I didn’t spend a single penny today. I made sure I brought a healthy snack (carrots) with home brewed coffee so I could avoid the vending machines with less healthy options. 2 weeks ago

I know I’ll always have a close friend to call. 3 weeks ago

I found a really good price on contacts online and used a 25% off coupon code which saved me $75 AND there’s a rebate that I will submit!!

I’m also extremely thrilled and relieved that I took my test today. Now I can have some free time to myself again. 4 weeks ago

I’m glad that I didn’t spend too much on produce at the market yesterday and decided to wait to go to a non-American market to purchase my produce. I bought about 2 weeks worth of fruits and vegetables for about $20! Saving money is my new hobby. 4 weeks ago

my company contacted me for coverage at a school that was extremely close to my apartment. i was quite happy to at least make some money for a day. 1 month ago

i walked 2.5 miles round trip to my local farmer’s market to buy some ingredients for a delicious blood orange and rotissorie chicken salad. 1 month ago

Finally going camping for a night. It’ll be local and it’ll be a lot of fun taking a break from the indoors and the screens to the outdoors and mother nature. 1 month ago

I went to a bar within walking distance from my apartment with my friend and had some delicious food. One of the things we ordered was a grilled cheese with bacon and maple syrup, something that was easy to make and was delicious. I’ll definitely reproduce this on an unhealthy eat day. 1 month ago

When I talk to my friends, I feel that mentioning about my commitment to become fit has inspired them. This itself makes me inspired to continue exercising as a gentle reminder to everyone to be healthy as well. 1 month ago

I met up with a friend who is planning a wedding for our mutual friend to talk about a photo wedding package. Talking about shooting their wedding is making me thrilled to jump back into photography. It’s been too long. 1 month ago

i tried a new place by my apartment that sold takoyaki. they were so delicious that i’m inspired to make some on my own. 1 month ago

today was my first less-busy day in MONTHS and i was able to take some time to clear up some clutter around and under my desk. 1 month ago

it’s a beautiful day out and i made myself get a good 7-8 hours of sleep the night before. 2 months ago

i went to Ellen’s tv taping yesterday and it was such a great experience. the best thing about it was that we took home some Jessica Simpson items and a $100 Walgreens gift card. oh and of course, finally seeing Ellen :) 2 months ago

i listened to my body and took a late afternoon nap. it made me miss my scheduled run for the day, but i feel a little more rested and ready to study for my quiz for class tomorrow. 2 months ago

I was pretty dead tired today after work. I even decided to not run my 5 miles in preparation for the marathon. BUT I did muster some energy to go through a 45 minute home workout. 3 months ago

i went home to have a chinese new year dinner with my parents. unfortunately, it was awkward BUT we are making progress because i can see that they’re trying to be nicer and accommodating with me and to each other.

the food was quite delicious, by the way. 3 months ago

i’m so happy about how things have been going for me! first of all, i got a call back from a tutoring job that i applied to a couple weeks ago. secondly, i got into the pre requisite class that i need for graduate school. 3 months ago

i took pictures for my friend’s clothing line and i spent close to 4 hours on my feet taking pictures of 3 models in about 10 outfits back to back to back to back. it was definitely a good experience, one that i will hold near and dear to me. 3 months ago

i resisted the urge to spend money on two occasions today:

1. i wanted to buy coffee in the morning but decided to make tea at home. it also helped me save time and got me to work on time.

2. i wanted to buy flowers for another self-portrait that i’ve been wanting to take but decided that i have other things that i can use at home. i didn’t even have the time to take any pictures because i fell asleep instead. 3 months ago

i spent my late afternoon celebrating my friend’s birthday at a restaurant that was offering pre fixe meals. we all had a 3 course meal which included a bowl of lobster bisque, lobster scallop and shrimp pasta, and a slice of chocolate flourless cake… all for an affordable price of $15!

we browsed through Macy’s after and i was tempted to buy a pair of stockings for $5 but really had to fight myself to not give into the temptation. i’d rather feel guilt-free than to be temporarily satisfied and be forever burdened with guilt that i have no self control. 3 months ago

Today is filled with positive things, so I’ll just have to list them all… and it’s still early!

- had the day off because my client is sick
- utilized my morning efficiently by saving money and calories and cooking breakfast at home
- notified my work about my possible schedule change
- listed items on ebay to sell

Things left to do:
- read
- run at least 6 miles
- edit pictures
- look for jobs

UPDATE:
- ran 8 miles instead :) 3 months ago

One of the perks of working in a school is that we get holidays off to celebrate legendary leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. 4 months ago

January 6, 2013 – January 12, 2013

Sunday, January 6, 2013
Late night texts and thought provoking debates

Monday, January 7, 2013
Being told that I am not a nerd, but I am an Intellectual Bad Ass

Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Talking to my Poppa and hearing him say that he loves me.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Warm blankets, a hot pad and a super cuddly kitty

Thursday, January 10, 2013
Getting a $50 monthly raise on my paycheck ( I gained back what the government took)

Friday, January 11, 2013
A short day at work

Saturday, January 12, 2013
A first phone call with a fellow Adventurer 4 months ago

December 31, 2012 – January 5, 2013

Sunday, December 30, 2012
Smiling knowing that my week vacations starts today

Monday, December 31, 2013
Spending the New Year’s Eve with the Cowboy and his friends

Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Spending the New Year’s Day with the Cowboy and his daughter, S.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Back to Work and a New year filled with New hopes and goals

Thursday, January 3, 2013
A warm blanket and snuggly kitty

Friday, January 4, 2013
A nice hot cup of Earl Grey Tea

Saturday, January 5, 2013
Enjoyment of possibilities and wildness of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy 4 months ago

I decided to look for coupons before heading out to the market to save a couple of dollars. 4 months ago