Zero Money to Hero Money

Back from down south.. and some purchases

Well my trip down south with my girlfriend ended up costing an extra $200 more than I had planned, not that bad, but unexpected, I guess I should have assumed I would spend that much.  I just didn’t expect to be spending so much at an all inclusive resort, then again my new found taste for cigars didn’t help.

On top of that when I got back I made the decision to lease some new camera equipment, I figured with my extra income being close to $10,000 a year, if not more I could justify this.  So for the next 3 years I’ll be leasing a new body, another lens and some other extras for $135 a month.  I created a seperate chequings account for my “business” where my extra income will go in, so that I can build up a nice little nest egg to pay incase I don’t make any money for that month.  After the 3 years I can purchase the equipment for $10 and own it, so it’s not that bad.

Speaking of extra income, this month / next month are going to be hot.  I think I’ve made about $1000 so far this month, and have over $2000 worth of jobs lined up for this week, and the following month.  The house savings are going well as well.

Car maintenance, EFF! I can’t wait till my office moves down the street from my house, I’m really contemplating selling my car and just not owning one for a year to see how it goes.  I have to bring my car in to get brakes changed.. $400 nuts.

Looking forward to caclulating my networth next week, I think June was a pretty good month despite the set backs.  I got a bonus at work for close to $600, but that’s paying for my car repair and my extra money spent down south.