Priorities
The last few days I've been sifting through 10+ years or receipts, paychecks, bills, and ATM receipts. Way back in '95 (I was just getting out of high-school) I had a whopping $3,850 in savings and no credit card debt. I was also making $6.25/hour.
Flash forward to current day...11 years later. I now have $330 in savings and have $4,500 in credit card debt. I'm making $20-22/hour depending upon overtime and how well the company is doing.
What the hell am I doing?!?!?!?
Given, going through 4 years of college (even though it was a technical college), and moving out was a huge expense... I still should have my finances in much better order than they currently are.
I really wasn't prepared for this break-in. I'm lucky in that they didn't decide to destroy my furniture, and the electronics that they left behind. They just stole a few of the most expensive items. Items that, even though it sucks, I can live without.
Up until two weeks ago, I had major plans for my car. Now they are in jeopardy. I want to have a lot of fun and go fast. Right now the little voice in my head is screaming "GET OUT OF DEBT NOW!!!"
I'm thinking of changing my focus. A fast car would be fun but getting out of debt, loosing weight, and actually getting some pussy would be much better.
Flash forward to current day...11 years later. I now have $330 in savings and have $4,500 in credit card debt. I'm making $20-22/hour depending upon overtime and how well the company is doing.
What the hell am I doing?!?!?!?
Given, going through 4 years of college (even though it was a technical college), and moving out was a huge expense... I still should have my finances in much better order than they currently are.
I really wasn't prepared for this break-in. I'm lucky in that they didn't decide to destroy my furniture, and the electronics that they left behind. They just stole a few of the most expensive items. Items that, even though it sucks, I can live without.
Up until two weeks ago, I had major plans for my car. Now they are in jeopardy. I want to have a lot of fun and go fast. Right now the little voice in my head is screaming "GET OUT OF DEBT NOW!!!"
I'm thinking of changing my focus. A fast car would be fun but getting out of debt, loosing weight, and actually getting some pussy would be much better.