Week 1

First week down. I kind of wanted to post daily but it didn't happen. Had some ups and downs this week. Plastic usage was down so that is a plus. On the other side I robbed the piggy bank for food money on Monday...Overall I did eat more food from home than eating out all the time. I still have huge strides to make but as long as I'm going forward then that is the right way.

I also did make it out Thursday for a walk. I went a little over 1 mile. Liberty Park is such a beautiful park with lots of surprises! Then I went to a friends house and played some Rock Band and Guitar Hero. I'm not the best at it...I'm a much better drummer than guitarist though! (Sure Simba, just hop up and make yourself comfortable, I can type with you on my arms...silly cat). back to Guitar Hero... bangin' the drums is sure a great way to get stress out too!
This next week is shaping up to not be as busy but I'll have some homework I'm sure. And I'll need to rob the piggy bank for laundry money. But that's part of what it's there for :)

I've also realized that I need to determine a budget for Christmas. My plane ticket is already bought for our family dinner but determining on what to spend on goodies and family gifts has never really been a solid number. I feel like this year I need to decide on a number and stick with it. It is so easy to want to buy for everyone when really at some point they turn in to family gifts. Plus I have bought tickets to events here and in Seattle.
The other factor for Christmas this year is that I have a car payment this year and didn't last year plus I added a data plan to my phone so that is $30 more a month. Totally worth it though!!! I have a MyTouch 3G slide. It's part of the Droid family.
I'm still weak on getting my cable cancelled. The problem is that one of my summer shows ended two weeks after the fall season started and now I'm hooked on those...that and NASCAR doesn't end til Thanksgiving...so we'll see what happens when the season ends...maybe I can give up my cable for a couple months and find a cheaper option. I have the lowest package available that has the weather channel. I think that should be available on basic cable!
I have no homework next weekend so that should free up some time to redo my budget for the next 6 months or so. I'll let you know how ugly it is:)