Dun dun dun…it’s happened. I have hit the double digits and
life will start to get pretty interesting from this point forward. I have this feeling that I want the weeks to
go by quickly so I can be done with this challenge, but at the same time, I
want them to go by slow because Mondays like to laugh in my face and take my
money! I am in a slight state of depression every Monday morning as I slowly
walk my way towards the teller counter like a zombie to withdraw my amount for
the week. However, as I head back to my office with the green pieces of my soul
in hand, I remind myself to suck it up. It will all be worth it a year from
now, or at least it better be.
I am actually pretty proud of myself. I have not been eating
out and instead have been buying groceries that will last me for a couple
weeks. Right now my diet consists of cereal, PB&Js, and grilled cheese. Let
me tell you, I make the best gourmet bowl of cereal you have ever tasted. It
takes mad skills and a little natural talent to pour the milk in just right. I
don’t mean to brag; but, I have been making cereal since the first grade.
Grilled cheese is hard, it burns.
I have also demonstrated amazing self-control. I have had an
invite to a Ranger’s game, dinner with friends, and the little red Target
bull’s eye symbol has become a frequent character in my dreams tempting me to
walk through the doors of a company that probably could have made me part owner
of a long time ago. And just last week, a co-worker was making a Starbucks run
and asked if I would like anything. Did I want that Grande Chi Tea Latte and be
able to taste that little happiness in a white paper cup? Well, duh…of course I
did, but I stood my ground and sadly said, “No, I’m good.” When she returned
with all the drinks and I watched the girls swallow the liquid heaven with this
look of complete satisfaction on their face, I stood there with my FREE water
from the office water cooler and was proud for not giving in and spending the
$4 for my tea. You may think that is just a minimal amount and I could have
bought the tea, but I think ahead and know that the $4 will go towards my $11
for next week.
In closing, I wanted to say thank you to all who signed the
pledge and have committed to take the Challenge with me. It will be a long year
but I know we all can make it to the end! Please let me know how you are doing
in your challenge and feel free to offer any words of advice to myself and
others out there participating. I love hearing from you and will be sending
words of encouragement your way soon. As Joe Dirt would say, let’s “Keep on
keepin’ on!”
Total Savings: $55.00
By: Tawny Ormes
Marketing Projects Coordinator
and TBT Webmaster
Marketing Projects Coordinator
and TBT Webmaster
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