Through all of this, Chris and I had to daily remind ourselves why on earth we moved. Seeing the goal, dialed in the purpose of living in a older, cheaper apartment for us.
Here's the list:
(I need this handy when people look at us like we are crazy and say "why???" when we tell them we moved here)
1. Increase Margin- our income is maxed out at this time so we need to reduce expenses...$300 to be exact!
2. Decrease Risk - if one of us loses our job or something happens medically, we are more likely able to pay bills, food, utilities, and rent here than the other place
3. Increase Intensity- we were comfortable at our other apt. Living here will give us motivation to pay off debt quicker and save for a house sooner.
4. Further from Normal- 70% of people live paycheck to paycheck, so broke is normal! We haven't lived that way for over 3 years and don't plan on going back now!
5. Learn Contentment- we are learning already that we can make do with little. I want this same attitude when we look for a house someday, we want to make do with little then too.
6. Our Desire to Give- we are filthy rich compared to most of the world, even at this apartment. Why do I deserve this extravagance when others have nothing? I'm ready to give like no one else!!
Debt Pay-off Update: paid off another $1,000 and opened another envelope on May 4th!
YTD Pay-Off: $4,228.60
Total Debt Pay-off: $28,228.60
