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March 23rd, 2016 at 04:32 pm

I am on Spring Break. It is a much needed break. I was sick for two weeks. I probably would have recovered faster if I had been able to rest, but that was impossible with three jobs. I also would have reset my subbing to day one if had missed a day. This would have been a loss of several hundred dollars. Anyhow, I made it through. This week is just the editing and a few mystery shops.

I made a tough, but necessary decision. I sold the car I bought in June. My other car is paid off next month. I will have no payments. This means one car for awhile, but financially it was a wise decision. I didn't lose as much as I thought I would. My tax return will cover the loss. I have a large one due to the move last year. My dad gave me a loan until the tax return comes in so I could go ahead with the sale. I still want to kick myself for buying the car in the first place.

I am reworking a new budget. I keep tweaking it, but need to finalize it and stick to it.

As far as long term decisions, I am seriously considering a tiny house. There are several pros and cons, but sooner than later I will have an empty nest. It is so enticing to think I could save up and pay cash. No rent or mortgage is enticing! Also, I don't have a lot of stuff, so size wise it is doable.

On the marriage front, it is more or less over. I have not seen positive changes. As a matter of fact, DH drinks at night. He is harmless and never drives, but it is not good for someone who is depressed and a waste of money for someone who earns so little. I can't get past the guilt factor of where he will end up. But honestly, I can't live with him just because I feel guilty. He won't seek professional help and thinks the world is against him. He has alienated his entire family and only his son is on speaking terms with him at this point. I have decided with my large June paycheck, I will hand him some cash for moving expenses. Now it is a matter of mustering up the courage for the big talk about it. We own nothing together and have no kids together, so the paperwork should be easy.

As you can see, my thoughts are all over the place these days. On a positive note, I have kept up with the personal goals on my sidebar for the most part. The grocery goals has not been met. There have been less grocery mystery shops available and I can't take as many with teaching.

5 Responses to “Latest Update”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    Sorry to hear the marriage is likely over, but only you know what the right thing to do is.

  2. MonkeyMama Says:
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    I am sorry to hear about your marriage. Hopefully you can rest up during the break. Hang in there!

  3. LivingAlmostLarge Says:
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    I am so sorry to hear the problems that have occurred. Be strong and hope it works out.

  4. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    I'm sorry to hear this. {{hugs}}

  5. PatientSaver Says:
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    I am sorry to hear about this too. It has to be tough but it sounds like you have some ideas of what you want to do.

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