Welcome to the Bargain Hunt

It's Labor Day weekend. That means sales, sales and, oh, did we meantion it's the unofficial last weekend of summer? Except we're too busy trying to sell you back to school stuff. Like at most holidays, ads are everywhere and it's tempting to go out and buy an entire new closeted things you don't need.

For that matter, how does someone go shopping and not break the bank?

Well I'm pretty notorious for only spending money when I have to, but when I do need to buy things (like food, always food). I have a few rules that I try to follow.

Budget, budget, budget - just because something is on sale, doesn't mean I should automatically buy it. First I have to like it and second I have to make sure it fits in my budget. Ifi know I'm nearing my limit and it's not a necessity, then it can wait.

Coupons are my best friend - signing up for groupon, and online coupons for favorite stores or websites. 

Take advantage of seasonal sales - sometimes things go for as high as 75% off.

Goodwill and other second hand stores - I love these places. You never know what people are going to give away. One of my favorite second hand stores for video games and books is 2nd and Charles. I took my dad there for the first time and he couldn't believe how inexpensive the books and DVDs were. (Though I will always first recommend going to a library to get books).

Buy good quality - sure it's expensive, but it'll last longer. If you can't afford it right this second, save up for it. Good quality items will prevent you from having to replace things every couple of months / years.

Shopping for cloths, food and other necessities is an expensive activity. Careful planning and some good luck are always needed. I have a long list of things I need for work, hopefully I'll find some of them tomorrow.

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Welcome To Getting Sick

I might have already moped about getting sick, but when you're away from your family, it sucks to get sick. In college I had the Health Center to go to whenever I felt like I was going to keel over. Now I have to figure out if it's worth it to find a doctor. Heck I don't even have a general practioner now. The last time I went to a doctor because I was sick, it was to a pediatrician ( I'm not even going to get in to the time I ended up in the ER some years before).

Honestly I can't stand getting sick. I'd rather be out having a life (or just relaxing by the pool). I've spent most of the day curled up on my couch sleeping. Now instead of my mom taking care of me, I have to do it myself. I had to go out and buy orange juice and cold meds (hopefully the right kind) while sick. No one to do things for me. Alright I'll stop crying about this.

Some things I try when I can feel myself getting sick are:

1) Use a humidifier (but only in the winter) - I get seasonal colds when the weather changes, these things help so much going from a very humid climate to a very dry one.

2) Honey - helps with soar throats. I either eat it straight or add it to some ginger tea.

3) Ginger - helps with aches and pains. Tea is my favorite medicinal form. I can make it as strong as I'd like.

4) Citrise - orange juice, lemons in hot or cold water, limes are all filled with vitamin C and yummy.

5) Movie Marathons - the best way to spend an afternoon curled up under a blanket trying to get better. Such is my remedy.

Hopefully I'm better by tomorrow.

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