hello...my name is thrifty ray, and I keep spending money...
what now? well, Ive bought myself a laptop.
Of course, I would not have done so without a laundry list of reasons why...so here goes.
I have to use a laptop when taking notes in meetings...and Ive never used one...so I bought one.
My employer offers a 3 year, interest free loan...so my payments are only $15 per paycheck until paid.
I was using the kids' business computer...which, now that I am not working for the business, I was starting to feel a little wierd about.
(I've wanted a laptop for years)...weak, yes, but probably one of the top reasons for the purchase...
and i can interact with the family at night while they are watching tv...I can actually sit in the same room and do whatever on the puter.
I bought an HP...and it has plently of the 'nnumbers' that I really dont understand...but the techie guy at Costco listned to my needs and told me this $999 model was what I needed, rather than the $1499 that he would buy for himself...so 999 it was.
This can only improve my skills for my position at work....so I consider the need and the free interest a cool two-fer.
I continue to stick to my bring-lunch-from-home plan. It sure saves me a bundle. I also make a pot of coffee each morning at work...so no $3 per day coffee expense. and we are getting better at eating at home at night. So an a+ lately on food expenses!!!
I have to say, I love being able to watch tv and play on the net at the same time...something Ive never done before...
and for sure, I will be able to stay better connected with all of you this way!....which of course means my focus stays on budets and frugalitiy!...ummm...so, a good purchase in my book. 
but I am done...no more spending...now my focus shifts back to basics. !!!
one more major purchase
May 15th, 2007 at 01:41 am
May 15th, 2007 at 02:40 am 1179196807
By the way, how is the other diet going? Are you a size 12?
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Enjoy!
May 15th, 2007 at 11:13 pm 1179270836
Diet tip: My sister brought me a pair of size 12 Liz Claiborne stretch jeans (I am between a 12 and 14) and they fit well and don't feel tight because of the stretch. Free jeans! I started following Weight Watchers yesterday. I would like to lose 15-20 pounds.