And go Xmas lights!!!!

I can definitely afford to pay a monthly bill for a cell phone but its just a phone. Have you ever heard the term conscious spending? I’m sure you have, its Ramit’s version of frugality. Anyway, I don’t really think a phone is that important to me which is why I haven’t upgraded mine, oh and its real thick too. lol.

PREACH!

@Molly On Money – hahah, really? is your bed on wheels?? (bow chicka wha wha!)
@Jonathan – Damn you. You make an excellent point, good sir. If I ever take them down you get the award ;)
@Cathie – haha true! they’re now “awesome lights.”
@Too Funny – Ewwwwww expired food? That’s just nasty. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced something like that before. But yeah, I can see how that could get annoying. I guess in those cases you should just ask them to bring over a bottle of wine ;) 3 Buck Chuck tastes okay! haha… or just accept that that’s how they are and know that you’re walking into every time you invite them out or over. Tricky one.
@Heather @ Work At Home Market – Woooo! Rock on, sista! (and my christmas tree is still up…. but mainly because I’m too busy to fool with it. The fake ones never die ;))
@Amanda – Your neighborhood sounds like heaven :) Great job repurposing all the needles! That stuff always impresses me cuz I’d never think of it on my own accord.
@Financial Samurai – They’re hating that my budget is so sexy!! haha… j/k… Cuz christmas stuff is “tacky” after the date of ____. Let ’em hate!
@Rachel – “It’s how you react and pass on your legacy that matter.” Damn you’re smart.
@Leen – That’s right! No more apologies! You let your cats chew on your tree and you be happy about it ;)
@JennyDee – haha, first off, I have no idea what a TARDIS is but you own that and you do your thing girl! Paint is one of the best ways to express your self and extract emotions. You’re the one living there so as long as you’re happy with it all is good in the world :) Says the guy with bright blue paint across his entire living room…
@Brandi – *head nod*
@Investing Newbie – Haha… well, whether the lights are up or not, it’s def. Xmas at J. Money’s house anyways every day ;) You should stop by some time and say hi.
@aj – thank you much!
@JT McGee – hahaha, good point. that is, of course, if I ever take them down? ;)
@retirebyforty – Thanks Goose! (the Goose that’s alive – I pretend he never died)
@LB – Awwwww that makes me so happy and sad at the same time. Obviously those “friends” aren’t real friends cuz that $hit doesn’t matter. I’m so proud of you for sticking to your guns and knowing what is truly important in your life :) I 100% get why you like mobile homes! I like them too!! Keep being YOU LB, you’re beautiful.
@Marc – Ahh, yeah I’ve heard of community rules like that. If I got a notice to take mine down I totally would. Not trying to cause trouble or get fined in any way, that’s for sure. Thanks for sharing my man.
@dee dee – Good for you!!!!! Now THAT’s what I’m talking about. The haters keep hating cuz that’s all they know how to do. They don’t take a second to learn how things can be different and actually improve their lives – instead, they chalk it up to something being “wrong” with the picture and keep moving on. You’re gonna be so happy in retirement, I’m proud of you!!!
@Jon the Saver – Haha, well, I can’t promise that if you scream that you’re not gonna be labeled the “weird guy” ;) But you better believe saving IS sexy! You go and keep rockin’ those brown bags.

I get so much flack for bringing my lunch to work! Hmm let’s see, it saves money, the food is healthier, and I don’t waste money on tips! Maybe I’m just crazy.

Anyhoo, great post, good to see some humor in a financial blog, loving it!

These are the same co-workers that turn their nose up at my bag lunch as they buy lunch at the cafeteria. These are the same folks that are driving a BRAND new car, while I drive at 2000 Honda Civic and the same folks that scoff at my cheap, but extremely relaxing and rewarding vacations while they jet set around the world. Priorities, I guess ~ I know that I plan to honk my horn loud and long everytime I drive by my former workplace in 5 years, whileI’m off enjoying myself and the rest of the gang toils away for “the man.”