I love it when you have to do a surprise training and can pull something out of a hat and make it work. Even better when it is in conjunction with two different state agencies and you wow the socks off them. I got approached by one of my supervisor’s sups to ask if I want to apply for a promotion (read big raise!) because he would like to see me at another position. Long story short I am so excited and would love a new position. Having only been at this position for 6 or so months, it makes me feel validated as an employee!

November spending thus far:
11/1 lunch 673 (meeting with new training guinea pigs, promised to take them off site)
11/2 lunch 7.77
11/2 Dinner 8.94 usually I take my lunch but this past couple of days I have been to tired to make it the night before and that is not good. Total spending from my "fun money" equals just over 23.00.

Planned spending for the weekend:
1. Lunch out tomorrow (standard on Fridays)
2. After work get together for drinks and dinner (no alcohol and usually buy an appetizer for dinner or make sure to take home half my meal)
3. Hair cut on Saturday. Just a cheapy at some local quick cut place. Cut and dye happens closer to Christmas unless I go on a vacation trip before that.
No other "fun money" expenses are planned.

I need to grocery shop this weekend if there are some good sales and I am getting bored with what I have been eating to I need to experiment some and find some other recipes to fix to keep me from not bringing my lunch which costs me money in the long run.

My ex had begun to start emailing again. I still love this man even though it has been a messy thing, off and on for two years. He wants me to move to Phoenix but I am just not ready to give up on this job I love so much and the possible promotion. I saw, let’s do weekend monthly visits while you get your act together. Not sure if he wants me for me or because he is lonely and is not finding others to "date". Adds frustration and my eating seems to get out of control when this happens. I have gained a lot of weight in the past year over this.

On a positive note, I have managed to walk into work and home three times this week and plan for it tomorrow too. Saves me money and time. Don't have to go to the gym if it is a long enough distance to count.

Till next time!