An Unexpected Bonus

So one of the credit cards I have is a no fee rewards card. In the many years I've had said card I've accumulated just over 23,000 points.

It has been a long time since I actually looked at the rewards so on Thursday I went and look at the rewards on offer. To my pleasant surprise there was a cash option. Clicking on it I found that I could redeem my points towards a credit on my credit card.

20,00 points redeemed got me a $200 credit. $200 less for me to pay!

Seriously a sweet bonus for me!

Tell me have you ever gotten an unexpected but pleasant bonus like that?

Design Changes

I've been playing around with the layout of my blog if you haven't noticed. I'll probably be playing around with it more too.

So thanks for being patient with the changes.

Feedback is appreciated.

It's Friday!

This post (and future Friday posts) is inspired by Cait's TGIF posts. I really like the format and idea and she has graciously allowed me to use said format! So a big thanks to Cait!

I have a feeling that this blog is going to become (for a while anyways) a personal finance blog. I'm sort of obsessed with my finances at the moment. Everything from debt repayment to savings and investing I'm into it at the moment. I'll try to post other stuff but for now a big chunk of posts are going to be finance related.

The low of my week is missing my boyfriend who's been in BC for almost a week now. This is the first time since 2009 that we've been apart for more than 2 days and it's been WEIRD! Good at the same time though as I've been able to do and watch things that he's not into. I'll be glad when he's back on Sunday.

The high of my week was steam cleaning my carpets and my couches. They've never been steam cleaned. My boyfriend bought the place in 2006 and I moved in in 2008. It was overdue. A lot of work but they look and feel way better!

The best money I spent this week was the $114 to rent the steam cleaner (for two days), the furniture attachment, and buying the cleaning solution. Out of that $114 was $25 for a deposit which I did get back when I returned the steam cleaner. So I actually spent $89 total. Still worth it.

My weekend plans are working both Saturday and Sunday. Getting to see my wonderful boyfriend on Sunday!

So what are you up to this weekend?

It's Been Awhile

It's been a while since my last post.

Honestly there was lots I could have posted about but didn't. I was in somewhat of a depressed state and just could be bothered quite frankly.

Things are looking up!

At the end of April I was finally employed. Not in a library but in a bakery as a sales assistant. I've been asked if I want to become baker but the hours are too early (2 am start no thanks!) for me to do that. The job is close to home (5 minute bike ride) and for retail pays decently. I'm on my feet all day but after being rather sedentary for the past 2 years I rather enjoy it.

It feels great to have a job again. I get out of the house, I get to interact with lots of cool people, and the paycheck is nice.

Now that I'm feeling better I should hopefully be posting on a slightly more regular basis.

Yay!