I paid 5L into my prudential today 🧿 Which is technically really good especially when I eventually see the returns.. but like I acutely struggle with outgoings. It doesn’t feel like investment atm. Seeing the balance drop physically does something to me.
I think I’ve done well for myself though. I told my dad and he offered to help and I told him it’s fine I’ve got it covered and he was both surprised that I had that much to pay out in the first place and that I refused his input. I know he was lowkey glad I refused though 😂
The discipline I maintained throughout my work the last year is paying off now. I lived very meagrely if I’m being honest. Very consciously though. I cut back on everything. Which sometimes I regret, but idk.. maybe I could’ve lived my life some more. however now, I have sufficient funds to cover for any emergent expenses for my family or myself - acutely. I’m proud of me in this regard. I want to go back and work, or just honestly do any work as soon as possible for some income. I can make mountains with even the most basic income. & one of the things that’s helped is that in my eyes, every penny truly does count. I love - with my whole heart - every penny. Except irl pennys, because I hate that name?
When I was younger I used to scrounge and save and it would accumulate beautifully. I think that’s where the addiction started. But I’m talking like as a 15-20 year old xD I remember back then if they needed a large amount on the spot they’d come to me, I’d loan it and they would give it back with some baby interest to keep me motivated :’)
I do the same now, but I no longer ask or expect for any interest nor do I really expect for it back even.. given the situation we’re in. I’m happy to give for the people I love.
I need to work on accounting though. My current knowledge is close to non existent and I do a pretty shit job at it. Doesn’t help that I suck horribly at maths. I need to teach myself this once I get free.
The reason why I was typing was to actually say that I’ve now decided that at some point I’ll start putting down for supposed future generations. ie. our babies. It doesn’t hurt to start early. I’m not in a position to do so immediately, but it’s an idea, rather one of the things on my to do list. Her babies are mine 😋 (and god forbid we don’t get married.. I’ll still stick to my conscience. I would still put money down and give it for whenever they’re older/ college idk.. their choice but I’d like to contribute.) but like I said, the core of it is, her babies are always mine so I’ll look out for them always <3