Preoccupied--another lesson learned

A very long Friday, seeming to go backward with every forward stroke of the clock. One of those days when one wonders where the time went and how they will ever catch up. But, fortunately for me, my sister & her husband had a ticket for me to go to the movies with them tonight. I rarely go to the movies but was eager to see the latest George Clooney film. The sign on the door upon arrival was "water main break, no water". Kathy was greatly concerned about seeing the movie without the benefit of a diet coke---I however, was much more concerned about no bathroom! I hurried home after the movie for Mother's Nature's call. As I sat down, I was so preoccupied contemplating the sad movie and the events of the day that I crossed my legs in deep thought. I won't describe the outcome but that damp experience certainly brought me back to reality in a hurry! Lesson Learned!

Limiting TV

As a part of my financial diet, I reduced the number of cable channels at my house to 22, for a savings of $57. If I were a smoker cutting back, I would put that $$ aside and save it for some kind of healthy expense like a spa day or something. Since it was just a monthly expense, I now simply apply the amount to other monthly bills. Unfortunately, I am an immediate gratification person and this process is not providing any real incentives. I have however, added many more things to my "affordable entertainment" list to fill in the tv-less void. So far there are NO check marks on my list. If my list gets much longer, I am going to have to alphabetize. Still searching for a place to start.....

Happy New Year

The tree and all the decorations are put away. I am taking the time to reflect on the gifts of the season. Since this is the year of my financial diet, I have been contemplating various ideas for Christmas presents. I am determined to share more time and presence with my friends and family this year. Certainly, it is nothing that I can wrap; but relationships with friends & family are the best gifts of all! It's going to be a great year.