Although hubby and I decided not to attend his niece’ wedding on the December 26th to save money on wedding money gift, hotel accommodation fees and traveling expenses that may cost more than $500, our money still flew out of the pocket!
Why? Well, we were asked to pick up my brother-in-law from the hospital on Christmas Eve! Due to doctor’s order, my brother-in-law had to stay one more night and was only discharged on Christmas.
So, the initial $500 that hubby and I thought could be saved up was spent on 2 nights’ stay at the inn nearby the hospital, meal and traveling expenses.
It’s fortunate that our old car didn’t act up during the long journey, otherwise, there would be more money spent on roadside assistance!
My only wish before year 2009 comes to an end is that there is no more money flowing out this week.