be more mindful of my money

We were looking for a base to put the sword on the wall and I stumbled upon a collection of fridge magnets (I’m addicted to). I figured I could spend about USD 10 so I got the most different among them that I didn’t have in my fridge already. My partner turned to me and told me “Do you really need that?”, I said “No, I don’t” , left them where I found them I went on pissed off.

Questions I asked myself later:
1. Why I was pissed off? At me for buying something on impulse? at my partner for censoring my impulsive urge?

So let’s analyze that impulse urge. Do I need more fridge magnets? Probably no, they are mostly decor and I rarely post anything to the fridge these days. So why I liked those? There were multi-colored geckos like the ones back at mother’s house. Anything else: They were beautiful and would had look great “walking” on my fridge now that there aren’t more geckos in the city anymore.

So, if I had the chance to reply my partner’s censorhip what you should’d said:

No, I don’t need them. My soul does.

And then, that’s another whole line of reasoning we need to check. 15 months ago

It’s a long story, but I was spending an extra 50 cents for certain subway rides I took, so I renewed one of my bulk subway passes. It feels good. 3 years ago

The operator congratulated me. I feel great. 3 years ago

And I found a penny yesterday.

I’m going to increase my automatic deduction this week. 3 years ago

I also chose NOT to buy the Lady Gaga CD, though I am a big fan. 3 years ago

Getting free lunch at work…and banking the money.

Changing bank accounts. 3 years ago

And I brought my lunch.

Coffee cost extra today, because our beloved pushcart guy (dollar coffee) was nowhere to be found…2.17 at Starbucks…

Still, that’s eight dollars saved today. 4 years ago

1. 4 dollar refund at CVS
2. 9 dollar refund at Staples
3. Target gift cards (redeemed my points, baby)! 4 years ago

So the goal is twice this upcoming week. 4 years ago

Estimated savings: Seven bucks! 4 years ago