Saturday

On Sat. I took engagement pictures for Brittany & Ryan. I got some nice ones, but I have a lot to learn. Brittany looked real pretty and I wish I could bottle Ryan's energy I would be rich. Rain was a cutie pie, just saying. The weather was beautiful, it was a nice place to go. Ryan took us to parts that if he weren't there we would not of gone. He knew them from when he was a kid he used to go there all the time, it was only about 10 minutes from his house. I will post some of the family ones, but not of Brittany & Ryan until she picks the one she wants.


I watched 2 movies Sat. night. I enjoyed them both.
The first one was "The Duchess" starring Keira Knightly and Ralph Fiennes. It is based on a true story. I don't normally watch this kind of movie, but I like history, what can I say.

Charles Grey (he was the lover) became Prime Minister of England in 1830. He was known as Earl Grey and the tea is named after him. And Georgiana (the main character) was a distant relative to Princess Diana.
I just love connecting things together.

The second movie I watched was "Going My Way" with Bing Crosby.
I enjoyed this one very much. The sequel to this is "The Bells Of St. Mary's".
I have seen bits and pieces of this movie but until tonight I have never seen the whole movie. I am glad I watched it.

One of the kids in this movie was Carl Switzer. Do you know what he is famous for. He was Alfalfa in the "Our Gang" series. Remember he had a thing for Darla. This one is for you Amberley, you know the picture of Freckle-Faced Haines in "White Christmas" that is Switzer's picture.

How Far Can $84 Go

Well this week my paycheque was only $84. Because I was only scheduled for 8 hours. This week I am scheduled 9 and next week I am scheduled 10. So it is slowly moving up, I am used to at least 24. Needless to say it has been a challenge to take care of obligations and gas and food. But you know what, I am looking at all this in a positive way. I am saying I got paid, even though it is a small amount it is better than nothing. I am also looking at it as a challenge to see how I can stretch that amount.
I am going to try to not spend any money if at all possible. I have enough gas to last for the rest of the week. And the meals I make are going to be made using only what is the pantry or freezer. I am going to make an inventory of what's in the freezer and pantry and then I am going to plan my meals with these ingredients in mind. It is a challenge I am looking forward to.
When I was married the last 8 years or so I didn't really have to worry about money. If we needed something (I am not talking anything big here like furniture or things like that) I just simply went out and bought it. I will admit it I was spoiled that way. Now that I have to really watch my spending it made me realize how lucky I was. But it can be done and I am looking forward to seeing what I am able to do with what I have. Paul say's:
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." Philippians 4:11
and the Bible also says:
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5
And I am very content.
Today I went to Rock Glen, near Arkona to take engagement pictures of Brittany and Ryan.
So I had to buy gas which cost $20.00 Rock Glen is 90 minutes away. But the good news is I have a tad more gas than when I started and that will last until payday which is Thursday.
The admission to the park was $3.50. And then I bought some groceries we needed, such as milk, bread, laundry soap, Cheerios (one of the cheapest cereals and it is good) and some Canola Oil so that was
$17. 54 which leaves me with around $22.00 to last until Wed. night.
I know that I am getting help from God, in many different ways. He won't forsake us (me).
There are lots of blogs and websites to help. One of those blogs is :
Eat At Home Cooks.
I am going to be like the train that could, I know I can, I know I can.
This is going to be a challenging week but it is also going to be fun.