Hi guys! Welcome to Friday!! Got a handful of random posts today, but every single one either moved me or caught my attention :) And I found a new favorite blog to start reading too!!! It’s not financially related, but it’s definitely dope. Check it out when you have a chance: Cordelia Calls it Quits. The female version of me??
Here are the rest I’ve enjoyed this week:
- How I Lost $400 in One Minute @ Afford Anything
- I don’t really own a freakin thing @ imabeafreakinmillionaire
- Think you’re broke? You probably aren’t @ Surviving and Thriving
- Myers-Briggs Personality Test :) @ Human Metrics (I’m an ENFP, YOU??)
- Got a small house? Need a new guest room? Buy a motor home or trailer! @ Clever Dude
- $600 Worth of Baby Stuff Giveaway! @ Our Mommyhood
- $75 Amazon Gift Cards Giveaway! @ Giveaways Are Sexy
- AMAZING story about a singer… [video] @ YouTube
And in particular, this bad boy –> How to Get Up Right Away When Your Alarm Goes Off, by Steve Pavlina. It’s the FIRST idea that has really *clicked* for me so far!! This morning marks 6 days in a ROW that I’ve woken right up w/out hitting that damn button!! What a change in mindset, I highly recommend it if you’re having trouble yourself… literally the first time of my life I haven’t hit it the snooze in some fashion or another. And I’ll now save over 365 hours a year!! (that’s NINE 40 hour work weeks to put it in perspective).
(Also, I prettied up my YouTube page… though I still don’t know what to do with it… maybe I’ll start Vlogging? :))
Budgets Are Sexy has been lovingly prepared by me, J$, and motivated by YOU - the community! While this blog seems random at times, our main goal here is simple: To keep personal finance fun. And the earlier you start rockin' that money, the better! This stuff isn't just for old people - it's for ALL people. So whether you came to learn about credit cards, 401k, budget planning, retirement, or anything else relating to money, I give you a hearty pat on the back for seeking it out. The more we research, the more we learn baby!
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Aw, thanks for the shout-out, J$! I would be honored to be considered the female version of you! (I assume you’re referring to our joint sparkly wit, snappy snark, and all-out aura of awesomeness?) :D
I love Kelly’s blog. It’s definitely worth the shout out :)
Thanks for the mention. I think you should change your name to J. Cordelia.
@Cordelia – But of course! And don’t forget about our billion goals we share too – we’re a perfect concoction for an A.D.D. commercial ;)
@Cassie – Awesome!! Glad you’re already aware of it :) My job is to send as many people there as I can this week – I love it!
@Donna Freedman – Haha, don’t tempt me. You know I get bored easily ;) And I should thank you in advance for hooking me up with Jada Michaels too – we’re partnering up on Monday for the sexiest giveaway yet!
@Donna Freedman: Only if I can be “Cordelia $$.” :D
I loved the post on how to get up when the alarm gets up. I’m going to try it tomorrow, er, on Monday!
Honestly – it can change your life. wiping out that “middle man” really works if you keep practicing! it’s funny too – now whenever a timer goes off, or my iphone for a message, etc, the first thing my body does is stop what it’s doing and “answers” it, haha.. i like it. and really hope it lasts :)
Thanks for the shout out!!! You are lovely!
Thanks for the inclusion!! Now I’m off to learn how to wake up to an alarm, and to read the female version of J Money!
@Jill Palmer – Anytime! I enjoyed your post :)
@Paula @ AffordAnything.org – Yes, you should!!! I’m now on day # 9 I think of waking up 100% on time!! Soooo crazy how my mind has changed now, I love it. (and Cordelia is awesome – I think you’ll really really like her stuff.)