Comments on: Where to start…! Part I http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/07/01/where-to-start-part-i/ The journey of a gal living the simple life, trying to take beautiful photos, find inspiring words, as well as heart warming stories & share a frugal note or two! Sun, 27 May 2012 16:50:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: nichole3 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/07/01/where-to-start-part-i/#comment-4344 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:22:40 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=1633#comment-4344 I noticed when I started going to my cancer support group that the older people talked about planning for their retirement only to find out they had cancer or that their spouse had cancer. All the retirement plans meant nothing. We have to glean as much from life daily as we can to the glory of God.

]]> By: Where to start…Part II « Notes From The Frugal Trenches – A Downshifting Journey http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/07/01/where-to-start-part-i/#comment-4328 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:33:46 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=1633#comment-4328 [...] to start…Part II My last post focused on some fundamental changes in attitude/approach to life in order to start downshifting. I [...]

]]> By: Frugal Trenches http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/07/01/where-to-start-part-i/#comment-4327 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:45:28 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=1633#comment-4327 Roz, you are too kind.
I think that we all focus too much on money, I do infact you’ve inspired a post!

]]> By: Frugal Trenches http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/07/01/where-to-start-part-i/#comment-4326 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:43:49 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=1633#comment-4326 Good luck blogging Rachel! Yes please feel free to add me, I look forward to checking out your blog!

]]> By: Frugal Trenches http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/07/01/where-to-start-part-i/#comment-4325 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:43:23 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=1633#comment-4325 Thanks Chantel!

]]> By: Frugal Trenches http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/07/01/where-to-start-part-i/#comment-4324 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:43:03 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=1633#comment-4324 Don’t be too hard on yourself Looby, it’s a journey and I often get into bad funks!

]]> By: Frugal Trenches http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/07/01/where-to-start-part-i/#comment-4323 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:42:27 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=1633#comment-4323 Jeff, finding the rich life is wonderful. Well done you!

]]> By: rachel http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/07/01/where-to-start-part-i/#comment-4322 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:40:29 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=1633#comment-4322 hi!
i’ve been reading for ages but not really posted before…just wanted to say that i love this post, it’s so inspiring.
i’ve just started (public) blogging…do you mind if i add you to my blogroll? i am excited about your plan to life a quiet life of contentment – it is what i am reaching for too!

]]> By: Chantel http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/07/01/where-to-start-part-i/#comment-4321 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:06:09 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=1633#comment-4321 That was such a beatiful post. Very inspiring :) x

]]> By: Looby http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/07/01/where-to-start-part-i/#comment-4320 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:29:27 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=1633#comment-4320 Thank you so much for this post FT; I’ve recently lost my way a little with my savings- I’d lost sight of why I was saving and because I’d been doing so well previously I felt I *could* spend.

I’ve just ruled July a “no unnecessary spending month” and I know I can do it because I used to all the time when I was paying off my student loans.

I’m currently trying to think of a way I can turn my career about that will enable me to move to a rural location- my current position is not one that I could do outwith a large urban area.

Thanks again for the inspiration!

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