though!
Expenses: $1.25
Balance: $101.50
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Day Eight
On Monday I got up and went to my mother’s house to help her unpack a little more. We rearranged their bedroom, and then started to make supper. While my mom was making spaghetti, I studied for my Accounting test. Overall I would say my day was pretty boring, and once again I went a day without spending any money. Tuesday will probably be the same, but I will have to take my Accounting test! Fun!
Balance: $52.75
Balance: $52.75
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Week One Overview
Revenue
Expenses
Balance from Week One: $52.75
- Day 3 pay: $65
Expenses
- Pop on day 3: $1.25
- Dinner on day 5: $11
Total: $12.25
Balance from Week One: $52.75
Day Six
On Saturday, I had to get up at 6AM to drive to Carroll (from Le Mars, 2 ½ hour) to move my family. My family is now moving to a little town called Craig, which is about 
3 miles from the farm I live on. We arrived to Carroll around 10AM, and at this point I still have not spent any money during the morning. After we arrived I took my mothers vehicle to a tanning salon in Carroll where I still have about five tanning sessions left. I asked if I could get store credit for them. They called their boss, and she wouldn’t do anything for me. The girls working felt bad for me, and offered to cut or style 
my hair for free. I had a nice lady cut my hair, and it was for FREE! After that I went back to the house to help move. By the time we had the U-Haul filled and moved all the way back to Craig, which is by Le Mars, it was around 5PM. After we had most the things moved into the house we ordered chicken and pork chops from the local bar. Everyone stayed around and had a few beers. My fiancés’ family left around 10PM, and we left for home a little while after. It was a nice night of the families just sitting around. Overall I did not spend any money, and had my hair cut for FREE. By balance is still: $52.75.
(Top left pictures: Our dads sitting down for their first beer and then after a few! :)
Bottom left: My fiances' family sitting on the couch, while my brother plays wii.
Bottom Right: My mommy in her new kitchen!)
3 miles from the farm I live on. We arrived to Carroll around 10AM, and at this point I still have not spent any money during the morning. After we arrived I took my mothers vehicle to a tanning salon in Carroll where I still have about five tanning sessions left. I asked if I could get store credit for them. They called their boss, and she wouldn’t do anything for me. The girls working felt bad for me, and offered to cut or style 
my hair for free. I had a nice lady cut my hair, and it was for FREE! After that I went back to the house to help move. By the time we had the U-Haul filled and moved all the way back to Craig, which is by Le Mars, it was around 5PM. After we had most the things moved into the house we ordered chicken and pork chops from the local bar. Everyone stayed around and had a few beers. My fiancés’ family left around 10PM, and we left for home a little while after. It was a nice night of the families just sitting around. Overall I did not spend any money, and had my hair cut for FREE. By balance is still: $52.75.
(Top left pictures: Our dads sitting down for their first beer and then after a few! :)
Bottom left: My fiances' family sitting on the couch, while my brother plays wii.
Bottom Right: My mommy in her new kitchen!)
Day Five
FRIDAY NIGHT! I did spend some money on dinner when I went out to eat with my friend, Missy. We drove to Sioux City, where we went to Pet Smart so she could get some things for her new puppy. Then we went out to eat at Olive Garden. I ended up spending $11 on my meal. I have now spent $12.25 overall and my new balance after Friday night is: $52.75. I don’t work again until next Wednesday and Thursday, so hopefully I can make it on $50. I think I am doing very well with the no shopping. I have not gone to any store and bought anything I did not need. I believe I will be going to Wal-Mart on Monday, and I know that will be a challenge!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Day Four
Yesterday, I worked most of the day and made about $65. I did spend a little money on a pop for my lunch. I brought my lunch to work, and I just needed to buy something to drink. Overall, the day consists of spending a $1.25, and making $65. After work I came home and worked on homework. Not very fun, but it had to be done. I actually am very surprised that it is day four and I have only spent $1.25. I very easily could have bought myself a snack, or went out for my lunch break. I haven't even had to buy gas for my car yet!(The picture is from the old Bomgaars I used to work at. They had a FFA tractor ride/grill out in front of Bomgaars on a nice Sunday afternoon.)
BALANCE $63.75
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Day Three
I have been shop free for the last three days. It might have to do more with not leaving my house at all in the last three days and being overly swamped with homework. Today I plan on making a financial statement showing how much I earn and how much I spend in a week. At the moment I have spend $0 and earned $0. I work tomorrow at a local hardware store, and as long as I don’t spend my wholes day pay I will be up on money. Tomorrow leaving the house will be the real challenge.
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