The Real World
Okay. So far I've been sticking to my very strict budget. Ooooh - with the exception of a new mattress pad. I've been wanting one for a long time. Mine had lost all elasticity so that every morning the sheets come off of the mattress. I splurged and bought the "Luxury" one at Target. But, I did return a dress that I didn't wear in Denver, a memory stick I bought with my new laptop, reduced my cell-phone plan and got a brand new cool phone. By the way, I will no longer be getting your e-mails instantaneously any longer.

So, my question is this - when did a dozen eggs rise in cost to be over two dollars?!?!?! I figured they were like one buck. No, I don't look at the price tags in a grocery store - even in college my more frugal friends yelled at me. And, a head of garlic is like three dollars??? I usually use like two cloves and then toss it. What a waste of money that's been! Stop laughing or rolling your eyes at me. I'm in sticker shock.

Last night I went to the Delsea Drive-In. What fun!!! There must have been a meteor shower or something because I saw at least a half-dozen shooting stars. I lost count after awhile. Here's the funny part. I wasn't expecting to pay for my ticket since it was a "date". But, apparently the person I was with was unprepared. But, after I saw him fumbling with his money, I asked if he needed some. He quickly accepted my offer. The sign on the ticket booth said they accepted Visa and Mastercard. However, I didn't point it out. Now, the drive-in is $8/person. I had two twenties - my food money for the next four days. I was pretty proud of myself for keeping on track. He said he'd give me a ten for one of my twenties. Hmmm...if you do the math, I paid for part of his ticket!?!?!?!? How wrong is that??? I don't mind going dutch. But, when it's a first date and he initiated the date and the activity, I should NOT have to pay. Oh, and he knows I quit my job and he still lives with mommy and daddy. He got change back, but didn't offer any of it to me. I was very unimpressed.