So, aside from the $100 I spent on gas, I ended up dropping $155 on a car battery and $16 on Friday's dinner. I guess that's not so bad given that I had free lodging and didn't pay for any other meals except $2.50 for Taco Bell on the way home. Also, the car thing could have been way worse. My old battery is under warranty still so I intend to return it.
On the plus side, my Friday dinner was provided as were breakfasts and lunches.
The conference was amazing. So glad I went. I've been a bit sick, but did a decent job of not coughing all over everyone (with the help of some Tylenol Cold...awesome stuff w/acetominophen, DM, & phenylephrine).
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Frugal February Day 5
I spent $208.34 on graduation related junk today. There was a $10 savings if I bought stuff before tomorrow, so it made sense to save the money on something that I was definitely going to get anyway. I ended up with 25 announcements and thank you cards. I didn't think that I needed to send announcements. I think that everyone who knows me well enough will know that I'm graduating. I feel like they're a plea to send me money or something. However, both my parents said that I should send them to select people. I guess some people like to hold on to that sort of thing for some reason.
In the name of frugality, I cut my own hair. I normally cut it when it's short, but today I trimmed the sides and the top is a little too long. If I get a fly out, then I will get it cut by a pro. Over time, the relative length between to top and sides will equalize a bit.
Now I just have to wrap up my dissertation and get it to my committee by Feb. 19. That's a manageable task but I will have to put in some more serious time and effort on it. It's mostly just clarifications and citations and cleaning up type stuff. After that I'll have a month to prepare for the defense. Some time in the coming weeks I hope to get some calls about job applications. I'd like a fly out from a place I already interviewed at, but a new interview would be welcome too.
In the name of frugality, I cut my own hair. I normally cut it when it's short, but today I trimmed the sides and the top is a little too long. If I get a fly out, then I will get it cut by a pro. Over time, the relative length between to top and sides will equalize a bit.
Now I just have to wrap up my dissertation and get it to my committee by Feb. 19. That's a manageable task but I will have to put in some more serious time and effort on it. It's mostly just clarifications and citations and cleaning up type stuff. After that I'll have a month to prepare for the defense. Some time in the coming weeks I hope to get some calls about job applications. I'd like a fly out from a place I already interviewed at, but a new interview would be welcome too.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Frugal February, Days 1 & 2
I made a spreadsheet so you can follow along with my expenditures this month. I didn't spend any money on the opening day of the month.
I got up really early on Feb. 1 to take a job candidate out to lunch. It was freezing (probably wind chill in the high 20s) for the bike ride. I forgot my wallet at home and had to turn around from about 4 minutes away (adding about 8-9 minutes to my trip). I also had a wardrobe malfunction with the zipper of my windbreaker being stuck in the up position. I was really sweaty when I got to campus. I cooled off really fast. We had breakfast at the hotel. I ordered an "Eggs Tallahassee" or something like that with Tallahassee in the name. It was good. I had a parfait on the side. This meal was paid for by the job search committee.
On Feb. 2, I got up, went for a run, went to school, and spent $30.20 at Club Publix. Turns out that they close at 11pm now!
I got up really early on Feb. 1 to take a job candidate out to lunch. It was freezing (probably wind chill in the high 20s) for the bike ride. I forgot my wallet at home and had to turn around from about 4 minutes away (adding about 8-9 minutes to my trip). I also had a wardrobe malfunction with the zipper of my windbreaker being stuck in the up position. I was really sweaty when I got to campus. I cooled off really fast. We had breakfast at the hotel. I ordered an "Eggs Tallahassee" or something like that with Tallahassee in the name. It was good. I had a parfait on the side. This meal was paid for by the job search committee.
On Feb. 2, I got up, went for a run, went to school, and spent $30.20 at Club Publix. Turns out that they close at 11pm now!
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Twice as Cold Riddle
I heard a riddle and was not happy with the answer given to me...here goes.
Question: If it is zero degrees outside today and it will be twice as cold tomorrow, how cold will it be tomorrow?
Unsatisfactory answer: it will be zero degrees again because 2 x 0 = 0.
You can think about it a bit, then read my better answer. Let me know if you agree or disagree.
Question: If it is zero degrees outside today and it will be twice as cold tomorrow, how cold will it be tomorrow?
Unsatisfactory answer: it will be zero degrees again because 2 x 0 = 0.
You can think about it a bit, then read my better answer. Let me know if you agree or disagree.
Friday, February 1, 2013
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