I was thisclose to crying at work today. I had some unexpected car trouble, and the prospect of digging deep into my super small amount of savings was a bit much to deal with. I was already planning on going into my savings to pay for some much needed standard maintenance things for my car, and now to hear I may need to spend a few hundred dollars more, well, it really made me a bit sad.
And it didn't help that I had some much needed chores to do, and having a car that isn't working doesn't make it easy to wash clothes and whatnot. Sigh. So, today I felt I looked a little disheveled. Tomorrow, I will get up very early and clean. I probably need my sleep, but clean clothes are super important. I am just hoping my car can hold out until I can get her fixed, and I hope it isn't too expensive.
I told my bf that I am going to try and get a part-time job in addition to my full-time job. I don't think he liked it very much. But I think it is because he wants to help me with bills, and he may take my wanting to get a 2nd job as something where I am not depending on him. That isn't the case. I just want to have more money so I can pay for things like car repairs, etc., and not have to stress him out about needing money.
On a good note, my cooking is getting so much better!! I made some chicken breasts and they were sooo yummy and moist! I also made a new rice recipe, and I think my bf loved it...and all it had was chopped cilantro, salt, and lime! A nice light flavor!
My relative wants to give me money for gas when I visit her. While I could definitely use it, I am not sure if I want to do that. My sis also told me to ask her if I need any help with money. It is weird because I could ask for help, but I know she works really hard and I make more money than she does, so I don't feel it would be right to ask her for money.
I know that if I just keep on keeping on, things will be ok. It is just getting through the rough economy right now that is tripping me out. I have even considered borrowing from my 401k, but I want to save that as a last resort.
I am just trying not to stress too much.
Feeling Overwhelmed.....
August 11th, 2009 at 03:19 am
August 11th, 2009 at 11:22 am 1249989738
I hope you feel less stressed soon.... how about scheduling a day of low-cost pampering... maybe bf might give you a massage ? (I love massages !)
August 11th, 2009 at 11:22 am 1249989759
that being said, i have recognised the importance in accepting help when it is offered. it is very hard for me to do but if it helps when i am desperate, i now take it. i would do the same for the people that help me, and i have.
August 11th, 2009 at 12:51 pm 1249995100
If someone is offering you help, sometimes you should smile, accept and say "thank you". My pride has prevented me from doing that many times and only now at 40 can I do it graciously (when I feel comfortable). Sometimes people who make less are better money managers and a small amount going out won't impact them as much as you think (speaking to your sister's offer).
Just hang in there. Things will get better. And a small savings account is better than nothing when it comes to defraying the cost of emergencies.
August 12th, 2009 at 02:14 pm 1250086451