This morning I woke up and discovered I did not get paid. Four days before Christmas and my bank account said "$12.15" umm....crap.
Well, being me, I freaked out! I started listing all the bills that had yet to be paid to Colin, and he just calmly sat there. Then, in his OH so perfect timing, he informed me "Oh, I won't be getting paid my full G.I. Bill payment in January either, thanks to winter break." GAH! Seriously, he decided, at this very moment to tell me this!?!? To which I responded to him "Well what the hell?! WHY NOT?! How are we going to pay this? And how are we going to pay that?!?" And going on and on in my calm manner.
Well, after I realized (at least told him I realized) it was all going to be okay, I decided I needed to go for a run. I stepped foot outside, and while there is a lack of snow, there is certainly not a lack of cold. This is when I decided I was thankful for the treadmill in our basement.
While I was running, something my dad tells me on a regular basis was going through my head (and I really should take it to heart.) This circumstance is only temporary. It's only money, and you will get caught up on things. All married couples go through a rough patch, and we're getting ours out of the way early!
Ya know, this is what I get for following a dream. I could have (and was offered) several 9 to 5 jobs. I could be secure working behind a desk somewhere, invisible to the world. But I decided, that wasn't good enough. I decided, and with Colin's blessing, to go for something that is going to make a difference.
The new year is coming close. It's time for resolutions. Well, I got the weight loss and exercise thing under control.
(Totally useless fact: 40%-45% of adults make a resolution each year. 75% fail after the first week)
So, what am I going to resolve this year? What do I need to work on?! Well, I've decided, each day I need to find one thing I'm thankful for. Whether it's a hubby who's letting me follow my goal, parents who are pretty much giving their right arms to help us through, or friends who NEVER stop cheering for me. Each day, I will find something I'm thankful for. I've shared those repeatedly, so I will find new things! Whether it's small or large, every day!
May I suggest you do the same, it'll make your new year a much happier, and successful one!
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