I've taken a big step in my personal growth by making a conscientious effort in keeping a tight budget on my spending. For those of you who have hung out with me on a daily basis, you know what a big shift this is for me. Starting Monday, I will keep track of all my spending habits on paper (down to the penny!) and will try to cut back on unnecesary expenditures (e.g. late night Wendy's before i go to sleep every night). Living at home while working has afforded me the wonderful benefit of not having to pay rent - I should really make the most of this situation by saving up as much as I can.

Since last year, I've also begun to enjoy reading books a lot more. I went through a long phase through high school and most of college where I absolutely detested reading books ... but now I'm starting to enjoy it once again (as I did in middle school).

It's been real quiet now that a lot of people have left Chapel Hill. But this has given me more time to work on Tabulas, so I guess I can't complain :)

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Hmm...

Posted by roy on May 26, 2005 at 09:45 PM in Tabulas | 7 Comments

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Comment posted on June 1st, 2005 at 03:01 AM
I've been using Microsoft Money to track my spending and it's awesome! I love being able to see how much each account has... and you can tag each transaction you make with a category and it can make nifty charts using that meta-data... so now I know things like I spend way too much money on gas and food per month :P (Oh and it can automatically d/l your transactions from your bank...)
Comment posted on June 1st, 2005 at 08:52 AM
Oh man... that makes me want to buy a copy. I'll have to quit eating out for a few days to get it though ;)
Comment posted on June 1st, 2005 at 11:03 AM
It comes with a bunch of free stuff too, if you buy the 2005 version. But the 2004 version (available cheap on amazon $20) is just as good but doesn't include the goodies. (Stuff like $50 bonus from ING Direct if you open an account, free credit reporting, a ~$35 rebate from Microsoft... etc.)
Comment posted on May 27th, 2005 at 06:17 PM
I am impressed with your dedication to this saving money thing. Not enough to join you on the save-a-buck-bandwagon, but impressed nonetheless. :)
Comment posted on May 27th, 2005 at 10:14 AM
Wow, I never realized you went to UNC Chapel Hill. I'm moving there this summer, to a house within walking distance to the university. :P
Comment posted on May 27th, 2005 at 06:58 AM
You should try my method: if you don't actually have any money, you can't go around spending it. Amazing how that works, eh?

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Comment posted on May 27th, 2005 at 06:15 PM
*sigh* If only that method *would* work... I have no money... but I have a credit card... need I say more?