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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Mall Walking And The Lottery

My sister came over last night after work to help care for mom. Than she stayed the day so I could go run around. If not for my sister I would be stuck in this house forever . Well I only had $1 and some change so my big day out was a trip to Sonic for something off the Dollar menu and to the Mall to Mall Walk. It is good exercise and I love it. You can walk and window shop. It is hard not to buy something in the food court . I have a bad habit of over eating so I love the food court.And that is why I need the exercise. I just try to avoid the food court and going to the mall with no money is a great way not to spend much.LOL! I was temped to use my ATM card but I did not want to take the chance of an overdraft.The last time I checked my account it was not pretty so I have been very careful to only buy what we really need.
The lottery just came to Arkansas this pass Monday. Now I have always voted no on the ballot when it came to the lottery . But I have to confess when in Missouri I do buy a ticket just for fun. And most of the time it is only once or twice a year anyway. But being in my home state scared me. What if I get hooked? Anyway I thought about using my $1 to buy a lottery ticket and maybe I would win $20 to go shopping. But if I lost I would not have enough to eat lunch at the Sonic . So I was good and did not get one. I just hope I have the will power next time to say NO. Pray for me.

10 comments:

  1. Good morning Karen,
    It was so good to read that your sister came to stay with your mom. You certainly deserve some time to yourself for some relaxation. I love to mall walk, a good way to get some exercise.

    I think you made a wise decision about Sonic vs. lottery.

    Prayers for you...

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  2. Glad to hear you got the day off to go to the mall.
    I would have bought the ticket and taken the change! :-)

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  3. I hate when my bank account looks like that!

    I hope you at least enjoyed your Sonic :)

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  4. My will power will not last I am sure I will buy a ticket before the week is over. But I will have to wait till payday that is forsure. Oh, I did enjoy Sonic I love the chicken strip sandwichs.Very good.

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  5. HELLO Karen,
    Thanks for visiting mine - it's good to meet you.
    I'm glad that your sister helps out - time to yourself is very precious.Maybe your brother is still in some phase of denial about how much help your mother requires - perhaps that is why he has the attitude he exhibits.
    best wishes
    Penny (the Careless Carer)

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  6. My brother will help out when I ask . He fix's everything that gets broken around here so I need to give him some slack . But he has this additude that just makes me want to smack him.

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  7. Hi Karen. Glad you had some time to yourself. I think as long as you only buy one ticket a week it will be OK. And everyone needs to dream a little!

    Best wishes,
    Bearfriend xx

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  8. I will most lucky buy 1 ticket a month. spending $4 on tickets is way out of my budget. I know it is sad. If I spend $1 on a ticket I can get 3 chicken strip sandwichs from Sonic. I love to eat way to much. Thanks everyone .

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  9. Hi Karen - You go on that Mall walking! I wish I could come and spell you taking care of mom so you could get out during a beautiful day for a walk. Congrats on saying no to the lottery ticket. They have never tempted me, but we all have our stuff! And I do pray for you.

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  10. I need lots of prayers Thanks.

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