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My fiancee is in Las Vegas for the CES 2007 trade show held once a year for companies to showcase new consumer electronics. Not only do I not get to go, I have to be stuck home alone! Usually when I am alone, I end up eating out. However, since I wanted to be a good example to taking action and start saving, I haven’t eaten out yet!!

Since Sunday when she left for the show, I have been driving everyday from work to cook and eat lunch and dinner at home. On top of that, I haven’t used one extra cent other than the gas that I use for transportation!

For whatever reason, sometimes I feel like I really need to spend some money. Either I had to buy something, or I at least had to spend $4 on a cup of Starbucks. It almost doesn’t seem like it mattered what it was, as long as it was something I decide to spend money on. This time however, I don’t have that feeling at all. I’m happy spending nothing, and I’m happy because I’m saving. Perhaps it’s because of the articles I’m writing to get people to save, or perhaps it is something else. It doesn’t matter though what the reason is though, because I am happy saving.

What’s wrong with not spending money? Nothing. Nothing at all.