I need a place to collect my thoughts...thank you for your patience!
I've been reading the challenges lately, and I'm so impressed and inspired by you all. You all seem to have it together, you have clear goals in place and seem to know exactly how to get there. I'm so happy for you all! I must admit though I'm envious. I know there are many, many things I need to learn and change but don't even know where to begin.
I know that I want to mostly follow the DR plan because it's the easiest for my DH and I to understand and stick with...although admittedly we have yet to actually stick with it. We are angry and frustrated with ourselves for being such slackers. At this point we know what we should do and we HAVE TO DO IT!
So there are tons of other things I think I'd (we'd in some cases) like to accomplish, but it's so overwhelming. Here's just some of my ideas, and the first one is getting our financial lives in order. It is actually OUR goal. So as for some of the other stuff on my mind...
~I want to learn to sew, but am waiting on my MIL to teach me. Actually I've been waiting for 9 years.
~I want to learn to knit/crochet, not sure who could teach me.
~I want to get organized overall - I should mention for those that don't know that we recently moved from MD to TN and are currently living with my in laws and we are helping each other because we are splitting many living expenses. This is the only thing that has saved us since I haven't found a job yet.
~I want a GOOD full time job, the economy is not helping that very much. I've put in at least 300 resumes/applications and continue to do so. I have been catering for a local company which is at least something. I got an email today from the school system and they have invited me to attend the substitute teaching workshop at the end of January.
~I have no real idea where to start with frugality, but know I should learn, which will also require me to learn some patience. lol
~I want to start exercising again, I'm seriously out of shape.
~I enjoy sending cards to family and friends, but cannot seem to make time for it.
~I want to make something in my spare time (which since I'm not currently working full time should be often) that I could sell at craft fairs or online...but have no idea what to make or anything. I have some fun ideas on things to make for gifts or for selling, but have no skill, at least not yet...
I feel really stupid to start a challenge thread and not actually know what the heck my challenge to myself is, but I suppose I can just say that getting my challenges together is a good start?
I will keep this updated as often as possible, and hopefully it will start to have more structure as time goes along! I'm open to suggestions and TIA.
I've been reading the challenges lately, and I'm so impressed and inspired by you all. You all seem to have it together, you have clear goals in place and seem to know exactly how to get there. I'm so happy for you all! I must admit though I'm envious. I know there are many, many things I need to learn and change but don't even know where to begin.
I know that I want to mostly follow the DR plan because it's the easiest for my DH and I to understand and stick with...although admittedly we have yet to actually stick with it. We are angry and frustrated with ourselves for being such slackers. At this point we know what we should do and we HAVE TO DO IT!
So there are tons of other things I think I'd (we'd in some cases) like to accomplish, but it's so overwhelming. Here's just some of my ideas, and the first one is getting our financial lives in order. It is actually OUR goal. So as for some of the other stuff on my mind...
~I want to learn to sew, but am waiting on my MIL to teach me. Actually I've been waiting for 9 years.
~I want to learn to knit/crochet, not sure who could teach me.
~I want to get organized overall - I should mention for those that don't know that we recently moved from MD to TN and are currently living with my in laws and we are helping each other because we are splitting many living expenses. This is the only thing that has saved us since I haven't found a job yet.
~I want a GOOD full time job, the economy is not helping that very much. I've put in at least 300 resumes/applications and continue to do so. I have been catering for a local company which is at least something. I got an email today from the school system and they have invited me to attend the substitute teaching workshop at the end of January.
~I have no real idea where to start with frugality, but know I should learn, which will also require me to learn some patience. lol
~I want to start exercising again, I'm seriously out of shape.
~I enjoy sending cards to family and friends, but cannot seem to make time for it.
~I want to make something in my spare time (which since I'm not currently working full time should be often) that I could sell at craft fairs or online...but have no idea what to make or anything. I have some fun ideas on things to make for gifts or for selling, but have no skill, at least not yet...
I feel really stupid to start a challenge thread and not actually know what the heck my challenge to myself is, but I suppose I can just say that getting my challenges together is a good start?
I will keep this updated as often as possible, and hopefully it will start to have more structure as time goes along! I'm open to suggestions and TIA.