Black As My Soul: Over the Hump

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March 13, 2008

Over the Hump

Well, this week ended up not being as bad as I feared it could be. I have been slowly releasing the panic I've put myself through.

We made do with a stunningly small amount of cash and bus passes and car-pooling.

:: sighs ::

I feel like I can breathe again.

And, overall, things are looking good for the future.

I should be able to get my car worked on next week.

I took another night at the part-time job so that will mean more coming in next month.

And things are going to get better.

I am going to build a better budget and stop living paycheck to paycheck like I have most of my life.

Spring is coming. The Sun is shining warmly and rain is coming. The snow is only left in icy piles that freeze and thaw, freeze and thaw.

We're looking at doing much more gardening this year and I'm very happy about that.

And I have this weekend off. Praise the Gods!

Life is good, the universe is generous, and I have about me everything that I need.

[+] Posted by Sinner, who was transgressing at the time (March 13, 2008 8:34 PM) by revealing evil. [+]

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Rob said:

Phew! Thank goodness for that! I can't encourage you strongly enough to sit down and take a good look at your finances. You will feel so much better when you are in control of your finances, not the other way around.

I have a diet tip. I'm older than you, but I remember this working for me. My husband and I were both rather frugal when we were saving up for a deposit on a house...but I have a sweet tooth. So when I wanted something sweet in a shop/store I would think about the 2 problems. I was spending money I didn't need to, on something that wasn't going to do me any good. So my friend, I want you to think about that the next time you are tempted to buy something at that cursed vending machine (is that where you go??)and turn back from whence you came. OK?

Other than that, my only advise is that I think you should have a stress-busting session this weekend - and I'm sure I don't have to say any more!!!!

Rob

Rob,
Thanks for the suggestion. I am I think overdue for some stress-busting.

I don't have to work this weekend, so I think that will lend the opportunity I need for some extra sleep and extra stress reduction. Yes.

I do really try to be mindful of my goals, but I will definitely need to work to keep them front and center. I will work on that.

The vending machine is one place. The iTunes music store is another place. And lastly is my gadget lust. Fortunately my work has allowed me to explore some of the tech toys without costing me personally any cash, so I am relying on that to continue.

But the goals. And reducing my shopping to planned purchases.

Am I juggling too much with the self-improvement? Everything has to be addressed but prioritizing is where I fail. Everything seems important.

~S

March 14, 2008 1:04 AM

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Over the Hump

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