I'm doing 30 things
I have just over $400 left on my last medical bill. Yay! Should have it paid off in 5-6 months, since I can only do the minimum payments right now.
Ju!'s Life List
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1. get a job and keep it
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2. Get a decent apartment
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3. pay off all my medical bills
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4. become a california resident
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5. get a pug
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6. go fishing
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7. go to Denali National Park
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8. Go white water rafting
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9. learn photography
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10. pay off my student loan
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11. visit new york city
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12. learn greek and norse mythology
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13. Get a second tattoo
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14. Learn about my ancestors
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15. learn basic japanese
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16. write letters to the people who have inspired me
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17. finish more projects
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18. join a soccer team
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19. Weigh 120 lbs (again)
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20. compete in a triathlon
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21. learn to skiboard
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22. go on vacation to Japan
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23. learn how to be a survivalist
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24. take a self defense class
2 entries . 6 cheers239 people -
25. be on a game show
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26. Write a book and get it published
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27. Make the most of my 20's
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28. Buy a House
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29. Tell Dave Ramsey "I'm debt free"
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30. Visit Hawaii
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How I did it
It made me
Happy. 
How I did it: I had lost 20 pounds and thought it would be a good time to give myself a mini-makeover. My sister-in-law is a hairdresser and was able to cut my hair and give it some highlights. I can't spare any money, especially on something like this, so I needed to be resourceful and use what I already had. That, in it of itself, also made me feel better, knowing I didn't spend any money and could still make myself feel better.&nbs… Read how I did it…
It made me
Excited
How I did it: My husband and I were going to Arizona for his cousin's wedding and he suggested we go to Eloy where they have a skydiving school. His parents went years ago and loved it. The wedding was great, but I was really in Arizona for the skydiving experience. We reserved our spots, drove to Eloy, and did our first tandem jump. Of course I was nervous, but I spoke with different people that had done it and it helped put my… Read how I did it…
It made me
Relieved
How I did it: I opened up a savings account at a different bank that I don't normally use. I kindly refused their offer of checks and a debit card, so as not to be tempted to spend the money. Each time I got paid I used 10% to go towards my EF. Any time I was able to throw extra money into it, I did. At the same time I continued to pay at the very least the minimum on my credit cards (95% of the time I payed an extra $30). … Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
I’ve been paying just under $200/mo on my medical bills. In less then 5 months I’ll have them paid off, and that means quite a bit more money I can use. Because money is super tight for me now it really helped to work out a payment plan for each bill. Medical bills suck, no doubt, but usually they are able to work with you to make a low monthly payment and it’s usually interest free.
I’m planning what I’ll do with the extra money after I pay off all my medical bills…putting it towards buying a car outright.
So I’m officially going to California in 25 days. I can’t wait! My sister-in-law invited me to go with her and my niece and nephew because my brother decided not to go. So when I got invited I said yes. I can’t wait to go to the warm sunny beaches. We’re going to knotts berry farm, Disney land, and some other places. I want to talk her into going to Hollywood with me. So excited!
