Get Those Finances in Control!!

Well! I officially work with 3rd graders, so fun! I like it way better than I thought I would. The kids are sassy and fresh and keep me on my toes. When I overslept on Friday, I walked in just as the kids were coming and one girl said, "Ms. Overton, did you just get here? You are late!" I said, "No, I'm right on time. Just in time for you to get here." Is that lying to a 9 year old? Also, it is the first time I've been late! It doesn't happen often. :)

Since school has started up again, 4 weeks ago, I haven't been able to learn about India as much as I was this summer. That has bummed me out a little bit and I've been trying to figure out what to do about that. Well, recently, I have become obsessed with getting my finances in order and getting out of debt. It just so happens that there is a woman in my church who manages the budgets of billion dollar corporations who wants to help people just like me! Wow! So great! I e-mailed her and begged for her to help me. We talked a little while last night and now it's the hard part: I actually have to do stuff to get myself ready and in control of my finances so that God can work through me to help me get out of debt. hmm......

What does that mean? Well, possibly not buying Christmas presents this year, not buying new clothing for a while, not going to movies and out to eat, not buying coffee at Star Bucks... etc. It's going to be hard, real hard, especially since I am surrounded by rich children and parents all day long. It's hard to live a humble live style honestly. I have to do it though!! My debt situation is getting out of control. I have to start saving for the school in India. I know this is my time to get my life in order so that it can happen.

That is all for now. No other updates on India! I am learning a lot about being a teacher and excited about what is to come. Who knew I'd be a teacher?? Not me! I still love my job though and look forward to every day I am here!