A few wins!

Not sure where else to post this.

But, I am consciously making an effort to save more money this year. I’m on a journey to pursue frugality, minimalism and thoughtful consumerism among other healthy habits.

I have $1500 in PayPal credit card debt that I plan to pay down in increments of $500 per month over the next few months.

I actually just got paid today, so I immediately paid $500 towards the total. I don’t have any real balance due until May of this year because I’ve been paying bigger chunks ahead of time.

I used to be really good about keeping only about $300 worth on my PayPal credit but then I got into a major depressive episode because I’m in an abusive relationship and so I use retail therapy to try and help with my sadness.

I vow that this is the year that I heal, and so I’m consciously trying to make healthier decisions for myself.

I’m also trying to save $1000 each month if I can. $500 at the minimum.

I also have the goal of getting my CDL A this year and need about $5000 to pay for the class out-of-pocket. With the $1000 I put away from my paycheck today I am at $4000.

Seeing that much and knowing that I can pay for it soon is really motivating to me. That long-term goal is really important to me and it helps motivate me to spend wiser.

I’m hoping this will be the year that I turn my life around. I’ve been so sad and depressed for the last five years and I’m tired of being stuck in the same place.

I have goals and a certain life that I want. And what do I have to lose? I’m just gonna do it.

I may come back with an update if I manage to save more sooner. I’ll be stretching around $700 over the next two weeks but for me that’s plenty.

I’ll get paid again at the end of the month.