Trying to keep life from falling apart, trying to become a person to be proud of.
About Me:
34 yr old female trying to keep it together. I call my financial life a work in progress because though I have always had frugal inclinations I only recently started on an informal financial education with an end goal to make my money work for me! Of course I can be weak. Thai food, traveling, self-justification and laziness eat away at my savings. But I am getting there. I think. I used to be very jealous of the Jones' but now realize that they are broke and stressed so I prefer my own progress and accomplishments. My life may not be flashy but I have seen the consequences of a high-end lifestyle. I count myself lucky to be alive and aware in these economic times because I have learned so much and believe that in the long run I will come out farther ahead from a little suffering now. As long as I am not regressing, then I am pleased.
Fun fact to help navigate my posts: BB = Baseball Boy. My husband.
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My November 2008 Wedding:
Total $23,630...Paid in Full! And had a BLAST!
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Quotes to keep me on track:
"Save FIRST and then spend the leftover, not spend first and save what's left."
"How you spend your money today effects the life you will live tomorrow."
Our metal roof is finished! I love it. It's beautiful. But I especially love knowing its totally paid for, and I will not have to think about the roof for at least 20 years. Peace of mind is priceless.
yes it is Galvanized steel. 26 gauge I was told, though I don't know what that means.
And yes, the second story is shingled, while the first story has siding. I thought it was unusual too- not sure why it was done, but I hardly notice it anymore.
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And yes, the second story is shingled, while the first story has siding. I thought it was unusual too- not sure why it was done, but I hardly notice it anymore.
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