Wow, was it nice today. This would be the high....a high of 90 I'm pretty sure. The color of my skin has definitely gone from pale to a shade of red that will soon become tan. I expect this weather on weekends for the next three months. When people say they love Chicago in summer, this is what they are talking about.
The lows...the Bulls got knocked out of the playoffs this week. I actually wanted them to keep winning. I normally hate the NBA, but this Bulls team drew me in and then let me down. I have to admit, I have selfish reasons for being upset they lost as well. You see, local teams in the playoffs leads to people being excited, which leads to bars having parties and people being out at these bars watching these games, and the farther these teams get, these bar parties spill over to the street and people get really excited...you see where I'm going. More people out and about celebrating, means more drunk people dropping money, which more opportunities for me. Oh, well, we always have the Cubs crowds...even though that's becoming a bit of a joke as well. Don't get me started.
Well as you've noticed I waited until Monday to write this week because of the holiday. I figured I'd have a good day today, and I was half right. Lots of coins...majority pennies. I don't mind it though, it's always fun seeing the cash. This week, I found $4.71, which isn't bad. I also found a coupon for a free coffee at Einstein Bagels that I will give away because I don't drink coffee. Maybe I'll sell it... hehe. Other than that, I saw a full cupcake and a textbook on environmental alternatives. Nothing else overly exciting.
I am taking next Sunday off again as I will be in Pittsburgh and West Virginia for a wedding. I'll be back on Monday and will update you on my May totals. Have a great week everyone!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Back to the Grind
Hello again everyone! It's good to be back after a week off of sharing my finds. I know I mentioned that I would write something last week if I felt moved enough, but on my NYC vacation I found only $.28...and $.10 of that was in the St. Louis airport (return direct flight cancelled, rebooked with a three hour layover at St. Louis airport, lovely). I was pretty surprised that was all I found considering we walked quite a bit in New York. Good thing I had lots of other things to distract me. Great trip.
Back in the Chi, I saw some pretty random things since I last posted, including a couple of shot glasses, a pair of actual glasses, someone's metal mailbox (that is usually attached to buildings) and some business signs on the street that said "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year." I don't know where they were hiding all if this time, but it did make me laugh to see them laying on the street. This morning, I actually found someone's $100 savings bond. I'm mailing it to them tomorrow, but you'd thing people would be a little more careful!
So, with the $.28 from vacation, I found $4.82 over the past two weeks, including $2.22 this morning all in change. You can see today's haul in the picture. It was a pretty fun run this morning. Until next time, everyone have a great week!
Back in the Chi, I saw some pretty random things since I last posted, including a couple of shot glasses, a pair of actual glasses, someone's metal mailbox (that is usually attached to buildings) and some business signs on the street that said "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year." I don't know where they were hiding all if this time, but it did make me laugh to see them laying on the street. This morning, I actually found someone's $100 savings bond. I'm mailing it to them tomorrow, but you'd thing people would be a little more careful!
So, with the $.28 from vacation, I found $4.82 over the past two weeks, including $2.22 this morning all in change. You can see today's haul in the picture. It was a pretty fun run this morning. Until next time, everyone have a great week!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
NYC Here I Come
It was a pleasant Sunday in Chicago today, sunny and 60 degrees. It was nice to not have to bundle up for my run this morning and also nice to be able to walk around during the day without 4 layers of clothing. I hope it's this nice next weekend in New York City, because I'm heading there on Thursday. I can't wait. So I know it will be heartbreaking for you, but I won't have a blog post next Sunday. Well, I guess I could find something in NYC that moves me to write something, so there's a chance I'll put something up.
This week I found $3.58, so nothing too crazy. I found a $1.00 bill this morning along with a Dooney & Bourke ID/business card case. Too bad there isn't a bigger eBay audience for that...believe me I checked. If anyone wants it, I'll sell it to the highest bidder.
Earlier this week I found the 7 of clubs, which is one I didn't already have, so that was exciting. I also think it's funny that it was from a deck that looks like hundred dollar bills. There was a split-second when I first saw the card when I thought I hit the jackpot. Oh well. Someday it will happen for real. Knock on wood.
Talk to everyone soon, I hope the moms had a great Mother's Day!
This week I found $3.58, so nothing too crazy. I found a $1.00 bill this morning along with a Dooney & Bourke ID/business card case. Too bad there isn't a bigger eBay audience for that...believe me I checked. If anyone wants it, I'll sell it to the highest bidder.
Earlier this week I found the 7 of clubs, which is one I didn't already have, so that was exciting. I also think it's funny that it was from a deck that looks like hundred dollar bills. There was a split-second when I first saw the card when I thought I hit the jackpot. Oh well. Someday it will happen for real. Knock on wood.
Talk to everyone soon, I hope the moms had a great Mother's Day!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Happy May Day!
The month was good, the week was good and the new month is off to a good start.
The end of the month is always exciting for me as I get to count up my monthly windfalls...especially when I know it was a good one. This April didn't disappoint as I found $35.83. That doesn't match April 2010 because that was the glorious month that I found a $50. I reminisced about that today as I was counting up my cash. Good times. I will take $35 anytime though.
In a shorter term, I found $10.30 this week. I found over $1.00 on Wednesday, which is good for a weekday. I'm sure it helped that the night before the Bulls and Blackhawks both had pivotal playoff games and people were out at the bars. I'm not ashamed I kinda planned my running week that way. Plus, the weather was much better on Wednesday than Tuesday. I also found a $5.00 bill this morning not far from my house. Not having to go far for cash is always nice, plus it gets the run off to a good start.
Speaking of good starts, that $5.00 does kick May off well. Hopefully the good finds keep on coming. Also this week, I found a Canadian penny to add to my foreign totals. This morning I saw the book, "Something Borrowed" right on the sidewalk. I do read, so I was intrigued. If I'd been walking, I probably would have grabbed it, but I feel like I say that about a lot of things. I will not be seeing that movie, by the way. I do love Ginnifer Goodwin from her time on "Ed," though. One of these days it will be released on DVD, and I will be a happy gal. But I digress.
I hope everyone has a great first week of May. Talk to you next weekend!
The end of the month is always exciting for me as I get to count up my monthly windfalls...especially when I know it was a good one. This April didn't disappoint as I found $35.83. That doesn't match April 2010 because that was the glorious month that I found a $50. I reminisced about that today as I was counting up my cash. Good times. I will take $35 anytime though.
In a shorter term, I found $10.30 this week. I found over $1.00 on Wednesday, which is good for a weekday. I'm sure it helped that the night before the Bulls and Blackhawks both had pivotal playoff games and people were out at the bars. I'm not ashamed I kinda planned my running week that way. Plus, the weather was much better on Wednesday than Tuesday. I also found a $5.00 bill this morning not far from my house. Not having to go far for cash is always nice, plus it gets the run off to a good start.
Speaking of good starts, that $5.00 does kick May off well. Hopefully the good finds keep on coming. Also this week, I found a Canadian penny to add to my foreign totals. This morning I saw the book, "Something Borrowed" right on the sidewalk. I do read, so I was intrigued. If I'd been walking, I probably would have grabbed it, but I feel like I say that about a lot of things. I will not be seeing that movie, by the way. I do love Ginnifer Goodwin from her time on "Ed," though. One of these days it will be released on DVD, and I will be a happy gal. But I digress.
I hope everyone has a great first week of May. Talk to you next weekend!
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