In considering what I would and wouldn't count as expenses, I decided I had to leave transportation in. It's a reality pretty much everyone, regardless of situation, has to face and when you are car-less and on a limited budget sometimes making a trip or not comes down to how much coin is in your pocket. Today, I was kind of kicking myself because I was out of tokens and had to pay the slightly higher cash fare as a result. I did have tickets for the kids.
February was the month I was going to actually purchase a transit pass. I'm eligible for a reduced rate post-secondary pass for now and thought I should take advantage before the program gets axed or I graduate. But once Feb. 1st hit and I started considering this $12 a day challenge I had set for myself, I figured it wasn't worth the outlay of money. Even at a reduced rate, a pass costs $104 (almost a third of my $348 monthly allotment). The weather has been great for cycling and I don't have a regular daily commute so it made more sense to forego the pass for now. I may consider it for March if the weather suddenly becomes seasonable and harsh. I imagine a good set of wet-weather gear and fenders would probably set me back around a $100, as well. (Note to self: Keep eyes open for used or sale items)
Spent: $7.80
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