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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

So I have been super stressed about money lately. Yea, my fiance finally got a job as stocker at Kroger which is great!!! And I am so proud of him for taking a minimum wage job when his last job brought in 3x's as much money! It is a big difference but we really need the money and have been trying to get a job for him for months. But he hasn't started yet and I am still very stressed about money. All the bills and Christmas is coming and blah blah blah. Too much. Plus it doesn't ever help me when somebody tells me to stay calm or try not to get stressed. I don't know why, but that always makes it worse. Like if I am really worked up about something and angry, it does NOT help if someone tells me to calm down. Y? Anybody else like that? It's frustrating because I know they are right. I shouldn't let little things bug me. Like this morning I spoke with an absolutely rude lady on the phone about my car payments that I just wanted to knock over the head with a big rock!! Why must people be so freaking rude?!? She got me so worked up I hung up on her and right then my mom called me and I was crying while telling her what happened. Yesterday afternoon I was upset about other stuff too (all related to money of course) but when I got home I went for a walk (my 2nd walk since I stopped back in April). I did 4 miles and felt pretty good. When I got home I was in a good mood. So maybe that is the key, i don't know. I am going to start walking again in December to train for the Avon Walk for breast cancer again. So I am taking it slow right now with the walking cause once I start my training my life as ALL about walking and nothing else lol Which is why I stopped walking in April because I was tired of the previous 4 months where I couldn't do anything else untill I got my miles done for the day. Which is how I lost all my weight cause of that determination, but it got tiring. So I am about to start that again and can hopefully lose a couple more pounds doing that. Just around my tummy area and arms and I be good. Plus when I walk my leg muscles are awesome!! lol I should be getting my engagment pictures on cd any day now, I will post them when I get it. I am really excited about this weekend. Miller and Stephanie are coming in town for her birthday. It will be super fun. Me and her have tickets to see the matinee show of New Moon on Saturday then later that night we all have reservations at Buca di Beppo for dinner with friends. Then back to our house for drinks and pool. Looking forward to it sooo much! Hanging out with them always relieves my stress and we just have a good time.
I am so thankfull for my family, good friends and Brandon!
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TRAVELRN24 11/21/2009 8:30PM

    ooooo yes i can relate! my fiance was a district manager for circuit city before they went under....and now he works part time on teh floor for best buy. im traveling that way we dont have to pay for rent and still can afford all our bills. Its a huge blow to his ego, but we're hoping that after the holidays when they let some other seasonal people go they will keep him full time and he can start back at the beginning working his way up. its exhausting being the one who has to worry about all the bills that need to be paid, but what else can we do?? im glad your fiance at least found a job! somethings better than nothing right?

Comment edited on: 11/21/2009 8:31:11 PM
IKINSPELGUD 11/19/2009 11:41AM

    Here is a piece of advice that I got from a movie...
"Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but you don't get anywhere."
I'm w/ the other ladies. Keep on walking! It will help clear your mind and it's great for your health. I hope things get better for you.
PINK_NEVAEH22 11/18/2009 8:26PM

    I know about the money troubles we have plenty of those to go around, would anybody like some? LOL The only thing that has helped me is to just not think about it constantly because in all reality what good does worrying do? None except give you wrinkles! And I don't know about you but I don't plan on getting those anytime soon. I suggest you just budget your money the best you can, write everything down that you spend and see where you can cut the spending. Atleast you don't have a little one, that is when it gets real tough. Everything in the end turns out okay so just do what you can do because thats all you can do! Luv ya muaaaaaaaaaaaaaz emoticon
GIRLATWORK 11/18/2009 12:58PM

    emoticon I love walking. It's one of those exercises where you can let your mind drift away from everything for a while.
AMAS92568 11/18/2009 11:19AM

    Money worries are really awful. So glad that your fiance has been able to find work in this economy. My dh has been looking for months, too.

Yes, do walk as much as you can. It really will help with the stress and allow you to clear your head. Walking won't make money appear, but it may help you make better decisions without as much emotion.

I have no idea why customer service reps are like that. What kind of a person would I be if I harrassed people all day? Especially people who are already stressed out. Chances are her compensation is linked to how many payments she can bring in.

Hang in there. Oh, I love Buca di Beppo. Have a great weekend!
MMEQUEEN 11/18/2009 11:16AM

    KEEP WALKING - DON'T WAIT FOR DECEMBER!!! Regular exercise is really a great stress reducer and mood enhancer, and considering all the stress you are going through right now, every little bit helps! Hope you have a good relaxing weekend, and keep walking girl!! emoticon

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