tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958504312881273309.post2255122074124983898..comments2024-03-23T10:02:32.181-06:00Comments on LobotoME Brain Fog Blog: { spending hiatus }LobotoMEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975699477662736911noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958504312881273309.post-33482029793996858862010-01-12T12:41:30.874-07:002010-01-12T12:41:30.874-07:00Thanks for the inspiration. Especially about taki...Thanks for the inspiration. Especially about taking it easy....<br /><br />While I know how important this is and would love to move full speed ahead, the wisdom of taking it as easy is helpful to not feel overwhelmed.... I have to sort out a few other "simplification" goals in my life first before I can commit to being so financially organized. <br /><br />This is great to have floating around in the back of my mind for now.Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17960399302840828379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958504312881273309.post-86526653512549360772009-04-29T13:50:00.000-06:002009-04-29T13:50:00.000-06:00I find it funny that there's a BUNCH of us from th...I find it funny that there's a BUNCH of us from the hiatus group that have the same weaknesses: Anthro and Target. They are my trouble stores. I have been in to Target twice now since the hiatus is over, and have found myself leaving with ONLY what I went there to get (essential household items.) I'm amazed at how 3 months has changed me. Good luck in continuing. My goals are similar to yours...Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588052397864149916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958504312881273309.post-83856802511554688492009-04-29T13:08:00.000-06:002009-04-29T13:08:00.000-06:00I'm doing a [new clothes] spending hiatus this yea...I'm doing a [new clothes] spending hiatus this year and so far so good. <br />I felt like I had far too many clothes and wanted to start wearing them all; most of them just sat in the wardrobe!<br /><br />It feels great to not have the pressure of looking for anything new and its saving me money :)<br />Good luckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958504312881273309.post-29025244493444402522009-04-29T08:20:00.000-06:002009-04-29T08:20:00.000-06:00yeah for you!yeah for you!Miss | Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440660972876904367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958504312881273309.post-29252529388327241332009-04-28T10:34:00.000-06:002009-04-28T10:34:00.000-06:00Hi Jana - Thanks for your great comment! Yes, its...Hi Jana - Thanks for your great comment! Yes, its amazing how much STUFF we accumulate (especially with kids in the picture)! And I imagine that your garage looks similar to ours (more bikes than people, a second hand version of an REI store, etc.) Keep me posted each week on how its going for you & your family ~<br /><br />xo, jenny :)LobotoMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975699477662736911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958504312881273309.post-21292157784197755752009-04-28T10:30:00.000-06:002009-04-28T10:30:00.000-06:00I'm in, I'm in. I've just gone through the proces...I'm in, I'm in. I've just gone through the process of CLEANING out decluttering my entire home/office/life...giving to good will, ebay, freecycle etc.. It feels great and it also showed me how much stuff I had and bought and don't really need. I also layed out the finances black and white. Wow! The combination of the two showed me clearly that it's time for a change...and my financial goals are very similar to yours. I'm excited! :) I have this posted at my desk:<br /><br />Discipline equates with punishment only when it is imposed on you by someone or something else. When you make the effort to discipline yourself, it is not punishment. <br /><br />It is POWER! <br />It is EFFECTIVNESS! <br />It is FREEDOM!<br /><br />Self discipline opens up a world of choices and opportunities which would not otherwise be available to you. At its most basic, self discipline is the practice of taking actions, which are in your own best interest, of following the course you have set for yourself. That is certainly not punishment. In fact, it is extremely rewarding.<br /><br />Indeed it is an effort to stay disciplined. The world is overflowing with distractions which continue to grow in number and persuasiveness. In the space of each moment, you refresh and renew your commitment to staying on track. That’s why it is so important that your goals closely match your most treasured desires.<br /><br />Discipline will produce luscious fruit. Point yourself in a direction from which you cannot be deterred, and the fruit of discipline will be yours.<br /><br />CHEERS! :)<br />JanaWilcox Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427584193836280198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958504312881273309.post-52932114131653602922009-04-27T17:26:00.000-06:002009-04-27T17:26:00.000-06:00Hi Denise - Looking forward to your post! you nee...Hi Denise - Looking forward to your post! you need to have fun {me} money....I mean life is short afterall - we need to have FUN! ;-)LobotoMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975699477662736911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958504312881273309.post-1780575262256653002009-04-27T17:10:00.000-06:002009-04-27T17:10:00.000-06:00I wrote actually three times in that comment.
tha...I wrote actually three times in that comment.<br /><br />that is three times too many. that is what i get for typing faster than I am thinkingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958504312881273309.post-83282426832390280552009-04-27T14:54:00.000-06:002009-04-27T14:54:00.000-06:00I'm in with using the exception list. I'm going t...I'm in with using the exception list. I'm going to blog about it tomorrow actually. We are taking Dave Ramsey's class - one more week left actually. It has really opened my eyes and actually has depressed me a bit too. ( I will write about that ) I do the budget and give my husband "blow money" but never keep some for me. Or, I spend mine on groceries actually because like you eating organically is so important to me. <br /><br />We have very similar goals. Thanks for writing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958504312881273309.post-84291470614582154052009-04-27T07:34:00.000-06:002009-04-27T07:34:00.000-06:00Hi Kirwin - Thanks for your note - You are exactly...Hi Kirwin - Thanks for your note - You are exactly right on with what I was talking about - easing into it with time and being gentle with yourself about the process. Last summer I did a month long spending hiatus in July - no spend month - that's a good place to start - 30 days of non-essentials.<br /><br /> J :)LobotoMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975699477662736911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958504312881273309.post-28495237558454571632009-04-27T07:31:00.000-06:002009-04-27T07:31:00.000-06:00No Anthro?! gasp! I love that store...but totally ...No Anthro?! <I>gasp!</I> I love that store...but totally agree with your entire post. <br /><br />I have to be honest and say that I'm not "there" yet. I want to be there, I'm working on getting there, but I'm not there yet. And I don't want to say "Count me in!" until I know that I can totally do it with you.<br /><br />I love that you still have blow money, but that it is being used for experiences rather than things.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005746920312857887noreply@blogger.com