A Little About Your Neighborhood Bebepac
True story, most of my life, I lived in chaos. I grew up with a single mother who couldn't manage money, always in debt, always needing money. There was always a problem that always required more. As a young adult, I was not told about or learned about credit. So what happened when I got into college? I fell in the credit card trap and ruined my credit. I lived a chaotic life because it was modeled for me. Now, being older and wiser, I have and am taking steps to correct my credit because I see the importance of what having good credit can do, but also having a plan.
This is not a flex by any means, but last month, I spent $1100 on my vehicle just between brakes and rotors. My original plan was to just replace the back brakes, as the warning sensor had been going off a bit, and the front ones just started. And save a little money and then get the front ones done. Turns out that both front and brake pads and rotors were about the same wear on them, and I had to do all at once.
But, I had the money because I had been working on saving some. And... then I needed tires. I, fortunately, was able to get a credit card via the tire shop for that, and those got put on my SUV as well the following week. I shopped around for my tires and picked the best ones for my vehicle, with a rebate for them, too!
This same situation, three, five, or even ten years ago would have sent me into a panic, not knowing where I was going to come up with $2900 total for everything I needed to take care of, (not to mention NC has a yearly vehicle tax and inspection as well) but because of planning and "upper level adulting" is what I call it. I took care of it all myself!!! And that part about all of this felt really, really good.
Now my car kiddo Kitt is driving like a brand new car. You've seen her before in my fics.
P.S. if anyone else wants to share their upper level adulting moments, I'd love to see them, and you are welcome to use the sticky note page above with it if you would like . 🥰🥰🥰🥰