Well I have chosen to blog about it in the hopes that my struggles and successes help others. I can't remember the exact day I decided to strive for this goal, I do know that it was in March of 2007. So a little over a year ago. Since then it has went from a goal, to a mission! It started with reading a simple book....The Total Money Makeover....humm that sounds like something I could use. I first read it a year before and liked what I read but did not beleive it could work for me. So I went on with my life and didn't really think much of it. Then the Real Estate market turned and so did my income. That downward turn in the market causes some severe financial stress for me and caused me to look a little closer...to dig a little deeeper, and so I did. I re-read the book and have been working very hard ever since. A very large step for me in reaching this goal was to come to terms with the fact that my sweet little cabin just did not "fit" in my life and to put it up for sale. I did sell it this past month and although I am sad and will miss it the reward of being debt free will be much more fulfilling than having it. To be debt free....I know it is going to happen I can even tell you within a 6 month window of when it is going to happen. It is my main focus right now. With every passing month and every payment made to my debts I know I am getting closer. It has not been an easy road and the road ahead is rocky too, but I know it will be worth it. Stay tuned...there is much more to come!
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