First-
I don't need a cell phone. I love my phone... and it's really nice to be able to check my email, facebook, and whatever else while I'm at home because I don't have a computer. But it's over $100 a month. That's a lot of money to a family of 3 with only one income. So... soon enough, I will no longer have a phone. Just until I can get some other bills paid off and actually be comfortable with finances. :/ I might get a home phone or something for like $20 a month so I can still have contact with people. I'm sure I'll keep ya updated on this one.
Second-
I focus so much of my time on facebook/public. I'm always checking in to see what people are up to, or to post about what I'm up to, instead of doing my "to-do list"! So... I'm deactivating my account. And I know that people say after 30 days or something like that, they send you an email saying welcome back to facebook! Nope, not fallin' for it. I have my blog that I will keep updated of course. This is my journal, scrapbook, everything. I tell all on the good ol' blog. :)
Third-
I've done a lot of custom orders that people have kind of just blew off. Custom orders cost me $$ out of my own pocket, and my time. So I decided that I'm going to start making holiday bows now, and I will have "custom listing" available on my etsy account so that if people want custom stuff, they still have to get on and order it just like anything else. That way I have the money to do the bows, blocks, wipe cases, or whatever they want. I'm planning on getting LOTS of items listed for the holidays. I'm going to be trying lots of new stuff- earrings, necklaces, mommy/daughter matching headbands, camera strap covers, ipad/kindle covers, and more. Gonna be FUN and INTERESTING. :)
Fourth-
I am super unorganized and I think it plays a HUGE role in me not having money to pay my bills. I don't plan meals, I don't have a log of paid/unpaid bills, I pretty much don't have anything. My toy room isn't even organized!! EEK! So this is something I'm going to be posting a lot about. I've got to get organized. Jackson's birthday literally killed my bank and it shouldn't have to be that way. I can only imagine how I'm going to be talking around Christmas time. I need to get my stuff organized from January-December. I literally need a calander hanging in the kitchen that tells me not to forget my lunch that I so proudly packed last night. My mind is just SO cluttered, I can't remember anything. But I'm gonna get on top of it all. I can't just complain about my 'tough' life. I'm a single Momma, and there is nothing I can do to change that. Honestly, I think it's something I need right now. To be independant and figure ME out. I need to buck up and figure this out on my own. I know I'm not the only one in this position, and I know there are lots of others worse off than me. But hey, maybe this little journey I'm going to take will inspire other Momma's to do the same!
Anyway.. long, weird kinda post. But I feel blah and I have been thinking about tons of stuff today. Like, what inspires YOU to feel the BEST about YOURSELF and your OWN lifestyle!?! If you're reading this.... you should share. :)
My secret to feeling good about me/my life when Im feeling discouraged.. I stop and say "Okay Jennie, what do you have to complain about? You have a home, you have food, your daughter and husband are happy... What else do you need?" and it sorta changes my attitude! I always feel like we have to live ABOVE our means, because of how society is these days- but in reality your supposed to live below your means. Just cause you have 20 bucks, doesnt mean you need to spend it type of a thing.
ReplyDeleteYour doing great for being so young and on your own Jaq! Love you!