Can’t believe it’s almost the middle of November! This month is flying by. I had a good weekend, except for how I started to feel sick and I think I had the stomach flu. It seems like everyone I know has had it this past month so I wasn’t extremely surprised.
I have good news for you all! As an update to my blogging anonymously post, I thought that I would let you all know that I have finally told 2 friends about my blog. Yes, yes, I know this isn’t a huge step, but because of my job I will not just broadcast my blog out there for everyone to know. I don’t really care about broadcasting it to everyone, I just wanted to tell those who I am close to about it.
I told the first friend about it a couple of weeks ago, and I told the second friend on Saturday night. A couple of drinks in and of course I was blabbering about it like there was no tomorrow. But they were both very interested in it and we were talking about it for awhile. I won’t lie though, I didn’t tell them the name or give them the link, just because I’m not ready for anyone that I know to read all of my personal posts about my mom and dad.
I will of course one day share it with them. Just not yet! 🙂
The next month and a half will be good for me. Thanksgiving, a short vacation in December and having the days around Christmas and New Years off will be really nice!
My updates:
Spending: We did good with our spending this week. We both went out on Saturday and didn’t spend a lot of money, which is always great! I did go shopping as I said in my Weekly Roundup post, but I only bought one shirt and it was only $14.
We are really trying to limit any extra spending so that we can throw EVERYTHING at my student loans. We are really determined to get rid of these by April of 2013, which will take a little work since I do still have around $35,000 left. I will make a post on how we will make this possible very soon.
Extra Monthly Income (this is on top of my salary from my job): I made $1,360 from extra income last week. This includes staff writing, my blog and rent from my sister for the room she rents from us.
Food: We did very good with our food spending this past week. We ate out on Wednesday (I think, it might’ve bee Thursday) and Sunday. Our goal is to eat in 5 days this week again.
Being healthy: I actually did really good with this! I went running with my dog 3 times last week, and did a little bit of Insanity (I would’ve done more but I’m lazy). My goal is to go running with her everyday this week as long as the weather permits.
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Did not know you had a renter in the house! We have one moving in end of January. Not gonna lie, it's nice to have the entire place to ourselves but the extra income will be worth it. Love our giveaway! Just saw a friend tweet about it this morning (Bart Bartels).
I tell almost everyone I know about my blog, outside of work. The main reason is that it takes up a decent amount of my time so they are more understanding when I am busy and also brings in some traffic!
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Haha well it's just my sister. She needed a place to live (she's 19) and offered to pay rent. Win-win! And I agree with the having space to yourself, but she mainly stays in her room so that's nice 🙂
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You have to start somewhere in telling people, so good for you telling two friends about your blog. I've told one and given the link to another so I am in good company. 🙂 Awesome work again on the side income! I do agree that I wonder where November has gone. It's crazy that Thanksgiving is next week.
Thanks!
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First off, I love the picture!! I'm excited to hear your plan for knocking out your student debt…it's a sizable amount, but like the old saying goes with great struggle comes great rewards!
I've been hitting the gym fiendishly lately, usually just taking one day off per week to let me body relax. I'm excited for the holidays too. First because I get to see my family and second (OK maybe not second) but less traffic on the road to and from work since many people will be on vacation!
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Thanks! I can't wait until they are all gone.
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Sounds like a wonderful week for you!
I need to get to the gym I only managed the once last week. I am still saving after the post I linked to your blog I must write an update soon.
Congrats on telling your 2 friends your success is well deserved!
Liz http://www.aspirationsofglam.blogspot.com
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Yes please make an update post! When you make it, be sure to let me know.
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I know what you mean about telling people about your blog. It's kind've a weird feeling. We don't blog anonymously but we don't shout it off the rooftops either. I want to be able to say whatever I want.
It definitely is weird. I still want to be open about everything, so that makes it difficult.
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I agree, we found that trying to eat in for 5 days straight was just a little too hard for us.
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Thanks! And ugh still feeling sick 🙁
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Nothing special, I just want it gone by the start of the Spring. And haha I need to relax!
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Wow $35,000 gone in a couple months! It would be the total debt payoff story!
Yes, the year is flying by! I can't believe it's the middle of November! Where is time going?? Oh wait, life.
Thanks!
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That's a great goal you have of paying off your student loans! That's an extra weight off your shoulders, once it's gone. Good luck 🙂
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Thanks!
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I am feeling the burn as I just moved to a new apartment and have to buy most everything. Yeouch. Congrats on your goals though, and thanks for being there for me these past few weeks.
Thanks! And yes I'm always here 🙂
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Nobody but my husband knows about my blog – and I'm happy that way! I hit the gym a few times last week. Spending – ooh – went out last night, and hit a church Bazaar on Sat morning, so a little more splurging there. Extra income – hmm..a drop in the bucket compared to yours! 🙂
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My boyfriend is the only that who knows the name and link, yet he's never once looked at it.
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My extra income isn't as high as it has been recently but I'm still not complaining. Anything is better than nothing.
I agree, anything is better than $0!
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I blog anonymously and I think thats the way it has to be for a while. I like it though and I probably would not have it any other way. Congrats on the side income.
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I agree, I like being semi-anon.
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I think it makes perfect sense to stay anonymous if you feel more comfortable this way. It's not as if this is hurting your blog, as it's clear you are doing really well.
At the same time, telling one friend at a time makes sense. Eventually it would be nice to have others you care about experience an important part of your life…
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Thanks! And I agree with telling one friend at a time.
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