Dave Ramsey Said So

A Short Thought 

Seeing a friend struggle with something, always boils my water. Sometimes they let me in, other times they keep it to themselves. If you find friends like that, hang onto them.

Watching classmates cut up their credit cards in my Financial Peace University class I smiled, knowing I'd never have to do that. I used to see money as a bad thing, but now it has become my greatest ally. After getting out of a long distance relationship, where the only thing that was wrong was the mileage. Dad had one of his teaching moments. Which always nerve racking, and this video started off no differently. I didn't give it much of a chance, but it boiled down to the question; 'is it wise?' and if its not, don't do it.

Such a simple question. I can't believe that I had never thought of that before. That is the definition of using common sense. If the answer is it's not wise, then you aren't invested in bettering yourself.

My introverted self needs social interaction, but it is not interested in large group gatherings. The question that begged to be asked is, do I want a girl friend. Yes, but being a senior means that there are only 3 more months before life takes are each person their own way. After today the other question that has to be asked is, is it wise. Unfortunately, the answer is not, or more accurately, not yet. The big thing that my finance class has taught me is that your income is your biggest ally, and debt is your biggest enemy. College is looming on the horizon and my goal is to pay it off before graduation day. Finishing high school is my first priority, and my full time job. Working as a host, is good, but it doesn't bring in enough money to save for college and lead the life style I want to lead. More money has to come in the door. Live like no one else, so you can live like no one else, that's how Mr. Ramsey might say it. Translation, work hard now so when college is over I walk with a diploma, and debt free.

There is work to be done.

It's going to be a sprint to the finish, but marathons were never my strong suit.

Life is looking up, and I'm excited and nervous but ready to set out on this journey.


K