Money Thoughts

Cutter's Log - Stardate 1102.20.80
Current Song - Badge (Cream)

So I'm going over my personal books lately. I didn't do much during the summer, which is a monetary gain of sorts. As of right now I'm preparing for the August costs of the prep sports season.

Among something I need is a digital camera of my own. For the past couple of years I have been borrowing Dan's camera. I'm sure when I'm using it at places, he would have liked to use it for his things. So that's something I'm saving up for. The sports-quality cameras run at just over a hundred dollars. At putting aside 10 dollars a week, it'll be toward the end of the regular football season until I finally get one of my own. Until then, Dan has let me borrow the camera.

If the video process works out well for the website, it won't be long until I'll be needing a second battery to ensure even more video possibilities.

In order to do all of this, I'll have to remain "bare bones," which I think I can do.

ADDITION - 8/4

I have noticed that I've become more energetic than I used to be. I can't quite grasp why, but I think it has to do with getting a haircut. Seems weird, huh?

With this haircut, I have also begun to shave my facial hair more often than I used to. In addition, at work I have to crouch down to the floor to retrieve loose change that I accidentally drop - that used to be a pain, and now that is not a problem. So perhaps I've dropped a few pounds? A few is better than zero.

So what does this have to do with money? I'm thinking about bringing the bicycle back from the abyss that is the garage. Hopefully it will still work well. I think I shelved it due to severe butt pain, even with the gel-padded seat. Using the car more for longer trips could possibly save on oil changes along with the fuel. I don't know, but I think it's worth trying. I want to try to ride to Sterling, Rock Falls and Newman games with the bike as much as I can, in addition to work and errands.

There was a message board weight loss contest that had the slogan "Do More, Eat Less." I feel like "Do More, Earn More, Eat Less, Spend Less."


More Ideas:

*When I do make a trip to a game, I'll have to find a way to have a light dinner along the way back home. Emphasis on the word LIGHT.

*Buy water instead of pop. I will also be utilizing a totebag for all my reporting accessories (and thus retiring the Rock Falls Rockets bag I had been carrying around for years), and there is room for bottled water. A small cha-ching, but considering the number of games covered this is a pretty good idea.

*Make like insurance companies and BUNDLE. Sometimes I would go on far-away errands on days that I didn't have a game to cover. Rather than do that, I think it's easier to bundle things into one trip. For example, I am looking at a new digital camera. If I am interested in one at Best Buy, rather than going to Rockford or Moline and back I'll combine that with a game to cover around there. That being said, I have at least one trip to Rockford and one to Aurora both in August.

*Take my time getting to these places. It is believed that the faster you go, the more gas you are wasting. Most days that I cover a game, I'm not working. I have time to get to the games. But at the same time, I can't go super slow.


**Finally, I think it's important to point out that I'm not in a financial crisis or anything. From the looks of the things that I've written, it seems more like the "Tea Party" and its idea of spending cuts. If you know me, I'm far from these tea baggers. The difference here is that I am not in a financial crisis.

I have money. I have a job, and I like it. But when you cut spending it makes it seem as if you have more money in your name. And more money in your name, well, is really good for you.