Is That Cheeseburger REALLY Worth It?

4 1/2 months. Seriously.  So much for returning to blogging....

Fuck it. 

No point in putting pressure on myself. That just means I'll end up never writing anything. I'm here now and that's what counts....right? Hello? Anyone?!

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I'm not one to make resolutions. Scratch that. I AM one to make resolutions but I'm definitely not the type of person who has the desire or drive to follow through on them so I've given up on the whole idea. 

Mostly.

I'm not making any specific claims for what I am planning on accomplishing this year nor anything I'd call a "resolution". Instead, I'm giving myself two areas to focus on for the next 12 months: healthier living and financial responsibility. 

You'll notice I didn't say something stupid like "lose 20 lbs by summer" or "pay off all my debts before New Years". Let;s be honest. Neither of those are likely to happen for this gal. Instead, I want to focus on making small lasting changes that will see results in the long run. 

Healthier living can encompass so much. Eating better (and less), exercising, getting enough sleep (oh how I wish I could do that), drinking more water/less pop, etc. I'm not committing to heading to the gym 3x a week or eating only non-processed foods for the rest of the year. Instead I'm going to focus on getting SOME exercise every week, even if its only once ever seven days - its better than what I usually do (or don't do!). And I'm going to focus on eating out/ordering take out less often. 

During a recent discussion with my best bud, I admitted that the majority of charges on my credit card are non-tangible ones. Its not like I shop a lot - I don't have closets full of clothes/shoes or shelves of books to show for what I feel is an unacceptable balance on my credit card. I'd say 75% of what I charge to my card is food: lunch with a friend, pizza night, grabbing a burger while I'm out running errands. That's going to have to change. 

The "Ronald" Burger from Central Social Hall (Image)

Is that cheeseburger worth it? I'm not talking about the calorie count, the fat grams or the delicious ooey-gooey cheese. Damn. Now I want a cheeseburger. No, I have to start asking myself if that cheeseburger REALLY worth it.  I'm I love travelling (see #4 of previous post) and that requires $$$. The money I spend on one lunch out could go towards paying off the old credit card OR into a savings account to go towards my next adventure. 

Questioning if I REALLY want or need that burger (or sub, spring rolls, steak sandwich, etc) will help with both areas I want to focus on this year. Yes, I will give in on many occasions. Let's be honest. I love food. But there will be times that I DON'T. And that's important for both my bank account and my waistline. 

I'm not promising I'll blog more regularly. At my current rate, you'll probably next hear from me around Easter... However, when next you hear from me, I'll give you an update on how focused I've been. 

Stay frosty.

I'm out.

* FYI, the Ronald burger IS worth it but that's not the point I'm trying to make now is it?

Welcome....back?

For those who know me, you're probably shaking your head wondering what I'm doing here, blogging once again. I've been at it on and off since 2006-ish or maybe slightly earlier, in one form (aka blog address) or another. There were two different blogger blogs; I dabbled on Word Press for a brief moment; I've had my own URL or whatever the fuck you call it. I come and I go. I get bored easily so its not really a surprise that my writing/blogging history is full of gaps and holes. And yet, here I am again... 

A lot of "successful" blogs (what does that even mean?!) seem to have a specific focus - baking, fashion, movie reviews, etc. The web is full of them and there's something for everyone. Me? I'm much more of a generalist. Like I said, I get bored easily. There's nothing I'm overly passionate about, at least not enough to make it a focus of a blog. It might change as this blog develops - I'm surprisingly optimistic that I will write more than this one introductory post - but I'm putting that disclaimer out there. Don't expect too much! 

I should perhaps warn visitors and readers about a few things. 

1. I swear. A lot. Not usually when I write but definitely in real life. Fuck is one of my all time favourite words and I think it should be used far more often than socially acceptable. Especially at work. I do try to limit its use during meetings or discussions with my boss but they know me by now and realize sometimes, it just fits.

2. You're going to see cat pictures. A lot of them. I'm single with no children. Therefore, I have cats. I am NOT a "crazy cat lady"; I prefer the term "spinster aunt". This is Nero. He's a senior citizen with a bad attitude and a hankering for bacon and cheese. He also has early stage kidney disease so you'll likely be exposed to a few upsetting posts as his disease progresses. However, he's still kicking it old school and slaying all the ladies at the vet clinic.

3. My mother and I live together (see #2 - ref to "spinster aunt"). Its cheaper than either of us living alone. Don't judge. We get along well enough and I don't have to worry about her. She probably thinks the same about me.

4. I'm opinionated and left-leaning. I support equal rights for all and am pro-abortion. I welcome immigrants and love that we have what many call universal health care. I'm proudly Canadian and not a fan of hockey. I love to travel but hate the actual travelling part of it. Passionate about photography but can't be arsed to learn the finer points of using my camera. 

Anyways, here we go again. Read if you want, I wont' be offended if you don't. However, as the description of my blog says, I won't put up with haters - differing opinions are fine but keep it civil. 'Nuf said. I'm out.