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Beginning of My 10 Day Vacation From Work

October 24th, 2009 at 12:49 am

Woohoo! Today at 3:30, I started the beginning of my 10 day vacation! I don't go back until Tuesday 11/3 Smile

After work, my friend & I went to the dollar store (picked up a makeup travel bag = $1.00). Then to 2 Halloween stores to look at costumes for the Halloween party on the ship. I wanted a new, cute costume, but couldnt justify the price. So instead, I am going with an old sorceress costume that I have (free!).

We went to Michael's crafts after that. My friend is trying to be the skipper from Gilligan's island and wanted to make a life preserver to go with his costume. He got all those items and I ended up buying a piece that was meant for a floral arrangement, but would actually make a good sorceress wand. $2 and it made my costume feel like new! I am hoping to hit the costume stores AFTER Halloween and maybe pick up a good deal on a costume for next year.

I leave for the cruise on Sunday, so I'm spending tonight & tomorrow organizing, cleaning & packing. I am spending time with the kitties who I feel BAD about leaving.

Today's 5 Things:

1. Get bloodwork done before work (DONE)
2. Clean downstairs bath (DONE)
3. Clean out fridge (To be determined!)
4. Do laundry (DONE)
5. Take deck furniture into basement (NOT DONE - came home after dark)

I also cleaned my bedroom and walk in closet, so I did accomplish more than I thought I would.

I also entered Savings Bonds that I have into the treasury calculator. I have a little over $1000.00, which I mean to cash in soon. However, I was checking a specific one that a family member gave me in 1980 and my mom just found in some old paperwork. That thing has a face value of $75 and is worth over $240! I'm heading to the bank to cash that one & 2 others out. I'll leave the rest alone for now & deal with them in 2010.

Hope everyone has a good Friday night!

Posted in goals, budgeting, Spending | 5 Comments »

5 Responses to “Beginning of My 10 Day Vacation From Work”

  1. Analise Says:
    October 24th, 2009 at 06:31 am 1256365916
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    Enjoy your well-deserved vacation. Be sure to post some pix!

  2. NJDebbie Says:
    October 24th, 2009 at 01:28 pm 1256390931
    1256390931

    Have fun!

  3. Ima saver Says:
    October 24th, 2009 at 02:15 pm 1256393740
    1256393740

    Have a great trip!

  4. LuxLiving Says:
    October 24th, 2009 at 09:15 pm 1256418945
    1256418945

    Great job restraining yourself on the non-costume buy and just adding an inexpensive accessory.

    Have a good time.

  5. nmboone Says:
    October 25th, 2009 at 04:30 am 1256445000
    1256445000

    That's so wierd!!! My vacation started at 10pm last night and will end on 9/2, one day sooner than you. I want to get a lot of stuff done too!!

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