The Attack of the Killer Deficit
JEER.... to the deadly traps of Mistress Shop-a-holic and Lady Lackin' Discipline!
FEAR.... the animated assault of fearsome Queen Procrastination!
[Warning: Popcorn not included.]
Yes, I spent last night with a man who was only interested in me for my money.... my financial advisor. And ladies, let me tell you: it was well worth it!
I think it's time.... it's time I became a grown-up. I've spent the last several months... well... spending! Now I really need to buckle down and plan for my future, as well as anything further than "right now". This past year has been about self-discovery for me. Since I'm still suffering from "New Year's Resolution-itis" I figured I would continue on down my list.
1. Write something regularly. (check!)
2. Work on my programming/web skills. (check!)
3. Work on my digital photography portfolio. (in progress!)
4. Go to the gym 4 times a week.
uh.... let's skip that one!
5. Put together a financial plan to get out of debt, save money, invest, and buy property. (in progress!)
I am very pleased. My financial advisor also happens to be a close friend. Let's call him BizarroReese because I swear, he and I have so much in common, I wonder if we're twins that were separated at birth! He'd refute that no doubt. But to relent and give him a point: I'm the one with the bigger case of ADD. Okay?!! um... train of thought... derailed... What was I saying again?
Anyway, getting the finances organized and planned actually feels possible. I didn't realize just how much I should be thinking about, and that I've taken my future for granted. I think it's so important because I think our generation gets so much angst about today, that we rarely look ahead. Okay, so replace "our generation" with "me". I don't speak for our generation. Well, not YET. It's also about looking out for No. 1... yourself. No one else will do it. I do have a dependent: me. I am a firm believer in taking the reins into your own hands, and not letting other people drive your life (or horse in this case).
I'm only saying I believe in taking an active role in your life. I didn't actually say I do it on a regular basis. It's like saying that you believe in flossing, but you don't always do it, especially after a long night of decadence and debauchery! [My friends in the dental hygiene field, PandaGirl (because she likes to stay out late and eat bamboo shoots) and YummyMummy (because she is both tasty and a mommy), are probably going to lecture me now. Argh.]
Taking care of myself for myself is something I learned the hard way, well because the hard way is just about the only way we learn things when we're young and foolish. Now, I'm proud to say that I've officially achieved the status of "older and foolish".
So, please go out there and take care of "bidness"! Whether it be your health, your finances, or your mental well-being... go do it for yourself, because no one can do a better job of it!
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