I will admit the restraint is hard as I'm wanting to do some long distance trips, but the fact my car is old (a decision to keep it due to my insurance and the compensation check would help, big time) and gas prices, but I feel that the long-term goal is worth it.
I'd rather deal with Florida rain than the stuff we're dealing with right now. I'm still hearing that people are still without power and some trees and debris are still being cleaned up. At least with the downpours in Florida, I could care less if I'm barefoot and my clothes are drenched.
Other than that though, I can't help but feel like I'm isolating myself from the world. It's been really difficult on all this restraint on trying to save up and pay off my debt, but progress is being made. Don't get me wrong. I hate posting depressing stories or posts where it looks like I'm complaining, but I need to at least get some of this stuff off my chest. At least I'm looking on the bright side in that I'm now officially under $5K.
Well, back to the Queen biography on TV.
Thanks.
I'd rather deal with Florida rain than the stuff we're dealing with right now. I'm still hearing that people are still without power and some trees and debris are still being cleaned up. At least with the downpours in Florida, I could care less if I'm barefoot and my clothes are drenched.
Other than that though, I can't help but feel like I'm isolating myself from the world. It's been really difficult on all this restraint on trying to save up and pay off my debt, but progress is being made. Don't get me wrong. I hate posting depressing stories or posts where it looks like I'm complaining, but I need to at least get some of this stuff off my chest. At least I'm looking on the bright side in that I'm now officially under $5K.
Well, back to the Queen biography on TV.
You are doing great to pay down debt! Use the desire to go again (and join in all the planning fun) to fuel your anger at your debt (getting gazelle in Dave Ramsey speak) and pay it off even faster. I am not entirely sure I will even hit the parks when I go to the Princess, since I will be there more for the race, but having that goal of going then is what will help me to make sure I save up for it, rather than letting it leak out of my budget. I can't even explain to you how much of a relief it is to be credit card debt free, especially if you've struggled with it for a while. There was no way XH and I were ever going to be credit card debt free, but once I was on my own I just plugged away at it. Took me a couple of years, but wow, what a difference those 2 years made It even changed my kids. They know we don't do things we can't pay for right away 
The vacation was amazing...sand, ocean, and beautiful weather! I'm nursing a slight sunburn and a wrenched lower back (I had to plaster part of the ceiling and turned the wrong way when I was getting off the ladder). Looks like I'm back on the heating pad tonight before bed 
Other than that, the seafood and Gin and tonics from the beach will be missed (just doesn't taste the same on my deck at home!!)
I'm baaaack!
I just spent the past 11 days unplugged (no internet!!) at the beach in NJ (LBI for all you Jersey peeps!). It was sooooo tough not checking on my phone but it was family time for me and we all made a pact to just check email once a day (same for Facebook). Got home late last night and I am finally getting to checking in here
Hope everyone is enjoying the official start of summer!! I'm on my deck with a glass of wine (yes, again) listening to the crickets (and the stupid dog next door who is barking!!).
Hope everyone has been good. I have been attempting to trade in my truck ( 8 MPG ) for a new car ( 38 MPG ) so all the money I will be saving means more money for Disney stuff.
I'd rather deal with Florida rain than the stuff we're dealing with right now. I'm still hearing that people are still without power and some trees and debris are still being cleaned up. At least with the downpours in Florida, I could care less if I'm barefoot and my clothes are drenched.
Other than that though, I can't help but feel like I'm isolating myself from the world. It's been really difficult on all this restraint on trying to save up and pay off my debt, but progress is being made. Don't get me wrong. I hate posting depressing stories or posts where it looks like I'm complaining, but I need to at least get some of this stuff off my chest. At least I'm looking on the bright side in that I'm now officially under $5K.
I am in awe! I would love to see my car make it this long, I think my problem must be maintenance because they never last this long for me.
I am in awe! I would love to see my car make it this long, I think my problem must be maintenance because they never last this long for me.
I'd rather deal with Florida rain than the stuff we're dealing with right now. I'm still hearing that people are still without power and some trees and debris are still being cleaned up. At least with the downpours in Florida, I could care less if I'm barefoot and my clothes are drenched.
Other than that though, I can't help but feel like I'm isolating myself from the world. It's been really difficult on all this restraint on trying to save up and pay off my debt, but progress is being made. Don't get me wrong. I hate posting depressing stories or posts where it looks like I'm complaining, but I need to at least get some of this stuff off my chest. At least I'm looking on the bright side in that I'm now officially under $5K.
Well, back to the Queen biography on TV.
I am in awe! I would love to see my car make it this long, I think my problem must be maintenance because they never last this long for me.
i'm betting it would run a lot better if I took better care of it, but, it still runs and gets me from point A to B... and other than a few quirks that i've learned to deal with, I don't have any real complaints.
I just finished catching up on the thread and all I'm only going to say is "yay!" to people who are buying fuel efficient cars and getting rid of debt. 
Guess what I got in the mail today? My first pin. It's for a room discount in November. So exciting, even though I probably won't be able to use it!
You know you want too....
Haha, of course I want to...but the pin is only for Sunday to Thursday nights...
Sounds like you need to give your kids an in depth project that will keep them occupied without you for a week.
Maybe if I brought them all back souvenirs?
The funny thing about my job, is the requirement that I check channels on the system after doing some types of work. (Such as launching a new channel to the system).
What i'm trying to figure out at this point is if I should be scared, or if I love it, when I recognize that the show airing on the new channel we launched tonight is FAME!
http://youtu.be/3_X-USUEEKQ
on your birthday!!! 
