She recommends I think about self-defense classes as a healthier way to feel in control of my environment than pinching every penny in anticipation of rainy days not seen since Noah and his ark.

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Besides, she deducted lounge wear, a robe, sportswear, lingerie, an Ohio State jersey, jewelry, running shoes, dry cleaning, business gifts, cable TV, contact lenses, cosmetics, gym memberships, haircuts, Internet access, self-defense classes, and her subscriptions to Cosmo, Glamour, Newsweek, and Nickelodeon.

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Besides, she deducted lounge wear, a robe, sportswear, lingerie, thong underwear , an Ohio State jersey, jewelry, running shoes, dry cleaning, business gifts, cable TV, contact lenses, cosmetics, gym memberships, haircuts, Internet access, self-defense classes, and her subscriptions to Cosmo, Glamour, Newsweek, and Nickelodeon .

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