Absolutely LOVE this post! And I couldn't agree more. Great story, and great lesson! My mom would have done the same - except she probs would have made me run across the mall and she would pick me up in the car later. haha
It's the little choices we make time after time - like saving a few cents by buying generic versions of products, or taking the time to go to the gas station across the street for gas that's just slightly cheaper. It's getting water every time you go out to eat instead of a cocktail, and wearing that hand-me-down t-shirt instead of a fancy new one. It's the little things that make us who we are - for better or for worse. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is your financial status.
I think my dream job is where I can use my skillsets. I'm an MBA with quite a bit of business experience. I'd prefer to work in a position which is challenging and provides opportunities to learn more than taking a boring job with higher pay.
I'm living my "real" dream job right now, being the best wife and mom I can be to my husband and our two children. Traveling with them is just the icing on the already wonderful cake.
My dream job is to live in Europe and show people all the cool places off the beaten path that I've found, but since it's not practical right now, I'll stick with my dream life.
I now use http://www.SargesList.com - it is a listing site for the U.S. military community. people's emails can be verified as military members with a .mil email account or remain unverified - those that are verified as trusted military personnel have a distinct badge that is easily recognizable. After all the scary stuff on Craigslist I try to steer clear - but if I do find something I need or want on Craigslist I make sure to ALWAYS make a transaction in a public parking lot.
If I knew what my ideal job was, I'd be able to do something about working towards getting it. However, I'm on the other side of 40 and I still have no clue what I want to be when I grow up :(
My Dream Job would be for my blog character- Bohemian Babushka to start earning her keep! ; ) My blog, Babushka's Baile, has been doing very well considering I started in August, and her public appearances have been well accepted. To be able to make a living from writing as the bubbly and babbling BB, to be able to travel spreading her joy of life, this would be a wonderful job and I'm ready to jump into it.
"And to those who don't see your brilliance, look at them, smile, and say, "JU SO FONII!!!"
Bohemian Babushka
Since professional golfer and NFL QB are not going to happen, I'll say CIO of a major university. The pay would be comfortable. I would have the opportunity to run an enterprise, while likely being able to publish and speak on academic topics, travel some, and hopefully be part of a learning, continuously improving organization.
Social media websites, including FB, can have good times, but then, after a few years, they can heavily drop in value. People can get bored, find another social network (more niche specicfic) and they will simply leave. That's how it looks like.
On the other hand, with so much money they have now, they can easily pretend trends and still be 'in game' for a very long time.
Nice tips, especially in point 5. Thanks for nice post!
I think the point of the "The things you own, end up owning you." quote is not the fact that you are in debt for them. It is the fact that you covet them. You fret over them. That you feel that these things are part of your life. And the fact that if you didn't have them, regardless if you are in debt because of them, would make you feel incomplete.
So I disagree with your idea of, "The things you own, end up owning you." It is your ego that you are feeding into here. Your ego telling you, "You need this." or "People will like me if I wear this, or have this." Not saying this is your motivation, but say this is the average motivation for consuming and possessing such items.
I must be bored, commenting on this. No one is listening, as usual. It is like screaming in the middle of the desert. Writing the unified theory of quantum mechanics in the middle of the desert.
It's called a bubble! haha I wrote an article that talked about FB's P/E ratio. It's a simple check that shouldn't ever be overlooked no matter how much the media tells you to.
These are some good tips, sometimes you forget how valuable your time can be. I automate all my bills and check my transactions daily or weekly on Mint. Autopay is awesome though because you're never late on your payments!
Best shopping tip that I got from my Mom was how to calculate percentages to discover a sale price. The racks at the Air Force Base Exchange store that we always shopped at would have signs saying 40% off or 20% off, and I would repeatedly ask her "How much is 40% off of $19.99?", etc. She taught me to round up to $20 and then multiply times the 4 in 40, to get 20x4=80, move the decimal point and you had $8.00 off of $20, or a sale price of $12.00. This real-life math experience carried over into my schooling and has stuck with me for the 20 plus years I've been shopping since. It seems basic, but I'd bet many shoppers out there still can't figure it out. :)
I used steel-cut oats and soy milk. I just used a heaping measuring cup of applesauce and a little above the mark for the milk and let them sit for about 10 minutes to absorb. I also added fresh blueberries and used some mixed dried fruit I had. They turned out really good and were very easy to make.
I like # 1 best. I have a Nokia D7000 camera with a Tokina 12-24mm lens. I always get offers to take professionals photos in exchange for cash, I always turn them down though since im always so busy. But I think if your into photography you could make good cash
Well my mom did it this way, and that's what I plan to do myself. I'm 18, and i've already started saving. I'm gonna go to college, and get a good career so once that's done all ill have to do is rent and save until I can afford my dream house.
We took our big trip in February. Our only plans for the summer are an extended weekend camping. We save money by watching for sales on food, snacks and drink for several weeks before we leave. I think it also saves us money that everyone in our group chips in to the meals, so we don't each have to each bring enough for each meal. Our camping fees are non-negotiable, but only $22/night.
Absolutely LOVE this post! And I couldn't agree more. Great story, and great lesson! My mom would have done the same - except she probs would have made me run across the mall and she would pick me up in the car later. haha
It's the little choices we make time after time - like saving a few cents by buying generic versions of products, or taking the time to go to the gas station across the street for gas that's just slightly cheaper. It's getting water every time you go out to eat instead of a cocktail, and wearing that hand-me-down t-shirt instead of a fancy new one. It's the little things that make us who we are - for better or for worse. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is your financial status.
This thing was written by the revenue agency lol
I liked your facebook page
I think my dream job is where I can use my skillsets. I'm an MBA with quite a bit of business experience. I'd prefer to work in a position which is challenging and provides opportunities to learn more than taking a boring job with higher pay.
I'm living my "real" dream job right now, being the best wife and mom I can be to my husband and our two children. Traveling with them is just the icing on the already wonderful cake.
My dream job is to live in Europe and show people all the cool places off the beaten path that I've found, but since it's not practical right now, I'll stick with my dream life.
I now use http://www.SargesList.com - it is a listing site for the U.S. military community. people's emails can be verified as military members with a .mil email account or remain unverified - those that are verified as trusted military personnel have a distinct badge that is easily recognizable. After all the scary stuff on Craigslist I try to steer clear - but if I do find something I need or want on Craigslist I make sure to ALWAYS make a transaction in a public parking lot.
I always wanted to be an archeologist - travel to Egypt and Europe on digs!
If I knew what my ideal job was, I'd be able to do something about working towards getting it. However, I'm on the other side of 40 and I still have no clue what I want to be when I grow up :(
My Dream Job would be for my blog character- Bohemian Babushka to start earning her keep! ; ) My blog, Babushka's Baile, has been doing very well considering I started in August, and her public appearances have been well accepted. To be able to make a living from writing as the bubbly and babbling BB, to be able to travel spreading her joy of life, this would be a wonderful job and I'm ready to jump into it.
"And to those who don't see your brilliance, look at them, smile, and say, "JU SO FONII!!!"
Bohemian Babushka
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Since professional golfer and NFL QB are not going to happen, I'll say CIO of a major university. The pay would be comfortable. I would have the opportunity to run an enterprise, while likely being able to publish and speak on academic topics, travel some, and hopefully be part of a learning, continuously improving organization.
I was against buying shares from Facebook, too.
Social media websites, including FB, can have good times, but then, after a few years, they can heavily drop in value. People can get bored, find another social network (more niche specicfic) and they will simply leave. That's how it looks like.
On the other hand, with so much money they have now, they can easily pretend trends and still be 'in game' for a very long time.
Nice tips, especially in point 5. Thanks for nice post!
Filmmaker. I don't really care about fame or fortune, just the creative aspect.
I want to use/hone my tangible skills,serve God,and respect/affirm those I work with everything else is peripheral.
I think the point of the "The things you own, end up owning you." quote is not the fact that you are in debt for them. It is the fact that you covet them. You fret over them. That you feel that these things are part of your life. And the fact that if you didn't have them, regardless if you are in debt because of them, would make you feel incomplete.
So I disagree with your idea of, "The things you own, end up owning you." It is your ego that you are feeding into here. Your ego telling you, "You need this." or "People will like me if I wear this, or have this." Not saying this is your motivation, but say this is the average motivation for consuming and possessing such items.
I must be bored, commenting on this. No one is listening, as usual. It is like screaming in the middle of the desert. Writing the unified theory of quantum mechanics in the middle of the desert.
Dress conservatively. Shop out of season and of course on clearance and at thrift stores.
It's called a bubble! haha I wrote an article that talked about FB's P/E ratio. It's a simple check that shouldn't ever be overlooked no matter how much the media tells you to.
These are some good tips, sometimes you forget how valuable your time can be. I automate all my bills and check my transactions daily or weekly on Mint. Autopay is awesome though because you're never late on your payments!
Best shopping tip that I got from my Mom was how to calculate percentages to discover a sale price. The racks at the Air Force Base Exchange store that we always shopped at would have signs saying 40% off or 20% off, and I would repeatedly ask her "How much is 40% off of $19.99?", etc. She taught me to round up to $20 and then multiply times the 4 in 40, to get 20x4=80, move the decimal point and you had $8.00 off of $20, or a sale price of $12.00. This real-life math experience carried over into my schooling and has stuck with me for the 20 plus years I've been shopping since. It seems basic, but I'd bet many shoppers out there still can't figure it out. :)
I used steel-cut oats and soy milk. I just used a heaping measuring cup of applesauce and a little above the mark for the milk and let them sit for about 10 minutes to absorb. I also added fresh blueberries and used some mixed dried fruit I had. They turned out really good and were very easy to make.
I like # 1 best. I have a Nokia D7000 camera with a Tokina 12-24mm lens. I always get offers to take professionals photos in exchange for cash, I always turn them down though since im always so busy. But I think if your into photography you could make good cash
Well my mom did it this way, and that's what I plan to do myself. I'm 18, and i've already started saving. I'm gonna go to college, and get a good career so once that's done all ill have to do is rent and save until I can afford my dream house.
I already liked you on Facebook
We took our big trip in February. Our only plans for the summer are an extended weekend camping. We save money by watching for sales on food, snacks and drink for several weeks before we leave. I think it also saves us money that everyone in our group chips in to the meals, so we don't each have to each bring enough for each meal. Our camping fees are non-negotiable, but only $22/night.
Mom told me to stick with natural fibers, and I always have! Great advice.