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Overwhelmed

January 26th, 2007 at 03:29 am

Right now I am feeling very overwhelmed by finances. Just am. Not sure why. Well, maybe it is that I have been spending down savings when what I really want to do is be building it up. But bills must be paid when they come due and you know, I really wish they would come at a more convenient time. Like 3 years from now or something. Big Grin

I guess I am tired of scraping. I know this year is going to get better. Eventually. But it was supposed to be better now. DH isn't the least bit bitter over what his work pulled, but I am. I'm trying not to be because it is far from useful to feel that way. It's just that when you think you've finally come to the light at the end of the tunnel and then you find out its just an emergency flare and you're only halfway out.

I know I'll feel much better when I can start contributing more than $10 a week to savings again. I'm just letting all the negativity overwhelm me. And that's just no good. I am grateful I had a savings to spend down during this long stretch of no paycheck.

Tomorrow is payday and I know getting everything taken care of will improve my feelings. At least I hope so. I usually have a very positive upbeat outlook and I don't like being Judy Attitudy (bad attitude), I like being Sunny Bunny (good attitude). Sorry, kidspeak at my house. Rudy Attitudy isn't around yet (he's got bad manners and an attitude).

I am also exhausted. My sleeping pattern is way off.

2 Responses to “Overwhelmed”

  1. baselle Says:
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    Sleep is the most frugal tonic I know.

    You also need to celebrate your success a bit, and know that sometimes the point is not the destination, but the trip. You are trying to get out of debt, but you are really trying to change how you think about money, and how to keep money from controlling you. Its a wrestling match - today your money seems to have you in a half-nelson. Tomorrow, with a little sleep, you can get back in control.

  2. Nance Says:
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    Hang in there, it will get better. The process isn't easy, but it is worth the trouble.

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