Things On My Mind Right Now

Travel. Travel. Travel. I may not end up in a relationship, marriage or have a family on my own. But I must-must-must be financially independent to sustain my lifestyle and to pursue my dreams. Then I can travel from one place to another. This is such a big planet and a wonderful world our Maker has made for us to explore!

I am not earning enough to do that. As in financially independent. A pay increment is not within the horizon. Just patronizing words.



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My translation training. What did I do with it? NOTHING. :S Being busy at work and entertaining friends IS NOT AN EXCUSE. I need to start cracking on those practices and start to go get the $$.

Or at least, recoup the money that was used to paid for the course. Which, incidentally, though there is no increment, bosses have decided to pay for a part of it. Thank you, Lord! It's a big load off, even though I need to pay for the remainders, after the SDF subsidy.

I need to get cracking on securing jobs with my translation skills.

It is not an option, to do it or not. If I want it, I got to do it.



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Frugal April. Frugal spending from this month onwards. Cut down on lavish dinners and unnecessary expenditure. Seriously, if the money didn't go into my stomach, it could've gone into my Travel Fund. Or Home Improvement Fund. Or Nieces Could Learn Something Fund.

If I am going to end up living as a Spinster for the rest of my life, I better end up a rich financially independent Spinster.

It is possible. I just need to curb my habits.

It's not difficult. If only I would try.



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Yes, dear readers. I am having serious ponderings about my financial situation again. But don't worry, it's not about not having enough money. It's more about how I manage the money. I don't like the way I handle finances right now (though it's better these days). And I am going to work with God to find a better way to do so.

I don't need donations. I only need you to say a prayer for me:

"God, please help Joyce to learn how to manage her finances and be a good steward of the blessings that you have given her. With a portion of your wisdom, please help her to learn to use her resources wisely. And please continue to fill her with joy and hope in You. In Jesus' Name, Amen."

Thank you.