New Challenges

I've decided to set 3 new goals for myself. I'm determined to do the following:

1. Spend less money.

 I know what you're thinking. How can she spend less when she says ALL THE TIME that she doesn't spend any money because she doesn't have any money to spend? How many times has she whined about how her husband doesn't have a job? How much more are we going to have to hear....

Well, if THAT'S what you're thinking, you can shut up. But if your are curious as to how I'm going to meet this goal, I'd be happy to tell you. Throughout the times that I've complained about how much money I don't have, I may have been exaggerating my lamentable situation just a teeny tiny little bit. I do spend money everyday. I buy my lunch. And at times, I've spent more money on my lunch than perhaps I should. What can I say? I like lunch.

This brings me to my goal. I plan to spend less money. I still hate the idea of packing my lunch. I just don't have time in the morning to throw one together and I can't stand having a sandwich that was in the frig all night, put together, getting all soggy and gross. So, my method of reaching this goal is to just spend less on the lunch and breakfasts and occasional snacks that I buy. First, I don't plan on buying snacks. No more candy bars for me. Second, I'm cutting down on the amount I spend on Pepsi. I can't cut this out all together as I really like Pepsi and, in lieu of that, Coke, especially with my lunch. So, no more 20 oz bottles. Finally, since, I can't cut out the drink with my one dollar sandwich, I'm going to cut out the fries. There, down to $2.25 per day with no effort hardly.

2. No more gossip!

I've said it before in my blog, I can very easily be drawn into gossiping about other people. I know it's wrong and I feel horrible after I've done it. Why would I choose to do things that make me feel horrible? Exactly. So, no more. I refuse to participate in the creation or dissemination of gossip about anyone. This includes people I don't know.

3. Lose some weight?

Notice this is in question form? There's a reason for that. I, just like everyone else, vow on a regular basis that I plan to lose weight, or at least try to do things that will lead me to lose weight. This time, I'm serious though. No, I mean I'm really serious. I'm starting by eliminating fries from my lunch. (This is also part of my plan to reach my first goal. You know, 2 birds with one stone. That's just how I roll.) I also vow to not stop every other morning and get a chocolate covered honey bun for my breakfast and I've already said that I would no longer buy a 20 oz Pepsi every day. Now, I've also determined that I will not eat as much. This has been going on for a couple of days and so far, I've held up pretty good. I'm not eliminating anything from my diet like carbs. I'm not denying myself anything. I'm just not going to eat as much. Should be easy right? Ha, we're so naive.

These are my goals. I'm going to work hard and pray for assistance and guidance in reaching these goals. The three goals are somewhat interdependent. If I meet number 3, then I'd better have met number 1 as well because I'll need new clothes. Y'all know how I hate to shop right?

I'll post regular updates on how I'm doing, if I've strayed from my plans at all. I don't have a set of scales at my house so I can't weigh myself all the time. That is never going to change as I don't like to do things that make me feel horrible. If anyone else would like to join me in these three rather generic and universal goals, feel free to do so. And feel free to share your progress!!