Gas prices rising! Utility costs rising! Food prices
rising! Entertainment costs rising! Travel costs rising!
Medicine commercials rising!
Has anyone stopped to ask you "How Are You handling these Economic Times?" Well I want to know. I realize there are many folks in America suffering but I think there really hasn't been a light shone on just how much.
Does anyone ever stop to think the long term economic impact on budget cuts, and corporate downsizing? Do folks realize you can't call into your account holders and say can you cut my bills by 20%; I am currently experiencing a 20% cut in pay. Will that happen? No.
Where do we go from here? I have heard a lot of hoopla about how tight budgets are for certain sectors. It seems the technological giants are still fairing pretty well. I've noticed lately my stock in the one technology company I own seems to be soaring. I set up alert years ago for when it ever started to rise and I have finally started receiving alerts.
Just a thought, what if technology was something we could eat? I think there would be enough to keep everyone fed.
The costs of medical seem to be soaring even more with the increased costs in just having medical insurance. I don't know about you but I pay so much for insurance the gas it takes to the go to the doctor is barely affordable. Gas prices are crazy high right now. I think I saw a posted price of $3.59 yesterday. I'm glad I filled up on Friday. Prices were a few cents lower.
I am handling these economic times by holding my breath and praying things get better. I've tried fasting and praying. Then I noticed I was still putting on weight. Eating more fast food and going out to a sit down dinner less has put on more pounds. No wonder because the foods most tempting, less expensive items when going to a fast food restaurant are the most fattening. Who can go to a place famous for fries and not buy any? It's like going to an ice cream parlor and ordering a yogurt.
I'm handling these economic times by using a lot of coupons, unplugging items that are not in use, keeping my thermostat at 78 degrees, saving gas by only making trips which are absolutely necessary, cleaning items I would normally take to the dry cleaners myself. Heck I had already cut down to using a discount dry cleaners.
We can do the best of planning and life happens. The only thing we can do is play with the hand we're dealt. One thing I have realized if I let my circumstances overwhelm me they will. It's best to keep a clear head, a clear mind, and a clear conscience. I had a guy who I was heading over hills in love with register a complaint that I don't worry about anything. It's not that I don't worry about anything when it seems like my world is falling apart. Just because things are falling apart doesn't mean I have to join in the act. Besides, when my luck is down I feel is the most critical time for my hope to stay up!
The thing I do the most to handle these challenging times and all times is pray.
Has anyone stopped to ask you "How Are You handling these Economic Times?" Well I want to know. I realize there are many folks in America suffering but I think there really hasn't been a light shone on just how much.
Does anyone ever stop to think the long term economic impact on budget cuts, and corporate downsizing? Do folks realize you can't call into your account holders and say can you cut my bills by 20%; I am currently experiencing a 20% cut in pay. Will that happen? No.
Where do we go from here? I have heard a lot of hoopla about how tight budgets are for certain sectors. It seems the technological giants are still fairing pretty well. I've noticed lately my stock in the one technology company I own seems to be soaring. I set up alert years ago for when it ever started to rise and I have finally started receiving alerts.
Just a thought, what if technology was something we could eat? I think there would be enough to keep everyone fed.
The costs of medical seem to be soaring even more with the increased costs in just having medical insurance. I don't know about you but I pay so much for insurance the gas it takes to the go to the doctor is barely affordable. Gas prices are crazy high right now. I think I saw a posted price of $3.59 yesterday. I'm glad I filled up on Friday. Prices were a few cents lower.
I am handling these economic times by holding my breath and praying things get better. I've tried fasting and praying. Then I noticed I was still putting on weight. Eating more fast food and going out to a sit down dinner less has put on more pounds. No wonder because the foods most tempting, less expensive items when going to a fast food restaurant are the most fattening. Who can go to a place famous for fries and not buy any? It's like going to an ice cream parlor and ordering a yogurt.
I'm handling these economic times by using a lot of coupons, unplugging items that are not in use, keeping my thermostat at 78 degrees, saving gas by only making trips which are absolutely necessary, cleaning items I would normally take to the dry cleaners myself. Heck I had already cut down to using a discount dry cleaners.
We can do the best of planning and life happens. The only thing we can do is play with the hand we're dealt. One thing I have realized if I let my circumstances overwhelm me they will. It's best to keep a clear head, a clear mind, and a clear conscience. I had a guy who I was heading over hills in love with register a complaint that I don't worry about anything. It's not that I don't worry about anything when it seems like my world is falling apart. Just because things are falling apart doesn't mean I have to join in the act. Besides, when my luck is down I feel is the most critical time for my hope to stay up!
The thing I do the most to handle these challenging times and all times is pray.
