I’m excited and nervous about June. Excited, because this is an opportunity to live what I espouse, but nervous, because I’m not sure I can do it.
I quit my second job and my extra hours at my regular job are over. I may pick up some others covering for vacations etc, but basically I will have only the one paycheck, less than I’ve become use to. I’ll also have a lot more time to work in my yard, growing vegetables and more time for my writing and craft ventures.
It will mean tightening the belt, living on a strict budget, and trying to save at the same time. On paper it is possible, and it has been my desire!! I know I can do it, but I’m afraid it’s a lot like weight loss: difficult to get started, fraught with unknown pitfalls, but ultimately if I persist, I will learn soooo much about myself and life. It is also a trial run for retirement. Can I live within my budget without getting into debt? can I be disciplined enough to use what I’ve got, reuse, repurpose, make do, and find alternate ways to succeed?
I hope it will be a little like when I quilted at the ocean: I only had what I brought with me, and I became more creative with it so I could finish my quilts. It was very stimulating and exciting, but it was not my livelihood and I had the option to wait until I got home or to a store to get what I was missing. Now, I have no access to the ‘more’ I might need.
On the other hand it is a safe way to do this. I can always seek another job to supplement my income if it becomes necessary. We’ll have to wait and see. For now, I’m looking forward to the challenge.
Lynnette
