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A new adventure

May 19th, 2006 at 02:37 pm

Today I start my Blog. I have been blessed with so much info and encouragement from the other blogs, I had to jump right in and join! I am newly divorced after 18 years of marraige and learning to start my life all over again. It is not where I wanted to be but where my ex----- wanted to be. Isn't that how life can be sometimes...not in our control? With money- I find that there are MANY areas we CAN control. Most of my friends hate that....they would rather pretend words like budget and saving do not exist.
I love challenges, so in all things money related I have been challenged. Basically when my ex left he told me to handle all the bills and such...something I am embarrased to say I never once did. So I had to learn quickly, I had no choice in the matter.
Today I have to pay a handy man to re-attatch my gutter my son broke due to his soccer ball and his powerful kick. I would try to fix it but alas I do not own a ladder that would reach that high.
I have learned to be handy as of late.
Investing in basic tools and using the internet you can fix many things without calling the handyman. Hopefully my son will not aim for the gutter again. I can only hope!

This week I hit the thrift store and found a darling purse for $5, a LL Bean jkt for $4 and some tupperware for $6.
All items in perfect shape!

8 Responses to “A new adventure”

  1. LittleGopher Says:
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    Welcome! You found the right place for those who do know what budgeting and saving are. Look forward to what you'll add to our little community!

  2. contrary1 Says:
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    Welcome........... I have a sign on my desk here, about challenges being opportunities! Lots of info here re; meeting challenges head on!

  3. Ima saver Says:
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    Glad you have joined us!

  4. mjrube94 Says:
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    Good luck...I look forward to reading your posts. Maybe your son can get a soccer scholarship!

  5. frontporchmom Says:
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    Yes-- my son has a great soccer leg(s)! I never played sports as a kid...so I have learned so much thru him! Thank you so much for the lovely welcome!
    I enjoy encouraging others becasue I get encouraged and blessed right back!

  6. Thrifty Ray Says:
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    Welcome! I am sure you will enjoy the comraderie here!!

  7. Carolina Bound Says:
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    Welcome! I was divorced more than twenty years ago. Never remarried. TWO things which I didn't expect. But it's been okay, much better than my married life. Financial life as a divorcee can be a shock, but definitely a learning experience. Sounds like you're doing great already.

  8. frontporchmom Says:
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    Hey there Carolina Bound!
    Truly I am getting used to flying solo so to speak and frankly I am not looking at getting re-married as a goal.....just so happy to be with my children for now......and way way in the far future perhaps a grandma! I am learning to be content in ALL things. Each day is a new gift waiting to unfold.

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