i'm doing a little budgeting, here. i have a few more projects coming, like converting a vanity light fixture into a lamp, but i need to get the shape of things in the spaces, first. i have a makeup table penciled in to the bathroom, but i really just need the lights over the sink. the problem is that there's a window there, so i need to figure out the best way to do this, first. otherwise, i just need to clean the spaces, put together some furniture and put everything away, but i'm still doing some legal work for the next few days, first.
this is what became of my savings, after having left the last apartment:
3281.85 (as of sept 30th) +1125 (returned money deposits)+1165.18 (lmr)+2000 (hsp)+1408 (odsp)-1000 (nov rent) - 2000 (first and last) = 5980.03 + 1.30 (interest) + 0.28 (interest) + 7.97 (balance) =
5989.58 - 200 (movers) - 100 (groceries before i moved) =
5689.58 - 89.86 (walmart) - 227.88 (walmart) - 77.70 (walmart) - 24.84 (voip) - 581.24 (walmart) - 11.42 (amazon) - 45.19 (amazon) - 45.19 (amazon) - 22.59 (amazon) - 115.23 (amazon) - 57.32 (walmart) - 19.20(amazon) - 12.42 (amazon) - 9.71 (amazon) - 16.94 (amazon) =
4332.85 + (3 + 26.90 + 11.30) (refund) =
4374.05 - 300.62 (walmart) - 10.16 (amazon) - 61.98 (amazon) - 106.26 (wholesale club) - 124.59 (freshco) - 156.19 (walmart) - 28.25 (oxio) - 45.77 (amazon) =
3540.23 - 115.09 (food basics) - 255.08 (food basics) =
3170.06
i filled out the canada disability benefit forms this morning, which could send me another $1000-1200. i also have a hearing on nov 4th about the second hand smoke, in which i'm asking for a large amount of rent back.
my grocery bills should be mostly produce and lower than normal for the next 4-6 months, so i should be able to put a little aside on a monthly basis, as well. i want to maintain some savings because i want to be able to buy one of these small houses here in windsor if i get attacked by another parasitic investor.
therefore, i spent the following redesigning this space over october:
5689.58 - 3170.06 = 2519.52
confirmed via direct summation:
86.86 + 227.88 + 77.70 + 24.84 + 543.04 + 11.42 + 45.19 + 45.19 + 22.59 + 115.23 + 57.32 + 19.20 + 12.42 + 9.71 + 16.94 + 300.62 + 10.16 + 61.98 + 106.26 + 124.59 + 156.19 + 28.25 + 45.77 + 115.09 + 255.08 = 2519.52
a lot of that, however, is grocery items. i want to separate these two things from each other.
i also, as i have done before, want to add some other items that i bought in the place i lived from may 7th to oct 10th, and to take note of items i have found for free.
| date of order | store | house redesign items | grocery, cleaning or other bulk supply or around the house items or even bills that i would have spent the money on eventually anyways | total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mar, 2007 | items i took with me when i moved to bronson | - danby microwave: $0
- cutting board: $0 - dishes, utensils, can opener, bottle opener, pizza cutter, strainers, etc: $0 |
0 | |
| 2007-2010 | stereo equipment my dad dropped off at bronson for me | - nad 3020e: $0
- sony cd/dvd player: $0 - yamaha ns-55 speakers: $0 |
0 | |
| fall, 2013 | items i purchased when i first moved to windsor | - small hamilton beach blender: ??
- cheese grater: ?? - brita: ?? - wood for corner shelves, make-up shelf, closet shelf: ?? |
0 | |
| oct, 2018 | items i purchased when i first moved to 1227 curry | - dish drainer: ??
- plastic drawers: ?? |
n/a | |
| mar, 2021 | found on curb | - two small bookshelves
- extra wood shelves |
n/a | |
| april 15, 2022 | ebay | - tp-link switch: $15 | n/a | |
| may 29, 2022 | kijiji | - phillips monitor: $25 | n/a | |
| may 31st, 2025 | found on curb | - extra utensil holder: $0 | 0 | |
| june 4th | found on curb | - ghetto hutch for spice cabinet: $0 | 0 | |
| june 10th | walmart | - single person coffee maker: $20
- large pot coffee maker: $20 ====================== $40 + tax |
45.17 | |
| june 14th | kijiji | - writing desk: $20, total | 20 | |
| july 8th | kijiji | - padded chair: $5, total | 5 | |
| july 10th | kijiji | - console table $20 + $10, delivery | 30 | |
| oct 1st | left by previous tenant | - electric kettle: $0
- coffee warmer: $0 - cutlery and dishes, including sharp fish knife: $0 - tall dresser for walk-in closet: $0 - low storage shelf (for laundry): $0 - large clothing rack on wheels for walk-in closet: $0 - large ironing table (but i won't use it for that) for walk in closet area: $0 - two tier coffee table (side table): $0 - activated carbon hepa air filter: $0 |
0 | |
| oct 8th | found on curb | - side shelf for stove: $0
- craft & sewing table for laundry: $0 - matching wood speaker tables for bedroom: $0 |
0 | |
| oct 13th | walmart | - weather station alarm clock: $6.75 (after rebate)
- wall thermometer: $10 - shoe rack: $11 - plastic drawers: $30 ======================== $57.75 + tax |
fan: $20 + tax | 86.86 |
| oct 16th | walmart | - toaster: $15
- indoor grill: $30 - wall tap: $5 - fridge: $100 ======================== $150 + tax |
2 x paper towels: $10
2 x toothpaste: $13 2 x hand soap: $13 2 x toilet paper: $16 ======================= $52 + tax |
227.88 |
| oct 17th | walmart | - kitchen table: $59
- knife holder: $10 ============= $69 + tax |
77.70 | |
| oct 17th | voip provider | $15 usd added to balance (~ 4 months) + tax ---> cad | 24.84 | |
| oct 21st | walmart | - bathroom scale: $16
- kitchen scale: $20 ======================== $36 + tax |
2 x toothpaste: $13
2 x shampoo: $16 4 x conditioner: $32 1 x coffee: 15 2 x nutritional yeast: $20 2 x face cream: $18 2 x moz cheese: $11 2 x ched cheese: $11 2 x marble cheese: $11 1 x vinegar: $2 1 x bulk margarine: $10 1 x franks: $8 4 x all bran : $16 6 x lysol: $24 16 x razors: $19 10 x ivory: $6 12 x dove: $19 16 x soft tb: $12 12 x med tb: $14 2 x laundry sheets: $10 2 x hand soap: $13 2 x comet $3 2 x vector: $20 2 x toilet paper: $16 6 x bleach: $20 10 x caesar: $30 16 x led bulb: $25 2 x laundry det: $20 2 x 50 j-clothes: $13 ======================= ~$422 + tax |
543.04 |
| oct 23rd | amazon | - power cord for weather station alarm clock, with multiple adapters: $11.42 (including tax)
- industrial side table: $40 - 30 modular, stackable book shelf cubes: $102 - portable closet: $40 - monitor stand: $20 ======================== $202 + tax + $11.42 |
239.62 | |
| oct 24th | walmart | - video intercom: $50 + tax | 57.32 | |
| oct 24th | amazon | - motion sensor night lights: $17 + tax | 19.20 | |
| oct 25th | amazon | - bookshelf pins: $11
- adhesive wall pegs: $8 - mini keyboard: $15 ======================== $34 + tax |
39.07 | |
| oct 30th | walmart | 2 x laundry detergent: $20
200 nitrile gloves: $22 2 x laundry sheets: $10 2 x face cream: $18 2 x paper towels: $14 5 x air freshener: $10 2 x air freshener refills: $21 8 x makeup: $112 2 x laundry detergent refills: $21 400 cleaning wipes: $20 ======================= $268 + tax |
300.62 | |
| oct 30th | amazon | - adhesive wall pegs: $9
- bathroom shelves: $39 - power bar for garage: $16 ======================== $64 + tax |
72.14 | |
| oct 31st | whole sale club
(via instacart) |
2 x franks refills: $40
10x choc soy: $30 1 x black pepper: $13 1 x celery salt: $6 1 x garlic salt: $4 ======================= $93 + delivery + tax |
106.26 | |
| oct 31st | freshco
(via instacart) |
5 x 18 eggs: 36
5 x 2.5 L orange juice: 35 5 x 1.5 L grapefruit juice: 30 ======================= $101 + delivery + tax* * - note that they charged me tax for the juice. juice is not taxed in ontario. i'm waiting for a refund, but have not had a response yet. |
124.59 | |
| oct 31st | walmart | 2 x nutritional yeast: $20
3 x coffee: $45 5 x bacon: $20 10 x doritos: $35 6 x sunflower seeds: $18 ======================= $138 + delivery + tax |
156.19 | |
| oct 31st | food basics
(via uber eats) |
5 x marble cheese: $25
5 x ched cheese: $25 3 x mont jack cheese: $15 2 x mozarella cheese: $10 20 x original soy: $60 6 x paprika: $30 6 x cumin: $30 6 x quinoa: $45 21 x basil: $21 7 x cayenne: $21 4 x espresso $20 21 x thyme: $21 ======================= $323 + delivery + tax |
370.17 | |
| nov 1st | oxio | november internet: $25 + tax | 28.25 | |
| nov 1st | amazon | - electric heater: $40 + tax | 45.77 | |
| sum | all | 824.88 (since oct 1st) + 100.17 (before oct 1st) =================== 925.05 |
1694.17 | 2519 + 100 = 2619 |
i want to continue to keep track of these things, separately. as can be seen, i bought a lot of food and cleaning supplies, so my grocery bills should be less than expected for the next several months. that money should slowly go back into the savings.