Leaking Wallet
Posted on January 29, 2007 - Filed Under Personal |
"Shocking" is one word to be used to describe the large amount of money that has flowed from my wallet these past two weeks.
Moving, no matter how cheaply done, still requires a lot of money.
Buying the bed, sheets and comforter was a small investment. I admit I could have chosen a cheaper air-bed but concern for my back came to mind. But that’s not where the financial hole could be found.
Glancing over my finances, I see that my biggest expense has been food. Eating lunch and dinner daily has cost between $20 and $30 per day. I did curb that expense last Thursday, buying all the delectable goodies for making lunch. Now the time has come to curb the dinner expense as well.
Fortunately, I was able to save most of the meat from the botched purchase. Thanks to my "non-cooking" friend for having an empty freezer. All I really need now is vegetables and another "financial hole" will be plugged.
An expense I see encroaching upon me will be to replace my Dell POS. My laptop model was not covered in the recent lawsuit with Dell and was not eligible to be "fixed". By "fixed", I’m referring to replacing the molten lava which doubles as a battery.
I’ve thought about trying to fry eggs on my laptop, video recording the experience.
My laptop melted down over a year ago, requiring the replacement of the hard drive and RAM. This is a common problem with the 5100 series of Dell laptops. What has scared me is seeing the exact same "Blue Screen of Death" within the last month. The last time I saw this screen was before my laptop set my carpet on fire.
I hate Dell.
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Yeah moving is hard. My boyfriend just moved for a new job and we spent almost $1000 for the first month in moving and new expenses. It was also very stressful.
The worst part is the security deposit. Paying double rent for a month really hurts the cashflow.
This is a change, a post about frugality
I only use Apple computers. Apple replaced my battery last year for free.
Actually Moom I’m going to get a Macbook in the next month or so.
I’ve been a Mac user since the Mac 512k, the first all in one “luggable” computer. It had a carry case so I could lug it around with me. It would have been perfect if it came with someone else to lug it around.
When I started my business, I had to buy a Dell laptop because Intuit QuickBooks Premium did not work on a Mac.
When it dies, it will be replaced with a Mac laptop.
My only regret is never buying into Apple stock when it was at $5 a share.