Well, I spent last night and today attending a budgeting seminar, and let me tell you, I am stressed!!! Really, I know it shouldn't be that way, the information was awesome, and I think it is already making a difference in how I spend the money we have. It's a little rough, being that our income is a little limited right now, but I know I just have to keep trusting. The amazing thing is that if we can survive and thrive on what we earn now, when Ry is back to work, we should be able to pay down debt really quickly!! That would be a load off for sure!
I feel a little overwhelmed, trying to balance everything, it's like the first few days of a diet, when you are aware of EVERYTHING you eat, and all you can think about is food!! What you can eat, can't eat, will eat at the next meal, and won't eat until you're a size 8!! Lol!! All I can think is what I can and can't spend. It seems really restricting right now, but I know as we get into the swing of it, it'll be so cool to see us in control of where our money goes, instead of being victim to it!!
Anyway, what else? I was really excited tonite to finally after 17 years of friendship, meet Dawn's big sister, Kim!! She treated us to bowling, and what a fun time!! I really loved it!! Next time I'll invade for a few coffee dates!!
I once again, have a busy week, this week, but I am trying to stay true to a central thought, which is this....
Whatever work you do, do it with all your heart!
So if I am washing floors, or helping someone out, babysitting, or playing with Seth, I am trying to put my heart into it!!
I am babysitting on Monday, Tuesday I visit someone who needs a visit, Wednesday painting someone's kitchen, Thursday I take Emma to P.G. for an eye exam, and Friday I have a photo shoot for a friend!! Busy, but rewarding, I think!!
So, I guess that's enough rambling, blessings to you all, Char
4 comments:
Hi darling.
I'm glad you got valuable information for your budget. I hope it all settles into a routine SOON so it's not so central on your mind. I empathize with ya, 3 adults and 2 kids on one income is a bit stressful for us too, and I'm looking forward to having income,come september to ease us away from the curb a bit.
Love you more and lots and tons.
It surely is hard to sit down and actually "see" where all the money really is going!! We've been working on the budget too these past few days and it's not fun at all...but hopefully VERY rewarding in the future!
Keep at it!! You're right...it's like a diet...sucks at first...but then it becomes very natural!
At lease we'll both be penny pinching!! Lot's of free days at the beach this summer I guess!! lol
We should start praying for a sunny summer already!! lol
Love ya!
You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Budgeting is fun!!!!!!!!! (well not really)
But you can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope your week is lots of fun!
Hello doll,
I hear ya with the budget thing. What a shock living in Alberta has been!!
I hope that your busy week goes well, and that you feel better soon!
Miss you tons.
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