Down in the Dumps

Posted on 26. Apr, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber in blogging

I’m having “one of those days.” I’ve been doing the math, and I’m feeling devastated now! It looks like I probably won’t be getting my kitchen done this year. For six months, I’d been building a small savings as a down payment for a home equity loan. I’ve been blogging for various pay-to-blog companies, saving every bit I could for my renovating project. But in December my husband’s hours at his job were drastically slashed, and he was out of work for three months. I am so grateful I had the money to help with the household expenses, but at the same time the disappointment was bitter indeed. This is my kitchen and I’ve been tolerating it for almost eleven years now.

I’m still blogging and earning money, but now that taxes and the cost of living have spiked, my income is necessary to keep the household going.

I shouldn’t feel so low– last year about this time, I had no money for renovating my living room (the chimney was leaking and we had a severe mildew problem in the room), but managed to scrape up money to gut and restore it. I had to do everything myself (including the electrical wiring), but the room did get done (well, almost– we still have the old windows and there is no baseboard trim/moulding yet). So, what looked hopeless did right itself. I can take comfort in that.

Nonetheless, right now I’m feeling pretty down in the dumps. I had so very much wanted to gut and renovate the kitchen this year. Unless Google gives me my Page Rank back and I start reaping in the dough, I just don’t see how I can do it. :(

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6 Responses to “Down in the Dumps”

  1. Renate

    26. Apr, 2008

    I feel your pain. :( We had all sorts of plans for our new house, but with the house itself costing us so much, all of it has to be put on hold.

  2. Susan

    26. Apr, 2008

    I just finished remodeling my kitchen (almost done) and to say it was stressful is an understatement. I told a friend about it and he said remodeling a kitchen has been compared to being rolled in hot, broken glass. I must say that almost describes the experience but I’d rather to roll in the glass .

    I am sure your kitchen will get done at just the perfect time and will be beautiful. Guess now you get to enjoy the summer instead!

  3. Mrs. M

    26. Apr, 2008

    Hi, Ladies, thanks for visiting. Renate, we’ve tossed around getting another place, something smaller and more manageable. But like you, it is too expensive to do that right now.

    Susan, I’m glad to hear you’re kitchen is almost done! It’s a stressful time (believe me, I know), but living in this hole of a house is worse, I think. And I don’t think I’ll be living with this kitchen forever. I’m just impatient after 11 years!!!

    Thanks for your comments. :D

  4. Ellen

    26. Apr, 2008

    I know exactly how you feel because yesterday LIFE happened for me. I was running an errand yesterday late afternoon and I rear ended a car. I have never had a wreck in my life. My car is 10 years old, in very good condition but with tons of miles because I’m a sales rep for my company. Luckily they pay for all my gas and we get a car allowance. But because we don’t make much money AT ALL, it takes every single penny to make ends meet. Anyway, no one was hurt in the accident (Thank You God) but now I have to deal with the claims adjuster next week. Several friends say it is totaled which means I will have to get a new car. I paid off tons of debt last year in hopes to live on a budget and get some savings. I don’t make enough money for a car payment and I don’t have enough money in savings for all of this. Now….like you….I have been saving as much money as I can possibly save from PPP and others, plus my sewing, and cutting every corner I can on my monthly living expenses. I had saved a small cushion in my savings account and now I may have to use every penny of it and more for a new/used car. So….I am just sick sick sick about it. But as the old saying goes – this too shall pass!!!! Best of Luck to You!!! I love reading your blog.

  5. Handy Mom

    26. Apr, 2008

    Hang in there! As you know, our limited budget has been tough to work with, but remember, with God ALL things are possible! He cares for our every need, so cast your care upon Him. :) Hugs to you!

  6. New York Renovator

    27. Apr, 2008

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