So I decided to check just how much money I have left before I exceed my monthly budget of 1000 US dollars.

Well, I have just under $90 left. I have plenty of frozen meat, pasta, a can of tuna, 3 cans of peaches, instant noodles, rice, cheese, and what not.

So if I stay home, I will have enough money to get through December.

However, tomorrow will be my last day of work before I get a chance to enjoy 10 days off work. I am so excited!!!!! I can't wait.

I've made a few plans here and there, and I guess a bunch of friends and I are going to hit an indoor batting center.

My plans so far along with projected daily expenses:

1. wed (lunch at a restaurant)- $9
(krispy Kreme Donuts new to Tokyo) -- $4
Cafe with friens when we are tired of walking -- $5

Wed projected total - $18

2. Thur. (new shopping centre) - Window shopping only. I will try not to buy anything. It's likely that i will buy some snacks or go to a cafe again for some rest.

Thur. projected total - $20 (with public transit fees)

3. Fri. (baseball batting center) - I can bat away a lot of money.....so....maybe I will need at least $20, and we are going out for dinner at an inexpensive restaurant following by a drink or two at a bar.

Fri. projected total - $50 with transit.

4. Saturday ----------- no money left.....as you can see I have already spent all of my money. I still need some money for the weekend, sat and sun. What can I do to stretch my money without looking like I am poor when I am out with my friends.

How can I get around batting away less money? I guess I can watch them play more often, and only go for a few rounds....mannn...

money money money..