(I love that movie by the way :))
I just knew 2025 was going to get off to a good start!
Today, we got confirmation that we are getting pay rises very soon! I’m really appreciative of all the people who were working behind the scenes to get it approved because it’s been a long time coming! And honestly, I don’t think that this could have come at a better time 🙂
The cost of living crisis has really started to affect me… even more so now since I’ve started to pay cash for essentials. It’s crazy how much my food bill is now. I refuse to buy the specials at Coles or Woolies because the majority of items are not healthy or fresh. Plus, they cater more to families, rather than individuals. Like, I don’t need 8 chicken breasts, or 2 packets of cheese – I don’t need the upsell.
There has been so many things that I have put off doing purely because I haven’t been able to afford it. Well, I can afford it, but it would mean living beyond my means for a while, and I’m really not prepared to do that this year. I wish I had more exciting plans for the money, but house maintenance never ends, does it.
Oh well.
But, I also have a list of things I would really like to purchase this year though! They are more ‘wants’, if anything. And interestingly, a lot of them revolve around health and fitness. I just have to prioritise both this year so I can manage my underlying conditions.
I just want to win the lotto so that I don’t ever have to work again. In saying that, I’d probably get bored and work part time, or start my own company. That would be cool, being my own boss. Working for a salary gets to me a times. I do often dream about what it would be like to not have to worry about finances. I think the only time that I never did was when I was in primary school. Back then, I just cared about fitting in…
In addition to pay rises, we were also told that additional hours would become available; kinda like an ‘opt in’ choice. I know that I will be ok without having to work extra, but I really want to get ahead this year, so I’m definitely going to take it up. I know it’s going to be a struggle because I do value my personal time so much, but it’s only short term and I know that I can suck it up and take advantage of the opportunity. I mean, I was thinking of looking for a second job, but this means that I won’t have to anymore. So – yay me!
I’m secretly hoping that there will be more opportunities to make money, but for now I’m in a very fortunate position and I’m so very thankful for it 🙂 I just don’t want to burn out. I guess that’s the flip side isn’t it? Well, I guess I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it.
Much Love,
Liseyworks 