As many of you already know, I started budgeting for the first time in my entire life this year in February. Life has been pretty harsh, and I know Bryan feels the repercussions of it the most (sorry). I like to compare how much I spend monthly, and I'll take the lower number of the two (compared between the months) to make it my new goal to stay under.
I categorize all of my expenses in 3 simple areas: Food, Gas, and Stuff. Honestly, I don't really know how to categorize the "stuff," so I just leave it. Here's the low-down on what happened in April vs. March.
Expenses only. :P
April March
Food: $96.61 $132.44
Gas: $160.80 $263.88
Stuff: $733.81 $177.52
As you can see, I did fairly well with food and gas. How? In April (compared to March), I spent more money at grocery stores than restaurants. I also took the bus when traveling long distances, since it's just a 2 minute drive from my house to the bus stop.
As for STUFF.... Honestly, the $540.00 for the Boards Test killed it. I think the "deposit" for the photos ($100) killed it too.... but I'll get that back within a week.
Everything in red means that will be my new goal to be under budget for May.... It's gonna be a tough one.
Thanks to Bryan for helping when we go out- I couldn't do this without you. <3
i thought you meant you had spent $733 on food... i was gonna say you were my hero... but it was only for your boards test and photos. haha! just kidding, mika. you're still my hero!
ReplyDeletehaha Emilio! You're amazing. I know, it's that darn test. But I get my $100 back :D Maybe when I'm rich and famous, I'll drop $733 on food like it's a hot potato. ;P
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