Just Because...: I Succumbed...

Saturday, August 05, 2006

I Succumbed...

And with a 20% off coupon at FatWallet not to mention cash back, I purchased my first Cuisinart for only $23.00. Granted it's a "Mini Chopper" but hell - it's a way to start, right? As I've decided to get the "big girl version" when I buy the house, I figured this could help me cook a bit more at home...

Lately, I've been getting home from work and, upon arrival, I just don't feel like doin' squat. I guess most of that is from dealing with the emotional heave-ho I'm facing, but still. So, I decided that it was time to invest in a little somethin' that relaxes me. Cooking is one of those things I love doing. Don't know why I started playing Iron Chef - I just have. Over the past month or so, I have noticed that I'm more likely to grab take-out on the way home and my wallet is screaming for mercy. I'm a tad "empty pocketed" this month playing bill catch up, and I think I'm going to have to tighten the belt (both literally AND figuratively.)

So, with that being said, this gal is going to make a vow here on this blog to eat out only 2 x a week (either lunch or dinner) and cook or bring in lunch the rest. I'm even planning my meals ahead of time - now THAT is a shocker.

My Starbucks runs, however, stay the same. If I'm taking that 20 minute walk 3 x a week - I figure those 20 minutes of me clearing my head and taking a break midday is well worth the $4.10 investment for my Nonfat Iced Venti Caramel Macchiato. Much like the mastercard commercial, that time out of the office is priceless.

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Saturday, August 05, 2006