October Recap

This month was a curve ball (as noted in our last post). We only worked about once a week. Thankfully, because of our budget we were able to stay within our means and didn't overdraw or default on any bills. And spectacularly we are back in business! The last few days of last month, our boss informed us that we have enough projects to last through the year. Plus, Tony got another job at a jewelry store in the mall - doing sales, which he loves and is so great at (I wish I had half of his skills).

Because of the skimpy month ahead (based on our hours worked last month), we didn't pay anything other than the minimum due on our credit cards. We actually even closed another credit card so that the minimum payments and interest would be lower. This also helps to prevent us from putting more on that.

When we started this 2 1/2 months ago, I had a dream to finish paying off our debt within 2 years. That was a very lofty goal considering almost all of our income would be going to bills and debt, and thus far I'm seeing that at our current status, this goal cannot be reached that soon. More like 3 years. Still a great accomplishment if we can achieve it.

It's been a great month though, still spent a little more on eating out than we should and "unnecessary expenses", etc. The great feeling of staying within our means in irreplaceable!