Saturday - Deja Vu

It is Saturday after a pretty appointment and phone call filled week. I do not have any appointments for the next week, so I am going to do some focusing on the things that I need to do for myself.

I am getting a small tax refund this year for the first time in ages. It not only covers the fee for getting my taxes done but also gives me a little bit of mad money to figure out. I might get some shrimp to celebrate... hmm.

The best thing about found money is that it offers some options for impulsiveness. This tax refund is out of my regular budget, so I do not have to save it. I will probably use the money to do something maintenance-minded in my home, but I get to consider how I could possibly spend the little bit extra money that will arrive in my bank account between 2 and 10 weeks from now. The options are pretty exhilarating when you think about it. I could spend the money on a (very) short trip somewhere. I could buy more books (don't need them). I could buy a pretty ring to wear. I could get a new guitar (hmm, that is actually something that I need around here). There are so many opportunities.

I will end up putting it into my savings and letting it sit there, but I have fun with the speculation.

That's what's important to me - having a bit of fun.

I have joined a new group in my town of people who crochet and knit. I am hoping that we will have a meetup soon so I can get to know some folks around here who are not part of my work. It is time for this introvert to get to know someone outside of my home.

Enjoy your Saturday. I hope that you can find some fun in whatever you do.

See you tomorrow??

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