expenses

So I was getting my financial house in order and getting my expenses documented for tax season. I was trying to figure out where all my money went!!

First, there was my 25th Anniversary party which was a lot of freakin money even though I didn't pay for the whole thing. Well Europe cleaned me out easily. My entire trip cost me close to $8K. Damn the euro. My entertainment and dining expenses were wayyy too high. Basically, I bought a lot of drinks last year for no reason.

Also, lets face it, I'm a gadget junkie. I have more electronics than I need. I collected a lot of DVDs and clothes and stuff that could've been avoided. I also moved twice and had to buy a lot of furniture and things.

Another huge expense; I took too many vacations and I had a girlfriend. That's what killed me.

1 3 Week Europe trip - that was totally worth it
2 Vegas trips - even though I didn't lose money I still spent money
5 trips to AZ - most money spent on my brother
3 Boston trips - former g-friend and YJA related stuff
2 NY trips
1 Connecticut trip
Orlando

My relationship was pretty expensive when I look at the CC statements... Totally worth it, but I dropped BILLS.

This year I have to be fiscally responsible, or not. Even though I didn't save much money life was pretty damn good last year. I can cut back on dinners and drinks easily but I don't want to cut back on travelling and enjoying my life and visiting my friends. I have a spending problem but I've controlled it pretty well this year even though its only February.