So, it's been a while since I've posted...140 days, to be exact. I'm not attending Michigan Tech this semester, as I don't have the money nor the inclination to. I'm attending Barstow College (a community college), though, so I'm not giving up. I WILL be back to Tech in the Spring or Fall, depending on my monetary situation. I'm planning on attending in the Fall of 2012, though, since my private loans would be accessible at that point.
On the weight loss front, I'm starting to lose some weight, at long last. I started this month at 301.2 pounds (at 5'8" and 21 years of age, this put my BMI at 45.8), and at this current moment, I'm at 291.2 (putting my BMI at 44.3), which is pretty freakin awesome! I'm only doing some walking and going to work (I'm a cashier at Walmart), but I'm having healthier foods and less sugar, so that helps. I'm planning on working out at the on campus fitness center, which is expensive, but still significantly less pricey than a gym membership.
On to money issues. First: I'm saving up for Midwest Furfest in November. This is going to end up looking like this:
Hotel: $620 (5 nights @ $124 a night)
Sushi: $70 (2 people @ $35 ea)
Food Money: $100 (2 people at $50 ea. (there's free food for breakfast and lunch provided by the convention)
Travel: $100 (2-way @ $ each way)
Total: $890
Rent: $900 (3 months @ $300 a month (actual rent is $250, but utilities and stuff)
Owed: $623.99
Total: $1523.99
So, it'll be expensive, but I can do it. If I have to only go out for sushi at the con, I will. I already cut out getting a con badge and any art show stuff...hell, everything I can order online as well, or make myself. Meh.
Or I could beg the parentals...but if I don't have to, I won't.
The important thing is, I can successfully pay off everything, as long as I stick to the budget.
Anyway, all is going well for me so far...let's hope it keeps up!
