Alright, so I was feeling pretty good about myself. With some light pressure from Nikki I decided it was time to give blood, or at least try. If anything I was worried my blood pressure would be too high and I wouldn't pass the screening. I passed the screening, after the nurse nearly ripped both arms off taking my pressure. I haven't sold myself into prostitution or taken any lovers that have engaged in high risk activities (in the past six mos, ha). I got onto the chair, finally, and they couldn't find a bloody vein. No pun intended. The nurse walked me to the cool down station, and I removed my first time donor sticker because it was officially a farse. The nurse told me to sit down and enjoy their refreshment area. I kindly declined. I wasn't going to hang around after not giving blood and make an even bigger fool of myself. I can go back at any time and try again when I'm better hydrated. I really didn't drink much at all today. At least I will always have the chance to try again, unless I make contact with a monkey. Monkeys = black listing for life.
I have been keeping busy. Last weekend I finally got the chance to go out on my dad's boat for a cruise. We zooted up to Toronto Island and anchored off and had a little picnic on board. We normally enter Toronto Harbour using the Western gap as it's closest to the little anchoring bay. On the way out we left through the Eastern gap over by Cherry Beach and the Leslie Spit. We had the occasion to pass the nude beach. There were a TON of boats anchored off right off from the beach. Like, a highly amusing amount of boats. All there for a little look-see I suppose?
I went into TO once for Sim's games night and another time to get coffee with Adam. Both were highly enjoyable. Good times.
I'm looking into getting some budgeting software to help me with my woes. I don't think I'm in any severe trouble but I'm having an increasingly difficult time managing my money. When I rented (and I was employed) I was always so flush. The money just kept pouring in and I barely had a care in the world. Now from the money I've put aside for food and gas, I have $35 dollars left to last me until the end of the month. I'm considering picking up some fixins for a delish chili recipe Sim passed along. That might run me less than $20 and last me for a handful of meals. Oh the woes.
I'm off to meet Nikki for some light shopping. As in I will be watching as she shops.
4 comments:
Money sucks big time!
On a positive note, I was not aware that contact with monkeys would eliminate one from the blood donor pool. The positive note would be that I learned something new! Let's see if I retain it.
I'm pulling for you to get through the month on $35. That could be a whole new blog.....
I was going to crack and take out some money but now I think I will give it a try, as a test of my restraint and resolve. I want sushi for dinner tonight and I've been salivating for Indian buffet for weeks. But that's a no-no for the next week and a half. Although I will consider Aug 31 part of Sept for the sake of enjoying the long weekend.
Okay, I will definitely be cheering you on. I'd really like to know how you make out on this one!!! You can do it!!! Go Julie!!! Friday Fun is free!!!
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