"Sell everything... make the kids think they're next" - Dave Ramsey
We have people coming to town... we know we are going to be spending some money. So instead of putting things on credit cards or dipping into the emergency fund, we are going to sell, sell, sell! All of my husbands ice climbing equipment has been put on ebay or craigslist. He is the one that decided to retire from ice climbing, and he is the one that made this decision.
Tonight I am quite sure I will be next in line to have to sell something. Luckily I have dresses that have never been worn ready to sell and all of my stuff from my cake decorating business from 9 years ago that never opened up. :p I was an ambitious young girl that never really followed through on anything.
I think the quote goes: "In 5 years you will be the exact same person except for the people you meet and the books you read." - T. Jones (?) 9 years ago I was not the same person I am today. I have read countless self help books about money, making friends, work, health and marriage. Each one has taught me to be a better person.
I now have a job I love, friends I can count on, a weight that is manageable, and a husband who is a hand full but worth it. Although our money problems will be with us for a few years it is manageable. I will follow through on my debt snowball. I know that about myself. If selling a few items will make it happen all that much faster... why not?
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