It's pay day. Hooray! The deposit is still pending, so I'll wait before I transfer money.
My February recap:
I spent 99% of my variables budget. But it was an expensive month.
Housing: $1105 (because of double assessment fee)
Taxes: $911 (combination of property tax and state income tax)
Vacation $395 (includes double payment of $85 ground transportation to O'Hare)
Utilities: $251 (double electric and gas)
Vet/Pet Supplies: $234 (includes $150 for euthanasia and cremation costs 
Medical/Health: $95 (includes $50 copay to kidney doctor)
Gifts/Charity: $85 (includes son's birthday)
Fees/Services: $76 (tax prep fees)
Phone: $52
Personal: $43 (includes haircut)
Gas: $42
Entertainment: $37 (Oscar movie week)
Groceries: $35 (How about that!)
Eating Out: $30 (And how about that!)
Laundry: $15
Furnishings/Equipment/Decor: $12
Household Supplies: $7
Car Maintenance: $16
Fares/Parking: $1
Grand Total: $3432
Such a short month, but so many expenses. I'm ready for a March reboot.
Today I'm going downtown to spend the day at the Art Institute with my friend K. It may be our last get-together before she moves to Minnesota. I'm sure we will go out to lunch, and it may be a nice one.
I also need to get on the stick and mail a wedding gift ($100 check) to my cousin. I don't know what to get him; I assume cash will be appreciated.
It's weird to have a morning without Mystery. I'm not sure whether Iggy has noticed her absence yet; so far he seems just like usual. I'm not planning to adopt a companion for him unless I think he is feeling anxiety. He may just be happy to be the only cat, king of all he surveys!
Pay Day & February Recap
February 28th, 2018 at 01:57 pm
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I'm sure your cousin will appreciate the wedding gift. Right size, right color.
Our pay day is tomorrow. Woo hoo!
Have fun with your friend at the Art Institute.
February 28th, 2018 at 07:33 pm 1519846390
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