February Totals Update!

The month of February was all I expected and more. Considering the fact that I would be in school for the whole month, I knew that this months total would greatly surpass January's total. And with a total of $4.97 it was more than doubled. Of course this is also due to the fact that I had some big finds this month. On several occasions I found more than one quarter in the slot of a vending machine and I even found a dollar bill at a Rite Aid in Irvine, Ca. 

At this point in the journey, I have become a lot more determined to track down change. I spend a good amount of the day scanning the floor for change and I have gotten really good at it. I can spot a dime out of the corner of my eye and at an amazing distance. 

I get many strange looks from people when they see me obviously go out of my way towards a penny and even stranger looks when they see me snap a shot of it before picking it up. But I am never embarrassed by it. Self consciousness hasnt been a part of me for many years now. 

I also got a new jar to keep my findings in! The one that I had originally chose filled up quickly. This new one wont be filled for a while, assuming I can find enough change by the end of the year. This new jar was sent to me from my old roommates in France. It was a dish called Blanquette de Veau. The jar is pretty cool and unique. Definitely not something you can find here in the United States. Im very happy that I have a use for the jar instead of just throwing it away. 

For the next month, I want to break 5 dollars. I am gonna have to search a little harder and get a little more lucky but I think I can do it!