by Hope
This is part 4 of my How I Spent the House Proceeds series. You can find the previous parts in the previous posts.
Within a week of my arrival in Texas, my computer broke. I spent a week limping through work and trying to find somewhere to fix it. But no luck.
You guessed it, I bought a new computer. And mouse. And the AirPod Pros I mentioned in a previous post.
BUT before you jump down my throat…unnecessary spend, yada, yada. I have insurance on my work computer. I just haven’t filed the claim yet. Not sure how much I will get back, but it should cover at least part of this new expense.
Total Spend on these items: $1,919*
*This includes a 2 year full cover warranty on both the computer and the AirPods. With extended travel planned for the fall, and a lot more movement during my day to day work life, it just made sense to make sure I was fully covered. I didn’t want to have this challenge again.
And when I have time, I am going to try and get my Dell XPS fixed and either keep it as a back up or sell it. Maybe. Just haven’t had time to deal with it.
Total spent from House Proceeds as described in this and the last 3 posts: $9,347. More to come…
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
You can’t even make up the waste. 6 months and you will be in major debt.