Apparently I missed the ping pong group on Wed. I got there around 7:15p, but they weren't around. Rethinking things, I wonder if I misunderstood - when I asked what time they all were up there, the guy responded with "6 to 7". I assumed he meant they started between 6 and 7, but now I think he meant they would be there from 6 to 7 only, so I'm guessing I missed them by 15 minutes or so. I'm going to try to go back next week & see if I was right.
Since I was out, I decided to have a couple drinks there, and when I was done with that, I decided to stay out for the night, rather than go home. Was an ok time, but I had too many drinks (again) and stayed out way too late (again), and generally felt like shit the next day (again). I really wish I knew why I felt the need to drink. I guess it's maybe because I don't have a reason *not* to? I did decide last night, though, that I'm going to try to make some changes to my lifestyle, starting this weekend (vacation being an ideal time, I think). I'm going to try to change my schedule; going to bed early, getting up early, cooking at home, no drinking out, getting back to workouts, etc. I always seem to make plans like this, but only follow through for short periods of time. At least I'm still trying though, I guess. One of these times, maybe I'll find the right combination of things and I'll stick with it.
Last day of work today, for the rest of this month. I thought about taking a trip somewhere, but I don't know. I'm not really in a positive-enough mood to explore any place on my own, and besides, I'm trying to save up cash so I can buy a bigger place this spring. If I keep that in mind & reduce my spending on going out (both drinks/nightlife, and dining out constantly) I figure I can save an extra several hundred dollars a month. I did some quick math the other day, and realized something interesting - years ago, I set up my direct deposit for a specific dollar amount to go to checking, and for the net balance to go to a savings account (calculated after my 10% 401K contribution). I don't remember how long ago I did this, but I've never changed the checking account amount, and when I looked at the amount going into savings, I figured out that I'm actually saving more than 50% of my pay (if you include 401K). 55% post-401K contribution goes to checking, and 45% to savings. Granted, I do live from my savings account for most of my entertainment; normal bills are covered from checking though, with some to spare (thanks in large part to not having a mortgage). If I can cut back my entertainment expenses, I should be able to save quite a bit by next spring. Cooking at home will go a long way to helping with that, not to mention being a lot healthier, if I choose my meals right.
I really wish I had some support in things like this, like, in-person support. Not saying you guys aren't supportive, but it's just not the same.
12:58 p.m. - 2014-11-14
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