Yesterday I got my biweekly paycheck. My usual reaction when I get paid is to slack off a little on the budget. Maybe I'll order pizza or Chinese food. Maybe I'll treat myself to some clothes.
But now I am watching every penny, literally living paycheck to paycheck with very little wiggle room until September. I think this is a good time to start training myself to watch my budget even more, even though I feel I am suddenly flush with cash. This is my trouble spot and I think this is the where I can learn the most.
While I can probably get the important things (maybe a new broom, or other inexpensive item I need for cleaning), I know there are other things I would like to get (new tops, for example) but can put off for a few more weeks. And while I realize that right now I have the money to go out and get my coffee at Dunkin' Donuts, if I keep to the budget and make coffee at home, that's more money I can save for important stuff.
Everything happens for a reason. I think the reason I am now on my own is to finally be responsible with money and learn how to keep myself within a budget
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