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2011 off to a great start!

January 17th, 2011 at 06:34 pm

I am loving this new year!

First, my new years resolution of forgiving myself has made a HUGE impact on life. For the first time in as long as I can remember I no longer mentally beat myself up for everything Ive ever done. My focus is better, my outlook is better and I am enjoying the good things that are happening even more. Best of all, the number of times I have to redirect my thoughts is dimenishing. YAY

Then,all the bonus $, raise $ and the money the hub is chipping in towards expenses. WOW. I feel almost downright wealthy. (Ok. an extra few hundred in the bank account at the end of the month may not constitute wealthy....but having the wiggle room to not stress feels wealthy to me!!)

The hub and I went to pizza last night using one of the 'one large pizza per month for a year' coupons that I won at a silent auction. Price paid $130 (and the $$ went to an excellent kid cause)...actual cost of pizze = $21.95 each or $263.40. I got a smokin deal which is even sweeter when we discovered last night that this pizza is the best we have ever had...honestly, this resaurants pizza is amazingly goood...so we have a new favorite for each month that will feel 'free'. Smile
Caveat= tip plus drinks was not free, but well worth it to us as an inexpensive date night that also provides leftovers for a yummy lunch the next day.

I am helping a previously homeless teen- she is so thankful to have a place to live and is a sweet, helpful girl. She helps out without any nudging, which I greatly appreciate. Initially I was going to have her pay $25 per week, but she is struggling to find a job, so that is on the back burner for now.

It just feels like this year is off to an awesome start for a lot of good reasons.

Today is a Holiday...and I plan to spend it cleaning and studying. It should be a no-spend day for me.

Life is awesome!

Posted in general thoughts | 4 Comments »

4 Responses to “2011 off to a great start!”

  1. scottish girl Says:
    January 17th, 2011 at 07:57 pm 1295294220
    1295294220

    Glad things are going well Smile

  2. mjrube94 Says:
    January 17th, 2011 at 09:45 pm 1295300714
    1295300714

    That's great, Ray! I'm sure your tenant appreciates your help and feels like things are looking up a bit as well. Way to "pay it forward"...

  3. frugaltexan75 Says:
    January 18th, 2011 at 02:12 am 1295316729
    1295316729

    I can just "hear" the happiness bubbling from your post! Yay!

  4. Ima saver Says:
    January 18th, 2011 at 03:38 pm 1295365091
    1295365091

    I think 2011 is going to be a great year!

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