December 31 – sorted through some of the boxes in the barn that needed to be accounted. Found a package of printer paper, a container of soft soap, and two of my cook books. I was so happy as I have decided to try to do a no spend or minimal spend for January.
January 1 – picked up my new woodstove and chimney pipes. The pipes were wrong. I took them back to TSC and got my money back. I then had to go to Lowe’s but they did have the right ones and I hope this will be done. I have resolved to be better researched about what I am going to do/purchase as this has almost driven me beserk! I did cook some corned beef and cabbage for the New Year ( and also some ham) as this has been a tradition of my family and even though I am alone at the start of this year, I will do this for myself! I am trying to be a little more self sufficient as I have always been but when I lost DH, it set me back somewhat. I am having to learn to do for myself. I pray this year is better for us all!