All Is Calm

Watching this campy horror comedy now.
Thank you, https://www.svengoolie.com.

Last night, two of Punchy's friends slept here. They were up until almost 2 am. I made them pancakes this morning, using oat milk instead of whole milk or buttermilk, because one child avoids dairy. I was less cranky and tired than I would normally be because our sitter, Elaine, was here from 7:30 to 10:30 and Dan and I went out to hear my treasured friend Eric's band! play at Montclair Brewery on Walnut Street.

Tonight it is Punchy's turn to sleep over. I don't allow 2 sleepovers in one school weekend because she gets overtired, but this is a four-day weekend for MLK Day and teachers' workshop [Monday/Tuesday]. 

Dan out at an annual poker game with Michael and friends. Figgy in NYC for a bday party. Sug and I cozy, with candles burning on mantel.

Good night. 

TCOY

1. Support group. I love my friends there, and am grateful for their wisdom. After the meeting,, I spoke to my friend for a good while.
2. Day 1 again, planning meals, staying on a steady road, no refined sugar. Things were shaky yesterday.
3. Blogging here. To my friends, thanks for those nice comments the other day about the job I hope to get.
4. Salmon, baby spinach, turkey, good coffee, good dark [low-sugar] hot chocolate.
5. Reached out via text for meal support.
6. Nap!
7. Ice water.

$ MONEY SPENT OUT OF POCKET
Wednesday through Saturday

• Writing at Joyist for hours, delicious soup [$12, free with rewards card punch], avocado sourdough toast, large organic adaptogen latte and two snacks, total, $29.
• Vesta Chocolate with Punchy--it was her maiden voyage there and she loved it, that beautiful bank-vault space, former home of STITCH Boutique. Little Brunetti got a housemade chocolate-chunk cookie and a fancy bottled water. I got a small dark hot chocolate [sourced from the Dominican Republic] made with oat milk, and one petite square dark chocolate. We both drank in an enormous serving of style. Plus tips, total $17.59.
• Bagel shop, turkey sandwich, hot coffee for Fig, bagel w cream cheese for Dan and P to share, large iced coffee, small container cream cheese, 2 giant flat flagels, $21.88.
• Kings, groceries, $29.08.
• Kings, groceries, $34.61.
• Kings, groceries, $64.50. These three grocery stops included Ezekiel breads, organic whole milk, dog food, bananas, baby spinach, frozen Banana Babies, etc.
  
• Parking meter, $1.
• Floyd Hall ice arena, P skating lesson, fries for P and snack for me, $6.25.
• Groomer for Sug, $75 plus tip and tax, $88.40.
• Mechanic, oil change plus tax, $48.15.
• Just now, 8:48 pm on Saturday night, alone at home, ordered a nightie and really pretty floral Homebodii PJs on sale, Nordstrom app using Nordstrom card, both items 40 percent off, total $85.16. The floral pattern is very vintage/Shabby Chic. I hope the PJs and chemise both fit. If not, will return in store on 57th Street. My bday is Tuesday, Happy Birthday to me. Free shipping.

total spend for Wed. thru Sat., counting dog groomer and car oil change: $425.62.

ongoing monthly spend as of Jan. 18: $2,249.11.

avg. daily spend: $124.95.

COMPARE TO LAST 5 MONTHS:

december 2019 [Christmas and all that entails]

total monthly spend as of Dec. 31: $3,998.16. 

avg daily spend: $128.97. 

Total spend for November (30 days): $2,979.03. 

Average daily spend: $99.30. 

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TOTAL SPEND FOR OCTOBER (31 DAYS): $2,495.36.

AVERAGE DAILY SPEND: $80.49.

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TOTAL SPEND FOR SEPTEMBER (30 DAYS): $2,214.43.

AVERAGE DAILY SPEND: $73.81.

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TOTAL SPEND FOR AUGUST (31 DAYS/PLUS VACAY IN HERE): $2,895.06. ⬆️

AUGUST AVERAGE DAILY SPEND: $93.39.  ⬆️