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| The Daily Buck Archive... |
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More daily things I do to make a buck & save a buck! Week 16 - Week 28 |
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BUCKS FROM WEEK 28... Saturday, January 4, 2003 Today I decided to try somthing new. So I found this place and was able to get my hands on some discount designer goods. So I decided to buy three pairs of shoes and two purses, and list them on eBay for a bit more than I paid to see if anyone would buy them. I did a search and saw that a lot of people sell new discounted designer goods. And I saw this special on 20/20 about eBay and they showed this lady who did this and bought three (yes, three!) houses with her profits. So I decided it to give it a try too. So I bought two pairs of Versace shoes, and one pair of Marc Jacobs shoes. Not everyone everywhere can get their hands on these puppies. But it's pretty easy for me being in New York. I also bought the COOLEST Pucci purse, and a Prada bag too. I LOVE Pucci. LOVE. So this is the thing... If someone buys them, then cool, I made some extra cash. And maybe I found a little business here. I mean I LOVE to shop, and even though I didn't buy the stuff for me, I was still just as happy doing it. So it would be the perfect job. Just buying stuff and reselling it. But if no one buys my stuff, then I am just going to return it to the store that I bought them at and get refunded. No money out. So click below to check out my auctions on my About Me eBay page and tell all your friends! Friday, January 3, 2003 Today's the day. Today is the day that the Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale begins. If you have never been, I must encourage you to go. They have bras on sale for like A DOLLAR and stuff. And pajamas for under $10. It's SO CHEAP! But BE CAREFUL. It's like a war zone in there! Women push and pull to get what they want. They act like animals at the sale, just so they can look like ladies that night in some lingerie. You may see a bra that you want and grab for the strap, and not realize that some big mammoth tough broad is on the other side of that bra, with the other strap in HER bag. Things can get ugly, so beware. So put on your helmets, strap on your knee pads, and get out those mouth guards, because it's time to buy some rose sachets! Head out to the VS in your neck of the woods and stock up on some of life's essentials. (I sound like a commercial and I ain't even gettin' paid!) Thursday, January 2, 2003 Today I expertly tweezed my eyebrows. They are PERFECT and look just like a professional did them! I have been "growing them out" a bit and waiting for the day that they'd be ready to tweeze back into shape again. And today was the day! Since a professional eyebrow wax is about $40 or $50, and I already had some Tweezermans in my bathroom cabinet, it was all money in the bank baby. Cha-ching! Wednesday, January 1, 2003 Happy New Year! So I went to a party and I had the time of my life! Just like Baby in Dirty Dancing, expect Patrick Swayze wasn't there and didn't lift me over his head. And no one put me in the corner either. Tuesday, December 31, 2002 Welcome to todays's daily buck: the unveiling of the contents of the Potted Meat Food Product can. My roommate and I decided to document the entire process. So here we go. The first thing we did was open the can...
The next thing we did was look closely at it and admired the fact that the indentations from the lid were shown perfectly on the top of the product. We then touched it. It was really rubbery, and bounced right back into shape after we pushed it in. We also turned it over and watched it fall nicely out of the can, still keeping shape. (We liked the way the close-up shots looked with the flash off.)
We then decided to mash it all up to see what happened. I kind of expected an alien baby to be hiding in the middle of it, but that wasn't the case. After we mashed it up, we put the can and the lid next to it for a prettier presentation. Then it happened: we got a whiff of it. The aroma had been let loose from mashing it up. WARNING: IF YOU TRY THIS AT HOME, get one of those swimming pool nose plugs because this puppy was ripe! It kind of smelled like that Brownshwager liver sausage stuff that every man in his 90s eats.
And finally, after deciding that there was NO WAY we'd ever eat this stuff, we decided to see if our pets would dig in. The dog, of course, thought she was getting a prime rib dinner. And the cat, being the bright one that he is, wanted nothing to do with it.
But being the good parents that we are, we didn't let the dog eat it. So why is this a daily buck you ask? Because no matter how poor you are, there are some things that you just shouldn't buy. And Potted Meat Food Product is one of them. Oh yeah, yesterday a girl named Sheila sent me a link to a page dedicated to Potted Meat Food Product. Here it is... The Potted Meat Food Product Tribute Page . Monday, December 30, 2002 Okay so I'm at the grocery store yesterday buying up some cheap coffee and cans of tuna. Cause tuna's cheap and good for you too. So in the tuna aisle next to the cans of Spam I noticed it: Potted Meat Food Product. Just what in the heck is Potted Meat Food Product? It was only 49 cents, so I decided to buy some just to satisfy my curiosity. And here it is. It's on my kitchen table, waiting to be opened. But I'm afraid. I'm very, very afraid. Tune in tomorrow for the unveiling of the contents of the can.
Sunday, December 29, 2002 Happy 2 days before New Years Eve! Today I bought Maxwell House coffee. You see, I went from buying coffee at Starbucks every day, to buying Starbucks coffee to make at home, to buying Maxwell House coffee to make at home. I am budgeting! BUCKS FROM WEEK 27... Saturday, December 28, 2002 Today I was out running errands, and went to Gray's Papaya on the Upper West Side for lunch. Gray's Papaya is a hot dog place/juice bar. Seriously. I mean, what better to pair a nitrate-filled hot dog with than a nice glass of fresh fruit juice? I had the "Recession Special" which was two hot dogs and a glass of juice. I had the papaya juice, because you aren't allowed to get the orange or pineapple juice with the "Recession Special." It was $2.75. That's a bargain! If you ever find yourself in New York, I highly suggest you visit Gray's Papaya. Friday, December 27, 2002 Today I flew back to New York. I'm a busy girl these days, and didn't have time for a mini-vacation in Chicago. And it was really cold there anyway! So I flew home and WOULD like to tell you all that I took the bus and train home from the airport for only $1.50. But I didn't. I took a cab for $20. My bags were too heavy and I didn't feel taking the bus all the way to Harlem to get to Brooklyn. (If you aren't familar with New York, they are in the opposite direction.) I may have spent $18.50 extra, but since I saved $193 on my blazer yesterday, I figured it was okay. Thursday, December 26, 2002 What a bargain hunter I am! So you see I got a gift certificate to Marshall Field's from my mom. And since there is no Marshall Field's in New York, I had to use it before I left. And today was the only day that had to do that. So, I was shopping around the store, looking for something purdy to take home, and I saw the cutest Juicy Couture corduroy blazer. It was cute! It was sexy! It was everything you always wanted a corduroy blazer to be! But it was $255. I didn't have that much to spend, and even if I did, that's pricey for a corduroy blazer. So I continued to look around and found a nice pair of jeans and a cute pink sweater. And then I saw it! Behind a wall hidden on a small rack: it was another corduroy blazer. I picked it up. I examined it. I reached for the price tag. It was only $39! AND it was hanging on a rack that said 20% off! Sure it didn't have a nice liner like the Juicy Couture one did. But who's gonna see the liner anyway? I tried it on and it fit perfectly. It was destiny! So I snatched it up. And paired with my jeans and pink sweater, it looks so cutsey! I AM a bargain hunter! I AM! I AM! Wednesday, December 25, 2002 Merry Christmas! Today I opened presents at my mom's house and ate dinner at my grandpa's. It was lovely. The family thinks I'm famous. It's funny, but the poorer I get, the happier I get with receiving socks for Christmas. Socks are one of those things that you just don't buy when you're broke. So thanks mom for the socks! I got some more moolah today too. But it's all going in my savings account! Not to be spent on frivolous items! Tuesday, December 24, 2002 Merry Christmas Eve! Tonight I went to my dad's house for dinner. It was really nice. My uncle asked my step-mom if the mashed potatoes came out of a box. They didn't. She wasn't too happy. Anywho, the night was nice and I scored some moolah and a nice pair of gloves and a hat. Christmas rocks. Monday, December 23, 2002 Today I ate a lot of carrots for dinner. My fridge is pretty empty, and I'm leaving town for a few days so I didn't want to restock. And I have three bags of carrots in my fridge and some milk. So rather than throw it away, I ate some carrots and drank some milk for dinner. It was quite a mix. Sunday, December 22, 2002 I finished my Christmas shopping today! Yay! I bought my grandma a puzzle. I hope she likes it. My dad has to help my grandma with puzzles when she does them because he says she shoves pieces in where they don't go and tries to make them fit. He always has to dig them out and put them in the right place. So hopefully the puzzle with be a nice joint project for them to work on together. BUCKS FROM WEEK 26... Saturday, December 21, 2002 Today I sold my dresser. It didn't really fit in my room. I have a small room. Anywho, I sold it for $50. So now it's gone. I put my bras and panties and socks and stuff in these plastic bins that are attached to the wall. They are space-saving and were purchased at Ikea for $15. That's cheap. Ikea is cheap. One of the bins already cracked though. Crap. Friday, December 20, 2002 Today was a big day at the mailbox. First of all, I got a Christmas card from a nice girl named Jeanne T. and a nice girl named Martina R. Thanks for adding me to your Christmas card list ladies! I also got a free Bloomingdale's gift card from a guy named Jeff! That sure was nice! I am finishing up my Christmas shopping today, so it sure will come in handy. AND the cat scored too. He got two BIG bags of cat nip from www.badkittygear.com. Their website is so cute! It says "Bad Kitty Gear... cause you can't be a good kitty all of the time." The cat nip comes in bags that are called "Fat Quarter Bags." It's home grown cat nip, and it's super potent! The cat went crazy! I sprinkled some on his kitty bed, and for a moment I thought he passed away. Can a cat OD on the nip? I wish they made the nip for humans. Oh, wait they do... it's called marijuana. So let me rephrase that. I wish they made LEGAL nip for humans.
Thursday, December 19, 2002 Today I got a free condom in the mail. On the outside it says "Her Pleasure - Designed for Female Stimulation." I'm going to put it by my bed for wishful thinking. ATTENTION: DAD, IF YOU ARE READING THIS, I'M JUST JOKING. I HAVE NEVER HAD SEX BEFORE, AND DO NOT PLAN TO DO SO UNTIL I AM MARRIED. Wednesday, December 18, 2002 Today I bleached my teeth. I'm getting ready for the big trip home to see my family for the holidays. Anywho, the bleach that I used was really old, and it kind of burned my gums a bit. But I didn't leave it on that long, so I'm okay. Tuesday, December 17, 2002 Today I went to the mailbox and found three cool things inside. 1) A girl named Jen R. sent me a pair of socks. Thank you Jen R.! I told my mom that I needed socks for Christmas! Did she call you? They are nice. They are angora and wool, and Jen told me that she got them for 99 cents on sale at Express. 2) A girl named Rachel O. sent me a lovely Christmas CD. It's not a CD with Christmas music on it, but rather a mix of songs that says "happy holidays to our friends - these are songs we've enjoyed in the year 2002 - we hope you enjoy them, too." How cool is that to put in with your Christmas card? A few months ago she sent me two extra CDs that she had lying around from last year and the year before and they are delighful! I listen to them all the time. So thank you for adding me to your Christmas card list this year Rachel. And thank you again for the CD. 3) A girl named April R. sent me $1. Thank you April for the dollar, but I'm all paid off! So I am going to give your dollar to someone else today, perhaps someone singing Christmas songs in the subway. It's always nice to spread Christmas joy. Monday, December 16, 2002 Today I was running errands and walked right PAST Bloomingdales. Yep. Didn't even go in. Didn't even look in the windows. I just walked right past. I wouldn't exactly say I saved money by not going in because I don't have any money right now. I do have a credit card, but it's a Discover, and they don't accept Discover at Bloomingdales. That's why I kept my Discover card. I do need one card for emergencies, and I can use Discover to get a plane ticket or rent a car. But they don't accept it at a lot of stores. Good thinking by me. Sunday, December 15, 2002 Today I cleaned out my closet and found three fake Prada purses that I bought in Thailand. I can't sell them on eBay because they are fake. So if anyone wants to buy them from me, I'll sell them for $20 each. Email me and I'll send you a picture. savekaryn@hotmail.com UPDATE: THEY ARE ALL SOLD! YAY! I sold one to a nice girl named Stephanie J.! Hi Stephanie! Thanks! Enjoy the purse! BUCKS FROM WEEK 20... Saturday, November 9, 2002 Today I slept all day because I stayed out to late last night entertaining. Too many vodka tonics. So because of that, I decided to sleep all day. And because I slept all day, I didn't spend any money. Friday, November 8, 2002 Tonight I went out with my sister, her husband and their friends. They came to New York from Minneapolis to visit. We went out for steak. Nummy steak! I ate like a queen. I offered to pay for dinner, but they never let me pay. That was nice of them. I love my big sister and her husband, and not just because they pay for dinner. But because they are just good people. Thursday, November 7, 2002 Today I had a beauty bonanza! I colored my own hair, plucked my own brows, and self-tanned with the cheap lotion. That would explain why I look like a cheap blond, have a hole in my eyebrow, and am the color of a nice peach. Wednesday, November 6, 2002 Tonight I went out for drinks with "The Fat Guy." Now, nothing is wrong with being fat - I happen to like fat guys. But this is the name I have chosen for him when I talk about him to my friends. "The Fat Guy." It just explains who he is. If I were to say his name, my friends would ask, "Who's that?" "Oh, he's the fat guy." I'd say. So now I just call him "The Fat Guy" right off the bat. It's really a term of endearment. Anywho, I scored some free drinks and of course we ordered some food. So I scored some free food too. Tuesday, November 5, 2002 I should have learned my lesson about living near department stores. I used to live right by Bloomingdale's, which was really dangerous. $20,000 worth of danger. But I moved to Brooklyn, and there's no Bloomingdale's in Brooklyn. But there is a Macy's. And I live 3 short blocks away. Today I decided to take a trip inside Macy's. I looked at makeup and shoes and clothes. And I thought to myself... "Self, you only owe $389." I saw this eyeliner that I wanted that was only $14. But you'll be proud to know that I decided not to buy the eyeliner. After I left Macy's I went to the dollar store. I went to buy paper towel and glass cleaner. I only had $2 in my pocket. But then I realized that they sold makeup, and I saw the same color eyeliner that they had in Macy's. So I decided to get that instead AND some nailpolish. Cleaning the windows can wait! So... because I didn't buy the $14 eyeliner at Macy's, and instead bought the $1 eyeliner at the dollar store, I saved myself $13 (really $12 because I bought some nailpolish too.) Monday, November 4, 2002 Tonight I took a black t-shirt out of mt closet and cut the neck out and then cut the arms at a cute angle. I then cut a slit down the front and then took a safety pin and pinned the slit back together and made a cute shirt. It's not "rocker" or anything, but just cuter than it was when I took it out of my closet. So now I'm MAKING my clothes, which will definitely save me money. Except I realize that I need a new pair of scissors, so that will cost me a few bucks. Sunday, November 3, 2002 Today I cleaned the apartment. I don't know how cleaning the apartment saved me money, but I think it's important to live in a clean environment. BUCKS FROM WEEK 19... Saturday, November 2, 2002 Tonight I went to a party at my psychic friend Judi's house. It was fun. There was a lot of food and drinks there. Some girl there looked at me funny. I don't think she liked me. Oh well. We listened to Styx. I got home at 4:30am. Ouch. Friday, November 1, 2002 Tonight I went out to dinner with some friends to a place in the West Village and saw Monica Lewinsky. She sat next to us and seemed like a really nice girl. I don't have lots of money, so I ordered a salad. Monica had a burger and fries. At the end of dinner, Monica and her friend were given cupcakes by the owner, and we wanted some cupcakes really badly too. So my friend leaned over and started gabbing with Monica and her friend, and they gave us a cupcake. We all shared it. So tonight I scored 1/4 of a cupcake from Monica Lewinsky and her friend. Thursday, October 31, 2002 Happy Halloween! Today to save money, I didn't buy a pumpkin, I didn't buy candy for the Trick-or-Treaters, and I didn't buy a costume or go to a party for that matter because I ain't got no money! But Happy Halloween anyhow! Wednesday, October 30, 2002 Well, by referring 25 people to ING Direct today, I made $250! YAY!!!! If you want to do what I did, I suggest you open an account and refer all your friends. They get $25 and you get $10 per referral up to $250! What's better than free money? Tuesday, October 29, 2002 Today I scored $25. My friend has this savings account at ING Direct and refered me to it. So even though I don't have any money, I signed up for the savings account and got a $25 sign-up bonus. You have to fund the account in order for it to take effect, so I put $1 in it. The money's in my savings account right now! So now the really cool thing is that I can refer 25 friends. BUT I have to send them an email through ING Direct. If I send you an email and you sign up, you get the $25 bonus and I get a $10 bonus. Isn't that cool? You can close the account after you get the $25 and just take the free money if you want. There are no fees! But I'm going to leave my account open and leave the $25 in the account. Because I'm getting close to paying off my debt and I'm going to need a savings account. If you want me to send you an email so you can get your $25, send me an email with first & last name & email address. Just think, after you open one up through me, you can refer 25 friends and make $10 from each referral, and so on and so on! Just like the hair commercial! Monday, October 28, 2002 Today I realized that the chicken breasts I bought last week have bones in them. Grody. Chicken on the bone (or any meat on the bone for that matter) makes me go "yuck." I just thought they were extra big breasts (hee hee), I didn't reaize they had a carcass attached to them. Anyway, I decided to go ahead and eat the chicken, not throw it away because that would be a waste. Half way through cooking, I cut the center to see if it was done and I must have struck a big fat artery, because it started bleeding. EEEEWWWWWW! Sunday, October 27, 2002 Today I cleaned out yet another closet and will be selling more crap on eBay. My goal is to list it all on Monday. So look Monday evening. It's amazing how much crap one person can have. BUCKS FROM WEEK 18... Saturday, October 26, 2002 Today I "just said no" to the lottery. You see, I have been buying a lot of lottery tickets lately in the hopes of "striking it big" in the Big Game. I've never really been a lottery ticket buyer before, but the corner store by my apartement just started selling the tickets. So every day, I walk in and see the big flashing light saying something like "26 million", and think, "It's only a buck." Well, several bucks later, I've decided to call it quits. I was into the quick picks, had my own numbers, I'd even buy the scratch off ones. But no more. No more lottery. Friday, October 25, 2002 Today I thought about getting a dog. I have a cat, but I want a dog too. My roommate has a dog. But she's a freak. But then I thought, can I really afford a dog? No. So I decided NOT to get a dog. But if I did get a dog, I would get a yorkie or a chihuahua and name her Beverly. She would wear swearters and a pink rhinestone collar that will look like a necklace. But I'm not going to get a dog, so I shouldn't think about it. Thursday, October 24, 2002 Okay, today I have been working on my latest venture that's going to help me MAKE money and you SAVE money. It's a website that will help all the BROKE women out there be PRETTY and fashionable. It will highlight hip and cheap clothing, accessories, & beauty products. It will inform you about the latest sales. It will have a section on finance to help and encourage you to SAVE money. It will have section on food and drinks that will tell you about COOL places to go, and CHEAP ways to save money on food. It will also link to websites that will give you discounts & help you save money on stuff. So, if you have a website that sells cool jewelry, clothes and are interested in being an affiliate, go to my new website and e-mail me... www.prettyinthecity.com Wednesday, October 23, 2002 Today I donated some clothes, towels, and sheets and stuff to Goodwill. It's a tax write-off, so I'll be able to save a few bucks at the end of the year. AND it will be sold to help Goodwill. Tuesday, October 22, 2002 Today I tried to be really nice to this guy who lives a few doors down from me, because I know he has a bunch of DVDs at his apartment and I'd like to borrow a couple. I'm not USING him, he's actually a nice guy, I'm just trying to talk to him more. So I emailed him and chit-chatted. Then I said, "Hey can I borrow a DVD or two?" And he replied, "Why of course." So I said, "Cool." Monday, October 21, 2002 Today I scored some free breakfast with my dad. We went to Einstein's Bagels. I can't find them here in New York, and I went all the time when I lived in Chicago. I like bagels. Sunday, October 20, 2002 Today I scoured the cabinets of my parents' house and scored a free box of rice-a-roni. It was light enough for me to put in my suitcase and not notice it was there. BUCKS FOM WEEK 17... Saturday, October 19, 2002 Today I scored big time. I'm in Chicago staying at my parents' house and my mom said, "I have purse with a bunch of change in it, why don't you go through it and take the quarters for laundry." I said, "Okay." She wasn't kidding! The purse was loaded with quarters - $57.75 worth. After I did that, I moved some of the couch cushions and found 50 cents more. So I came out $58.25 ahead today. Friday, October 18, 2002 Today I flew home to Chicago to see my friend's baby. I needed to get to LaGuardia airport for CHEAP. Usually I take a cab, which runs me about $25. There's also a bus I can take from Grand Central which is $10. But I found a cheaper way. The subway and the bus! See, I took the subway to 125th Street, which is in Harlem. They had a big shoot-out a few weeks ago by this stop, but all was fine today. Then I transfered to the bus, which took me to LaGuardia. All for a buck fifty. Some lady on the bus seemed irritated with my suitcase, and I wanted to say, "Hey lady - if you want more room take a cab!" But I didn't say that. I just smiled, because it was only a buck fifty. Also, I wore heels, which was a no-no, because I had to stand on the bus. So if anyone else follows my lead and takes the train and the bus to the airport, don't wear heels. Thursday, October 17, 2002 Today I went to McDonald's and ate lunch off their dollar menu. I had myself a burger. I took off the bun and had them hold the mayo. There was somthing hard and crunchy in my burger, but I ate it anyway. If I wanted to, I could eat at McDonald's every day and spend only $30 a month on food. But I don't wanna do that. Wednesday, October 16, 2002 Tonight I talked to a man with bad breath because he bought me a free drink. His had what my dad would call "Zactly's Disease." When I was little my dad said our dog had "Zactly's Disease," which meant her breath smelled "zactly" like her butt. Altoids couldn't save this man. He needed some sort of high-tech super-sonic dental device that would stir things up in his mouth and kick up all the crud that I imagine to be in there. I had to turn my head away it was so bad. But I scored a free drink. Tuesday, October 15, 2002 My my I'm gettng crafty! I seriously haven't purchased any new clothes in like FOREVER! You see, it was about one year ago that I lost my high-paying job and stopped shopping. So, needless to say, last winter and so far this fall winter, I have not purchased many clothes. My stuff is like two years old. Anyway... listen to how crafty I was. Yesterday I needed a cute black cardigan to complete my outfit, and i didn't have one. But what I DID have is a long cardigan with a hood. Remember those? Mine was BCBG and I probably paid like $300 for it. But I don't wear it anymore because I don't like that it's long. So I CUT IT! Yup! Cut the bottom of that puppy right off. And now Ihave a cute short cardigan. Sure the bottoms all messsed up. But it's kind of cute! SCORE! Monday, October 14, 2002 Tonight I had to go to a work party. I wanted to wear my FAVORITE skirt, but the hem fell out. I can't sew, and I'm too broke to take it to a tailor, and besides that I wanted to wear it tonight. So I stapled my hem up. Yup! It worked. Better than tape because tape always falls off. So I just stapled the bugger in place. Now, the worst thing that happened was that the prong-y side of the staples got caught on my fishnets. So next time I am going to put the prong-y side on the OUTSIDE on the skirt. I know it's not a permanant fix to my problem, but it got me through one night! Sunday, October 13, 2002 Today I gave myself a pedicure and cut a nice hole in my heel. Lesson: best leave pedicures to the professionals. If one is too poor to go to a professional, then one should not be allowed to use those razor thingies. Anyway, I have huge hole in my heel and now I'm afraid to walk on it for fear of infection. I have no insurance, which I need. So now, I gave myself a pedicure and saved myself $30. BUT, I realized I need health insurance in case a crisis happens (like a hole in the heel). Insurance is going to cost me money, BUT if I don't get it and something happens to me, then it will probably cost me MORE money. So I am looking into it this week. If you know of any good deals, let me know. BUCKS FOM WEEK 16... Saturday, October 12, 2002 Today I got a FREE workout care of the local MET grocery store. See, I went food shopping and I got too many things. I had all these coupons and stuff and just kept putting the cheap stuff in my cart. Well, after checkout, I realized I had to get the groceries home, so I lined them upon my arms and carried them home. As I write this, it's Sunday, and I can't move my shoulders. So the lesson is... lots of coupons for free/cheap things = full cart = upper body workout. Friday, October 11, 2002 Today I went to the dollar store. Last time I went I bought cheap toilet paper, but this time I bought REALLY CHEAP toilet paper. The kind that has like 2,000 sheets per roll. Single ply. Let's be honest... a booty is a booty. Why buy nice toilet paper? Everyone uses it for the same thing. It sits on a roll, does it's job, and then gets flushed away forever. The last toilet paper I bought at the dollar store was $1. This was 65 cents. So I saved 35 cents. And my butt feels the same as it did before. Thursday, October 10, 2002 Tonight I bought a lotto ticket for thr Big Game. I know I technically spent money, but I may win, in which case I'll MAKE money. So for the price of $1 I now have a chance at being the next millionaire. That's worth a buck to me. Wednesday, October 9, 2002 Today I ate brown lettuce. What's it gonna hurt? Lettuce is lettuce. I felt bad wasting it. Even though it tasted the same, I kinda gagged on my first bite because I KNEW it was brown. But I continued to eat it nonetheless. Tuesday, October 8, 2002 Today I signed up to be a "secret shopper." If they approve my application, I'll get paid to shop and eat out! How perfect is that? I can do it in my spare time. I had to fill out an application. They asked me to tell them about my most memorable shopping experience. Why do you think they asked that? Do you think that REALLY affects who they choose to be a secret shopper? I told them about buying my Gucci purse and about a nightgown buying excursion I had at Saks. In case you are unaware, Saks has the BEST lingerie department in New York. That's my opinion of course. I'll let you know if I get the job. UPDATE: They never contacted me for the job. Damn. Monday, October 7, 2002 Today I had to buy a ticket home to Chicago because my best friend had a baby. I did some shopping around and found a cheap flight on American. After some MORE research, I found out that it's $30 cheaper to fly into Midway than O'Hare. Now, Midway is no where near where I need to go, but I know they have a train I can take to the city for $1.50. So Midway it is! Sunday, October 6, 2002 Today I was going to do laundry, but I didn't have any detergent. And I relized the dollar store closed and I couldn't get some until Monday. So instead of going to the corner store and spending $6 on detergent, I decided to wait until Monday. By being patient I saved $5. I hate doing laundry anyway. |
