Showing posts with label jen's living with less. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jen's living with less. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
$6.50
I had left overs from yesterday's lunch. I forced myself to stop eating by barrito yesterday. I was full already, but it was so good. And saved it for today. Plus had a banana.
So finally, I'm back to working out during lunch. Therefore, didn't go to Jimmy Johns and Starbucks. I've still got a few dollars left on my Jimmy Johns gift card, so look forward to using that soon.
So finally, I'm back to working out during lunch. Therefore, didn't go to Jimmy Johns and Starbucks. I've still got a few dollars left on my Jimmy Johns gift card, so look forward to using that soon.
Friday, February 4, 2011
$3, TOTAL $142.5 (w/Tyndale matching = $285.00) = 1116 meals
CLOSE CALL
I was so tired on my way home from work last night, and was thinking of all the things I needed to get done. So I thought, I'll just get one little McDonald's coffee, what's the harm in that. And since I was also very hungry I figured I'd get one little McDonald's fries. So I pull over into the drive thru, and was getting into line. And I prayed "God I want to do your will, but I really need this" (nice prayer, I know), and I felt Him say back "Jen, this isn't my will". So I pulled out of the drive thru and back onto the street. Once I was out of there I felt much better, and was happy I didn't do it. But man, on the way to McDonalds, thinking about that coffee and warm fries, I couldn't imagine myself NOT getting them. So, $3 to Feed My Starving Children, instead of to something I don't need.
One more story. Last night I had a dream I was shopping. I don't think I've ever had a shopping dream. And I was at the Gap (which I don't really like that much, everything falls apart that I've gotten there the last few times, which I admit, was several years ago so maybe it's improved). So, I'm happily shopping (in my dream) and pick out all these really cute clothes that fit so nicely, and I also picked out two pairs of shoes that were awesome and I thought could go with lots of different outfits. Then I get to the counter and remember my new year's resolution and Feed My Starving Children. I struggled with what to do. Finally, I decided not to buy the stuff. But I woke up wanting to go shopping.
That was one of the clearest dreams I've had in a while. I do not need to go shopping. My clothes are fine. I could go to Goodwill if I really wanted to.
alright, on with my day. It's a quarter tell 7am and Jonas is starting to wake up.
I was so tired on my way home from work last night, and was thinking of all the things I needed to get done. So I thought, I'll just get one little McDonald's coffee, what's the harm in that. And since I was also very hungry I figured I'd get one little McDonald's fries. So I pull over into the drive thru, and was getting into line. And I prayed "God I want to do your will, but I really need this" (nice prayer, I know), and I felt Him say back "Jen, this isn't my will". So I pulled out of the drive thru and back onto the street. Once I was out of there I felt much better, and was happy I didn't do it. But man, on the way to McDonalds, thinking about that coffee and warm fries, I couldn't imagine myself NOT getting them. So, $3 to Feed My Starving Children, instead of to something I don't need.
One more story. Last night I had a dream I was shopping. I don't think I've ever had a shopping dream. And I was at the Gap (which I don't really like that much, everything falls apart that I've gotten there the last few times, which I admit, was several years ago so maybe it's improved). So, I'm happily shopping (in my dream) and pick out all these really cute clothes that fit so nicely, and I also picked out two pairs of shoes that were awesome and I thought could go with lots of different outfits. Then I get to the counter and remember my new year's resolution and Feed My Starving Children. I struggled with what to do. Finally, I decided not to buy the stuff. But I woke up wanting to go shopping.
That was one of the clearest dreams I've had in a while. I do not need to go shopping. My clothes are fine. I could go to Goodwill if I really wanted to.
alright, on with my day. It's a quarter tell 7am and Jonas is starting to wake up.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
$6.5, TOTAL $139.5 (w/Tyndale matching = $279.00) = 1092 meals
Again, no Jimmy Johns. This is for yesterday, the snow day! So that will be another $5.
Today I had more expensive leftovers, but no coffee, so add another $1.50 for that.
Today I had more expensive leftovers, but no coffee, so add another $1.50 for that.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
$2.50 TOTAL $120 (w/Tyndale matching = $240.00) = 940 meals
no starbucks today, and a cheaper coffee at Carabou yesterday = $2.50.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
boots
I'd like some new (or new to me) dress boots. I've had a pair of brown boots for 10 years, which I love, but they're falling apart completely. Last year they were pretty bad, but wearable, this year, they're done for. I think I'll be going to Goodwill this weekend to see if it's possible to find a similar pair. If not, then I'll go without, I've got other shoes. (shopping with Jonas can be hard though, I've got to go fast before he starts screaming).
I feel like God's really working in my life this last year. I don't desire new things and clothes like I used to, it doesn't seem important. Don't get me wrong, I've got a long way to go, but I'm happy that I'm being worked on and improving.
However, it wasn't so much things that I would buy last year, it was more of food "Jimmy Johns" and "Starbucks". Man, that really adds up. However, Jason and I rarely go out to eat at nicer restaurants, rarely go to movies (maybe twice a year), and haven't been on a vacation in 3 or 4 years. So most of this blog will be savings from, that's right, "Jimmy Johns" and "Starbucks". I'm thinking the workers there are probably wondering where their most popular customer went.
I feel like God's really working in my life this last year. I don't desire new things and clothes like I used to, it doesn't seem important. Don't get me wrong, I've got a long way to go, but I'm happy that I'm being worked on and improving.
However, it wasn't so much things that I would buy last year, it was more of food "Jimmy Johns" and "Starbucks". Man, that really adds up. However, Jason and I rarely go out to eat at nicer restaurants, rarely go to movies (maybe twice a year), and haven't been on a vacation in 3 or 4 years. So most of this blog will be savings from, that's right, "Jimmy Johns" and "Starbucks". I'm thinking the workers there are probably wondering where their most popular customer went.
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