Every once in a while I dream of winning the lottery. How nice it would be to have no debt, own a home, take friends on vacation, buy my mom a cute little condo and never have to worry about money again. In a dream world right?
Instead I have to make a plan to pay off my debt, save my money and budget the money I do have. Slowly year by year, month by month I will see my debt go down. I know it will be a great feeling once I am debt-free but just like my weight sometimes I wish I could close my eyes, spin around real fast, click my heels and instantly I am the weight I have always wanted to be and in a really cute outfit!
But life doesn't work that way it takes hard work, discipline and the will to endure and hopefully it's worth the wait lol. (I'm not there yet but I will keep you informed once I do!)
You will make it! It is a long, hard road sometimes but it will all be worth it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement Liz! It means alot :)
DeleteExcellent goals! One month at time ..... the debts will get paid off......in three months your Biology course can be completed .... meanwhile take time to enjoy your journey, you are blessed with good friends , a good man and a family that loves you. Keep healthy ......no amount money can buy health. MQ
ReplyDeleteThanks Mom :) and you are right I do have a lot of great things in my life.
DeleteYou'll make it eventually. It would be nice to have everything right away, but I think working towards something makes you appreciate it more.
ReplyDeleteYes it would be but I think you are right about appreciate it more in the end!
DeleteThink of how unfulfilled you would feel with no goals to work towards. The harder we work to achieve those goals, the more we appreciate them and the better chance we have of those goals hanging around long-term!
ReplyDeleteYes I am totally a goals girl I do love working towards something and but I tend to get impatient at times but I think that's pretty normal.
DeleteI'm paying off debt now too and I totally know what you mean. I so wish I could just instantly make it be done but I guess paying it off slowly and working hard builds a lot of character. It wouldn't feel as good in the end if we didn't have to work so hard for it!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is tough to pay off debt and lose weight but here's to building character!!
DeleteI'm working on this one too! We are trying to follow Dave Ramsey's plan and doing okay. It is a long road though.
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DeleteAppears a lot of us are working towards losing weight and debt ..... one year from now slimmer, healthy both finacially and physically! Keep up the good work, Ladies !! MQ
Your mom is wise! :) One step at a time--you can do it!!
ReplyDeleteYes she is, I'm so lucky to have her as a Mom :) and thanks for the encouragement it makes me push that much harder!
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