I went to the bank today to transfer the credit card balances to our line of credit. I know it hasn't changed much of anything, but I still feel good having made a bit of progress. I set up telephone banking for the account so I can transfer and snowflake at whim.

Now that I am determined to kick this debt's butt, I found the drive home from the bank different and strange. I stopped to buy a coffee (no donut, no extra-large) and along the way all I could do was look at all the places I wasn't going. Suddenly, I really "needed" to pop into the flea market. If I'm going to cut back on expenses, surely a few cheap used paperbacks would keep me entertained, right? Or maybe I should see what Blockbuster has on their cheap-cheap rack. You know, to tide me over while I hibernate and track my pennies.

I didn't go, but it was a little surprising how strong the pull was. I think I need to figure out some kind of allowance so I won't feel like I'm punishing myself. There has to be balance. I am not the do-away-with-everything type.


Paid to Line of Credit: $20
Remaining Balance: $12792.96