It's been awhile. Almost 2yrs. since I've posted...
I've spent so much time focusing on my finances I've forgotten how to live. One step forward, two steps back has been my motto for the past year or so. Just when I thought I was ahead, something happens and it's gone plus some. It's exhausting. As a result I have said "no" to many social gatherings, outings, new experiences because I couldn't afford it. I've put on 20+ pounds due to isolation.
The last straw happened this month. A car accident caused by a negligent driver (hit and run) that left me with a huge deductible to have my car fixed.
The good new is I'm saying no to no! I'm planning a huge surprise for a family member (a reunion of sorts) and couldn't be happier (even though I can't afford it). I'm buying tickets to an event that I have wanted to attend for the past few years (but couldn't afford it).
The bottom line is I'm not waiting until "I can afford it". That day will never come.
It's all about balance. Something I long forgot.
Say No to No
July 30th, 2013 at 03:02 am
July 30th, 2013 at 01:57 pm 1375189026
I don't understand what you mean by not waiting until you can afford it. Is the money already dedicated to something else that you simply will forgo? Or are you putting the purchases on credit, only to be dealt with later?
You are bringing up some important issues here.
July 30th, 2013 at 03:09 pm 1375193398
I am good with money and can pinch a penny until it squeals. There have been too many "unexpected" expenses over the past year or so.
I am very responsible and pay my bills first before anything else.
July 30th, 2013 at 04:13 pm 1375197216
July 30th, 2013 at 06:02 pm 1375203756
I agree that life is too short and unpredictable to put things off. I have had to realize that time away as a family (vacations) are definitely worth it when we have a large and busy family. We've done the big vacations every two years, but might try to do it annually since the girls are getting older and will be college-bound soon enough.