That you're my evil twin.. or just one of my multiple personalities..

muahaha!


-The other Floridian Regina

I paid 3,000 dollars worth of debt off this month... 1,000 out of savings and 2,000 from being a complete and utter tightwad. It really made me feel great to see that balance drop.

I wish I could construe that in some soft of witty, interesting to read anecdote, but I am just a tad bit burnt out.

On another note, I have inched my hair upwards for the last 6 months, reluctantly cutting a few inches at a time. This weekend I will make my final and most drastic cut into a fun angular bob. Bye bye hair!

Speaking of hair, I had my 3rd laser hair removal appointment yesterday. Its an absurdly uncomfortable process, but it is sooooo worth every penny. Goodbye razor!

It sucks. Really.

All my favorite dishes are completely impractical for single folk. It makes it so very easy to default to eating junk food or eating out. I wish I had a family of 43,987 to feed.

Which brings me to my child wanting.

I am a family girl. Not a career woman or a party girl. I was born and bred to nurture, love and teach. The child bug has bitten me. Sometimes I wish that I could meet Mr. Right and Mr. Right Jr... Instant family, just add [s]water[/s] love.

But back to cooking for one.. This is my meal plan for the week.

Tonight- Osso Bucco w/ cous cous (scandalously inexpensive for lamb, absurdly easy to make)
Wednesday- Chicken Carbonara
Thursday- Chicken Curry w/ Jasmine Rice
Friday- Steak and pomme frites

Saturday is my birthday, but its looking like I am going to be spending it alone. I'm thinking I am going to take myself out to a nice dinner and maybe buy myself a new pair of shoes. =)

I have a relatively small room that is used as an office/guest bedroom/sewing room/music studio/dairy farm. (haha) A small multitask room is never fun to decorate in the first place, but I have two sets of important guests who I expect within the next 6 weeks, and I would really like to spruce the room up without completely breaking my bank. Right now I have a rickety and horrible futon that desperately needs to be replaced. Also, a desk that is less attractive than it is functional. (Which isn't very) Rounding out the furniture is a tiny little bookshelf that fits snugly in a corner. (This could be reused)

So that's my dilemna. Anyone have any suggestions for comfortable, space-saving bedding that is not horribly expensive? Creative ways to snag more space?

I'm at a loss. Grr.

I think I may have acted like a totally giddy, eager spaz. The lady I interviewed with seemed extremely overwhelmed. I must sound like a complete moron on the phone. And god help me.. I have to learn how to not say 'y'know?'

Gah. What a stinky day.

I read an article listing the 2008 inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Madonna topped the list. It made me think of her song "Material Girl" (Which despite my leanings toward punk, indierock and ska, I must admit is one of the finest compositions in American music. No, really.)
It really made me think about how much we are brainwashed to love stuff, things, and junk. Not to mention baubles, tzchotckees [sic], knick-knacks and thingamajigs. But I must admit- I am a Material Girl and I'm living in a Material World.
In other news, I've stopped dyeing my hair for the sake of my pocketbook. Yes ladies, its true. I have made the ultimate sacrifice and have chosen to submit to the mousey chestnut mop top I last saw sometime before I hit 13. Seriously, I was in utter disbelief as to how light my natural hair color is. I have grown tired of being incarcerated by my colorist dishing out $100 dollars per month like alimony. No more! Now if I can just avoid spending that savings when I hit the MAC boutique.

I have a phone interview with a company in Savannah, Ga. tomorrow. I'm almost drooling researching the lower cost of living paired with a hefty little raise. I have to admit, I am a little concerned with becoming the little screw in the big machine. I don't want to fall mercilessly through the cracks. I feel important where I am right now. I feel needed. Maybe that just adds to my stress though...

http://www.storyofstuff.com/

It gives amazing insight into the way that consumerism has completely seized our culture. It looks into every aspect from environmental to social to financial. It empowered and reaffirmed my obsession with reducing my consumption.

Feel better about cutting back.