The Hustle of Sistah Ant

I didn’t spend any money this weekend.  I could have - there was an art expo/poetry performance thing that I wanted to go to… but I really just didn’t feel like leaving the comfortable cocoon of my house to look for parking and drop $15.00.  So… I stayed at home.  I cooked a whatever-you’ve-got-goes-in-the-pot chicken dinner on Friday, and hunkered down.  Mister Ant and I spent some quality time together, watched a movie or two, and I had a happy weekend at home.  I also made some progress on my latest knitting project.  I’m working on a hat, and it’s my first time using a knitting pattern instead of crocheting and improvising, so I’m eager to see how my hat turns out.

I’ll be honest, I have not been feeling well mentally.  You might be able to tell that from last Friday’s post.  This past week, I saw three doors to three separate job opportunities close on me.  That was hard, because if you think about not being able to get a job too much, bad things can happen.  I started re-thinking decisions of mine that are long over and done with.  I thought about how embarrassed I am to not have a job yet, after all this time searching.  Unemployment can be rough on your self-esteem and your hopes for certain dreams you may have.  However, I dealt with it over the weekend.  As I’ve mentioned before, I am a person of faith.  I took some time to count my many blessings over the weekend - that always helps.  For the moment at least, I am still earning income, and I’ve got a great savings.

Sometimes, when people aren’t feeling well, they spend-spend-spend in order to feel better.  But I know myself.  If I had gone shopping, I would just feel guilty on Monday morning.  So I watched the Eagles game.  I called friends and family.  I caught up on some blog reading.  I ate some cookies and cream ice cream.  I feel good about being able to get through the weekend without spending a cent.  Bring on the week.  I can handle it, and stay solvent at the same time.