Wow, so I still have access to this thing? So cool. It's been like forever since I have been here, but life goes on, and so did I.
For the record though, I still have not forgotten the lessons in frugality that I have learned here. These are some of the most important life lessons I have ever learned from some of the most supportive online community that I have had the pleasure of er "meeting". So, thank you all again, and HI HOW ARE YOU GUYS DOING?
As for me, the reason I haven't been around is because I changed jobs. Basically, I went from one that allowed me to actively blog to one that does not. I am currently typing this entry on my phone, which is a pain to do.
Due to said new job though (which actually I have been here for at least 2 two years now), I have also moved. My one big financial challenge was getting my housing situation nailed down, and at long last, for the first time in my life, it is finally done. I now live in a small condo that I paid for in cash, and because it was a cash offer, I was able to get the seller to agree to well below what my neighbors paid for their condo unit.
So yeah, huge milestone for me to know that I will never have to deal with either mortgage or rent, ever again! Yeah! Feels so good! Sadly, this is something I can not share in real life, as most of my coworkers are struggling financially. Actually, there is one that isn't, and is actually a millionaire. However, I have sworn to keep his financial status a secret, because he is the rare exception to a sea of fellow coworkers that sadly still struggle from paycheck to paycheck, with maxed out credit cards, and still pinning their hopes on lottery tickets and cryptocurrencies.
Not all is rosy with this picture, because my HoA fees are absolutely killer. In a bad way. However, it is ideally located close to my job, and so that is why I bought it anyways. Fees aside, the tiny house-like condo lifestyle really does suit me. Overall, the expenses are still very doable, especially without a mortgage to worry about.
Now, I just need to be a good little boy and stay accountable to my monthly expenses. And that is partly why I checked back here. But how are things around here with you guys? Did I miss anything good?
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August 1st, 2021 at 07:39 am 1627803571
Gardening sounds lovely. Now that I officially have a place of my own, I think I would like to start up the container garden idea again. I just need to look into it and such.
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August 1st, 2021 at 01:56 pm 1627826195
but I often miss people when they disappear.
Glad you are well 😀
August 1st, 2021 at 02:30 pm 1627828232
Wink, I still window shop cheaper places to live. The one great advantage of where I currently live is my proximity to my work place, but of course, that will not be the case forever, and so, it never hurts to have an excuse to look at where I may head to next, right?
So yeah, I've looked at all kinds of weird places, from de-commissioned missile bunkers to vibe-positive Mongolian yurts. Life's a journey, but I'm still working on it.
Thanks Turtle. I just wanted to say that I didn't mean to make anyone feel bad when I ghosted or anything. Right now, I also can not guarantee that I am actually back for real either. I am still uncertain as to who I am and what I am suppose to do with my life or anything. However, regardless of the future outcome, I haven't forgotten about this place, and the good people in it.
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August 2nd, 2021 at 02:27 am 1627871266
Yes, my net worth has gone up to another milestone that I didn't think was possible from since I first arrive here. Of course, this is due to the unusual pandemic situation, but much more importantly to me is the simple fact that now I am also, at long last, actually financially free! House paid off. Car paid off. No debt. I am by no means wealthy, but it's such a farcry my early days of feeling hopeless. Yeah, everything I need in life, and perhaps even a few things I wanted. I feel very blessed and grateful, and I am trying to give back as well.
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August 5th, 2021 at 04:34 am 1628138083
As for the hack, that's rather surprising. Of course, I wasn't around so I literally missed all that haha. Too bad many left though.
As for me, I don't know what I will be doing here, if anything at all. Then again, you're also talking to a guy who doesn't even know what he wants to do with dinner sometimes, so maybe that's not surprising.
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However, the upside is that I do have plenty of room to expand if I need it.
Another factor that I have to consider with small spaces is the issue of CO2 level. Yes, this was something I was aware of in the past, but I've never really measured it until now, and I never realized how big of a deal it is. As I type right now, I am looking at my CO2 monitor, and it's registering 940ppm, which when it passes 1000ppm, it will ring an alarm at me.
And if that's already an issue with a bedroom of around 80 sq. ft, I have to wonder just how much of an issue it was with the closet in the past. Anyways, I better go and open up some windows to let the fresh air in lol.
August 8th, 2021 at 12:51 pm 1628427116
--ImaSaver passed away (https://petunia100.savingadvice.com/2021/04/12/sad-news-re-ima-saver_222414/)
--Thrift-a-Rama had been diagnosed with terminal cancer but she's been on a drug that has helped her a lot. She hasn't posted on here in about a year, but she's a horror novelist and has been actively publishing and just posted something on her instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/d.m.guay/?hl=en), so she must still be doing well
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August 8th, 2021 at 05:43 pm 1628444613
I'm with you...hate typing on the phone!
August 11th, 2021 at 03:19 am 1628651994
Dido thank you for posting about ImaSaver...I'd think of her from time to time and wonder if she's all right, so I'm glad to know but very sad.
August 11th, 2021 at 03:44 am 1628653498
Ima was so very kind to me. More than necessary really. That news really saddened me.
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August 21st, 2021 at 02:53 pm 1629557591
I'm not around very much anymore here, but do try to pop in every so often to see what is happening.
I'm no longer working at the bus company, but am now working at an agency which helps seniors age in place, and also runs senior centers to help seniors socialize. Because of my position (doing data mostly) I was able to work from home for about 9 months - which I loved. We're back to normalish now - everyone back in the office - although a new mask mandate went into effect on Friday.
We're down to only 5 cats now (from the 7 we had when DH and I first married.) Still tons of fish though.
Anyway, it is great to stop in here and see a post from you!
August 21st, 2021 at 07:37 pm 1629574621
I didn't realize you had so many cats and fish. Do the cats ever try to snatch the fish? I would imagine so right?
In any case, glad to hear from you and hope things continue to be well for you!
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