Comments on: Optimism in Finances… http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/ Our Journey to a Debt-Free Life Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:06:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Beks http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-895593 Beks Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:42:22 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-895593 Kat - Scary, but I'll have to try it. ; ) Kat – Scary, but I’ll have to try it. ; )

]]> By: Kat http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-895103 Kat Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:05:19 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-895103 I just stumbled across your website looking for encouragement in my own debt reduction and couldn't help but post. I might actually have a tasty and cheap recipe for your pig's intestine and peanut butter :)When I was in Ecuador, we ate a traditional dish called guatita. It's made out of cow stomach, boiled potatoes and peanut sauce. I'm sure you could sub the intestines instead. As long as you are ok with funky textures, it actually tastes great! You could probably google a recipe if you're interested...Good luck with the rest of your debt! I just stumbled across your website looking for encouragement in my own debt reduction and couldn’t help but post. I might actually have a tasty and cheap recipe for your pig’s intestine and peanut butter :) When I was in Ecuador, we ate a traditional dish called guatita. It’s made out of cow stomach, boiled potatoes and peanut sauce. I’m sure you could sub the intestines instead. As long as you are ok with funky textures, it actually tastes great! You could probably google a recipe if you’re interested…Good luck with the rest of your debt!

]]> By: Lil http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-888023 Lil Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:58:24 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-888023 Much like Valdese I had a crazy year and half with a BF (who unfortunately did not last - the nearly 20k in debt we ran up on my tab did) .. and am trying to dig my way out ... added to the pressure is the fact that I have to refi in less than a year and am upside-down in my mortgage :( Tried to go the debt consolidation route and was basically told I was SOL. If it was just me I would consider losing the house and starting over (sad but true) but my family lent me the downpayment and I cannot lose that along with my own $$. I make good money but have spent too many years as a shopaholic ... and since I used to do ebay have a huge surplus in stock. Guess now is as good a time as any to start selling it off, especially the pieces that would be great for halloween! Thanks for the inspiration ... and the advice! :) One lesson I learned yesterday is that shopping with coupons does not always save you money... I went shopping for swiffer refills, a mop, groceries, TP, and a bunch of other neccessities like laundry detergent, at a store that doubled coupons (up to 50 cents off) and walked out 97 dollars poorer. I am stocked up for maybe 6 months with basics for cleaning and such, but that was a real eye opener! Much like Valdese I had a crazy year and half with a BF (who unfortunately did not last – the nearly 20k in debt we ran up on my tab did) .. and am trying to dig my way out … added to the pressure is the fact that I have to refi in less than a year and am upside-down in my mortgage :( Tried to go the debt consolidation route and was basically told I was SOL. If it was just me I would consider losing the house and starting over (sad but true) but my family lent me the downpayment and I cannot lose that along with my own $$. I make good money but have spent too many years as a shopaholic … and since I used to do ebay have a huge surplus in stock. Guess now is as good a time as any to start selling it off, especially the pieces that would be great for halloween! Thanks for the inspiration … and the advice! :)

One lesson I learned yesterday is that shopping with coupons does not always save you money… I went shopping for swiffer refills, a mop, groceries, TP, and a bunch of other neccessities like laundry detergent, at a store that doubled coupons (up to 50 cents off) and walked out 97 dollars poorer. I am stocked up for maybe 6 months with basics for cleaning and such, but that was a real eye opener!

]]> By: Valdese http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-884794 Valdese Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:47:11 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-884794 You're telling the story of my life! After a crazy year of decadence and silly expenditures (can you imagine dropping $350 on a birthday dinner? Eating out every night? Drinking every weekend? Buying a Mini cooper?) in 2007, my BF and I had to face the harsh realities of 2008. At first, it felt like a hardship...cancelling cable, eating at home, eliminating $100 impulse buying trips at Target and forgetting about going out. We felt like martyrs and suffered for a while...but then, magically...we rediscovered the important things in life, like each other, our families, creating our own entertainment, taking care of ourselves and our home. As a result, I'm enjoying life more than ever and pausing to be grateful for those beautiful moments in life I had grown to expect and feel entitled to. My life isn't about financial success, the things I own, the money in my bank account or even my credit score (*gasp*). It's about who I'm being and the relationships in my life. Funny thing is, that's what it has been about THE WHOLE TIME. I'm grateful for these difficult times for forcing me to prioritize and recognize what's truly valuable in my life. You’re telling the story of my life! After a crazy year of decadence and silly expenditures (can you imagine dropping $350 on a birthday dinner? Eating out every night? Drinking every weekend? Buying a Mini cooper?) in 2007, my BF and I had to face the harsh realities of 2008. At first, it felt like a hardship…cancelling cable, eating at home, eliminating $100 impulse buying trips at Target and forgetting about going out. We felt like martyrs and suffered for a while…but then, magically…we rediscovered the important things in life, like each other, our families, creating our own entertainment, taking care of ourselves and our home. As a result, I’m enjoying life more than ever and pausing to be grateful for those beautiful moments in life I had grown to expect and feel entitled to. My life isn’t about financial success, the things I own, the money in my bank account or even my credit score (*gasp*). It’s about who I’m being and the relationships in my life. Funny thing is, that’s what it has been about THE WHOLE TIME. I’m grateful for these difficult times for forcing me to prioritize and recognize what’s truly valuable in my life.

]]> By: Sharee http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-884347 Sharee Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:55:52 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-884347 I just came across your blog today and you give me hope! I just recently cut up my credit cards and have started on a new journey to get out of debt. It feels so good to be living within my means and to have a plan. I wont lie it's hard at times to not buy what I want, when I want it, but I certainly look forward to the day when I won't owe anyone a single penny. I also have been amazed at how creative I'm forced to be at times. It makes me feel good and I have found it doesn't take any money to enjoy your family. I look forward to reading more of your post. Thanks! I just came across your blog today and you give me hope! I just recently cut up my credit cards and have started on a new journey to get out of debt. It feels so good to be living within my means and to have a plan. I wont lie it’s hard at times to not buy what I want, when I want it, but I certainly look forward to the day when I won’t owe anyone a single penny. I also have been amazed at how creative I’m forced to be at times. It makes me feel good and I have found it doesn’t take any money to enjoy your family. I look forward to reading more of your post. Thanks!

]]> By: Beks http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-881451 Beks Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:56:29 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-881451 Ha ha! Yes, life can be hard - but let's laugh at it! Ha ha! Yes, life can be hard – but let’s laugh at it!

]]> By: jacia http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-878290 jacia Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:46:17 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-878290 So true, so true. You are speaking the truth, but it did make me laugh. Thanks, it makes me really think that I should continue with my saying"I can't afford that right now". So true, so true. You are speaking the truth, but it did make me laugh. Thanks, it makes me really think that I should continue with my saying”I can’t afford that right now”.

]]> By: Gbeeson http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-877561 Gbeeson Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:29:04 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-877561 #5 rocks and made me laugh out loud and for that, I thank you. The rest of the points are spot on as well. #5 rocks and made me laugh out loud and for that, I thank you.
The rest of the points are spot on as well.

]]> By: Bobbi http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-877014 Bobbi Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:40:47 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-877014 Reading your blog makes me smile about living within my means... :) Thank you Reading your blog makes me smile about living within my means… :) Thank you

]]> By: Claire in CA, USA http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-876935 Claire in CA, USA Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:25:59 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-876935 I don't know if you've been to allrecipes.com. You can plug in the ingredients you have, hit enter, and have a long list of recipes to choose from. I've used it many, many times. :-) I just tried to find pig intestines on their list, and it didn't come up, but I'm sure most things would. I don’t know if you’ve been to allrecipes.com. You can plug in the ingredients you have, hit enter, and have a long list of recipes to choose from. I’ve used it many, many times. :-)

I just tried to find pig intestines on their list, and it didn’t come up, but I’m sure most things would.

]]> By: Denise http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-876798 Denise Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:45:11 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-876798 Y'all are so cute! Y’all are so cute!

]]> By: David @ DINKS Finance http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-876780 David @ DINKS Finance Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:25:14 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-876780 I think the reason your blog is so succesful is because of posts like this. Just honesty and a great sense of humor. Keep it up! -DC I think the reason your blog is so succesful is because of posts like this. Just honesty and a great sense of humor.

Keep it up!

-DC

]]> By: sandra jensen http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-876714 sandra jensen Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:24:37 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-876714 oh thank You! You made me Laugh Out Loud! oh thank You! You made me Laugh Out Loud!

]]> By: paisleypenguin http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-876713 paisleypenguin Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:22:54 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-876713 Over the weekend we bought a 50" Plasma HDTV. We havebeen saving for it and sellingthings we no longer need (aka clutter) and only had to come up with $300 of our own money. WE DID NOT USE A CREDIT CARD! Over the weekend we bought a 50″ Plasma HDTV. We havebeen saving for it and sellingthings we no longer need (aka clutter) and only had to come up with $300 of our own money. WE DID NOT USE A CREDIT CARD!

]]> By: brooklynchick http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-876639 brooklynchick Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:05:47 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-876639 Not worrying that my cc will get rejected at checkout! Not worrying when the rent is due! Finding out my friends are worried about money too - and they're often relieved when I suggest something cheap! Not worrying that my cc will get rejected at checkout! Not worrying when the rent is due! Finding out my friends are worried about money too – and they’re often relieved when I suggest something cheap!

]]> By: fern http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-876567 fern Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:54:48 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-876567 On the groceries, I hear ya. I do still buy organic, but only that produce which is on the top 10 list of most heavily sprayed fruits and veggies. Buying organic cantaloupe, for instance, just isn't necessary. I plan my grocery trip around what's on sale, and i now only shop at dirt-cheap Shop-Rite and Costco. I'm mostly vegetarian, but i will buy cheap red meat on occasion. For instance, I really happen to like chicken livers sauteed with onions and tomatoes. Works well cus it's so cheap. For your entertainment, here's the results of my research on foods you can still buy for $1. Surprisingly, there are a fair number that are nutritious: http://credit-blog.creditfyi.com/personal-finances/a-list-of-50-cheap-foods-for-a-dollar.html On the groceries, I hear ya. I do still buy organic, but only that produce which is on the top 10 list of most heavily sprayed fruits and veggies. Buying organic cantaloupe, for instance, just isn’t necessary.

I plan my grocery trip around what’s on sale, and i now only shop at dirt-cheap Shop-Rite and Costco.

I’m mostly vegetarian, but i will buy cheap red meat on occasion. For instance, I really happen to like chicken livers sauteed with onions and tomatoes. Works well cus it’s so cheap.

For your entertainment, here’s the results of my research on foods you can still buy for $1. Surprisingly, there are a fair number that are nutritious: http://credit-blog.creditfyi.com/personal-finances/a-list-of-50-cheap-foods-for-a-dollar.html

]]> By: Mrs. Smith http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/08/optimism-in-finances%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-876518 Mrs. Smith Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:14:46 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2851#comment-876518 #4 is a big one for me too! #4 is a big one for me too!

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