Budgeted Spending!

Bonjour mon ami(e)!

My plan of attack was to put that greeting in Spanish, because I figured more people are familiar with that language. However, I'm not, which is a slight problem. And I'm not going to Google translate my witty 'hello'... I mean HEEELLOOO, that would totally defeat the purpose. So you'll have to pardon my French! ;-)

May I tell you something? The heat index today was 111 degrees--no big deal. So hot! Newsflash, Wisconsin... We aren't the Amazon Rain Forest. If you're going to rock the humidity, the least you can do is show off some exotic animals or something. Duuuh.

I bet you're wondering about my really grown-up, political sounding post title... Well, just you wait, my friend, we'll get there.

My one solid note for you was placed at a Target in the women's bathroom.Have I been leaving notes in departments stores often? Don't answer that.

(The answer is yes.) Want to know the biggest reason that this is a problem? Well, you see, I'm entering stores and yes, leaving notes, but I seem to keep leaving money there, as well! Somebody, manage my money for me, please!
Story of my life.

Alright, here's my budget for the next few months (Well, at least until the end of the summer. The school year brings its own budget.)

1.) Gas - Easily my most consuming expense. How high school do I sound? I know gas may seem trivial to the classic apartment renter or mortgage payer, but this is serious stuff for a 17-year-old student.

2.) Social events - It's summer, okay? Please give me a break, wallet! I'm going to try to keep my social outings to a limit, but I swear they are almost none existent during the school year. So, just this once, I'm attempting to have my cake & eat it, too. We all know how that pans out.

3.) Rollerblades - I've been talking about buying these babies for months. PLEASE, somebody hold me to it! I know they would be/will be a good buy and get their use... But when, oh when will I come up with the guts to lay down the cash? Hopefully soon, for I'm budgeting for them!

4.) Car fresheners - Alright, I know these cost like three bucks. But I keep putting it off because I don't want to spend the money to buy them! Ugh! But the time has come... Next time I see them, I will make my move.Okay, anything besides this list is fair game for purchase SHUT-DOWN. Meaning, I probably shouldn't spend any money on it. Kapeesh? I'll maybe do an update in a few weeks on my successes... Or possible failures.

Well, I'm off to do a whole lot of nothin'! I worked all weekend and have sports all day tomorrow... And the humidity outside right now is like 98%. Isn't life beautiful?

Have a good Monday, y'hear?

Meagan

Tuesday Artwork

Hi all!

I've been meaning to blog for a few days--here I am!

I've left two sets of notes over the last week, and low & behold, BOTH times I was without a camera. Bummer, dude.

For those of you who know me personally, my cell phone is like a small hand grenade and probably takes about as good of a picture as my drawings you will soon be graced with... (AKA, not good)I'm still waiting to upgrade into the G-family, thank you...

Anyway, the first note I left was in a Walmart bathroom. I didn't take a picture (obviously) and scarcely remember what it said. Something along the lines of "Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same. You can do it." The first line being a lyric from The Fray. Pretty simple.

Today, however, I was in a Kohls and left the neatest arrangement of notes. I seriously think I let out a big "UGH!" in the bathroom stall when I realized I still hadn't put my camera back in my purse. So, I decided to skip out on leaving the notes...

Just kidding, silly! Of course, I didn't do that. I think that's how I know this project still means something to me... When the best part is not taking a picture that I can put on here, but just being able to LEAVE the notes. Still feels good, if I do say so myself!

Like, I said... It was cool bathroom artwork. So, as an apology for not snapping a picture, I drew one! Please remove any eye hardware prior to viewing... I'm not responsible for any broken lenses.Drawing on paint is hard work! No, I am not that short in real life, and yes, the notes say, "L-O-V-E" and the lower one says, "you!"

In all actuality, the last note said "yourself" at the store, but for the sake of drawing, I just wrote 'you'!

Did you follow that? Sort of confusing. Reminder to self to just bring my camera with me.

Hope you're having a good week! I spent the day on a date with my younger sister and mom... I don't get much quality time with them, so it was sort of nice to catch up. My mother reminded me that my 18th birthday is around the corner (As if I've forgotten... Excuse me, I could probably tell you the number of hours until that glorious day!) and asked if I had any ideas about applying to schools.... What? It's that time? Okay, I was probably done with high school after the first week of my freshmen year, but really? I need to apply for COLLEGE? It seems a bit surreal and a little scary now that it's here! (And yet, 150% exciting). But I don't know what to do! As a disclaimer, for those who have gotten a degree and entered "the real world", you probably think I sound like such a naive teenage girl.

"You have so much time!"

"You don't have to know right now!"

"You'll figure it out soon enough!"

All very true. But eventually, I'll not have so much time and 'soon enough' will become 'soon as NOW'.

So yeah, I realized I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. Or what sort of degree I want. Or even where I should apply in the fall. But I do know this... I want to succeed.


I could live without the monster pay checks and 4-car garage. But this is manageable and most desirable, doncha think?

I'm off to get catch some zzz's. G'night, friends!

Meagan

Makin' My Comeback!

(Clearly, I used this because A) it gets the point across, but mostly B) THERE'S A CAT IN IT.)

So, I apologize for the things I left unsaid, obviously! I seriously neglected TPIE for most of June... But holy cow, was it busy! July, though still hoppin', should be much less chaotic.

Would you like the run down of June? Well, if not... Skip it. However, I will feel better if I justify my absence. Exhibit A.

Week 1: Staff training @ camp for work

Week 2: Out of commission--wisdom teeth out. :-(

Week 3: Badger Girl State (government camp)... Don't even ask.

Week 4: Volleyball camp er'day from 9:00 to 3:00. That's AM to PM, to you!

And that takes us up to this first week of July... Sigh. I feel a bit better. That is one rockin' month! Oh, P.S. Happy 4th of July! I keep forgetting. For some reason, it doesn't feel like the holiday until more like 6 o'clock... Have I ever mentioned I love fireworks? If any part of my life qualifies me as a pyromaniac, it's the Fourth of July. Love, love, love!

Anyway, on that note, I better get out and enjoy the nice weather and holiday. Here's a note for y'all! It went up sometime over the last few weeks... In a bathroom, if I remember correctly. A department store? What? Yes, probably either Target or, dare I say it, Walmart!
I'm guessing it went up on one of those 106 degree heat index days... Yeah, what up, Wisconsin. Actually, can you read that? I can't really. It says, "You are as beautiful as the weather is HOT." Word.

Alright, I'm outta here! Have a great holiday!

Meagan

Oh, dear! Oh, dear!

I'm alive, I promise. Will you forgive me? (Ariel?)

Note(s) coming over the next few days... And some general blog love!

Why has thou forsaken? me is swelling from The Post-it Effect.

Sleep tight, little blog. I'll be back to nurture you tomorrow! Pinky swear.

Sincerely,

Meagan