College Professors Know How to Save Money

Had problems getting up. Finally Zara perched on my shoulder, and that got me up. Thanks, Zara. Feeling a little under the weather. Felt hot and cold on and off during the day.  

 

Oh joy.  They're predicting thunderstorms when I'll be driving back from Chicago on Friday.

 

The Chronicle of Higher Education has an inactive forum about things people do to save money, and I'm taking electronic notes. I need to learn how to change my car's oil. Not only is it cheaper, but I'd save the drive to the car dealer in Bloomington (30 miles away). (I have a free coupon for the oil change, but adding in the trip there and back, it still costs a fair amount.) I suppose that I could get it changed locally though. I originally had to get it changed at the dealer for the warranty, but that's expired.

 

Boy, am I hitting pay dirt. Lots of discussion about buying glasses online. I get a free pair of glasses at the optician through insurance (although I like Transitions lenses, which cost extra), but I'd like to get a spare pair to keep in the car. Just found out about a free spending tracker. The hits keep coming....I just checked clothesline poles, and they're cheap. I might be able to set one up on the side of the house. It'll be small, but someone suggested putting only things that take a long time to dry on the clothesline (i.e. towels and jeans).

 

I also really need to relearn how to ride a bike and bike to work.

 

I filled up my tires before the trip to Chicago tomorrow. Go me. And I will get the cat litter out of the car before I leave! I also got some bagels for breakfasts. I bought trial sized shampoo, etc., but I've got to quit doing that. It is really expensive. What I need to do is fill up bottles with my normal shower supplies so that I have it ready for the next trip. Planning how to save money is kind of fun in a way.

 

I'm going to pack tomorrow morning. I need to install Python on my netbook tonight.

 

Harlee was complaining loudly, and I went over and told her that she's fine; she ate, and I sat with her earlier. I swear that she gave me a dirty look ;)