No Spend November and December - #1

One thing I've been trying to do is save money.  It isn't happening as well as I'd like.  I always seem to come up with something I want or "need".  With my new job comes a pay raise.  I don't want the extra money to disappear like the rest.

I'm implementing a No Spend November and December.  My take on this is that I'm not going to eat out unless I'm with friends or purchase anything for myself.  This would include clothes, shoes, etc. but not include personal care items if I run out of anything such as shampoo, etc.  I will only purchase something that I had but ran out of.  I do have a hair appointment already scheduled for this weekend that I'll keep and my best friend is getting married in two weeks so there will be expenses there that I can't get around, but I won't be spending any extra money.  I'll also be purchasing my Christmas gifts and such during that time period.  My family draws names so I don't have that many to get and I only exchange gifts with a couple of friends.

I'll update once a week during the challenge on how it's going.  I think this will be a good step towards saving more and spending less.

My New Job

Last month I was hired for a new job.  I'll be moving to the financial department and becoming the accountant.  I'm so excited to make this change.  I really feel like this job is one that I'll be able to grow in and make a big difference for the company.  It's also the first job I've had in over 3.5 years where I won't be reporting directly to someone on tasks or be someone's assistant.  I'll be moving into a beautiful office with a big window and a door I can shut.  I can't wait to decorate and might even put up my diplomas and awards for the first time in my career. 

We hired my replacement but as it was an internal hire, she can't take my position until they hire someone to take hers.  I'm probably 6-8 weeks out for moving into my new job.  My old job has been kind of slow the last couple of weeks which is making me anxious to start my new job.  I can't wait for the challenge of a new job and all that will come with that.  The gentleman I'm replacing is anxious to be done so hopefully there will be enough time for me to be trained properly.  I joked with him about keeping his number on speed dial for when I have questions. 

There's a lot going on in my life right now and this is just a small part of it.  I know that God will give me the strength and grace needed for this next season of life.  It's exciting and scary at the same time knowing that so many changes are coming to my life.  I'm really looking forward to all that God is going to do in the next couple of months and into the new year.  It's going to be good!

A New Beginning

I originally started this blog in October of 2008 and wrote for about six months.  When life got crazy and I let if fall by the wayside.  I've thought about it off and on for a while and decided that it's time to start it up again.  It was really interesting reading back through my old posts.  As so much in my life has changed, with people coming and going, new jobs, moving and more, I decided to delete all the old posts. 

So here's to a new beginning.  I'm excited to see what the future brings.  Enjoy the ride!