Bob the Christmas tree arrived last night. He was a bit wet from his trip but when he got into the apartment and his stand he was very thankful. He’s just hanging out now. He’s half dressed (lights and the tree topper) and today we’ll find a proper outfit for him. The cats have so far just sniffed at him and have decided to leave him alone. Which I think Bob appreciates.
As for the rest of the day, I’m heading over to my friend Marc’s house for a morning of breakfast and budgeting. I’ve enlisted the help of Marc, my friend Linda and my parents to help keep me on the straight and narrow. Mom and dad don’t know this yet, but once a week or every other month, I’ll be emailing them my spending for the week. In some cases I have a feeling it will be just a trip to Starbucks for my knitting group. My goal is to do this for at least 6 months. After 6 months hopefully it will become a habit, just like brushing my teeth. My goal would be to save up enough money for a trip for my 40th birthday, which is about 4 years away. It’s my 40th. I want to go big. So I think saving for four years would be about right. Right now, I would like to go back to England. I want to visit a few friends and perhaps, if i plan it properly I’ll be there for the Jane Austen festival in Bath. OR if mom wants to go, we could do the Chelsea Garden Show. Maybe while I’m there, I’ll meet up with some of my UK ravelry friends.
If that happens, I’ll have to plan a separate trip for me and dad. I won’t force dad to go shopping with mom and I again. Dad, start thinking of places you want to go that you know mom won’t want to go to 
