is in a bit of trouble. Perhaps I should not watch the news. I’m getting a little stressed about my financial situation, even though compared to most, my situation is very good. (I have a steady in demand job, pays ok, I almost own my car, my Mortgage is affordable, though not easy to afford.)
I’m trying very hard to save without making a lot of sacrifice, if that makes any sense. I’m not really sure I can, but possibly.
today I bought new Running shoes (Well, actually, I just got the store to hold them). I wanted a new pair of Pearl Izumi’s but I couldn’t figure paying 135 bucks for them. So, after telling the guy I just couldn’t afford the Pearl’s he showed me some Nikes which while not cheap, were much more affordable. I’m going with them and saving uh….. 55 or so dollars.
In addition, I am going to learn to file a claim with my insuance company for the care I am getting for my Eating Disorder. they only cover 20 visits at 50% but that will still help. I hate to file a claim because it may make me harder to be insurable later, but perhaps we will all have universal health care some day.
I have decided i also need to pick up just a little overtime, despite the fact that I get stressed when doing more than 3 shifts a week.
I’m going to look at a few other ways to save. I tend to get anxiety when cash is involved, it represents security to me and for me security is hard to come by. So hopefully over the next few weeks, I can regain a better financial footing. But even still, I am worried.