Sigh [of relief]. It’s good to be “in control.” A year ago around this time I was in debt, and continually spending more money on things like bills and transportation and rent than what I was being paid, and having a horrible experience with people at work. I was looking for reasons to get out of that situation, but the reasons kept staring in my face. Even my friends told me I had to get out of there as it was just doing horrible things to my psyche.
Well, after a few months of no rent payments thanks to my father and his girlfriend, and thanks to a job that provides a salary that at least makes sense, the only debt I have left is a few thousand dollars on a student loan. They tell me that student loans are good debt, so I’m not worried. Even better, I am able to afford all of my monthly payments and still have money left to put into savings. That’s a first for me since I started working.
Now I can start saving for things that are important to me, such as future kids, future family in general, future “retirement,” future vacations, and the future in general.
So, now that I am in control, I feel much better than I have in years. I’m happy… and it’s not just the money issues. I just feel good in general. Sure I still have some questions about where I’m heading, but now I know that I am in control of that.
Being in control financially is definitely a HUGE step towards being in control of your life, and I think it’s great that you’ve done that, and especially that you’ve done it so quickly. DON’T LET IT GET OUT OF CONTROL AGAIN! I’m sure that you realize just how easy it is for that to happen and just how hard it is to gain control again. But I’m happy for you. 🙂 I wish I could do the same…
Yay, Spike! I’m so glad that things are finally getting better.