We've had 43 cents in the checking account since Monday. Normally this would be something to fret about but today it's causing me to feel so incredibly triumphant. My average daily spending for July is now $10.65. I spent a total of $50.67 on everything this week except food exclusively for my son on which I spent $20.74. Today is officially NO SPEND day 43 for the year. I made it. I did not use a credit card for little extras this week. These little victories feel much like winning a gruesome battle in a long arduous war. I am the winner!!!
Tomorrow when the paycheck posts, oh my do I have some shopping to do. We are out of everything!
This is my first time commenting and I just wanted to say that I love your blog. Thanks for being a source of inspiration to others of us fighting the good fight against debt. When I'm feeling low and kicking myself for past financial decisions it's nice to come here and read and know I'm not alone! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank-you! It's been a long road (and and continues to be so) but I have so much hope. And truthfully people like yourself provide me with an awful lot of strength during those really tough times when it'd just be SOO much easier to make the wrong decision. Thank-you :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that's amazing. Congratulations on the 43rd (wow!!!) no spend and for making it through a tough week!
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Also, great to see that there is more color in the emergency fund bar! :) Ieva
ReplyDeleteHubby wrote a check last night for gas in my account that has $7.07 in it. Should I kill him? Just asking:) Good job!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! This is awesome - you are such an inspiration. You make me feel better about myself. Believe it or not, since I started reading your blog, I am trying to do the same as you. But not very successful right now...
ReplyDeletePlease, please keep writing!!! I do not feel so alone...