by Hope
Ever since History Buff announced his plan to move in May, my mind has been focused on the big roadtrip. But now I’m back and it’s time to buckle down again – focus on getting more work and grinding out my debt payments.
Current Debt
My current student loan balance (my only remaining debt) is now: $14,806.65
Current Income
My income still varies greatly. And it’s nowhere close to my goal of $6,000 take home right now.
Thankfully, the new business I started this year is slowly gaining traction, and should break even as of June (pay me back for the overhead invested to start it.) It’s set up well and requires less than 10 hours a month of my time to produce what is slowly becoming a pretty steady passive income stream. My goal is to add a couple more products this summer since my first two have proven to be relatively successfully thusfar.
Summer Plan
Both of my daughters already have plans to visit this summer. Yeah.
History Buff will start his new job and hopes to get his own place within a couple of months. (He is living with my sister as he gets his feet under him here in Texas.) I’m looking forward to having a hiking buddy on the weekends.
My dad has requested some project work from me.
And I’m hoping to fill most weekends with Rover gigs.
Outside of that, I plan to buckle down and focus on gaining more steady work. Building my passive income stream. And spending time at the neighborhood pool with my sister.
Last year this time, I was nervous about what moving to Texas would look like. This year, I’m ready to embrace being here. I still don’t think it’s my forever home, but I really don’t know where that might be.
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.
