It always seems like we need a special occasion or something major to happen for us to try to be the person we really want to be. Why is that? I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about what kind of a person that I really want to be, what kind of person I want my son to grow up to be.
I really want to be a kind and giving person. Someone who gives to those in need, even when I may be in need as well. I'm not talking about becoming a door mat here, so don't get me wrong, but being mean and rude and uncaring really hurts no one but ourselves. To extend a helping to hand to someone and not expect something in return. I want Luke to grow up knowing the satisfaction of helping out someone, of making someone smile, for nothing other than the satisfaction of it. I know this is a dog eat dog world, and I understand taking care of my family first....but when given the chance to help someone else out, I want to take that opportunity.
Changes are happening in my life and they don't have to be bad, they are only bad if I make them. I've done my fair share of feeling sorry for myself, and well, I'm not saying that I won't ever feel sorry for myself again, but, I guess what I'm trying to say is that change isn't always bad, it's all in how we look at it.
After losing my job, my income has decreased significantly. I hope not forever, but for now I'm trying to make ends meet on less. One change that is coming is that I'm turning off the satelite. I can't see paying $60 a month for tv that we only watch, oh about, 4 channels out of 120. There really is no sense in down grading because we won't watch those channels either, and switching will only make me have to sign a contract which I don't want to do right now. So, I bought a digital tv converter and an antenna and I'm going to hook it up and see what happens. Really I would be happy with local channels and pbs. Some people like to act like this is a life altering thing, in a bad way. No, it isn't. They way I look at it, it gives Luke and I more time to play, read, and do fun things. My dad says that Luke will be smarter for it, I agree. I only hope that Luke doesn't have Spongebob withdrawals, and I guess we can just watch episodes online if need be. I think this is going to be a good thing.
What do you guys think? Have any of you suffered a job loss or income reduction? What changes have you made? How have they affected your family?
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You will so love not having TV after you get used to it! I get so much more done without having it- still can watch videos etc on the tv- the library and friends are a great source for new movies to watch.
The once a Month cooking Book was a great tool for me. I didn't use it by the book but it gave me so many ideas on how to stretch the groceries.
Thrift store shopping, grocery ad shopping, all those things I did and still do even though we are now dept free.
Having a thankful heart is the most important key.Realizing you are still in the top 10 % of richest people in the world just by living in the US. We truly are blest!
bee blessed
mary
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