Michelle needs caffeine...

Michelle needs caffeine...
Originally uploaded by andrewsomewhere.

I was chatting to Michelle last night and she came up with a radical 4-step plan to combat my careless/wallet-losing ways!

1. No vending machine coffee or beverages for 1 month. I probably get about 3 or 4 a day from work. Not anymore. And none for Michelle either, which will be tough given her undying love of American Coffee in a can. I think maybe she just loves the slutty chick on the can. I secretly think Michelle might be a lesbian.

2. No more bottled water for 1 month. I have been thinking about cutting back for a while. It's a bit strange that everytime I go grocery shopping about half of the bill is for water/juice/beer/wine. So no more of that. Tap water in Japan is choice so there shall be no problems.

3. Last trains! For 1 month I am going to catch every last train from Tokyo to my place after partying in the city. Missing these puts a huge dent into your wallet, and can triple the cost of a night out.

4. No more cigs. At ¥300 per pack they are an absolute steal, and you can't afford not to smoke. But I figure now is as good a time as any to try to stop. I'm not heavy into smoking, but since I have been here I have been going through about 2 packs a week. No more! This was Michelle's idea too cos she hates making out with a smoker.

So wish me luck! It will be a bit like the 40 hour famine, except without the incentive of pocketing the sponsorship $ that you told the World Vision people you "lost". Sexy.