Monthly Archives: February 2012
Well, That Was a Pleasant Surprise!
I got my first paycheck today and it’s more than twice what I thought I would be getting. I’m not sure why, and haven’t yet figured out how to hack into the system to see how my pay breaks down. … Continue reading
Filed under Employment
February Wrap-Up and March Mini-Goals
I know that February is a short month, but still! Even with an added day this year, the month has just flown by. Mr. Losing It almost can’t believe it’s time to take off another ring from his short-timer’s chain. … Continue reading
Filed under Monthly Goals
Sunday Night Chit Chat
It’s almost the end of another quiet, but productive day here. The weather didn’t turn out to be as bad as expected, although it still rained, and it’s still pretty cold outside. Tomorrow morning it’s supposed to be below freezing, … Continue reading
Filed under Sunday Night Chit Chat
Saturday Morning Weigh-In
168.8 this morning, a loss of .2 pounds. It’s frankly better than I expected after a blah week. I ate well and stayed on track, but never got out to walk even once. I am so over these Portland winters! … Continue reading
Filed under Saturday Weigh-In, Weight Loss Maintenance
Today’s Shop-apalooza
My goal today was to spend only $235.52, half of our regular grocery budget ($160) plus our annual rebate check from Costco. I missed it by *this* much! After buying nothing except what was on my list, and even putting several … Continue reading
Filed under Frugal Shopping
A Glass Half-Full Kind of Girl
Is it just me, or does there seems to be more than a bit of negativity swirling around these days? After a very unpleasant back-and-forth with a couple of the parents in WenYu’s Chinese class over a planned activity, I … Continue reading
Filed under Miscellaneous
Another Vacation Score (or Two)
Besides airfare and lodging for our December vacation to Hawai’i, another big expense we have to factor in is car rental. We will be in Hawai’i for two full weeks, and figured a car for the five of us to … Continue reading
Filed under Vacations
We Have A Winner!
The winner of the Kiwi knives giveaway is . . . Sluggy of Don’t Read This; It’s Boring! As soon as she sends her address her knives will be on their way! Sluggy’s favorite kitchen tool is an inexpensive mandoline she … Continue reading
Filed under Miscellaneous
