The New Me (August 2018, the start of it all)

My new future requires some form of commitment. So....here it is.

Starting August 1st, this will be my commitment to myself, to make a stronger foundation for what I want. I'm going to start a year long spending ban, with some additional goals tacked on.

Rules of purchase:

1: I will not buy new clothes, shoes, accessories, books, magazines, electronics, or anything for around the house.

 - Amendment: If something wears out and is absolutely in need of replacement, I may do so but ONLY if i get rid of the original item.

2: I can buy necessary consumables like toiletries, groceries and gas for my car.

3: I may go out to eat ONE time per month. I may NOT eat candy, or desert, at ANY of these occasions.

4: I must get rid of everything old no longer in use, over time.

5: In order to be accountable, post your current total savings contribution percentage, not including retirement funds. Post to blog!

Year long spending ban:

- No video games or video game add ons

- No Candy

- No items for parents or family outside Christmas or birthdays (or emergencies)

   Amendment: Items purchased for these celebrations must total 50.00 PER PERSON.

- No additional purchases on phone games

- No Electronics

- Fast food must be shrunk down to ONE time per month.

Year long Goals:

- Visit somewhere incredible at least ONCE per quarter (one time every three months)

- Eliminate one item PER MONTH from your bucket list. Eliminating more than that in one month does NOT  remove the burden from the following Month

- Save at least 30% of income.

- Organize your life, and make structure part of your life priority.