Living on a prayer (or a budget)

I am currently in the process of getting married and we are trying to figure out the best way to budget. I never knew I was a spender until we merged lives together. Now we have a leisure account in which a certain amount a month is deposit for the month thats it not a penny more. So now the question is how to maximize that money while finding great places and creating new  memories together.

Also it is imperative to do things on the weekend that help you on wind and unplug from work. However, if cost is a factor, here are some of my budget friendly ideas.

• Walk on the beach
• The Zoo
• http://www.miamimetrozoo.com/visit-the-zoo.asp
• Local Museums and historical spots
• http://www.vizcayamuseum.org/plan-general.asp - this is a UNESCO site
• Dessert and Red box
• The movies -matinée 
• Brunches -cheaper than lunch but pretty heavy goes great with a mimosa or for the more adventurous a Mai-Tai
• Baseball games- bleacher seats and hot dogs...
• Two for one drinks at Chilis

26 things I want to do before I am turn 27

On the eve of my twenty sixth birthday, I am putting into perspective everything I want to do. I know this list may sound crazy but at least it gives me a launch pad or a starting point. My significant other (SO) he asked what if I didn't accomplish the list then what? Well the answer is who knows....but I will be sure to keep you updated...

1. Begin my novel
2. Find out what I really want to be when I grow up
3. Be debt free
4. Own a home
5. Learn how to drive stick shift
6. Run my own business
7. Run a 5k
8. Get my scuba diving license
9. Cook my own thanksgiving dinner from scratch
10. Drive cross country 
11. Kick Anemia 
12. Start an e-trade account
13. Go camping
14. Volunteer
15. Go to New Yankee Stadium
16. Control my emotions ( change my name to ice cube)
17. Finish the Harry Potter series
18. Create my own family traditions
19. Be completely comfortable in my own skin
20. Learn how to speak Jamaican Patois
21. Find an art activity that I am good at
22. Become a mom 
23. Lessen my addiction to facebook, twitter, social networking sites
24. Become more tech savvy
25. Read more
26. Strive to make every day a happy day

Allow me to introduce myself....

What are my intentions for starting this blog????
My overall intentions for this blog is to discover me. I know by your mid twenties you should know who you are but I still feel as if I am developing. Thus I will use this blog to discover me to navigate through my quarter life crisis. So I plan to discover everything while continuing to better my life.

Who am I?
A little bit about me, I am currently caught in the middle of a couple life transitions. I started my first "grown up" job (though I can't say I work with grown ups). The hours are long and its not exactly what I had in mind BUT its a job. I am also engaged, to a wonderful fiance and the wedding is less than 50 days away. We work well together but this is a major transition. Merging two lives into one cohesive life. I am so lucky and blessed to have met him.