Saturday morning

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Registered: 09-22-1999
Saturday morning
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Sat, 02-13-2010 - 10:22am

I am just out of sorts.

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Registered: 07-26-1999
Sat, 02-13-2010 - 11:48am

Good Saturday morning,
I just wanted to give you a pat on the back for not falling off the wagon. I know it is hard to keep the wagon on the trail...I have spent the three pay periods so far this year figuring how far off the trail I have gone and getting back on the wagon and the trail...

I have focused on paying the bills each pay period and also figuring out what I **need** to spend out of the check each pay period, and how much is reasonable when I need gas, food, etc. I've set myself budget amounts for things like the thrift store (where I love to go) and I am sticking to them.It is hard, but it is rewarding so far. I have never planned how my money gets spent before.

One thing I have found that really helps is that I have learned to look forward to the next pay period while I am "naming" the dollars from the current one. I have a post-it note on my calendar for the next payday that already maps out the committed expenses that I have to pay...it's helping me not to blow it.

I am going to have to move again soon too...and I am trying to get rid of as much unnecessary stuff as I can...but I find it very difficult too. Good luck with your sorting.

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Registered: 09-22-1999
Sat, 02-13-2010 - 12:09pm

Hi, RebeccaLouise!


Thank you for the encouragement!