Hi, everybody! I'm feeling great -- the birds are singing and the trees are blooming and the flowers are carpeting people's lawns. It's lovely that spring is here for sure.

Feeling good about my finances, too. I didn't spend more than I earned in March. I didn't have any supplemental savings, just the $200.00 I regularly put aside for travel, car insurance, and car maintenance. I suspect I won't have any supplemental savings this month either as two of my siblings are graduating from college and I haven't got enough in my travel account for both tickets. But that's ok, I'll be able to put extra away in May.

I am loving the labels on my credit cards. I have a small book I carry around with all my financial info and other helpful notes, but so often I feel rushed at the checkout counter and don't record things right away. When the list is directly on the card, though, it feels quicker and more important to do it right away. I list at the top of the label the amount I've budgeted to spend that month and then just subtract as I go along. I was worried about feeling awkward when handing it over to a clerk, but so far everyone seems to find it inspiring. Positive feedback is so very motivating!

My goals for April:

A) Start a monthly record of my networth.
B) List 3 more items on Ebay.
C) Walk to work three times a week.
D) Get the car tuned up.