Spending, spending, spending....that's what I've been doing this summer. At the same time, I've been getting things done.
Candle room
Kilz
Next
painted
carpet taking up
floor done
Hallway
carpet taken up
floor done
Liam has been put in the shop. He will not be out until he is fixed. This will save getting another vehicle. Plus, I got some flowers for the front yard and they have added appeal to the yard. There are still things that need to be done, but I'm glad I decided to get over whatever it is and get these things done.
Getting things done feels really good. Being in the middle of my life and having this baby has really made things different. Putting money to good use is always worth it.
What needs to be done
refinance home
pay off 1532
pay off 3295
put up 1000 every month
pay for his school for July
Entering a new stage of my life and I'm looking forward to it. Every day is new and I haven't been living it like that. Now is different. I have over 175,000 worth of student loan debt and it angers me. All I can do is work to make my life better. Take every day one at a time.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Monday, June 20, 2016
All I Can Do is Live
I had to realize that I have not been in a good place for a really long time. Chaos all around. In my mind, home, car, job, life, social interactions, chaos. Stepping back understanding the problem and working towards making it better.
The house looked as if it had thrown up. Things everywhere, clothes, things, all over the place, no order, none. I started in the back of the house and thinned out. Got rid of clothes, shoes, papers, things. Moved things around. I also started to decorate. I have been in the house for a long time and I haven't enjoyed it. Haven't made it comfortable, home. I know these things don't matter, but they add warmth to the space. You can actually walk throughout the house and nothing is on the floor. Everything has a place. More or less. It feels good to finally have a clean home.
In the meantime, during the decorating, I have been redoing each room. My room is done. Now the guest bedroom. It had to be Kilz. That was done today. Tomorrow, it will be painted. Looking forward to it. Once that is done, the carpet will be removed and the hardwood sanded and varnished. There will be a full sized bedroom set put in there.
Next, his room will be done just like the guest bedroom. Finally, the carpet will be taken up in the hallway and the hardwood done too. Making the space comfortable while I'm here and ready for the next tenant after I leave.
The front of the house is going to take the most work. The floor has shifted in the kitchen. There needs to be a new counter top and cabinets. The floor needs to be done too. I didn't mention a backsplash. Something pretty. The front room carpet needs to be taken up and floor under needs to be fixed. There's a hump in it. Not too sure about what type of flooring I would like for that room. Will have to think about that.
In the front yard, I planted a flower garden and it is really pretty. They are perennials so they will come back every year. Slowly, but surely I am appreciating the things that I have done in my home. It is mine and it might as well be what I want.
As far as my debt, I haven't done anything with it. It is still there. I haven't checked CreditKarma. Nothing.
Student loans
Medical bills
I have been spending money on nothing really, but not on what is important. Not at all. What is the problem? I just don't feel like doing what it takes to get out of this financial turmoil that I have gotten myself into.
What I told myself is that I would look at CreditKarma and see where I stand.
Contact all debtors and set up payment arrangements
Continue to save $1000 a month
At the end of the year, I wanted to purchase a new car with the money saved. Purchase land, pay off debt, put it toward my mortgage. I really don't know what to do.
What I can do is put $400 toward my smallest debt in July. This will allow me to get something paid off in at least 2-3 months.
Life is about learning from your mistakes and doing what it takes not to repeat them. I created this debt and it's up to me to eliminate it.
Plus, I got a part time job. I do enjoy it. That helps. Focus is what I need and having a clean home does help. I know that moments matter, but they fade away. I must do what's best for me!
The house looked as if it had thrown up. Things everywhere, clothes, things, all over the place, no order, none. I started in the back of the house and thinned out. Got rid of clothes, shoes, papers, things. Moved things around. I also started to decorate. I have been in the house for a long time and I haven't enjoyed it. Haven't made it comfortable, home. I know these things don't matter, but they add warmth to the space. You can actually walk throughout the house and nothing is on the floor. Everything has a place. More or less. It feels good to finally have a clean home.
In the meantime, during the decorating, I have been redoing each room. My room is done. Now the guest bedroom. It had to be Kilz. That was done today. Tomorrow, it will be painted. Looking forward to it. Once that is done, the carpet will be removed and the hardwood sanded and varnished. There will be a full sized bedroom set put in there.
Next, his room will be done just like the guest bedroom. Finally, the carpet will be taken up in the hallway and the hardwood done too. Making the space comfortable while I'm here and ready for the next tenant after I leave.
The front of the house is going to take the most work. The floor has shifted in the kitchen. There needs to be a new counter top and cabinets. The floor needs to be done too. I didn't mention a backsplash. Something pretty. The front room carpet needs to be taken up and floor under needs to be fixed. There's a hump in it. Not too sure about what type of flooring I would like for that room. Will have to think about that.
In the front yard, I planted a flower garden and it is really pretty. They are perennials so they will come back every year. Slowly, but surely I am appreciating the things that I have done in my home. It is mine and it might as well be what I want.
As far as my debt, I haven't done anything with it. It is still there. I haven't checked CreditKarma. Nothing.
Student loans
Medical bills
I have been spending money on nothing really, but not on what is important. Not at all. What is the problem? I just don't feel like doing what it takes to get out of this financial turmoil that I have gotten myself into.
What I told myself is that I would look at CreditKarma and see where I stand.
Contact all debtors and set up payment arrangements
Continue to save $1000 a month
At the end of the year, I wanted to purchase a new car with the money saved. Purchase land, pay off debt, put it toward my mortgage. I really don't know what to do.
What I can do is put $400 toward my smallest debt in July. This will allow me to get something paid off in at least 2-3 months.
Life is about learning from your mistakes and doing what it takes not to repeat them. I created this debt and it's up to me to eliminate it.
Plus, I got a part time job. I do enjoy it. That helps. Focus is what I need and having a clean home does help. I know that moments matter, but they fade away. I must do what's best for me!
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