Okay, so not going to be any carry over from this paycheck into the next worth mention. My own fault, of course. I spent too much on additional building supplies, protein powder and different things like that. Things that are all good for the long term but not so great for short term finances.
Not sorry for it. I've been putting so many things off for so long that the frustration built up and I want to move forward. Been through several periods now where I have tried saving for the future while deferring present progress. The result wound up being the use of what I saved for mere survival when things tanked once again.
I'm not in favor of wasting lots of money on disposable garbage. What I keep trying to invest in is things which will show long term benefits. (I won't say permanent because nothing is permanent.) Slow going because the things which show the most long term benefits take more time and effort.
One thing I am convinced of is the need to get the insulation installed. I was wrong about this past winter being quite as rough as I had predicted. However, this winter may have set the stage for next winter to be much rougher. Even if it's not, getting that done will keep the house more comfortable and reduce the heating bills. For the first winter, I'd call it a trade off. Going to cost about the same amount for insulation as I expect I may be able to save from heating bills. After that, it's a savings which will accumulate.
The logistics is a pain right now but I've saved enough in the last 2-3 months on insurance alone on the truck to equal renting a truck for one day for that purpose. I may be able to do that this coming month. Waiting to see if the ex is going out of town. If she takes daughter to Texas, I'll install the insulation that weekend and avoid taking extra time off from work. Pick up truck and supplies on Fri evening, install insulation on Sat, return the truck and machine that day, patch and clean up on Sun.
Not sorry for it. I've been putting so many things off for so long that the frustration built up and I want to move forward. Been through several periods now where I have tried saving for the future while deferring present progress. The result wound up being the use of what I saved for mere survival when things tanked once again.
I'm not in favor of wasting lots of money on disposable garbage. What I keep trying to invest in is things which will show long term benefits. (I won't say permanent because nothing is permanent.) Slow going because the things which show the most long term benefits take more time and effort.
One thing I am convinced of is the need to get the insulation installed. I was wrong about this past winter being quite as rough as I had predicted. However, this winter may have set the stage for next winter to be much rougher. Even if it's not, getting that done will keep the house more comfortable and reduce the heating bills. For the first winter, I'd call it a trade off. Going to cost about the same amount for insulation as I expect I may be able to save from heating bills. After that, it's a savings which will accumulate.
The logistics is a pain right now but I've saved enough in the last 2-3 months on insurance alone on the truck to equal renting a truck for one day for that purpose. I may be able to do that this coming month. Waiting to see if the ex is going out of town. If she takes daughter to Texas, I'll install the insulation that weekend and avoid taking extra time off from work. Pick up truck and supplies on Fri evening, install insulation on Sat, return the truck and machine that day, patch and clean up on Sun.
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