A Piece of Paper

Saving for retirement, something I am all for and do actually stress about (ridiculous, I know) and saving in general is something that I am all about. Budgeting is my best friend, and I saved quite the pretty penny during my four years as an undergrad while still enjoying things I like such as good food, outings, and lots of shopping. However, now that all the fun of college is over and I've been thrown into the "real world" and spend 8 hours a day sitting at my desk in a corporate office, I've had a lot of time to think about life. In the past, I always thought I would be happy with a job and a roof over my head, and don't get me wrong I am I just need something MORE. So what does a girl do? Buys a spontaneous plane ticket to New York City for one weekend, and another to Boston a few weeks later.

As has been send in past posts, I tend to think too much about the future and not living enough in the present. I decided that as long as I can afford it (between two jobs), I am able, young, single, yeah I think its time to add some adventure into my life. My average weekends are spent in an OCD coma waking up early, being productive, and feeling like I'm missing out from being off which is crazy. So from here forth I will follow my heart, and listen to my head. Who knows what this means, last year it led to adopting a kitten, this year taking some trips, next year.... moving? I am thinking so.

Saving and budgeting is VITAL to living a life where you are not chained to a job you don't love, living in a place you don't like, and feeling like you have to wait until retirement to take the trips you dream of. Save for the future, but still live in the present. Take that trip, move to a new and scary city, you never know until you try it if it is right for you and you will never regret not taking the plunge and trying.

In peace.

    Kelsey.

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy." -The Dalai Lama