I want to go computer shopping. Sometimes I go to different websites and build my dream computer and then look at the price. It’s about $1,000 too much. I just close the screen and go back to doing something else. I do this too often, unfortunately. If I could afford my dream computer it would have the best everything. I’m one of those people who believe in buying it right the first time and not having to go back and have it repaired.

It seems to me that usually when you save your money here and there you end up having to go back and get something fixed and in the end you end up spending more for less. Why is it like that? I’m not sure, but when I can afford my dream computer I’m also going to go shopping for computer desks. I haven’t had a desktop since I left home so this will certainly be an adventure!

I love free stuff! I probably love it a little too much, but how can you turn down something that’s free? I think it also helps promote your business.

I go to the University of Michigan so every year we have a festifall which is basically a fall festival where all the businesses and organizations get together and hand out free stuff! Seriously. Just walk through campus and you’ll get some great free stuff. I’m talking about folders, mugs, water bottles, pens, backpacks, and more! Sometimes I like walking by and then making a u-turn if it’s something extra special.

When I get home I look at all the stuff that I collected throughout the day, check out the websites of the different companies and sometimes even use their services! I know most people think giving out promotional items is just a waste of money but you have to think big! Handing out 1,000 promotional pens will probably get you more than one client and I’m sure they will spend more than you did on all the pens you had made. So think big! Don’t be afraid to hand out free things, people like me love getting them and using them. And hey, more than likely you’ll gain a new clientele base.

I’ve been living in my apartment for 3 months now and can you believe that I still have some things in boxes? Some of my posters are still sitting on the floor. Mirrors need to be hung. I need to paint. I just haven’t had the time, or money to decorate my home the way I wanted to.

I need to get some new window blinds to give my living room some character. Everything looks so dull. I was able to find some cool bamboo shades that are on sale! I love saving money and 40% is such a great deal. I need to find some curtains for my bedroom as well. I think it’s best if I stick with purple because that’s usually the theme of my room. Purple, black, and lately, pink. I found this cute bedroom set that I really want to purchase. I just have to save up and maybe one day I’ll be able to afford it!

I got a chance to use a great product offered by Powerful Signal. They sent me a mobile router in the mail and I got to hook it up to my blackberry and was able to get a wireless connection in my area. The router is cool because it creates a wifi hotspot which is also good for laptops, Wiis, Tivos and other electronic devices that can pick up a wireless signal.

In order to use the cellular routers you do need an air card with your phone, but that’s it! Everything else is included in the box. You get cords, instructions and a cd-rom!

I would definitely recommend it for someone who needs internet but doesn’t want to pay for expensive internet services. If you’re already paying for internet on your phone then why not use that for all your internet needs instead of having separate services?

The wireless router is a 3G wireless broadband router so the speed ranges from 11 Mbps and 54 Mbps which is standard for regular wireless routers.

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I really need to go clothes shopping. Moreso now than ever. With my new job I wont be forced to wear a uniform for the first time in a long time. This means I’ll have to go out and get a few pair of pants as well as nice shirts to wear to work. I’m excited because this is the first job where I get to dress up on a daily basis! Sometimes I like dressing up because it makes you feel pretty and it sounds weird but sometimes feeling pretty on the outside makes you feel pretty on the inside. It’s definitely a change for me. I’m not really a tomboy and at the same time I’m not a girly girl. I just dress…normal. Somewhere in between.

Girly girls will wear fitted jeans and a fancy top. Tomboys will wear baggy jeans and a t-shirt. I’ll wear fitted jeans with a t-shirt. That’s me. A happy medium.

I’m a fan of handbags but lately my collection has disappeared. I haven’t been shopping for them like I used to and I’ve just been sticking with one simple bag. Because of that all of my bags are breaking. I’m using them until they are run down and that is not good. I was looking at this nice Oscar de la Renta bag and there is no way that I would ever run that bag down. If I spend that much money on a bag I would never want to use it! I’d only use on special occasions and after that it would go in a box inside of my closet.

Every time I turn on the television I see a commercial about a new type of acne treatment. I’ve learned that dealing with your face is just like dealing with your hair. You have to be careful what you put on it. Too many chemicals could do a lot of wrong to your skin and at the same time everyone’s skin is different. The best thing to do is try it. What works for you may not work for the next person but you will never know what works until you try it out!

I’m big on saving money but the other day I got depressed…I mean really depressed and I was in the mall. So I did some spending. I guess when you think about how much I’ve spent in the last few months it wasn’t a lot. I reactivated my Game Stop card and bought 2 games. The card is $15 but you save 10-30% on games. I also purchased 2 games for the Wii. I will be taking one back. Bust A Move was $17.99 and Dream Pinball was $24.99. I don’t like the pinball game so that is going back. Bust A Move isn’t too great either, but eh. I haven’t decided if I’m going to take that back yet. Bust A Move is $30 on Amazon so I guess that’s a deal. I’ll have to play it a little more to see if I really want to keep it. I do want a pinball game so I might be trading in the one I have for the other one that they have. It’s 17.99 so at least I’ll be saving some money. Decisions, decisions…

They also had a dancing with the stars game. That seemed cool. Elebits, but I don’t know much about that one either. I have a feeling that I’ll be buying a lot of games since I’ll be working right next to game stop. What a shame…

I feel like once you get a new place you start looking for new things. One day I want to get an HDTV and a stereo system. I know that I cannot afford that now. I feel like I can’t even afford to look or dream about one, but one day that will be a reality. When that day comes I will be looking at all of the discount electronics because I love saving money! Nothing makes me happier than getting something I’ve always wanted except saving money on that little something. Some people call it being cheap, I call it saving money for other things that I need!

When you think of coffee, you think of Starbucks. There are Starbucks locations EVERYWHERE in this city. There are 3 within walking distance from my apartment and 6 less than 10 minutes away if you are driving. That’s insane! I’m not a coffee fan, myself but I do love hot chocolate. Whenever I hang out at coffee shops I either order hot chocolate or strawberries and creme. If you’re a fan of Starbucks coffee but you aren’t lucky enough to be surrounded by them like I am then maybe you should consider ordering it online. You’ll be able to enjoy gourmet coffee right from your very own coffee pot!