Every Monday during 2022, I am posting an update on what I spent for the week (variable spending only) as a way of keeping myself accountable for my impulse spending. Also, to see my true savings, I am tracking items I was tempted to buy but didn’t.
I can hardly believe it’s June already! We will soon be halfway through 2022. Crazy.
I had such wonderful plans for the summer, but, unfortunately, they are all dissolving quickly as I anticipate the possibility of foot surgery. Since breaking my foot last November, recovery has been a slow process. The fracture did start to heal and there was some bone growth. Every month I went for an x-ray, and every month the doctor reported that “it was still cooking”. It was promising. Until it wasn’t. Two weeks ago I went and he did not give me my usual update. Because it’s been over 7 months, I have what is called a ‘non-union’. As long as there is still pain, surgery may be the next step. I will be getting a second opinion, for sure, because the thought of starting all over with crutches and a boot depresses me. But I do not want to live with the pain either. I guess we will see.
As far as spending for the first week in June, it was a mixed bag. I had two impulsive purchases, an ‘oh crap’ moment, and a few regular expenses.
June 1 – 6th Spending:
- Groceries: $166.00 (a two-week shop)
- Eating Out: $5.00
- Hair Cut and Color: $120.00 (includes tip)
- Charitable/Spontaneous giving: $200.00
- Ticket: $97.00 (expired state inspection — good grief I deserved this one!)
- Car Maintenance and state inspection: $694.00
- Household: $38.04 (kitchen towels, oven mitts, and cleaners)
- Auggie: $22.00 (shampoo, conditioner, and dog toy)
- Clothes & Accessories: $297.69 (a new shirt and two new wallets!)
- OTC meds: $21.00 (Tylenol/Advil)
Total weekly spending: $1,660.73!!!
Wow. $791.00 of the $1660 was my car. Because I hardly drive these days, I totally missed getting the state inspection, which was due last October. I totally deserved that ticket, and quite frankly was embarrassed that it had expired 8 months ago! I definitely dropped the ball on that one. My car was due for maintenance and ended up needing a few things, hence the $700 bill.
The other large expense category $300. Some of you who have been following me for a while know I have a weakness for purses and wallets. And, after getting the news about my foot, I was feeling sorry for myself. No excuses, just the truth. I wanted to replace a wallet that was worn out, so I purchased the same one online. I found a coupon code, so I thought I was a savvy shopper. ;). A few days later, I started thinking about a wallet my sister had given me that she purchased in Italy. I still use it, but it is smaller than what I usually use. So I started searching for Italian leather stores and found saw an absolutely gorgeous wallet on Cuoieria Fiorentina‘s website. Without a moment of hesitation, I purchased it. I guess old habits die hard. I may return the first one, but we will see once I have both in my hands. I wasn’t planning on purchasing either, so I guess this falls under the category of ‘impulsive’.
Everything else was spending as usual. I’m hoping this coming week’s spending will be a lot less.
JOURNEY TO RETIREMENT 