That this forum is so much better than the others I belong to.
The people on the other forms are so quick to judge, and I'm so happy it isn't like that here. You'd think people would realize that being rude and judgmental doesn't help the situation any.
It's nice to belong to a forum where people are understanding and compassionate
(btw, I put this in the debt forum, because that is what people are judgmental about in the other forums )
I love it here, I like how helpful and understanding people are. I have needed a place like this to belong. I feel less lonely with my ordeals when other people have been in my place too at one point or another and can offer me support and kindness.
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Husband: Tom
My furbabies:
Minka 7 years old Simba 3 years old
Aiden 4 weeks old
Don't need to agree with everything anyone says or does but I can always find something nice to say or just button my lip. Yep, no need to be nasty. :
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"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." ~Leo Buscaglia
Three cheers for the Village! I've found this place really refreshing after my experiences with Yahoo groups. (yuck!) Despite our differences it seems like people here at least try to get along with each other.
I have to agree with Nada. Any time I stray, I always come back. The Village is great.
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Chele' www.consecratedheart.com It’s sort of funny. I always felt good about having full change jars in that "look how much I'm saving" way. Then I stopped spending money and my change jars are always empty... but look how much I'm saving…
========= ING savings - $85.67 EF - $230.00 slush fund - $24.95 Disney fund - $40.00 Dental fund - $100.00 - $126.50
Several times I've told myself I am spending entirely too much time here, and need to just go away. But I never stay gone long. Everyone has such interesting lives and stories to keep up with! It's a nice neighborhood.
I'm a huge fan of the village!! Anytime i need motivation or inspiration I log on. Though sometimes I get disappointed that there aren't MORE posts I can read...lol
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Debts
#1 - CC - PIF!!!!!!
#2 - Student Loan #1 - PIF!!!!!
Total Debt
19598/33900 = 14302 paid!
Yup this is the bect place ever. And the most diverse too! It's such a wonderful thing that despite our differences everyone seems to get along very well and support each other.
I agree with everyone. So many different walks of life, but yet, it's like one big family.
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"Strong is what we make each other." ~ Marge Piercy
2010:
Penny Challenge: $0.21 Change jar Challenge: $1.25 Quarters for Debt: $3.25 Grocery Challenge: $ Coupons: $309.59 EF Challenge: $73.10
chef2: No More Eating Out Challenge: 7/365 Book Club Challenge:
I really find it amazing how little grandstanding or "I'm right and you're wrong" goes on here. Its absolutely refreshing and also VERY humbling. Quite often I read posts and have tears in my eyes and its from the SPIRIT in which they are written in - its almost palpable!
3-year plan to debt-free living:
2008 - Pay off VW (12/08 last payment - done), student loan (1st of 2 kids - done! )
2009 - Pay off Toyota (10 more payments), student loan (2nd of 2 kids - started to pay off)
2010 - Pay off house, begin second savings account
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I just want to say...
Simba 3 years old
4 weeks old
Groceries (food and non food items)
Eating Out Challenge: $0/$100
$56.34
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I've found this place really refreshing after my experiences with Yahoo groups. (yuck!) Despite our differences it seems like people here at least try to get along with each other.
(Updated March 20, 2010)
ING savings - $85.67
- $126.50
debt consolidation - PAID OFF!! 2/2007
cc#1 payoff - $0 / $4,942.71 (4/16/07)
Penny Challenge: $0.21
Quarters for Debt: $3.25
Book Club Challenge:
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