I was a sloth this weekend, and it was amazing. Just what I needed. Apart from meeting J on Friday to see Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (which was entertaining, but not as good as the first one), M and I pretty much stayed in the house all weekend and played video games, watched videos, read books, and cooked. Saturday and Sunday were lazy and perfect. Monday came too soon - no surprise there.

But because I was a hermit this weekend, I spent much less money than I would have if I’d been sociable and gone out. I did a big grocery shop, but that goes in line with my new budget, so that doesn’t count. Let’s think about this: before, I was spending, say, $4.50 a weekday on lunch and $10 on dinner practically ever night. Over a month, that’s a loss of almost … $390! Oh my god. I totally didn’t realise how much I was spending until I just did the math. Um, so yeah, obviously eating out is a no-go for me from now on. But that’s okay. Fast food doesn’t tie in with my new ‘healthier, happier me’ thing.

On another note, the rattle in my car has gotten worse. I should really get that checked out, but I keep forgetting or I just don’t have the time. I have the feeling that, one of these days, a major part of the engine or something will come crashing out on the highway and leave me stuck. Breaking down is a major fear of mine, and always has been, though I’ve never actually experienced it. Hmm.

I’m meant to take the Series 66 by this Friday - gah! I guess that’s do-able. I need to call up the center and book an appointment, stat.