A constant struggle.......

Yes I agree. This pay check to pay check living sux. You know so many that are not in that situation are also often quick to critsize especially when they do that "what do you mean you don't have 3 months salary emergency money?" And then I say you mean our tax refund that's next to GONE already? The hardest part sometimes is either you are in this endless rut where you have nothing outside of grocery money and gas every week. Then when things look up you get kicked and kicked hard.

It's easy to get into one of those moods in this day and time. Used to if a person worked everyday and didn't spend their money on crazy stuff..they were generally "set" by a certain age. Now there are people that have been at their job for years and wonder if they will ever be able to retire comfortably. It's tough. I try to remember that if I didn't do the things that I do or strive the way I tend too that the outcome would be a lot worse for me than it is now. I am a happy go lucky person too but it's hard to be that way all the time.

Yes I know how that is. Seems to when one thing goes wrong three or more others follow. All of course costing money you really cannot spare. We had two cars to fix this month ugh and neither was cheap. So we did not eat much good thing I have a little reserve and did some canning and freezing. We did okay but just not great. We never go anywhere no money to do it. We have friends who talk about going to Hawaii or Mexico and go 2-3 times a year. Also relatives and I am Like that is nice I would like to be able to just go out and eat and not in a fast food place. Or visit my sister who I have not seen in 8 years she lives in Tennessee I live in Washington State, she is in a Wheel Chair. Maybe someday before we die we will get to see one another again. I can barely afford to even see my daughter who moved 50 miles away and her kids and they lived with us for six years so that is super hard on me and them. The economy really sucks.

I know how you feel. I'm a generally happy person, but there are days when you just feel so down and good ol' Murphy seems to be beating you hard. There are times when even the most serious problems can't hamper my happiness, and there are times that the pettiest of things can upset me big time! I work and I don't have to worry much about making ends meet. I'm young and can pretty much be who I want to be, do what I want to do. I chose to be a good person and work hard. Earn compensation, help my family and friends, occasionally treat myself, and yet problems still arise and I still need to deal with life. I guess it's normal. It's a cycle. Letting off steam is a great way to release you stress! Hope you feel better soon :)

Everyday is a struggle for all of us. It is only us, ourselves that can lighten it, by having a happy disposition in doing things. You have to love what you are doing and give yourself the right motivation. Maybe you are working too hard that you miss doing things which gives you enjoyment. Lighten up. . . try to relax in between your job. Life is short, don't shorten it more by stressing yourself. Give yourself a break once in a while. Have a nice day!

Some people get stuck to a routine they are not interested doing. Even those who earn huge amounts feel that same thing. But if we'll get the chance to work on the things we are passionate about, I think we wont feel like that anymore. Lucky for those who make a living out of their interest and passion. But lets be grateful for our jobs, hard it may seem, boring or whatever we call it, we just have to learn to appreciate it because in the end we'll realize it has given a big impact in our lives however unnoticed it may seem.

i THINK IF U ARE SUPPORTING YOURSELF & PAYING YOUR BILLS U HAVE ALOT TO BE PROUD. I know what u mean i use to feel that way whem i could work but i didn't stop to count my blessings like i should. I am bragging on u for doing what u do In these hard times u are accomplishing alot.

Hello, Missybear.:) Life is all but struggles, at least for me. My husband used to tell me that there are people who are born lucky, those who do not need to struggle that much in order to survive. And there are also people who are born to struggle that no matter how they exert effort to upgrade their lives they keep on falling on the same track and level...There are also people who struggle to at least free themselves from struggling to get on with their daily lives,those who are living a hand to mouth existence, from less to having none... I can say that I am still blessed compared to others despite of my struggles to survive. I ca neat as often as I want and I have a decent roof over my head. comfortable clean clothes and healthy kids and hubby. Though we are also having difficulties but through God's grace we are also able to get through anything with flying colors.:)

I know the feeling, I think everyone feels that way when a lot of bad things happen to you in a row. So don't get too upset you feel this way sometimes! Use it to motivate you to do better in the future instead! This is what I do. If I feel I do not have enough money for instance, then I try to think of a new online earning project that will make me some, and so on...

This trials in life are just part of our lives. I think that there is a greater purpose why we are now living as we are today.