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[TarzansKat]

I think I will -- I am going to order it right before we go -- I don't want any unnecessary expenses to arise that will make me regret the purchase.

That's a good idea. I am so close to my monthly budget right now it's not even funny! And I'd really, really like some new tops for work...so instead, I'm cleaning out my closet and seeing if I can make something new out of something old...you never know what I'll find in the deep recesses of that clothing abyss.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I think I will -- I am going to order it right before we go -- I don't want any unnecessary expenses to arise that will make me regret the purchase.

Do it! Do it! Do it!

Oh, that's not a good way to wake up. Whenever I oversleep I feel rattled the rest of the morning.

That is exactly how I feel, I was so rushed that I forgot my lunch and my bangs are going nutso. Ugh.

 

[Lady Lallie]

That's a good idea. I am so close to my monthly budget right now it's not even funny! And I'd really, really like some new tops for work...so instead, I'm cleaning out my closet and seeing if I can make something new out of something old...you never know what I'll find in the deep recesses of that clothing abyss.

I need some tshirts. Just plain ol' tshirts that I can wear on the weekends, I wouldn't mind a few for the cruise either. I need to "find" some money for them.

 

[TarzansKat]

Do it! Do it! Do it!

Enabler.

 

[Princesskeyblade]

Thanks. Yesterday was relaxing until I woke up 30 minutes before I needed to be at work this morning. My stupid cat unplugged my alarm...grrrr

Grrrr.... That stinks. I am sending you to get through the day....


And CP, totally get the CD. My mom and grandma preordered it for their trip last year and my mother will recomend it to anyone.


I can't believe I missed so much conversation last night!

 

[TarzansKat]

I need some tshirts. Just plain ol' tshirts that I can wear on the weekends, I wouldn't mind a few for the cruise either. I need to "find" some money for them.

I know the feeling. I am feeling big time overwhelmed with all the stuff we have coming up and it's so hard not to have buyer's remorse on the WL. I know we'll enjoy it, and it's definitely too late to switch now, but I look at the money in the vacation account and feel bad...and then I don't...and then I do...and then I don't....argh!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I know the feeling. I am feeling big time overwhelmed with all the stuff we have coming up and it's so hard not to have buyer's remorse on the WL. I know we'll enjoy it, and it's definitely too late to switch now, but I look at the money in the vacation account and feel bad...and then I don't...and then I do...and then I don't....argh!

That is exactly how I feel, except we will probaby be using wedding money to pay off our trip. I can't even think about money or I will start having a panic attack. My mom keeps telling me everything will work out between now and the wedding but it's so stressful. I am having a spa day/bachelorette party on June 7th. The spa alone is going to cost me $187 with the tip included. Ugh. I am not looking forward too it because of how much money it's going to cost. But if I cut down on what I am having, I will be sitting around waiting for everyone else to get done. DF tells me to go and enjoy myself but it's going to be hard not to focus on the small fortune I am spending.

 

[TarzansKat]

That is exactly how I feel, except we will probaby be using wedding money to pay off our trip. I can't even think about money or I will start having a panic attack. My mom keeps telling me everything will work out between now and the wedding but it's so stressful. I am having a spa day/bachelorette party on June 7th. The spa alone is going to cost me $187 with the tip included. Ugh. I am not looking forward too it because of how much money it's going to cost. But if I cut down on what I am having, I will be sitting around waiting for everyone else to get done. DF tells me to go and enjoy myself but it's going to be hard not to focus on the small fortune I am spending.

I think we both need one of these.
I know I mentioned I had some unexpected car repairs, but I never dropped the price tag on you guys. $500 later, my car is fixed, and it was a totally necessary repair but one we weren't expecting at all.

Sometimes I just feel so irresponsible, even though we are making good financial headway. We contribute enough to my 401k, with company match it equals about 10%. I don't make a lot, but it's something. I set up those savings accounts and automatic deposits. I know it'll hurt when those come out but I have to try it. And I know I could be doing more to pay off the student loan, and save to have another child, but sometimes I just feel like I have to live, you know?

I just feel sort of selfish like I really want to go out and get some new clothes...maybe one or two tops, and I've been all over online and can't find anything. Then today I was taking DH's pants out of the dryer, and they were all ripped and he never even mentioned he needs new ones. So, online I went to order a replacement pair. Poor guy, I'm agonizing over stuff and he's not even telling me he needs new pants.

Ugh.

And yes, everything will work out for you, and the spa day before the wedding is sooooo worth it.

 

[willwriteforears]

I think we both need one of these.
I know I mentioned I had some unexpected car repairs, but I never dropped the price tag on you guys. $500 later, my car is fixed, and it was a totally necessary repair but one we weren't expecting at all.

Sometimes I just feel so irresponsible, even though we are making good financial headway. We contribute enough to my 401k, with company match it equals about 10%. I don't make a lot, but it's something. I set up those savings accounts and automatic deposits. I know it'll hurt when those come out but I have to try it. And I know I could be doing more to pay off the student loan, and save to have another child, but sometimes I just feel like I have to live, you know?

I just feel sort of selfish like I really want to go out and get some new clothes...maybe one or two tops, and I've been all over online and can't find anything. Then today I was taking DH's pants out of the dryer, and they were all ripped and he never even mentioned he needs new ones. So, online I went to order a replacement pair. Poor guy, I'm agonizing over stuff and he's not even telling me he needs new pants.

Ugh.

And yes, everything will work out for you, and the spa day before the wedding is sooooo worth it.

That is exactly how I feel, except we will probaby be using wedding money to pay off our trip. I can't even think about money or I will start having a panic attack. My mom keeps telling me everything will work out between now and the wedding but it's so stressful. I am having a spa day/bachelorette party on June 7th. The spa alone is going to cost me $187 with the tip included. Ugh. I am not looking forward too it because of how much money it's going to cost. But if I cut down on what I am having, I will be sitting around waiting for everyone else to get done. DF tells me to go and enjoy myself but it's going to be hard not to focus on the small fortune I am spending.

Skittle hug for both of you. I haven't had any unexpected car repairs (knock on wood), I don't have a wedding to pay for, and I'm even staying [whispers] off-site, but I'm still getting tired of seeing money flow out of my bank account. Took a peek at my credit card statement online last night--the necessary "reality check" I always have to do before going on vacations--and it looks like I have to decrease my daily budget for the trip. Bye bye souvies, bye bye.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I think we both need one of these.
I know I mentioned I had some unexpected car repairs, but I never dropped the price tag on guys. $500 later, my car is fixed, and it was a totally necessary repair but one we weren't expecting at all.

Sometimes I just feel so irresponsible, even though we are making good financial headway. We contribute enough to my 401k, with company match it equals about 10%. I don't make a lot, but it's something. I set up those savings accounts and automatic deposits. I know it'll hurt when those come out but I have to try it. And I know I could be doing more to pay off the student loan, and save to have another child, but sometimes I just feel like I have to live, you know?

I just feel sort of selfish like I really want to go out and get some new clothes...maybe one or two tops, and I've been all over online and can't find anything. Then today I was taking DH's pants out of the dryer, and they were all ripped and he never even mentioned he needs new ones. So, online I went to order a replacement pair. Poor guy, I'm agonizing over stuff and he's not even telling me he needs new pants.

Ugh.

And yes, everything will work out for you, and the spa day before the wedding is sooooo worth it.

Eeek. $500 is a lot to swallow. I had to get a new car in December, right after Christmas because the nice man at the garage told me it wasn't worth to fix my old one (which I bought used and still had a loan on, a financially mistake I will NOT repeat).
I just have goals. I want to start saving money for our family, DF wants a house but I am not in that place at all. It scares me to death.
I liked your idea of trying not to use your paycheck and I think I may adopt that after the wedding and WDW. We are hoping that I can work four days a week, so I am thinking that we should start living off of that and save that fifth day that I am working now.
I know the spa will be nice, it's just hard not to feel guilty about it when we could be using it for other things.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Skittle hug for both of you. I haven't had any unexpected car repairs (knock on wood), I don't have a wedding to pay for, and I'm even staying [whispers] off-site, but I'm still getting tired of seeing money flow out of my bank account. Took a peek at my credit card statement online last night--the necessary "reality check" I always have to do before going on vacations--and it looks like I have to decrease my daily budget for the trip. Bye bye souvies, bye bye.

I have to admit, I am not a huge souvie person but I do like to get a few things. I am going to try to resist the pins because for some reason I adore them. My souvies are going to be pictures and perhaps some pirate ears for our costumes. You have to at least get something, you can't totally deprive yourself, you are staying offsite afterall.

 

[TarzansKat]

Skittle hug for both of you. I haven't had any unexpected car repairs (knock on wood), I don't have a wedding to pay for, and I'm even staying [whispers] off-site, but I'm still getting tired of seeing money flow out of my bank account. Took a peek at my credit card statement online last night--the necessary "reality check" I always have to do before going on vacations--and it looks like I have to decrease my daily budget for the trip. Bye bye souvies, bye bye.

Awww...buh bye, souvies. That's okay, you're still going to the WORLD!!!!

Thanks for empathizing. I feel the same way about money flowing out of the bank account. We're lucky that DH gets money from another part time job, but I just feel like lately I haven't been able to save any of that. Thank you DH for fixin' my car with your extra funds.

Eeek. $500 is a lot to swallow. I had to get a new car in December, right after Christmas because the nice man at the garage told me it wasn't worth to fix my old one (which I bought used and still had a loan on, a financially mistake I will NOT repeat).
I just have goals. I want to start saving money for our family, DF wants a house but I am not in that place at all. It scares me to death.
I liked your idea of trying not to use your paycheck and I think I may adopt that after the wedding and WDW. We are hoping that I can work four days a week, so I am thinking that we should start living off of that and save that fifth day that I am working now.
I know the spa will be nice, it's just hard not to feel guilty about it when we could be using it for other things.

It's going to be really hard to not do, but I am going to suck it up and see if I can cut our budget even more. Now, we don't eat junk too much, but I told DH once the snack foods are gone (we're very low now) I'm not buying any more. It's fruits and veggies for us. DS will also go into the pantry now and try to get things, and knows how to climb up on his stool and get into the freezer too, so if I don't buy the carp he won't be able to eat it. Good philosophy, I think. I can't wait to start fresh.

 

[Lady Lallie]

It's going to be really hard to not do, but I am going to suck it up and see if I can cut our budget even more. Now, we don't eat junk too much, but I told DH once the snack foods are gone (we're very low now) I'm not buying any more. It's fruits and veggies for us. DS will also go into the pantry now and try to get things, and knows how to climb up on his stool and get into the freezer too, so if I don't buy the carp he won't be able to eat it. Good philosophy, I think. I can't wait to start fresh.

It is a good philosophy. I am trying to not order out or go out to eat this week. Well...scratch that I am going to "Sex and They City" on Friday and we are planning to grab a bit to eat before, but that will be just me. DF has his bachelor party on Friday night. Woo Hoo! I am looking forward to the LL time. Not only will it be healthier for us to not go out but save money too. I'll just be subscribing to more food porn threads.

 

[Princesskeyblade]

That is exactly how I feel, except we will probaby be using wedding money to pay off our trip. I can't even think about money or I will start having a panic attack. My mom keeps telling me everything will work out between now and the wedding but it's so stressful. I am having a spa day/bachelorette party on June 7th. The spa alone is going to cost me $187 with the tip included. Ugh. I am not looking forward too it because of how much money it's going to cost. But if I cut down on what I am having, I will be sitting around waiting for everyone else to get done. DF tells me to go and enjoy myself but it's going to be hard not to focus on the small fortune I am spending.

You need that spa day to take your mind off of everything. Hopefully for that day you are able to get your mind off of all the stress....

I think we both need one of these.

I will send another one your way and another one for good measure

 

[TarzansKat]

It is a good philosophy. I am trying to not order out or go out to eat this week. Well...scratch that I am going to "Sex and They City" on Friday and we are planning to grab a bit to eat before, but that will be just me. DF has his bachelor party on Friday night. Woo Hoo! I am looking forward to the LL time. Not only will it be healthier for us to not go out but save money too. I'll just be subscribing to more food porn threads.

I would totally love to get out by myself this weekend and see that girlie movie! But, I may just have to put it off...I mean, it will be out for a while.

I will send another one your way and another one for good measure

Thank you!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I would totally love to get out by myself this weekend and see that girlie movie! But, I may just have to put it off...I mean, it will be out for a while.

We already bought our tickets! $11.50! Expensive!

 

[2ScottishPrincesses]

Just caught up and OMG you guys can TALK ...but hey that why I luvs ya

Feeling all of your pain in the financial sector . We've bee trying to cut down on living expenses due to large dental bills, power bills, etc. lately. I hate paying bills ...but there's one payment I didn't have any qualms about shelling out this weekend, in fact I consider it money well spent and was over the moon to do it . Yes we gave Virgin Holidays £495/$990 of a deposit toward our flydrive package for next year ....there's still another £1910/$3820 to pay the balance and we can't wait until we're at the stage to pay in full(totally mad I know but for some obscure reason I don't have the same probs about paying out large amounts of money for holiday bills ).

 

[Lady Lallie]

Just caught up and OMG you guys can TALK ...but hey that why I luvs ya

Feeling all of your pain in the financial sector . We've bee trying to cut down on living expenses due to large dental bills, power bills, etc. lately. I hate paying bills ...but there's one payment I didn't have any qualms about shelling out this weekend, in fact I consider it money well spent and was over the moon to do it . Yes we gave Virgin Holidays £495/$990 of a deposit toward our flydrive package for next year ....there's still another £1910/$3820 to pay the balance and we can't wait until we're at the stage to pay in full(totally mad I know but for some obscure reason I don't have the same probs about paying out large amounts of money for holiday bills ).

Glad that you are keeping up!!
It's totally different paying bill than paying off a vacation!!

 

[willwriteforears]

We already bought our tickets! $11.50! Expensive!

I avoid paying full-price for movies if I can. Do you have AMC Cinemas in your area? If so, movies are $5 if you see them before noon on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. It may be more than $5 depending on your market area, but it should still be a lot cheaper.

 

[TarzansKat]

Just caught up and OMG you guys can TALK ...but hey that why I luvs ya

I feel so fortunate to have all of you to talk to. I have a serious lack of good girlfriends right now, so I really, really appreciate everyone putting up with me.

Feeling all of your pain in the financial sector . We've bee trying to cut down on living expenses due to large dental bills, power bills, etc. lately. I hate paying bills ...but there's one payment I didn't have any qualms about shelling out this weekend, in fact I consider it money well spent and was over the moon to do it . Yes we gave Virgin Holidays £495/$990 of a deposit toward our flydrive package for next year ....there's still another £1910/$3820 to pay the balance and we can't wait until we're at the stage to pay in full(totally mad I know but for some obscure reason I don't have the same probs about paying out large amounts of money for holiday bills ).

You know, I'm very similar with the vacation bills. Not a problem...it's the student loan that makes me