Bills

Money from financial aid and my two jobs contribute to my rent, my gas, and my credit card bills. As of yesterday, life was dandy, as I always had enough money left over to pay for lacity parking tickets I get when I forget to move my car. But today I noticed that my mom has started using my checks to make my car payments. This means CRISIS. 

I have yet to become good at managing my money. Although I'm a thrifty shopper (live and die by the sales rack, costco, and ralphs club card sales), my vice is that I shop too frequently. Last month my sister cursed me out for being a shopoholic and although it was frightening to be cursed out, my habits did not change at all. 

What do I spend money on?

Presents for myself. Examples of presents include: grapes from Bristol farms (2.69/lb!), Godiva coffee, focusSmart vitamins from GNC, magazines from the newstand, 7.99 used dvds from Hollywood Video... useless things I love. They're not BIG purchases but they add up at the end of the month. I need to cut this out immediately.

Making money is fun at least. Maybe TOO fun. Maybe my problem is my actual source of income, though its not substantial.