Babble: cars or lack there of.

I'm twenty two and without a car. Not really ideal for someone my age. And it really sucks. If I want to go somewhere when Devon isn't home, I have to ask for a ride. Talk about embarrassing. And irritating.


Having a car given to you really sets you up. Most of the cars my friends and family have/had really helped them get to where they are. Literally. They were able to get to meetings, interviews, and even college.
Could you imagine getting accepted into a great school and you couldn't drive to it? I was supposed to have help buying my car in high school but I got pregnant. So maybe it's my fault?

I mean, I had a car last year before we moved to New York but it totally wasn't worth my driving or towing. Plus, I didn't have a job so I wouldn't be able to finish paying for it.

So basically, a car is another reason I really need to save this year. It's been really hard because there is this cruel cycle where it's like you need a car. You need money. You need a job to get money. You need a car to get to job. You have no car... So you really need a car. You need money,..etc..

See? f-ing frustrating. I'm really trying to be patient but if you know me, I'm not a patient person. I will be that stereotypical 20-something who spends majority of her money when she gets her tax return. hahaha.

So there's that. Whew, I feel so much better letting it all out. Because I am constantly frustrated.

Friday Five

It’s a new year and most of us have resolutions or at least things we would like

 to accomplish this year. 

 

If you don’t, you should. Having goals sets us up for success…or so I’ve heard.

Although my main goal is to make money and save up, I do have additional things in mind for the new year.

 

Favorite Pick up

list of books

I neeeeed to start reading again. I love television and Insta but I’m so sick of it. 

I want to find books that inspire, encourage and entertain. 

 

Favorite mantra

Sure, Kanye is an ass but this is a valid point. I would love to be confident and proud of myself.

 

Favorite Prediction

I know this is silly but it’s so fun to consider.

Favorite Inspo

I don’t live my life for other people but it doesn’t hurt to make someone’s day. I work in a hospital where serious shit happens all day. My attitude can make or break someone and I need to stay in check. I want to talk to more people, listen and learn. 

Favorite New Hobby

 

DIY flower pots

I want to get involved in gardening. How convenient would it be to grow your own food? 

I’m going tostart with herbs and a lemon tree, then transition into more complicated plants. 

Wait, does that even make sense? Complicated plants?

I sincerely hope this year brings you everything you work for. 

Tomorrow is the first Saturday I have off since I started working and I can't wait to 

spend time with my family. We're thinking of going to SkyZone. 

Bella loves it there. Who am I kidding? We all love it there. 

Hope you enjoy your weekend as much as I will enjoy mine :)

Happy 201314?

Happy New Year! I know that most people have this idea that each new calendar year will bring us new happiness, love, or money, Maybe all of the above ;) But when you really think about it, it's just another day of the week. Clubs closed the same time as normal because it was still a Tuesday night.

In past years, I would be ready for a new year. I would think that I could suddenly change who I was. I could be different. When in reality, time would do that anyways. Without my consent no less.


For me, I think 2014 will be an extension of 2013. Like my friend said, "I'll do things in 2014 that I didn't get around to doing in 2013." Hahaha. My thoughts exactly.

For us, this year is all about the grind. It's not really money over everything. But it's money over everything. We want to make as much as we can and save as much as we can. We don't want to be stereotypical young parents. We want more for our family. And we know that we can get more. We're thinking that 2015 will be our year. Devon and I are planning on buying a house, I want to move up at my job, Bella will be starting kindergarten and Devon will have hopefully finished college.

Don't get me wrong, we will take time to be together and absolutely enjoy this year. Although I'm considering it passing time, it's still time to enjoy. We want to travel, eat good food, have a healthy and fun environment and well, just be happy.

So far so good.


Happy 201314! The world is our oyster and no one can take it away from us.