http://marilla2.savingadvice.com webmaster@savingadvice.com en-us http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2006/02/24/ah-friday_5783/ I'm glad the weekend is here. It will be a busy one because it's midterm week and I have lots of exams to grade. But after next week, we have spring break. I'm really looking forward to this year's s.b. Now that I have finished the dissertation, I won't keep feeling like I should... Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:28:36 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2006/02/22/amazon-sale_5713/ Just got a message that someone bought one of my books listed on Amazon. An extra $5 coming my way. It's all starting to really add up!<br /> <br /> Other than that, I have saved money today by bringing my lunch to work. And tea to keep in my desk.<br /> <br /> I've been wavering lately about the gift... Wed, 22 Feb 2006 13:39:11 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2006/02/20/new-week-begins_5640/ Thanks for the kudos, everyone! <br /> <br /> I had a great time this weekend realizing that I did not "have" to do anything school-related. Very nice feeling. :-)<br /> <br /> Didn't do much last week other than rearrange the furniture in my apartment. Now I need to clean the whole place. Nothing... Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:59:42 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2006/02/17/marilla-phd-_5576/ I am now officially a doctor! (Of classics, not medicine.)<br /> The exam went wonderfully well and I enjoyed a few days in sunny southern California. YAY! I even got to stay one extra day because of all the snow here on the east coast.<br /> <br /> It feels wonderful to have completed my degree!... Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:25:48 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2006/01/25/jan-25_5074/ Wow! It's been a long time, but I have been very busy.<br /> <br /> Just put my dissertation in the mail to my committee. Very exciting and anxiety-producing. Most of my time this past month has been spent to get that ready.<br /> <br /> Money-wise, I've had some ups and downs. Another semester worth... Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:30:00 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2005/12/30/quick-update_4575/ Just made $15.00 on Amazon selling some CDs and a book! What great news. My sales have been stagnant for some time now; will have to go through my shelves and see if there are other items I can list.<br /> <br /> Also endorsed a $20.00 check from Citibank. They've got this 30-day free trial... Fri, 30 Dec 2005 17:01:26 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2005/12/27/back-at-home_4529/ Greetings, Everyone!<br /> <br /> Sounds like folks have been busy, but having a good time. Me too! Just got back from Florida and visiting my grandparents and parents. Very lovely down there: walked on the beach on Xmas eve, visited a bird sanctuary, and ate tons of holiday food...<br /> <br /> Overspent... Tue, 27 Dec 2005 10:23:56 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2005/12/15/finals-week_4418/ Feeling a little stressed, but also energized. When there is so much to do, the frenzy can almost be fun...<br /> But I'll be ready for a break next week!<br /> <br /> Things here have been pretty expensive. I went $100.00 over budget for presents. I think this year will be the last for the large... Thu, 15 Dec 2005 10:10:50 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2005/12/02/the-semester-is-ending_4233/ I can't believe how close we are to being finished. Four more days of teaching left and then a week of grading and finals. It's going to be exhausting, but then it will be over.<br /> <br /> Got most of my Christmas shopping done. Still need to find something for two of my nephews, but that... Fri, 02 Dec 2005 12:19:51 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2005/11/28/back-from-vacation_4169/ Greetings!<br /> <br /> Had a good visit with sis and other family folk. Good to see everybody. The kids had tons of energy and we all had a blast at Harry Potter. And -- wonder of wonders! -- all legs of the plane trips went smoothly.<br /> <br /> For me, the only spending was food at the airport... Mon, 28 Nov 2005 15:34:32 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2005/11/19/saturday-catch-up_4056/ 'allo, all:<br /> <br /> A busy week, though not expensive one. Paid several bills. Transferred my 0% cc balance to another card with 0% as the first one's intro period ends soon. Stocked up on the usual TJs pantry goods, so should be good with those for a month or two. Brought lunches and... Sat, 19 Nov 2005 12:55:55 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2005/11/15/almost-made-it_3996/ Hello, again!<br /> <br /> Thanks, baselle, for the encouragement. Your words helped me not break out the card all weekend. <br /> <br /> Yesterday was my birthday and I did buy myself a nice dinner. So, today when I got paid, I paid that credit card off in full. Feel a little disappointed that I... Tue, 15 Nov 2005 09:40:05 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2005/11/11/its-friday_3952/ I am glad it's the last official workday of the week. Not that I don't have plenty to do over the weekend....<br /> But I did six loads of laundry yesterday, so that's something I won't need to do.<br /> <br /> <br /> I have been very frugal this week. I had 9 dollars to get me through until next Tuesday.... Fri, 11 Nov 2005 12:55:14 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2005/11/06/sunday-evening_3881/ Greetings, Everyone:<br /> <br /> Sounds like folks have been busy! Same on my end. I'm giving exams in two classes next week and finished grading the papers from last week on Friday. Teaching is FABULOUS. Grading sucks.<br /> <br /> I get paid again on the 15th but only have 9.00 to get me through... Sun, 06 Nov 2005 15:37:44 PST (Marilla) http://marilla2.savingadvice.com/2005/10/27/first-posting_3758/ Good morning, everyone!<br /> <br /> I've been watching for a while and am really pleased to see how supportive of each other you are -- and how creative are everyone's suggestions.<br /> <br /> I am in my early thirties, finishing up my dissertation and working full time. I have quite a bit of debt,... Thu, 27 Oct 2005 08:34:59 PST (Marilla)