I'm BAAAACKKKK....

Did you all miss me??  Ha.  I know that was a resounding yes! *lolz*

I had a fantastic time in NYC.  I'd forgotten how much I truly missed that place; despite living in a somewhat thriving metropolis, it's still my favourite place on earth.

Given that the bf was working all day every day, I had a lot of time to kill.  I found some super cool stuff to do {besides shopping...which I did lots of} that was cheap or free.  One of my favourite things to do was sit outside the NY Public Library {think SATC - Carrie's almost wedding} with a Starbucks and people watch, or do the same in Times Square.  I could go on for hours.

Instead of doing that, I will give you all some NYC picture porn.  You're welcome.


Hugs,

*Canadian Girl



Oh PS!

Since this is a PF blog and all, I have to throw some PF shiznat out there: TD Bank now has a HUGE presence in NYC {and according to them, will be doing so in other States in the near future}.  I was able to withdraw US funds from my Canadian account WITHOUT a fee.  Can you believe it?  Go TD!

New York State of Mind.

Cliche title?  You bet.  I LOVE THIS CITY!

I'm in Manhattan right now, and am loving it.  I feel like Sex and the City...without the Sex.  Just the City.  Or the ladies for that matter {miss you all my girls!!!}.

I've been here many times in my life, but always find something new and better to do than the last time.

I'm taking tons of profesh pics, so I'll do a post on that when I get back.

Will I do a post on how much I spent?  Not likely.  Sorry kiddies!!!  I'm trying to not blow the budge, but this is way too hard....oy.  I may go off the wagon.  It'll be so worth it tho!

Hugs,

*Canadian Girl

Niagara for V day. On a Budge.

As you all know, I'm heading to Niagara with S for Valentine's Day.  I'm not one to be romantic AT all, but I think it'll be a fun and way over-due little getaway. 

I know what you're all thinking "Canadian Girl, you're trying to pay down your debt, how are you affording this?".  Well, I'm actually taking the money from my company stock plan to pay for this.  I have a little bit deducted each paycheque, and with that amount a small portion of company shares are purchased quarterly.  Since our stock isn't doing so well right now, it's more of a "fun fund" for me than really a way to profit in the stock market.

Here is the breakdown of the Niagara $$$:

$454 from stock sale
- $129 (converts to $ 120 USD)
- $220 (hotel cost divided by 2)

This leaves me $105 to play around with for meals and extras.

I should be able to do it, and will for sure post an update when we get back. 

I think we'll be heading into the States today to shop and I'm absolutely 100% NOT going to buy anything unless it's a staple for work or a huge bargain that I can't find at home when I actually need it later.

Wish me luck, lovers!!


Hugs,

*Canadian Girl