Backing away from the shiny, slowly.

It's 2 days before my next paycheck.  Man, I have so many ways to spend it.  New Boots, a new coat, Spanx, tights, briefcase, shoes, food, yarn, clothes, and oh, yeah BILLS!

I've gotten myself into trouble the last few months, moneywise.  I've had to re-evaluate the budget after the housegust moved out.  Budgeting...well, I'll write them - but they are NEVER followed. 

I started thinking about The Compact.  I started thinking about all the crap my house has filled up with in the last 2 years.  I started to think about relearning how to sew, in order to alter all the school teacherish long wool skirts my mom gave me into something cool. 

So, I'm laying down a challenge to myself.  Other than BILLS, food, household goods, and a few pairs of patterned tights, and some craft supplies (cloth, thread NO YARN!!) no more spending.  Nada. Until the end of the year.  Gifts will be created or repurposed items.  Waste reduction measures will be under taken. 

Should be interesting.