Fun Fact: I have always been really good with money
Funn(er) Fact: That changed when I moved.
While I attended school and was full time employed my mom and stepdad were cool enough to let me stay at the house free of charge. So I was able to save! I had a savings account full of the good stuff and I was still having fun, online shopping, going out to eat, and buying ridiculous shit all while still paying my bills and padding that beautiful savings account.
Things change when you add rent, all household bills, and every single expense imaginable when it comes to living on your own 100% totally entirely. One forgets to put a stop to (or at least a limit) on their frivolous spending and they end up thinking credit cards are cool and they rack those up a bit. Then they maybe take out a loan to try to come out ahead and well for the lack of a better term the "f*ck" that up too.
So long story short: My champagne budget turned to a beer one but my tastes remained the same. I knew better. I've always known better.
So this is why I got the 2nd job. I definitely have enough to pay the bills and keep ramen in the house. But if I ever hope to get ahead again the second job is a necessity. So I did that. (I'm not going to include a part in here that more people should do that because that would be judgy and I don't know their situation but really.. more people should do it.) Shoot, I even have a 3 job if you count 2200 Miles (the new custom art
business I'm starting)! Can never be too busy or have too many things to
do!
I know I'll be a millionaire one day. I know I'll get to go home whenever I want someday (probably on my private jet.) And I know that one day I'll have all these credit cards paid in full, and never to be used again. I also know that because I am who I am.. I'll be okay. Because that's how I see it. Power of positive thinking, thoughts become things... I am manifesting the life I want not by just seeing it and believing it will happen but by making it so....
I am okay!
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Sunday, August 2, 2015
One Month From Home
It has been a hot minute since I've written anything. I am nearing my first trip home in a year and I have some thoughts on things.
Over the last year I've learned a lot about different things and since I am fond of internet lists... I found that style fitting for this post.
1. Do not ever get annoyed or make comments to someone always staring at their phone. You don't know what that person is looking at or who they are talking to. 90% of the time when I've been "busted" staring at my phone, it's because I'm reading something a friend posted, looking at their pictures, or texting with a friend or family member. I'm not doing it to disregard you. I am doing it to keep in touch with other people in my life.
2. Budget Budget Budget. I never really realized the importance of a budget until I was finally out doing this life thing totally on my own. I get a lot of comments about my lack of financial awareness. "What responsibilities could you possibly have that caused you such financial disrepair?" Well... none. And that's the problem.
3. Spending a lot of time alone doesn't make you lonely. The exact opposite actually. I enjoy time alone because I enjoy time with myself. I can think and say and do literally whatever I want without having to worry about pleasing anyone else. It's really great. I enjoy me. I used to have to have people around me all the time because I really didn't just enjoy "me". But, now that I do... I've found I feel less stressed out and frustrated. And that's the best way to spend a day off.
4. You are you... and I am me. No two people do or say or think or react the same way. One thing doesn't always work for two people and as soon as more people figure this out and start sticking up for themselves, the happier they will become. Don't make someone do something just because it worked for you. Suggest it.. move on.
5. No matter how happy you are somewhere...Go Home. Not like forever, but definitely take trips. I was really incredibly happy here the first 6 months I was here. My happiness has since declined. My homesickness has taken over and it only made me realize that I really need to see my family and friends more than once a year. Analogy: When I first left home I left with a full cup. The cup has slowly been emptied over the year and I've learned that when it gets past that half full point, it's time to pour a little more liquid into it. Letting your glass get less than half full makes it feel less than half empty. Optimism turns to pessimism.
So that's that.
Over the last year I've learned a lot about different things and since I am fond of internet lists... I found that style fitting for this post.
1. Do not ever get annoyed or make comments to someone always staring at their phone. You don't know what that person is looking at or who they are talking to. 90% of the time when I've been "busted" staring at my phone, it's because I'm reading something a friend posted, looking at their pictures, or texting with a friend or family member. I'm not doing it to disregard you. I am doing it to keep in touch with other people in my life.
2. Budget Budget Budget. I never really realized the importance of a budget until I was finally out doing this life thing totally on my own. I get a lot of comments about my lack of financial awareness. "What responsibilities could you possibly have that caused you such financial disrepair?" Well... none. And that's the problem.
3. Spending a lot of time alone doesn't make you lonely. The exact opposite actually. I enjoy time alone because I enjoy time with myself. I can think and say and do literally whatever I want without having to worry about pleasing anyone else. It's really great. I enjoy me. I used to have to have people around me all the time because I really didn't just enjoy "me". But, now that I do... I've found I feel less stressed out and frustrated. And that's the best way to spend a day off.
4. You are you... and I am me. No two people do or say or think or react the same way. One thing doesn't always work for two people and as soon as more people figure this out and start sticking up for themselves, the happier they will become. Don't make someone do something just because it worked for you. Suggest it.. move on.
5. No matter how happy you are somewhere...Go Home. Not like forever, but definitely take trips. I was really incredibly happy here the first 6 months I was here. My happiness has since declined. My homesickness has taken over and it only made me realize that I really need to see my family and friends more than once a year. Analogy: When I first left home I left with a full cup. The cup has slowly been emptied over the year and I've learned that when it gets past that half full point, it's time to pour a little more liquid into it. Letting your glass get less than half full makes it feel less than half empty. Optimism turns to pessimism.
So that's that.
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