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I started reading my new bible, Debt Free by 30, last night. (That only gives me 3 months, but I'm not that far into debt, so it might all work out). I've only read the first chapter, but to start I'm supposed to write down all my expenses - regular monthly *and* incidental - and see how they compare to my salary.

So I've started keeping track of everything I spend, in order to see how much money is really going out. Today, so far, I have spent 8.04 on mascara (because the kind I have right now is very flaky) and 2.25 on salad to supplement my lunch of veg chili. I was going to make coleslaw last night from the neverending head of cabbage, but instead we watched a taped Oprah featuring the ladies of the Brit What Not To Wear. How much would I love to be accosted in a mall by someone telling me my butt looks enormous in these pants and let me make you over? Honestly, I think that nothing would make me happier than to be given a makeover, especially if I didn't have to have any opinions.

Where was I? Oh, right, money. I think tonight I'll try to write down all my regular expenses (rent, transit, hydro, phones, cable, internet, gym) and read some more of the book. And when I'm finished this book, I can read about how to become Financially Fearless by 40!

Btw, if anyone is interested, I'll be happy to pass the book along once vestra and I have worked miracles on our bank balances.