Well, I was crazy and left my budget at my weekend travel destination (my adopted mother’s house), because I went out of town this weekend, too. So, I’m waiting for it (along with some books and DVDs and other papers) to be mailed back to me. I am trying desperately to write down my spending every day…cash, check and debit transactions. I have rounded up receipts and wrote them all down on Monday afternoon. I will compare the categories of that to my budget. Hopefully I’ll be able to make that judgement this weekend. I have a feeling I’m going to see just how much these expenditures here and there add up, though.

BTW, a few minutes ago I e-mailed my adviser with my budget and savings updates, so it’s in her hands at the moment. (I’m a little nervous, because I asked her whether a trip I want to go on is a wise decision or not, and I really want to go…but really don’t know if it’s wise or not…if not I’m not going, of course, but if she thinks it’s okay, then I’m definitely going.)

See this entry for further information on ‘sticking with it.’