Using Cash

I decided to put the credit cards in a drawer and just use cash in preparation for my January "austerity" measures when I will try to really keep track of my spending and budget closely.  Tonight, due to some craziness with the girls recital schedule, I took them to Subway for a quick dinner.  And, guess what, I didn't have enough money.  So, I guess the first rule of just carrying cash is to actually have more than $8 in your wallet.  Here's where the joys of small town living come in.  The manager told me to just sit down and eat and come back and pay later.  I did...after I got over being mortified.