THe last couple of days has been pretty busy. I continued with my meal plan and had nachos one night and some vege chili I bought on sale. So far, so good. I am craving some more fresh veges though.
I went camping last night and had some pasta. In the morning I ate some left over packets of oatmeal I had and my last banana. I have to add about 50 cents for the oatmeal to my tab. I also had a granola bar on my hike this morning (another 35 cents) and then a couple of PBJ sandwiches. Earlier in the week I had an egg (20 cents). I am at about $19 and only have one more day to go! I will make it without going to the store again, but can't exactly eat my appetites worth, just what is necessary. I still have plenty of cereal though which is good, so cereal for breakfast maybe, just maybe I will have enough for a DQ cone to end my long week!
I really think that this challenge has been interesting. i have been hungry more often, but have only really been eating what I need. And, I am always thinking about budgeting, which is easy to get complacent about when you have the means to buy what you want for food.
The other thing that really stuck out for me in this challenge is identifying the many costs of life and how stressful it must be when it is not just your food that one thinks about, but also transportation, cost of maintenance of household, other consumables, all while purchasing other "identity" type items liek clothes or hobbie goods.
Just some thoughts. I'll write my last entry tomorrow.
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