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well, I am greatly pleased to report that it has been over 2 months since I have used a credit card. I am GREATLY PLEASED. Right now though, is where the rubber meets the road. I have been overspending for so long that I can see how it is going to take at least one more month to get everything straight....not paid off.....ha.....but straight. Locked down, no extra spending...everything PAID for. Now, I am also pleased to report a couple of provisions....yes....small...but they pleased me greatly just to know God knows. I will report about the piano later on today, and that was a HUGE provision...but right now, I will tell you about a little one. I have things pretty much allocated for the next 10 days and there is NOTHING extra. Which is fine. HOWEVER....I had forgotten about a certain bridal shower. :( So, my thoughts included skipping the shower (lame) going to the shower and giving a present later (even more lame) getting something out of the stash of gifts I have upstairs (possible, but not exactly what I wanted to do) SO............I looked at the registry, found several well priced items and then was re-looking at the week to figure out where I could squeeze that money. Hadn't quite gotten through that, when I decided to open my birthday present from my mom early. :) It was a beautiful purse and absolutely gorgeous wallet....the prettiest wallet EVER....and lo and behold, tucked in the wallet was EXACTLY the amount of money I had decided I should spend on a shower present. Doesn't that make you want to jump for joy!!!!!!!!! It did me. So, I could NOT be happier.....I got a beautiful birthday present AND the money I needed and wanted to take care of someone else. Hurray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!