It's an hour away from October 1, 2010. Thank G_d September is over because it kicked my butt hard. The month started strong, then I was sideswiped by family deaths which started the tailspin. There are 2 ways I handle grief: ice cream therapy and retail therapy. September I indulged in both...alot.
Besides spending money like I have the keys to Fort Knox, our kitchen ceiling got worse and we had to start the remodel sooner than expected. The budget is high for such a small space but I'm determined to come in under, even with my extravagant splurge of a blue quartz counter top!
I could use this month as a valid excuse to throw in the towel, but NO I am determined to 1. stop eating ice cream for comfort 2. get back on the Frugal horse and break it in my way! There were a few weeks of a frugal funk not knowing if the direction I was taking was right for my family. I realized I was trying to fit my family and our ways into the ways of other frugalists. That's just not me. So, I'm taking all the valuable lessons on frugality I have learned and continue to learn and am molding them my way.
The excitement of the challenge is back with a vengeance. Watch out world, Mrs. FruGal is back!!!
This month kicked our butts too! I was going to briefly post about it this weekend but, my hubs has TMJ and the medical bills are astronomical! It's so frustrating because he just got a little raise. I was hoping to save that money and then also pay a few things off so that we are not so strapped and now we are instead dealing with a maxed out credit card for medical stuff. This is when I bow my head and I say, "Lord, I'm trying my best here. I'm really trying to be a good steward with what you have given me but, I just can't seem to juggle what's being thrown at me. Please give me strength to press on strong and joyfully and wisdom to handle what I have." That's all I can do these days. I'm also sorry to hear about loved ones passing away. That is so hard and I pray that you are being comforted...even if it is ice cream. Everyone deserves those seasons. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteOh Casey I hear you on the medical bills too! My hubs was in the ER last week for a kidney stone, so I'm waiting for those bills to be put on our fabulous credit card. I figure, as long as I'm not putting Louis Vitton bags on the cc, we are doing ok. But darn, I really want that bag! :-) I think the big guy is just making sure he's putting all I can handle on my nice broad shoulders!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I can relate. I hope things look up soon for you. Would a blog award help? I left you one on my blog today :-) ~Kimberly
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Thanks for all the blog-Love ya'll! Welcome aboard Groovey Baby and Thank you (my favorite name in the whole wide world)Kimberly for the award. It did help!
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