Budgets and Cutting Back…

So I worked and worked and worked trying to figure out areas that I could cut out or cut back on. Driving back and forth to work everyday from Shallotte was costing $130 a week in gas. I say was, because I’m no longer staying there because of differences. Anyways, Im not focused on that anymore, life moves on and Jesus is still Risen!! So I worked on trying to make my budget work for me, I started of with -$160, so I lowered my insurance by a lot and my phone bill, my mom isnt wanting to cut back, so I’m cutting it back for her. I’m paying $80 a month, no more, no less. I’m no longer catching her slack because she cannot pay. Especially when she says she doesnt have the money and comes home with new presents for the grandkids. Im NO LONGER helping her, by enabling her to spend more money. I’m paying my half, and thats it. I say $80 but I’ve never seen the actual phone bill. So that might change some. BUT IM DONE!! Im ready to move on with my life.

 

After much moving and cutting of the bills, I was able to get my budget into the positive!! And it wasnt until I started tithing my money, that I found out I could save more money!! That was not there before!! Out of each paycheck, I can put away $200 towards a new place to live.. in wilmington!! All my bills paid, every month, 25 hours a week…and at least $115 left over for gas and food for 2 weeks. Im not sure if this is a mistake Im not seeing, but from what it looks like, Ill have $800 to put towards a new place December 25th!!! Have I become obsessed with my budget and numbers…maybe?! I hate math. But something about this, is keeping my attention!! And I can tithe again…which makes me incredibly stoked and happy!!

 

Wilmington Living is on the map again. Till then its time to camp out and focus. Being patient and diligent and honoring God in all areas of my life. Woo-hoo!! I’m ready, bring it on!!

~ by justagirl07 on November 2, 2009.