Gas, or lack of it.

This weekend was the first time I can remember deciding not to do something because it was too expensive to drive. I happened to pass a gas station, one of those cheapy ones, and regular unleaded was $4.09 a gallon!! Thankfully, I only work about 4 miles from my condo.

I also noticed while walking the dog yesterday morning that one of the condos in my neighborhood is up for auction. That is a first. There are many for sale, but this is the first up for auction. I have some very close friends that have lost their home to foreclosure and two of my closest neighbors are getting ready to have their places foreclosed on. I am so thankful that I made sure I had a fixed interest rate, the adjustable rate is evil!! grrrrr.

Now that I am attending FPU I think I am much more cognisant of what I am spending. Tomorrow night is my second FPU class and I am very excited. I thought I would share some of the things I jotted down in the first class.

We treat debt is like a child treats a dirty diaper - yes, it stinks, but its warm and its mine. (that one had me rolling!!)

Saving money is an exercise in character.

Money is amoral, people are the ones with the morals or lack thereof.

Prov. 21:20, "In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has".

Emergencies are going to happen.

It is as you will it.

Make the decision to win.