When I was a boy it seemed we were always struggling for something. I remember my parents constantly fighting over past due and disconnect notices. When my father left the service he worked a handfull of good jobs but always managed to get fired for one thing or another. I still don't understand how, or why that happened.
As a man I take pride that everythings remained on in my household. I hold it down well, being a single parent that makes a pathetic wage, and getting it paid by the due date. Especially with all the legal fees of my custody battle, my ex wifes refusal to pay child support, and so on. It was a badge of honor that I was able to hold it together....until now.
One of my monthly expenses is about to get suspended. It's not a utility, its a luxury item. Not really a necessity, more of a convience. So, for two days I will not have this answer to easier living. Do I care? Not really. It happens. I've seen it happen to better people than me.
The best part is that this is a lesson against my pride. There are some fights you just can not win. You have to push through to the end and redeem yourself on the other side. That is just what this is. It is a lesson against my pride. It is a reminder that I am human, and I have limits. It is a reminder to me that sometimes the fight isnt the best method, but to sit and wait out the storm.
Im not entirely sure how I will react to these two days without this convience. I think I will enjoy the hell out of it personally! So, after all is said and done, the rest is silence. I will enjoy it.
Thanks for reading!
The Masorti
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Dave Ramsey. Look him up. Mendy and I took one of his Financial Peace classes and it helped us TONS. It's not a get rich quick thing or anything like that. Just a guy that built a multi-million dollar real estate business in his early 20's, lost his ass and rose again helping people avoid very common mistakes. He teaches people how to better manage their income and out-go. I mean no offense and Im not saying you have a problem with either, but it never hurts to take a look. I did and 9 months later I'm way different than I was.
no problem. I will check him out. Ty :-).
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