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Hiatus

February 26th, 2014 at 08:39 pm

I have been gone from here for over a month. I found myself overwhelmed with everything (job, loss of brother and dog and 2 friends, life, disappointment in myself). I wasn't thinking about money, and when I looked on SA....I found myself dwelling on everything I wasn't doing "right." As much as I would love to say "I'm back and with a vengeance" - I can't. But I am back. And I am still trying.


My sidebar is updated with my most current numbers. I am looking at more ways to cut some costs. I am working on taxes right now...which is not fun. And I guess with a business, we will never get a refund again. Yes, we got a car loan. But the cash flow in and out of the household is not affected. We raised my husband's income some and we no longer have a child support payment, so that is replacing child support.


I got a couple of snowflakes today. $25.02 in total. I sent $20 to CC #3. And kept the $5.02. I also had an extra $15, so I sent it to CC #2. I think I can still have my cards paid off by September if I stick to my plan.


Its good to be back.

4 Responses to “Hiatus”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    Welcome back! Try to remember that this financial stuff is a journey. Any positive financial step you make is a good thing, especially if you can avoid some negatives along the way too.

  2. snafu Says:
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    Happy to see you back. Sorry to learn you have been coping with a list of difficult challenges. Income tax forms can be difficult and frustrating when stacked on top of life's challenges. It's time to reaffirm that you will do your best to stay with the plan you have devised. Some months go smoothly, others feel like 'Murphy' has moved in to make things go awry. We're here to offer suggestions in hopes of being helpful and compliment you for your efforts.

  3. wife of the deacon Says:
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    I think that sometimes all you can do is walk away for awhile, and if it feels right to come back, then come back. I am presently in my third incarnation on SA Blogs. Sometimes in order to turn the page, it is best to start with a new book.

    Just the fact that you've had to handle all these things is tiresome. Money matters are always there, good, bad, otherwise.

    Just keep going. We're here to root for you, every small success at a time. Smile

  4. CB in the City Says:
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    I've had some really trying times in my life, too. I read an article once about another person handling his losses, and he said something like, "I can still buy potatoes and onions," meaning, it helped him to realize he could carry on with his everyday tasks. I don't know how many times I've said to myself, "I can still buy potatoes and onions." Another way of saying "life goes on" I suppose!

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