Wednesday,must organize my life

     I love summer because it is warm and I can grow things, I do not have to teach, I get more free time.  It is nice.  But I also travel more and have less income coming in and that means I spend more money.  I was talking to my sister about this yesterday (actually I was complaining)  she said it was always this way for me.  She hears the same story every summer.  So how do I go about fixing this so I can enjoy the summer without going into debt?
     I added up all the little travel trips I have taken since my grandson was born including the trip for Mom's heart attack.  With missed work and gas and food, I have spent over $5000.00  Now this seems like a great deal of money for travel.  But just last weeks reunion was close to $500.00 with groceries and gas to get there and the campground.  This was no luxury vacation.  Add up 6 trips since February and multiply and you have $3000.00 without work missed.  So I do believe that I need to start a travel fund.  Now where am I going to get that?
     Oh by the was I will be flying to DC over labor day.  I have the ticket,and will be gone 5 days.  I will leave August 31st so I need to get money for that.  It is the last hooray.  I really don't want to go.  Tired of traveling.  I would rather go see my grandson.
     I was at the studio late last night watching a performance we have today at the Downtown arts fest.  Beautiful work done by my daughter and other teachers.  I am truly amazed by their talent.
     I feel like big changes are in store for me this year and I am a little scared, just an edgy feeling, maybe having D#3 move out?  Or the empty nest?  Or the frustration over feeling like I make no progress on the bills?

Out My Window:  I need to go water and check the garden  it is a busy time.

     Laundry and dishes are calling and I also need to get into the shop and get to work on several projects.

     Have a great and productive day!

Kim