Where else have you changed?

[rob62521]

Re: Where else have you changed?

Thank rob. I realize that now, but not before, when my perspective of women was largely shaped by one woman.

I've also become twice as determined towards financial goals since being here.

Isn't it sad that we often are hurt by someone whom we thought we could trust! Sorry that one woman did you wrong!

[Ima saver]

Re: Where else have you changed?

Well, I don't have a clothes line, but I have clothes hanging all over the garage, dripping dry! That way i only have to run the dryer for a few minutes.

[shengmei]

Re: Where else have you changed?

I am much braver in dealing with people. I ask for samples all the time, everywhere, and I am not upset when someone says no.

[melissalt]

Re: Where else have you changed?

Someone else mentioned this earlier in the thread as well, but I have become much more deliberate in everything I do. Whether it is food, clothing, or the use of resources, I try to really think about whether I need or want something before I spend money on it. Before coming here, I thought leaving a couple lights on here or there wouldn't really matter much in my overall electric bill. With my new focus on deliberate use of resources, my bill has gone from $140/50 mo to $92 this month just by turning off lights when I leave the room, and turning off my fan when I go to work. I honestly had no idea such small things could make such a huge difference.

[Ima saver]

Re: Where else have you changed?

Wow, Melissa, that is a big difference. I take what I have left over from my electrical budget each month and add it to my challenge money!

[melissalt]

Re: Where else have you changed?

That's a great idea, however, I'm not quite that disciplined yet! I'm working on it though.