I had decided to try to participate in the frugal fast which Patient Saver suggested this week. The only thing I thought might cause a problem would be if I suddenly had an interview and needed to get some appropriate/fitting clothes.
Well, I found out tonight there were other possible snags!
Tonight I went to go to my sign language class. After our last class in May we'd agreed to not meet again till tonight. The teacher sent me a message on facebook today reminding me about it.
I ate a good meal around 5 p.m. so I wouldn't be tempted to stop somewhere for a snack. Then I arrived at our meeting place around 6:30. When our teacher/leader got there, she asked me if I knew of a good sit down place to eat.
We'd talked about going out to eat as a group and signing our orders while she interpreted, but had never set a date. Apparently, tonight was it.
We all (7 of us) ended up going to IHOP. I could have just ordered water, but instead I had water and a grilled cheese sandwich. (Both the least expensive thing I could find on the menu, and the least amount of food.) It was $3.89 with tax, and I left $6.00 total.
I'll be marking it and moving on to complete the Frugal Fast this week.
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I got an email tonight from the current Primary/Junior SS leaders asking if I'd teach this Sabbath. Reluctantly I agreed. This will at least be a good way for me to introduce myself to my Primary students who will be starting with me on July 3rd.
Tonight I also found a person willing to let me have a pool party at their house. The kids will earn points for it by prompt attendance, knowing their memory verse, answering questions about the previous weeks lesson, bringing a guest and good behavior.
I have found two new authors which I *really* like. Both of them are in the adult mystery genre, and feature women. The first one is "The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. It is set in Botswana, Africa. There are six books in this particular series (but lots more written by this author). The other book/author is "Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter" by Blaize Clement. A former female policewoman is no longer on the force, but runs a pet sitting business. There are 4 books (so far) in this series.
A small hiccup in the frugal fast
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PS,
I was glad the waitress didn't argue with me about my order. It was off the childrens menu.
June 16th, 2010 at 06:11 pm 1276711871
I just ended up reading "Beautiful Lies" by Lisa Unger. I usually only like Barbara Vine/Ruth Rendell (same author has penned books under both names) and I really like the BBC's version of her books turned to film. I'll have to check out these authors, too - maybe expand my list of authors!
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I'll have to check that out.
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Just had to pop in and say, I saw a barefoot runner today! Never saw that before in my urban area. And we also saw roller ski-ing as well. Interesting day!
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My stepdad hasa the Vibran Five Fingers - two pairs - one of them a shocking blue. I confess to being somewhat embarrassed to be seen in public with him at first!
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