DAY 23 - 25

DAY 23: FRIDAY

Went to work, was going to have to buy lunch b/c I forgot to bring mine and was getting an oil change later so I didn't want to make two car trips DURING the workday. But as fate had it, one of my Judges treated me to lunch. SWEET!!! Then, I got my oil changed. A necessity. I could probably do it myself and save money, but I'd rather have the dealership do it. Plus--they know how to "properly" (I hope) dispose of the waste product. Didn't need any other maintenance or upkeep done. Again--SWEET!!!

Went into DSM and dropped a car load of stuff off at the new place. Due to a misunderstanding about dinner (I thought I was going out with people, WRONG) I had to get fast food (STARVING, little time) . . . however, I did get Culver's, which is more like medium food. And actually CHEAPER than the equivalent at McDonalds!!! Didn't spend any money the rest of the night--just played some home run derby.

Total Expenses: $31 (oil change), $4.00 (dinner)

DAY 24: SATURDAY

Had to drive into DSM in the morning to go to "orientation" to volunteer with the Raccoon Valley Animal Sanctuary. Not what I was looking for . . . Got carry out Thai food since I was in town, and filled up my tank at BP. Also stopped and picked up a prescription refill and a cheese danish and sweet tea--my biggest guilty pleasures.

Spent the rest of the day packing/cleaning my apartment. Had to run to buy some cleaning supplies (0ven cleaner). Dropped off more stuff to donate (books at the library, clothing).

Total Expenses: $38 (gas), $11 (Thai), $18 (prescription and sweets), $5 (cleaning supplies)

DAY 25: SUNDAY (aka MOVING DAY)

Woke up and started more cleaning/packing. Got lunch from HyVee b/c I had cleaned my oven and didn't want to dirty it up.

Had a bunch of people come out to help w/ the move so it only took one trip. (but 4 vehicles) Need to pay them all back somehow. Didn't spend any money that night.

Total Expenses: $6