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Simplicity Challenge - Day 3





Four days ago I wrote about how I will practice simplicity and extreme frugality for one month.

My Progress So Far

Quinoa Salad

Has it only been three days?! Oh my! It feels like it’s been a lot longer. I thought this challenge would be hard in the food department, but I had no idea. I almost never cook, and in the last three days (seriously? only three?) I’ve had to actually USE the dry goods in my cupboards. Some of this non-perishable stuff I’ve had since 2004 - how did I manage to hold on to it for so long?? I surprise myself ;)
I had rice pilaf last night and tonight I had curry-flavored quinoa and veggies… and I have enough left over for tomorrow! Hooray! I don’t think I’ve been so excited about leftovers ever before. I am also hoarding a lot more (OK, I won’t eat two granola bars because I’ll want one tomorrow) and eating a lot less as a result. I’ve never known what it was like to be conservative with food and so this is a serious adventure for me, people.

I think I’ve also found that the minute I cut myself off from something completely - such as “fun money” - the more reasons I find to use it! I have found six books in the last three days that I really would like to buy. BeingFrugal’s Lynnae shared that her shopping weakness is books. Mine is books too, right up there with clothing and SHOES. Which reminds me… I have a post about that!

Summary?

This is an adventure, all right! I don’t know how I’m going to make it a full month. Maybe I’m crazy.

I need to buy more fresh fruit and vegetables. Must add to errand list for tomorrow.

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Comments

2 Responses to “Simplicity Challenge - Day 3”

  1. Lynnae @ Being Frugal.net on February 20th, 2008 7:11 am

    You can do it! I’m really impressed with your goal! Hopefully it will get easier as the month goes on!

  2. shanti on February 20th, 2008 1:56 pm

    I hope so! I’m having fun trying to make it work, regardless of the outcome, and that’s always the best thing.

    Thanks!

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