drive to Houston...

Today, I drove to Houston with Jackie for her weekly visit.  We had a good time as usual visiting, sharing ideas on how to spend less on groceries and other expenses, discussing aspects of current trials we both are working thru, areas we are blessed and plans for the upcoming week.  I always enjoy my trip with her!

I hung out at Panera Bread and did some banking stuff and worked on one of my clients accounting also.  I didn't get to my audio book or some other paperwork that I brought with me, but I can't complain, a good amount of work was accomplished in the meantime.  We stopped at a Taqueria on the way back for dinner and now I am off to the cushy pillow for some zzzzzzzzzzz's.

thanks for the help Lord...

Yesterday - I decided to do something I haven't done in awhile...head to Goodwill to try to gather a few things to replinish what has been ruined in the last few weeks either by holes, rips, stains or age.  It isn't that I didn't like to go Goodwill shopping, but I have gotten out of this pursuit because of work/time constraints and the fact that when you are in NEED n.o.w. (aka not tomorrow or a day next week or when it will be on sale at the end of the season) for something and come away with finding nothing in your size, the color you want, or that looks good on you...you get really depressed and it is easier to just go new shopping to achieve that than hunt for a long time just to save a little money...and still end up empty handed.  Well in my revived old quest to be thrifty in all aspects, I am determined to do everything for less!  I didn't come away with the same colors of things that got ruined, but I got 2 pairs of shoes & 4 tops that will mix and match with things I already have so that is a HUGE start.  Thank you Lord for being with me today and giving me the things I needed at such a bargain!  Along with a Goodwill coupon to save $5 for a $20 purchase, I had the deal of the day and just had to share that with you.  Want to go shopping with me next time? Come on!  Let's go...