No, Rocco. Not negative at all. Perfectly balanced as always. You are describing how I feel about life in general. If there is a problem either I fix it on my own, find help to fix it, and if the problem cannot be solved either learn to live with it or walk away. Complaining over and over about the same problem will weigh heavy on our minds and health.
Good! Because there was lots of complaining in a post about not complaining!
I agree with your perspective and approach completely. This attitude also tends to attract necessary luck rather than drama. I think lots of incessant complainers do so without seeking resolution because the thrive on the drama. Like being in it.
Don't get me started on groceries. It's so easy to save heaps at the checkout with a smidge of forethought. You just have to understand the 'specials' cycle and purchase multiples to get you to the next special cycle. Then you have heaps to buy lattes!
I like using the daily allowance method to balance my spending. I give myself $750 monthly for personal allowance, which equals $25 daily. This helps me understand and prioritize my spending.
I never got a negative vibe from your articles; they are realistic. To survive in this world, we must sacrifice. We can't
With working from home and the kids being out of the house, we have changed how we do our grocery shopping.
Broadly, we are using much more of a buy it when you need it or just in time model. Our supermarkets are generally open 0800 to 2000 on six days and petrol stations which are increasingly well stopped cover the rest.
I think the just in time model cuts out some waste.
That said, we do have an eye for specials. Our favourite to buy when it is on offer is washing powder or washing gel. It tends to be offered at 50% off 50% off matters when things are that expensive for each one. We must consider ourselves lucky that we have enough cash , to buy those specials. There are plenty of people who would love to follow the same approach but can only really buy just what they need now.
Haha, I stopped at the $5.50 for a cortado. Dumbfounded. But then I moved on thinking at least you can get one right down the street, you walk to get one I assume?
First, I can't order one anywhere within 43 miles. If I do want to order something similar I have to explain what I want and most times there is disconnect in my explaining, and the espresso leaves a bit to be desired... and of course Café con Leche sin azúcar, well, just forget about it.
That's my negative... the positive? I can make an at home version and use Café Bustelo, but it never tastes as good as ordering out. A positive with a negative twist? Best I can do today.
I get the same mixed reviews.. "Your negative is showing" or "complete agreement" from likeminded people. Grocery shopping is by far not an easy task for people of modest means. Seeing prices nearly double for a product you settled for last week because it was the most reasonably priced, is defeating. I too shop at multiple stores, use discount apps, and look for sales. That is how I make it as a single person in California.
I too understand knowing I cannot afford to buy a home here (California). And the car culture is out of control.
It is not complaining, I feel it is pointing out situations that we are seeking solutions for. Keep it up! I completely agree with you!
No, Rocco. Not negative at all. Perfectly balanced as always. You are describing how I feel about life in general. If there is a problem either I fix it on my own, find help to fix it, and if the problem cannot be solved either learn to live with it or walk away. Complaining over and over about the same problem will weigh heavy on our minds and health.
Good! Because there was lots of complaining in a post about not complaining!
I agree with your perspective and approach completely. This attitude also tends to attract necessary luck rather than drama. I think lots of incessant complainers do so without seeking resolution because the thrive on the drama. Like being in it.
Don't get me started on groceries. It's so easy to save heaps at the checkout with a smidge of forethought. You just have to understand the 'specials' cycle and purchase multiples to get you to the next special cycle. Then you have heaps to buy lattes!
I like using the daily allowance method to balance my spending. I give myself $750 monthly for personal allowance, which equals $25 daily. This helps me understand and prioritize my spending.
I never got a negative vibe from your articles; they are realistic. To survive in this world, we must sacrifice. We can't
have it all.
Exactly. Gotta work with the reality you're dealt.
With working from home and the kids being out of the house, we have changed how we do our grocery shopping.
Broadly, we are using much more of a buy it when you need it or just in time model. Our supermarkets are generally open 0800 to 2000 on six days and petrol stations which are increasingly well stopped cover the rest.
I think the just in time model cuts out some waste.
That said, we do have an eye for specials. Our favourite to buy when it is on offer is washing powder or washing gel. It tends to be offered at 50% off 50% off matters when things are that expensive for each one. We must consider ourselves lucky that we have enough cash , to buy those specials. There are plenty of people who would love to follow the same approach but can only really buy just what they need now.
Haha, I stopped at the $5.50 for a cortado. Dumbfounded. But then I moved on thinking at least you can get one right down the street, you walk to get one I assume?
First, I can't order one anywhere within 43 miles. If I do want to order something similar I have to explain what I want and most times there is disconnect in my explaining, and the espresso leaves a bit to be desired... and of course Café con Leche sin azúcar, well, just forget about it.
That's my negative... the positive? I can make an at home version and use Café Bustelo, but it never tastes as good as ordering out. A positive with a negative twist? Best I can do today.
Here’s hoping that someday (soon) you can get yourself to a place where your coffee order will be normal, cheap, and delicious!!
The struggle!!
Absolutely.
Thank you, I appreciate your good wishes! One never knows.
I get the same mixed reviews.. "Your negative is showing" or "complete agreement" from likeminded people. Grocery shopping is by far not an easy task for people of modest means. Seeing prices nearly double for a product you settled for last week because it was the most reasonably priced, is defeating. I too shop at multiple stores, use discount apps, and look for sales. That is how I make it as a single person in California.
I too understand knowing I cannot afford to buy a home here (California). And the car culture is out of control.
It is not complaining, I feel it is pointing out situations that we are seeking solutions for. Keep it up! I completely agree with you!