The Year Without: I almost did it... but almost doesn't count.

Monday, February 2

I almost did it... but almost doesn't count.

A quick summary for the day before I head to bed! :)

I was running late & I forgot my lunch. As my lunch time approached I was really tempted to run up to Starbucks (because I have a gift card still) and grab something. Then I remembered - I had a can of soup in my desk for this exact situation! Yay for being a planner. Now I've got to find something to stick in my desk for the next time this happens ('cause you know it will).

4 comments:

J said...: good planning ahead, helen!; February 2, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Holly said...: what a good planner Helen!!!; February 3, 2009 at 7:29 AM
Mama Red said...: good for you!!; February 3, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Dina said...: great willpower! I TRY to keep stuff like that on hand at work too.; February 3, 2009 at 8:59 PM

Who Am I? What Is This?

Hi, I'm Helen. I'm the crazy lady who thought this would be a great challenge. A whole year without wasting money or resources (ie buying used instead of new).
The hubby (Luke) jumped right on board. Then, I asked some other great mamas to join me. So, here we are... Some crazy families making a HUGE commitment for one year - 2009.
The goal for our family is to be out of debt, other than our mortgage. We currently owe a little on Luke's car & a lot on my college loans. By sticking to this commitment we'll be able to pay off that debt! The sacrifices of the next year will (hopefully) lead to many more years of joy and, ultimately, financial freedom.