Last Thursday was my 1st real busy day! I woke up at 6 to be out the door and to a job at 7am. It was am busy morning, finally ending with that family at 11:30 at PraireWood Elementary school. Then I raced across the neighborhood to have a busy two hours with another very lovable kid. As soon as the clock struck 2pm, I was out the door flying across the highway to get my cousin off the bus and do homework. My aunt walked in the door at 3:30 and I bolted across town to my last and final job the day. But the job was far from calm, we did homework, cleaned the house, and cooked dinner. As soon as dinner was done I tried my best to beat the clock to 7pm so I could make a church meeting.
It was a crazy day, full of joy, laughter, relief, and exhaustion. Because of my busy Thursday schedule and my other semi-days, I have been able to budget myself. I now have a set amount of income coming in each week and then month. This to a normal person may seem like a no big deal, but to me - a college student, learning how to grow up- this is beyond exciting. Just having a budget and having to keep to it, is comforting. I am one step closer to "becoming an adult", paying some bills, paying for gas, and maybe moving out some day.
As of last night I have finished my February calendar. Now, obviously I will have some changes and add-ins. But for the most part things are set, on paper & in the iCal. To most people that sounds crazy! & yes, it is crazy, however, I have to have my calendar up to date always and ready to whip out at a moments notice. Dates & times are my best friends these days ; providing me with stability, comfort, and organization.
Although growing up is a world of unknown and brings much fear, simple things like set budgets and planning ahead prevents from a total Cayla Meltdown..
living to learn...
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