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Ok, it was a little weird

March 22nd, 2006 at 03:07 am

...eating my sandwich while EVERYONE else (except Jim, my office mate) was enjoying a manicotti, meatball, garlic knots, and salad dinner (Jim and I agreed to skip the $6 lunch and bring our own to the staff meeting). We got quite a few stares and even some comments when we pulled out our sandwiches. Everyone assumed I was doing it for health reasons, though, since I have recently lost quite a bit of weight. I did feel really self-conscious though. I will have to get over that. I do feel good about the extra $6 in my pocket Smile
During the staff meeting someone asked about fund-raising for a developmentally disabled person who wants to take a vacation - she can pay her way, but somehow the staff who need to go with her need to have their way paid. Now, I am not opposed to fund-rasing (well, acutally I am a little opposed to making kids hawk overpriced items to people who don't really want them (no offense intended here - I know it's a way of life for schools/clubs), but that's another rant...and I might just have to suck it up when my kids get old enough!) - but then someone suggested that "why don't we just do something like an early Christmas collection to help her!" So now we are going to have a Christmas collection in July and another one in December? After the meeting Jim (a fellow cheapskate of sorts) and I went back to the office to complain. Not specifically about this, but there is always SOMETHING at the office to contribute to. There are always fundraisers (right now there is a box of candy, an order form for food, and a sign-up sheet to sponsor someone for a walk-a-thon). There are always "parties" (Pampered Chef, jewelry, candles, etc), and there is always the collection for baby/birthday/retirement etc. Not to mention our regular birthday club to which you have to pay $1 per pay period to belong to and which you are looked at as a grouch if you don't participate. Jim did not want to participate, but they celebrated his birthday anyway, so now he feels obligated to contribute. Sorry, had to rant a little. I get so tired of having to say no all the time...
Other than that, a good day - had my teeth cleaned at the dentist ($85 for cleaning and exam - I will get about $40 back from insurance) - I have to go back next month for a teeny cavity Frown but I did get a toothbrush from the deal, and the hygienist slipped in two toothbrushes for my kids too Wink
Made a good taco casserole tonight - found the recipe on recipezaar.com, the best site ever for recipes, IMO. I used the shells, seasoning, and salsa from a kit - browned the beef with onion, then added the seasoning and a little tomato sauce. Then you layer the crushed shells with the meat, and cottage cheese/sour cream mixture, and shredded cheese. Yummy. I have already added the recipe to my keeper pile and will definitely make it again. I got the taco kit for about $1 on sale too, so it was pretty cheap.
No work tomorrow...plan to catch up on my pictures. If I can get them labeled and ordered from Winkflash, I will feel accomplished Smile I have a backlog to order from November. I try to order 3-4 months at a time as their shipping is only $.99 no matter the size. I would like to get all my pics in order by the end of the month.

6 Responses to “Ok, it was a little weird”

  1. baselle Says:
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    Its cool, though, that you have at least one person whose on your wavelength - 2 people bucking a trend makes it easier.

  2. StressLess Says:
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    Jodi-My husband was feeling odd man out at his job for awhile, because of bringing in his lunch and coffee every day, driving a 14-year old car, etc. It can be rough. However, now that one co-worker has had their nicer car repossessed, and another one finally realized they had to stop paying out $250 a month for high-speed internet and cell phones (when their electric was turned off!), it's a bit easier. I guess my point is, if you wait long enough, one of those big spenders is going to hit a financial crisis and the whole atmosphere might change. I admire you for hanging in there so far. Smile

  3. Ima saver Says:
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    I amire you too. I worked where there were always collections and kids selling stuff and I always gave and bought. My girlfriend that worked there just said that she never contributed to anything and she didn't.

  4. pjmama Says:
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    haha. where did you get a taco kit for $1? great job standing up for your frugal rights! not all of us can afford to avoid the stares, but I've been a packer since the 2nd grade, no need to quit now. Good work!

  5. Emma Says:
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    You felt weird huh....Well, Dave always says, "don't be normal, be weird."

  6. Champion Cheapskate Says:
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    Hang in there. They don't know what they are missing. And don't be afraid to be creative with your own food. Add a few spices, kick it up a notch with sauce (hot) or apple cider vinegar and try new things. Variety is the spice of life. Happy eating.

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