"Everyone deserves the chance to fly!" - Elphaba, Wicked
My favorite musical is Wicked, for many reasons, but this quote is so true - everyone does deserve a chance to fly and soar for their dreams. Teachers Pay Teachers has been a dream for me and I continue to dream of what I can do because of TPT!
1. Save for the Future - as a single, twenty-something, I've got a whole lot of things to look forward to in my future - marriage, kids, and a whole lot more. I want to continue to be able to put some of my earnings from TPT aside to help pay for my wedding (please, Lord, send me a man!), buying a house, kids, and being able to do all sorts of fun things with my family.
2. Shopping without guilt - before TPT, I was very careful about how I spent my money when I went shopping. And now, I still am - I went shopping last week and used at least one coupon everywhere I went! But, I am glad that TPT has allowed me to not feel so guilty about splurging on something that I really want.
3. National Boards - I am hoping dreaming, that I can begin the National Boards process in the next couple years (maybe even this year!). I am even taking a couple field tests for my desired certification area so that I can get a feel of what the tests are like. TPT will allow me to help pay for this process. Now it takes 3-4 years, so I can stretch these "payments" out, which is a good thing, but feel more comfortable with moving forward and being able to pay for it.
I'm the exact same way with shopping. TPT has been such a nice little extra income that I can use for me! National Boards is an awesome dream!!!! Chandra @ Teaching with Crayons and Curls
I just HAD to visit your blog to read about "guilt-free" shopping! I completely relate. I still pinch pennies, but if/when I DO splurge, I don't feel quite as bad (my car is a great example of this)! Kim iTeachSTEM
I can totally relate to wanting to guilt free shop! I would love to be able to take a guilt free trip into Ulta or Kohl's! I'm hoping this seller challenge turns into the kick in the pants that I need to really get going!
Guilt free shopping?!?!? Count me in. I started National Boards this year and back out, so I'm hoping to wait until they completely finish the revision process and give it a shot then! These are great goals! I hope that TPT helps you get to where you're headed!
Love love love the shopping one! I'm totally with you on that...especially with a new baby, so I get your guilt! But that's an awesome goal, no more guilt! You deserve to splurge every once in a while!
Good luck with your dreams...your man will pop up when you least expect it ;)
I laughed out loud when I read the part about God sending you a man! I feel you honey! I'm a young thirty something who is still single. LOL! I wish you luck! National Boards! That is an awesome goal! I hope you are able to achieve it quickly! Amy
Shopping guilt free is HUGE! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you are able to complete your National Boards - that would be an amazing accomplishment!
Mallory
Sprinkles for the Teacher
National Boards is such a fabulous dream! And shopping guilt free is always a good thing ;)
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Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
I'm the exact same way with shopping. TPT has been such a nice little extra income that I can use for me! National Boards is an awesome dream!!!!
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Oh! I should have added National Boards to mine too ;)
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I just HAD to visit your blog to read about "guilt-free" shopping! I completely relate. I still pinch pennies, but if/when I DO splurge, I don't feel quite as bad (my car is a great example of this)!
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iTeachSTEM
I can totally relate to wanting to guilt free shop! I would love to be able to take a guilt free trip into Ulta or Kohl's! I'm hoping this seller challenge turns into the kick in the pants that I need to really get going!
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Guilt free shopping?!?!? Count me in. I started National Boards this year and back out, so I'm hoping to wait until they completely finish the revision process and give it a shot then! These are great goals! I hope that TPT helps you get to where you're headed!
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Love love love the shopping one! I'm totally with you on that...especially with a new baby, so I get your guilt! But that's an awesome goal, no more guilt! You deserve to splurge every once in a while!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your dreams...your man will pop up when you least expect it ;)
Sam
Fun With Firsties
P.S. your blog is SO adorable and eye-catching! I'm in love with your colours <3
I laughed out loud when I read the part about God sending you a man! I feel you honey! I'm a young thirty something who is still single. LOL! I wish you luck! National Boards! That is an awesome goal! I hope you are able to achieve it quickly!
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