I took an extended four day weekend for my mental health and I loved it. Today I've finally listed old text books and other randomness to Amazon Marketplace and took pics for things to list on ebay (once I do some pricing research). So far I've already sold $150 worth of stuff in a day. It's a great time to list textbooks for sale as all the smart college kids are ordering their books online before classes begin in August/September.
We (Alissa and I) finally got the eighteen billion learning modules sent to us so that we can begin training to be Early Steps Consulting Dietitians. We decided to take on these roles to provide more follow up on our kids (most Early Steps kids are discharged from our NICU/PICU or Peds Floors) and we wanted some extra cash. Basically we can choose the hours and areas we're willing to travel to and we can choose our caseload. I'm aiming to see 2 kids a week - possibly more if I can. That alone should bring in an extra $400 a month to put towards my debt. BTW, That's not actual pay, it's what I'd allow myself to spend. Since we're independent contractors with Early Steps, we have to do all our own taxes. A good chunk of my pay will be put in a savings account for tax purposes. Bleh. If I begin full swing by September I could potentially have an extra $1600 of debt gone by the end of the year! That would actually make one of my student loads down to a balance of about $200.
In other professional news, I was elected as President of the Southern Miss Nutrition Alumni Group. I had to build a group page and everything on facebook today. I have a lot of great ideas for it, so hopefully I get all those accomplished in the next 1.5 years I get to run the show =) I'm excited that I get to pioneer the group and *fingers crossed* build a good foundation for years to come.
I was just having a talk with an old pal, and telling her all these things going on in my life made me realize that my life is FINALLY on a decent path. Granted there is no "main man" or whatever, but I'm doing well for myself and going the direction I should be. The breaking of emotional ties between me and material goods today has also been nice. I sold a camera today that I liked, but I didn't have time to do what needed to be done with it. If someone else could put it to good use, then they totally deserve to have it. I'm ok with letting go.
Getting rid of debt is an incredible feeling. And then the saving for fun begins! Breaking ties and letting go is also a great way to move forward. Good luck my friend!
ReplyDeleteYou have been a big inspiration on all this, ya know! I need to be more restrictive on the budget, but I'm getting there. It's all a lifestyle change. I got diet and exercise down, I can do this!
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