My thoughts for the day……
Has anyone ever wondered what is “really” happening to our world? I mean thought deeply? Our economy is plummeting faster than ever- our paychecks barely cover our basic needs, and it seems to be getting worse. What if this is going in the direction of a depression? I believe we are beyond recession, and depression is coming. There doesnt seem to be as much concern out there as I would have thought. What are we all doing to prepare for this, if it really does happen? I’m a true optimist in life, but also I am about reality. I have had to stop myself from thinking and living with the mindset, this is just a phase- I’ll get thru it. I do believe I will get thru it, but I need to start making some changes now to insure this. I am very grateful to be renting right now. With the economic crunch going on, home owners are potentially in trouble. Foreclosure rates are at an all time high. I can almost understand why people stash their savings under their mattress. If we have to move to make a new life from the current one, have your tools, your money, and you go. I guess I am over simplifying and possibly over exagerating, but who knows? I’m not too confident that it wont get worse before it gets better- I guess this just made me think.. beyond my routine every day stuff, and was curious if anyone else has thought about this? Please share comments if you have them.
Hello,
My name is Joy
I am in complete agreement with you. I believe the goverment with their refusal to admit we are IN a recession are doing nothing but sticking their heads in the sand. I am one of those people who will NOT be putting savings into the bank. I do believe that it might get worse before we get to the long journey or recovery.
Have a nice day
Joy
Hey Chickie!
Long time no see!! I have been gone visiting my family and then we went on a 5 day vacation to The Big Island…(fabulous time!!) We just got back on Sunday and I am trying to catch up around here and get back to my workouts…today is day 3…:P I agree with you too…I am very concerned about the state of the world and I just can’t believe what the homeowner’s are facing right now…it is just wrong to have worked so hard for something and then to have something like this snatch it out from under you…horrible… Just wanted to let you know I am back and that I am checking on you…:)
I’ve lived through harsh economic times overseas - much worse than here - although I agree with you about the recession into depression thing. Practically speaking…what am I doing about it? I am looking around at all the things we have and I’m in the process of divesting and simplifying. I want to be ready to move if we need to. I’m careful with money - I spend nothing on credit, which makes it hard sometimes when emergencies come up, but we’ve been coping. I know how to be even more frugal than I am now. I reuse lots of things and try to live as simply as possible. I don’t purchase many (if any) disposable types of products or pre-packaged things. I’m mentally preparing myself for the future.
Sounds kind of bleak, but I don’t mean it to. I find a lot of joy in simple things.
Take Care dear lady - you seem resourceful and strong and smart - a survivor!
RubyJean