Comments on: Writer’s block? Or no time? http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/07/31/writers-block-or-no-time/ A personal finance blog for career minded women with small budgets and big dreams. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 15:47:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: PayingForPlaying http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/07/31/writers-block-or-no-time/#comment-2181 PayingForPlaying Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:11:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=307#comment-2181 Hi there! <br/><br/>I just found your blog and think it's great!<br/><br/>I have made a financial lifestyle change - over the course of the past two months, I've paid off approximately $2200+ of my $13,000+ consumber debt. Yes, I was spending like Carrie, but on a Non-Profit Professional's salary - and it obviously caught up with me. It's taken me six years to face up to it, and commit to it. I'm not sure what made the change this time - maybe wanting so many things for my future - and financial freedom being at t he base of them.<br/><br/>I just started a blog to follow my road to financial freedom. Please check it out when you have time: http://payingforplaying.blogspot.com/ I'm finding sooooo many great budget/debt/personal finance blogs - it's incredible - I definitely don't feel alone anymore! Hi there!

I just found your blog and think it’s great!

I have made a financial lifestyle change – over the course of the past two months, I’ve paid off approximately $2200+ of my $13,000+ consumber debt. Yes, I was spending like Carrie, but on a Non-Profit Professional’s salary – and it obviously caught up with me. It’s taken me six years to face up to it, and commit to it. I’m not sure what made the change this time – maybe wanting so many things for my future – and financial freedom being at t he base of them.

I just started a blog to follow my road to financial freedom. Please check it out when you have time: http://payingforplaying.blogspot.com/ I’m finding sooooo many great budget/debt/personal finance blogs – it’s incredible – I definitely don’t feel alone anymore!

]]> By: Mary V http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/07/31/writers-block-or-no-time/#comment-2179 Mary V Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:10:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=307#comment-2179 I like your comparison a lot- it's so true. A few years ago I decided to contact a financial advisor having a little extra money from an insurance claim. It changed my life. I see money differently now- I see saving money as just as thrilling as shopping (hard to believe, I know.) Sometimes it takes an actual step in the direction you want to propel you forward. I like your comparison a lot- it’s so true. A few years ago I decided to contact a financial advisor having a little extra money from an insurance claim. It changed my life. I see money differently now- I see saving money as just as thrilling as shopping (hard to believe, I know.) Sometimes it takes an actual step in the direction you want to propel you forward.

]]> By: Maine Mama http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/07/31/writers-block-or-no-time/#comment-2178 Maine Mama Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:29:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=307#comment-2178 I try to make sure that every purchase I make pushes me a little closer to my achieving my six life priorities. If it doesn't help get me closer, then I try not to spend the money - or at least to minimize the expenditure as much as possible. I try to make sure that every purchase I make pushes me a little closer to my achieving my six life priorities. If it doesn’t help get me closer, then I try not to spend the money – or at least to minimize the expenditure as much as possible.

]]> By: Mistress Regina http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/07/31/writers-block-or-no-time/#comment-2177 Mistress Regina Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:33:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=307#comment-2177 Don't sweat the lack of posts, dear. They will come as they come.<br/><br/>Among the variables to work through writers block is one of momentum. You may have the interest and desire, but the momentum to move is lacking.<br/><br/>You may find reading to be the spark that ignites your writing. Perhaps a paragraph here or there. If you have interest do not hesitate to contact me.<br/><br/>Have a glorious day. Don’t sweat the lack of posts, dear. They will come as they come.

Among the variables to work through writers block is one of momentum. You may have the interest and desire, but the momentum to move is lacking.

You may find reading to be the spark that ignites your writing. Perhaps a paragraph here or there. If you have interest do not hesitate to contact me.

Have a glorious day.

]]> By: SavingDiva http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/07/31/writers-block-or-no-time/#comment-2176 SavingDiva Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:21:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=307#comment-2176 Good luck with the 10k! I've always been a runner, so I don't see that as a saving activity. My biggest move to show that I'm moving into saving territory...I'm going to start using cash again. Even though rewards cards are great, I spend too much with credit cards...so I'm moving to the greenbacks...wish me luck! Good luck with the 10k! I’ve always been a runner, so I don’t see that as a saving activity. My biggest move to show that I’m moving into saving territory…I’m going to start using cash again. Even though rewards cards are great, I spend too much with credit cards…so I’m moving to the greenbacks…wish me luck!

]]> By: Nyte http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/07/31/writers-block-or-no-time/#comment-2175 Nyte Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:35:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=307#comment-2175 Nyte said... <br/>I've always been a big reader, switching from buying to borrowing (Library) was a great way for me to start saving money. Not a whole lot yet, but it is getting there.<br/><br/>Another thing I did was buy a bike. Now I bike to the library and grocery and save money on gas. I start thinking if it isn't something I'm willing to bike for, then I don't need it. This really helps with those cravings for snacks. It's almost never worth biking up the huge hill near my house to the grocery for a bag of chips.<br/><br/>Biking places started getting me motivated in fitness areas as well. I'm now training for a Triathlon. Which means.. yep I spend more time exercising and less time thinking about spending money.<br/><br/>It seems that focussing in one area can bring other things into focus as well. It doesn't matter where you start, once you start seeing progress it becomes addictive and you want to do it elsewhere.<br/><br/>Grats and GL with the run,<br/>Nyte Nyte said…
I’ve always been a big reader, switching from buying to borrowing (Library) was a great way for me to start saving money. Not a whole lot yet, but it is getting there.

Another thing I did was buy a bike. Now I bike to the library and grocery and save money on gas. I start thinking if it isn’t something I’m willing to bike for, then I don’t need it. This really helps with those cravings for snacks. It’s almost never worth biking up the huge hill near my house to the grocery for a bag of chips.

Biking places started getting me motivated in fitness areas as well. I’m now training for a Triathlon. Which means.. yep I spend more time exercising and less time thinking about spending money.

It seems that focussing in one area can bring other things into focus as well. It doesn’t matter where you start, once you start seeing progress it becomes addictive and you want to do it elsewhere.

Grats and GL with the run,
Nyte

]]> By: Fabulously Broke in the City http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/07/31/writers-block-or-no-time/#comment-2173 Fabulously Broke in the City Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:42:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=307#comment-2173 Hmm. I was born a spender, and am trying to reform into a saver. It's sort of working, I'm definitely watching what I spend more, but in other aspects of my life, I too, am working longer hours at work (and enjoying it!!) and I've started to eat healthier to detox my body - no more white sugar, no more deep fried anything (except for today, I slipped.) And no more juice or sugary drinks only green tea.... Hmm. I was born a spender, and am trying to reform into a saver. It’s sort of working, I’m definitely watching what I spend more, but in other aspects of my life, I too, am working longer hours at work (and enjoying it!!) and I’ve started to eat healthier to detox my body – no more white sugar, no more deep fried anything (except for today, I slipped.) And no more juice or sugary drinks only green tea….

]]> By: Darlin' T http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/07/31/writers-block-or-no-time/#comment-2171 Darlin' T Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:22:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=307#comment-2171 Hey Nicole, I am a great saver. I have about $25k in my savings and another $25k or so in my retirement accounts. My problem is knowing the best way to make my money work for me. That $25k should NOT be sitting around in a money manager account!<br/><br/>Anyway, I wanted to say that I had never really thought about hobbies as saving money. Like your running. That's a great way to think of things. I would love to volunteer more, but I always think I'll be missing out on Happy Hour with friends, etc. I never thought about the investment it would be in my spiritual self and how much money I could actually save by not going out.<br/><br/>Nice post. And don't worry about not writing so much. It's the summer. We all need a break! Hey Nicole, I am a great saver. I have about $25k in my savings and another $25k or so in my retirement accounts. My problem is knowing the best way to make my money work for me. That $25k should NOT be sitting around in a money manager account!

Anyway, I wanted to say that I had never really thought about hobbies as saving money. Like your running. That’s a great way to think of things. I would love to volunteer more, but I always think I’ll be missing out on Happy Hour with friends, etc. I never thought about the investment it would be in my spiritual self and how much money I could actually save by not going out.

Nice post. And don’t worry about not writing so much. It’s the summer. We all need a break!

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