The Best Me I Can Be Personal Finance Blog

Looking back to the here and now

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:44:53 PST

So, things have been odd lately. I have been doing a lot of introspection and contemplation.

Things have been difficult this month, and my friends and family have been helping me out and I really appreciate it. I really dislike having to ask for help, and I dislike even more that...

Simple Pleasures Part II

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:44 PST

So, after yesterday's little mini crisis, I was able to talk to my family and friends and borrow the money.

I know $26 bucks isn't a lot, but when I am maxed out on cards and refuse to use the ones that will jump my interest rate to nearly 30%, and have a small savings I have a...

Almost left in tears

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:18:33 PST

So, I goofed on my budget, and when I had paid for something with my atm for a friend, and they paid me in cash, I didn't accurately estimate how much I had remaining in my checking account. So now,
on a tight budget, including money for gas and food, I am short $26 bucks. And I am...

Enthusiasm and encouragement

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:02:28 PST

So, last night I felt like I had this wave of encouragement and enthusiasm wash over me. I was still feeling pretty upset about my recent photos---I look so unhealthy that if I could, I would just jet away to a far off land, drink tons of cucumber water, do the sauna, take long walks,...

Thanksgiving, budgets, and cents

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:28:58 PST

So, things have been sort of odd but ok lately. I have been really watching my budget---every day going over again and again how much I have for food, and how much I have set aside for food for Thanksgiving. I am going to try and make a meal for me and by, plus food for family, for...

In Pursuit of My Life

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:28:56 PST

With everything that has been going on, and the topic I blogged about most recently, I have been thinking a lot about my life and the things I want to do, the person I want to be, the life I want to have.

I feel a bit like I am in a stuck mode right now. I know that my health is...

Weary Part II

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:17:41 PST

Today I feel sapped of my energy. I just feel like all I can do is shrug my shoulders and have them become rounded. I was critiqued about something that only hours previously had made me feel so happy and accomplished. This person's words made me feel like no matter the qualities I...

Random Musings

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:57 PST

So, I am working on making more time for myself---time to do things that make me happy, time to relax, that kind of thing.

I have been watching every cent, I tell ya, every cent! I still have the urge to buy that coffee container (who knew such an object could haunt a person?!?!),...

Wants and Needs

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:02:59 PST

I often have this funny discussion with a friend about wants versus needs . She may say she needs a new something or another, and I often reply that she doesn't absolutely need it, but wants it.

So, as I cook a very budget conscious meal, and contemplate what I will cook for...

Keeping One's Perspective

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:03:37 PST

During these times it can be so easy to lose your perspective on things. Cutting out something like your morning coffee can seem like a deprivation, when for many people, any type of food or drink is a welcome event.

I have found that I have to work very hard on keeping my perspective...

Frugality and the "Free" monster

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:47:54 PST

I was wondering how many of us who are on a budget, sometimes find our willpower waning when we are faced with the four-letter word ....free.

For me, I have to admit, that as a person who often eats the same thing for multiple days, the prospect of a free meal, heck, even free...

Wanting Onions and other weirdness

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:06:37 PST

So, I think it was very possible that I almost had a minor little conniption today, while trying to make a decent filling dinner on $4 bucks, and I found myself digging through moldy onions. Yes, these were onions at a low-cost supermarket and they were moldy and all messed up. I wanted...

Soap and Sponges and Food...Oh My!

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:22:49 PST

So while the title is a bit unique, I couldn't find any correlation with my blog and the standard lions and tigers and bears! oh my! line. So, this sounded a bit funnier and more on point.

I asked my bf for more money and he helped me out. The extra gas expense wasn't planned, and...

Asking for Help

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:56:06 PST

So, I had some unexpected expenses this week---I needed extra gas and that messed up my plans for my budget until pay day. It sort of sucks because I hate feeling like I am scrambling for money.

I also feel bad because I like to keep food in my refrigerator for snacking or just...

Automatic Debit meanies....

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:33:48 PST

So, I have a bill that I have automatically debited from my checking account. I placed this particular account on hold, so that I am not charged the full amount of the program.

Well, with the whole cc number change issue, the program needs me to update the information. BUT, they...

Reflections

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:51:30 PST

So, the title above can be something from an SNL skit, or a 60s song made famous by Diana Ross and reinvented by the old tv show China Beach.

In any case, it was the best title I could come up with. Right now I guess I am reflecting on things in my life, though I feel more like...

Exasperated

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:40:42 PST

Today was one of those days where I would say that I had to dig deep down within myself and bite my tongue, but honestly, I was so tired and felt so down beaten that is was easier for me to just acquiesce.

I have come from sleeping on the floor of a person's 1 bedroom apartment...

Emotions

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:31:41 PST

So, I was going to discuss hurdles and getting over them and I decided to go with the title above.

A few days ago I felt totally stressed out and unsure of how I would be food for two weeks. I was quite grumpy.

Now, with the help of friends and family and watching my budget,...

2nd Half of the Month

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:55:23 PST

Well, one thing that I have learned recently, that I am going to hold myself to next month, is making sure that when I get paid, I buy EVERYTHING I will need for that month in advance! I cannot express how frustrating it is when I am doing the budget calculations again and again on...

Groceries....flashy versus frugal

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:24:05 PST

So, today I went grocery shopping as usual. I shop at a local super cheap market (the kind where people warn you to not buy the meat because of concerns about...ahem....expiration date and handling) and I have noticed that the clientele appears to have changed. You used to have a parking...