So I know some of you have money worries, but I think part of the problem comes down to your poor priorities. You need to start putting the needs of your horse and your horse's caregiver first, and quit spending money so recklessly on yourself...or god forbid your kids if you are foolish enough to have any.
First off, quit getting married. Far too many of your are spending money on a wedding. A Wedding?!? Seriously, what are you thinking. For the cost of a cheap wedding you could buy: a custom made saddle, a few show entries, new riding clothes, and a really nice christmas present for me (Dexter wants a sheepskin half pad). For the price of a normal wedding you could also buy a horse trailer and start taking extra lessons!
Next, there is nothing wrong with buying clothes at the grocery store. Grocery store clothes is well priced and functional. The T shirts are actually long enough to tuck in if you so choose...which I know isn't "cool", but it is functional. Cool is no longer cool people...functional for riding is the only concern you should have when clothes shopping. You can add a scarf or something to make it work for going to the office. Actually I think all you office work folks need to work together to make riding breeches suitable office clothes so your clothes can do double duty.
Finally, forget the hair dressers/salon. Cutting your own hair is both a time saver and a money saver! The key to cutting your own hair is to do it when you have nowhere important to be for a few days, just in case. Also try not to do anything drastic all at once. Really, the new styles of chunky layers and uneven ends is a godsend for those of us too economical to pay a professional to do something as simple as cutting hair. If you are unsure of the quality of the cut, then here are a few tricks to hide possible unevenness/screw-ups: Only go out in windy weather. Hats hide all. Hair bands and clips are also useful. if you are really worried about your hair style though, do what I do...hay in the hair ALWAYS distracts the eye from the hair cut...and really, who is going to comment on your hair cut when you have hay in your hair?
So with these money saving tips, you should have more than enough to pay for more lessons and a nice year end gift for Dexter and I...oopps I mean Rob and I, yes that is it, Rob and I. (Rob also wants a sheepskin half pad, honest)
Karen
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Yay! I am the model client....all my money goes to my horse. You may need to tell Lana to drop her rates so I can get more lessons...My horse's lease condition is that they take lessons with you...And no one in their right mind would ever marry me! Plus, I just don't bother getting my hair cut.
Can I have a discount?
I must say that we have already decided that you are getting a new clock for Christmas so all those extra lessons can run on time.
Amanda
Hmmm...on time? That would be silly. Sometimes I just want the torture to last extra long...
A big waterproof clock outside would be good though...with a score board and instant replay screen!
Karen
You would abuse instant replay Karen, don't lie! You'd rewind and make us watch our mistakes again and again, and then you would laugh when we were sad!!
But I do like the idea of my parents starting to only spend money on Rocket. I think he'd appreciate that!
Joan
i am so in agreement with the whole hair thing. i actually have decided to take more lessons instead of having the grey taken outta my hair. and i DO cut it myself. and you can always whine to your spouse about having gloves so holey you feel like a hobo rider. usually that will guilt them into buying you a new pair.
and for work i take one step further with my clothes and buy from Value Village. However a $225 pair of breeches is SO not out of the question.
So i hear and obey......
janine
of COURSE I would abuse the instant replay! Silly girl...Rocket would soon learn to ham it up so he got a break as I played it over and over and over...
Janine, if you stop washing your hair, the sweat from riding will combine with dust to give your hair a natural brown tint! Yes, your co-workers may complain...and it may not be sanitary considering you work in a medical environment...but it would be environmentally friendly! I am impressed you cut your own hair...it must be way harder with the natural curls, and your hair looks good.
Karen
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