I want to thank those who responded to my last post. I know what I need to do now and I will begin working on it. I also want to express my thanks to those who wished me a happy birthday. Yes, today was my birthday. The big 3-4. I think this year was the first time since I turned 30 that I felt depressed about being 34. It feels like years are slipping away from me. It feels to me that it hasn't been too long ago that I graduated from high school and college. It is hard to believe I am in my mid-thirties now. I dread next year because I will be half-way toward 40. I know people say that age is a state of mind and I will probably look back and think how silly it was for me to worry about turning 40. I did the same thing when I turned 30 but it turned out to not be so bad.
My mom asked me today if there was things I wanted to change this next year and thereafter. I have been thinking about that for the last month or two and yes there is things I want to change. I keep on saying each year that I am going to change my ways but never carry through with any of the promises that I make to myself. One thing that I want to change is my finances and I feel like I made a good decision about joining these blogs and forums. I believe that I will get enough support to help me carry out what needs to be done. Another thing that I want to change is my weight. I keep on making resolutions that I am going to lose weight but I never get very far with it. It is always ends up with me getting discouraged and quiting. I want this year to be different. In order for that to happen I need to set some goals. I have already begun saving my lose change. That is one positive step towards becoming financially free. I listen to Dave Ramsey every morning. I read financial blogs every day. So all in all I think I am off to a good start.
Birthday
May 5th, 2007 at 02:41 am
May 5th, 2007 at 02:51 am 1178333495
May 5th, 2007 at 02:20 pm 1178374822
I am trying to "find myself" again after becoming an empty nester 6 months ago and it's hard.
And like Jan says, one step at a time!
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May 6th, 2007 at 04:15 pm 1178468118
Enjoy yourself now and dont compare to others-financially or otherwise- good luck on your journey