I Wasn't Crazy Yet

I went to the mall today with my second born right after I was done from my dental cleaning. At Macy's I saw this very beautiful blue necklace and a pair of earrings that match to it. The sign says save up to 60% off when you take an additional 30% off. It had red stickers on it that totals $20 for two items, I thought I was gonna get another 30% off from it but to my dismay the total amount did not change at the register so I had to cancel my purchase and put it back.

It was just so disappointing because of all the fashion jewelry I looked at today, it was the only one that stood out and really got me interested in buying. Yes, it was beautiful but it was still pricey despite of the percentage they were advertising. I had to leave the store empty-handed and not buying the one I really really liked.

In my mind, I wasn't crazy yet to spend $20 on fashion jewelry. I know I can buy stuff a lot less than that and so much prettier someday. I just have to keep an open eye on it and for deals to come.

Everyday is Christmas at ChristmasPlace

Most of us think that stores we know would only display Christmas stuff during November until maybe a few days after Christmas but little do they know, there is this online store that is called ChristmasPlace that sells Christmas stuff all-year round.

As a wise shopper, I always spend money after the holiday for that is when 50% Holiday trimmings, lights, ornaments and so many other stuff are sold. I so wanted to collect a Christmas village but I have not started to buy a single item to start it, best example is the lemax at christmasplace that I am looking right now. It will be nice if I can at least start collecting now and eventually complete the whole village in years to come. Mind you, these items are really cute that makes me more encouraged to buy one.

Thankful for the Grace

It's been too long since I blog for money.  I honestly missed those days where I earn everyday from my blogs. It's been too long that I have not received raining tasks but today, God has showered me some. I am grateful for it, it means a few dollars to come to my Paypal next month.

It is not everyday I received stars from the sheriff and for that I couldn't be more thankful. I am in need of $$ as always for I have a family waiting for my support every month in the Philippines and there is no way I can stop my obligation to them as long as my mother is alive. Another thing, I need to save up some more for our vacation in June. As expected it is going to be a big expense not just for my husband for he has to pay for the tickets but for myself as well. I do use my own money for allowance while in my country, you know?

Something a Person Can be Proud of

When you are poor and you graduated and finished a bachelor's degree, nothing can be more prouder than yourself or your parents who sacrificed their own happiness just so you can get an education. With that being said, getting a class ring at the end of it all is rewarding! How would you feel if you are to design your class ring? At least in the Philippines, we are given an opportunity to wear our rings after college but I found out in America, that class rings are available in high school. That is so great to make teenagers happy and be more encouraged to study harder because they know, there is a sweet prize when they finish high school.

God Has Brought So Much Joy to Me on Christmas!

Somehow God is real, God is alive and hears my woes. He knows exactly how I feel. He knows I have been so disappointed with regards of the lawsuit that until now is not over. He knows I am hurting and that He cheered me up just before His birthday.

He blessed us with something we didn't expect in a form of financial surprise. I had planned of visiting my home country in June next year but when we received that outstanding bill from our lawyers, I felt disappointed and was so down. I just thought maybe we can make it in 2016, by then we can have a budget for our trip. My days were so dark that I really felt bad inside.

Until Christmas eve came, an unexpected check from my husband's previous home and car insurance company sent us a refund with an amount enough to send me and my kids to the Philippines! How amazing God's love is? He had his way of cheering me up when I was so down! Thank You, Lord for hearing my woes and for loving me! I am one happy woman right now for I can now surely visit my family in the Philippines.

All I am waiting now is to contact our travel agent to help me find cheaper tickets for June. Yeeehawww!!

I Never Felt this Poor!

Today was the last day of Macy's big sale and I went to their store. I knew I did not have anything in mind to buy but I went anyway, I needed to breathe some fresh air after two weeks of just going to and from school and home. We all need it anyway, aren't we?

As soon as I got into their handbags department, the commotion that women made, grabbing excitedly some MK handbags rushing to check out was just unbelievable and belittling. In my mind, I was thinking wow if only I had the budget... I was there feeling, touching the feel of MK handbags, looking at tags, staring at the SALE signs even if it says "additional 40% off already reduced prices", still it was expensive for someone who doesn't have a job nor a source of income to support my "want".

I hanged in that area for a couple more minutes as if I would buy one for me too but sadly, I couldn't... no matter how I wanted it. I moved to the watches department, there I found an affordable Charter Club watch for under $30, it's not for me but a gift for my mother for my next trip to the Philippines.

I went to the second level of Macy's and there I browsed some more. Looked like the situation played with my feeling even more. I had two bath towels and a twin sheet set for Jadyn's bed and that's it. The women in front of me falling in line to check out comparing their MK coats which ones are of best quality and best price. I then again was shaking my head.

If only we weren't this tight with money due to legal fees, if only I had a job... so many if only's that make me look at myself as the "poorest" in America. I hate this feeling! I am a woman and as a normal human being, I can't help but get overrun by that feeling of wanting to buy something I don't need. If only I was not thinking of my children or husband who works hard to support his family, I could just go ahead and buy that expensive handbag that isn't important and useless. I don't need any more handbags, I got a couple middle brands in my closet that I've collected over the years, most of them are like new for I rarely use them. They are kept with a dust bag. I have all kinds of sizes and styles I like, right there in my closet yet my mind keeps getting jealous of women who bought bags today.

But because I am not spoiled or materialistic person, I just stopped myself from wasting money that my husband worked hard to earn.

I should not be feeling this way because for so many reasons; we got quite a big house that have been paid off, no cars to pay monthly, we are all healthy, we keep up with our bills but the idea of the over thousand dollars legal bills every month makes me feel poor. Arggsss. Lord, help us. When is this going to be over?

 

No Time to Clean Your House?

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