Initially, I thought, “Okay, blog world, I’m going to write two big posts each week on Tuesday and Thursday.” Well, that’s gone well. Last week, I was in Kansas working on our rental house, and I had great plans to write a post on Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Then it all got mixed and mashed up, as my student loans were more complex than I thought. Shocker, right?
Instead of big posts, I’m going to attempt to post daily baby steps towards greater financial independence or improved value in my life. I’ll share a look back at yesterday, and what worked (or didn’t!) and then set intentions for today.
Looking back: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020
- Joined a gym and went with my hubby! He had been talking about it for a while, and I went and visited two Planet Fitness franchises in the area. One of my doctors reccomened physical activity to help with my anxiety. A thirty-minute session before dinner put both of us in a better mood. Cost: $1 until 3/17
- Made homemade pizza. Pizza is unfortunately complicated in our house. I’m gluten free and my partner has a nightshade allergy. After the gym, we made a homemade crust and topped it with safe things. It was so good, and it was a real quality us activity! I don’t know that it was cheaper than our Papa Murphy’s habit, but it gained us some energy. Cost: $15ish dollars.
- Listed to an audiobook on Overdrive while cleaning the house. My anxiety is letting my finally read and follow more complicated books. I finished Data: A Love Story by Amy Webb, and it was so good. I’m out of the dating scene, but I would’ve love to have this book when it was first out. Cost: $0 thanks to the Denver Public Library!
Looking Forward: Feb. 26, 2020
- Make black beans in the Instant Pot from dry beans following Detoxinista’s instructions. I’ve been using cans for ever, so I’m interested to see how this works.
- Fill out paperwork for my new consulting therapist.
- Order sink and ceiling fan from Home Depot, so my property manager can pick them up in store. Keep that rental property moving!