[-$60,324] Overwhelmed and Out of Gas, but Optimistic

I’m feeling like I’m being dragged across the finish line of 2017. I just feel tired.

(I have fallen off on taking all of my supplements regularly, so I’ll need to get back on track with that. That is probably playing a role in things.)

Among other things, I have a close family member in the hospital now. After tests, it was determined that the condition is potentially life threatening, but treatable with surgical intervention, so things will likely be ok, eventually. But getting that first phone call was crazy stressful.   Read More

Blogiversary: Double Debt Single Woman Turns 5 Years Old

On Nov 21, 2012 I made my first post. The picture on that post really reflected where I was with regard to my finances. I was beaten down, overwhelmed, and lost. I guess I started this blog as a way to vent my frustrations with money. (It has certainly served that purpose over the years!)

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been blogging for this long.  Happy Blogiversary, DDSW!

A number of things have changed for me and for my money in the past 5 years.   Read More