It's funny. I've always thought I couldn't wait to pay off this debt so I could start living normally again. But I've learned so much. I don't mind being frugal. In fact, I like it! There are large items I want, but I can do without the small things. I really want a new refrigerator because the one that came with our new house is way too small. I won't be able to get a turkey in there this Thanksgiving! But I can save for that. But I thought frugality was a temporary thing. I thought I'd go back to shopping at the regular grocery store, eating out, going to the movies, traveling, buying clothes, etc. But I don't feel that desire at all. I'll keep shopping at Aldi and save the money I save. I'll continue shopping for clothes at the thrift store. I'll continue vacationing cheap.
We have some recovery to do and our future to plan for. I hope to send my kids to college at our expense, not theirs. But I'm happy to finally able to look forward, and no longer have to look back. And being frugal really isn't that bad.
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