Budgets Are Sexy

WE MADE IT to Friday!! :) And a long 4th of July weekend at that, my favorite kind (not that I have to go to “work” or anything haha… but still – it’s exciting!) What do you all have planned for this weekend?  Anything super frugal or super scandalous in the works? We want ideas!  Share it with your online family :) Here we go… 5 For Friday – 4th of July ed:

1. What are you plans for the weekend?
2. How much do you think it’ll cost?
3. Do you have to go to work on Monday?
4. If not, do you get paid for it,?
5. What part are you looking forward to the most?
6. *BONUS* What does “freedom” mean to you?

My turn first!

1. Weekend Plans – Up until 2 hours ago, I had none.  Now I have 4 to choose from! haha… but we’ll probably pick the one that involves boating down a river with my family. They found this cool restaurant that floats on the water or something, so we’re gonna go check it out – should be fun! :) The rest of the days will involve relaxing and hopefully hitting up the pool.  And of course, working.  You don’t really get “days off” when you’re self-employed ;)
2. Estimated Cost – Hmmm… probably about $1,000 in gas if there’s traffic.  If not, $80 :)  My parents ended up treating themselves to the boat last year, so now we never have to pay for trips anymore. And my fingers are crossed that they pick up lunch – though maybe we’ll surprise them and treat ourselves?  If so, tack on about $150 for the 8 of us.
3. Work Monday? – Nope!  And Yup! Haha… I’ll “work” at least half the day for sure.
4. Get Paid? – Kinda sorta.  I get paid almost every single day for something whether I’m physically working or not. It’s just a handful of dollars here and there that add up to my “salary” overtime.  I doubt I’ll get any advertisers knocking on my door that day.
5. Looking Forward – Just chillin’ with the family.  I don’t get to see them as often as I’d like, so it’ll be nice to unwind and just talk about every day life with ’em.  The sun and beers won’t hurt either :)
6. *BONUS* – Freedom means a lot of different things to me, but most recently I’m reminded how blessed we are for the ability to say, or blog, whatever we want without having to worry about going to jail :) It’s not so fortunate in other countries, and I’m gaining a much more appreciation for it as time goes on.

And you?  Whatcha getting into, and how much fun are you going to have this weekend?  Make us jealous! Some of us live vicariously through you :)

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Previous 5FF’s:
– 5 For Friday: A Peek Into Your Home
– 5 For Friday: What Car You Drivin’ Yo?
– 5 For Friday: Bank of Mom & Dad Style
– 5 For Friday: You & Your Career

Originally published at budgetsaresexy.com.