For the next two weeks I will be on vacation. I have a budget that clearly designates how much I can spend on transportation, food, etc. My goal is to stick with this budget, or even use less than I plan for, and not buy anything frivolous, which includes not only touristy material items but also food (such as snacks in between meals, which is easily done on my vacations), unnecessary transportation (such as taxis vs. public transportation), and fillers of time. I'll cut out things like my glass of wine at dinner or extra magazines, etc., to make it a little cheaper.

I won't try to restrict myself, but just find ways to relax and have fun without feeling the need to buy anything. I'll try to make this vacation not only a time away from work and my usual life, but also time away from the little things I buy everyday that I "need" to keep me sane.

Wish me luck! I'll report back in two weeks.