And we've got a winner!

So I had been relatively stymied the last few days. After embarking on such a strong start and nearing $1, I was stymied. I found four pennies this week until today. I was up to 98 cents and just wanted to break the $1 level to buy that first scratch-off.

Finally I got that break-through.

And big.

I found a quarter this morning near 10th avenue right near the rear bumper of a car. Cool! I can buy that first scratch-off. Then I found another penny.

Well, I've bought scratch-off tickets at this one bodega near me and never had much luck. So I decided to walk down to 5th avenue and look for a place. I found one near the Monk thrift store. I bought a Lucky 7's.

When I came home, I scratched it off with the quarter I had found. AND I WON!

$2! All going to donation. :)