"The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it." -William James
So far my goals for the month of June aren't being met very well. I was so proud of myself the first two days-I hadn't spent any money at all(you usually have to go somewhere to spend $) Then, today I went to a craft store. I spent less than $10(which is AWESOME for me) But I didn't get everything I needed/wanted. I don't even want to talk about the grocery store. My goal with that place is to maybe try the whole Walmart price matching thing or at least plan my meals in advance so that I don't just buy things willy-nilly.
I find it so frustrating that it would be when I make a whole bunch of goals that not even ONE is being reached. I know, I know...start small, just start with one goal BLAH, BLAH, BLAH. No we are talking life transformation here people. I am more of a "take it all or leave it all" kind of gal.
So, with all of my complaining out of the way, I have good news for me. I read a short novel(fictional) yesterday. "Spare Change" by Aubrey Mace. For the most part, it was motivational and uplifting to me(the beginning and the body were really good, but the ending kind of bored me.)
Anyways, this leads me to my new philosophy. I need to stop examining all of the bad and looking at faults and apologizing for things that don't really need an apology. None of those things will "outlast life" Only good things like happiness, love, family and good friends will make it for us(well me) Whatever gets accomplished in a day-thats it. Whatever doesn't will be waiting for me tomorrow. Maybe I will try out the whole idea of getting something done now and then you can play later. My mom was always saying that growing up,and it drove me crazy-it still does, I am just now realizing how true it is. That and something about attitude is 80%....LOVE ya Mom!
I wish me luck with my new outlook on life and maybe this can be the start of something amazing. Woohoo for me!
Hi Sam! First off thanks for adding my blog to your blog list. Second I know you don't want to talk about it, but I have found that having a price book and stocking up when food is the best price saves tons of money at the store. That will be easy to do when you compare ads and then price match. Okay I won't make you talk about it any more :) Good luck with your goals!
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