the city made my landlord replace the breaker box on my house.(after i asked for an inspection) my bill plummeted $90 a month!!!!!!!!!!! i almost feel as if he should have to repay me for all of those bills that i paid before he was forced to get up to code.

i turned my hotwater heater way down and wash my clothes in cold water only.

i don't eat out. i'm really lucky that i counsel in rural areas because i don't have to "dress" up. in fact, it would scare the patients if i went in any more than "nice casual"......

i also found a really good shop in south austin (SoCo) for my jewelry. now i have to make myself get it done......am having cards printed for notecards as we speak. they sell for $2.50 and cost me 47 cents. that''s total cost.

the CD idea is really good......i know i can do that. buckle down and have it taken out of my checking account......