This caused a considerable amount of stress in my marriage. Most financial gurus suggest having six months of expenses in savings. If we cut back just a little, this would have been easy. But it always seemed as if my wife was in a race to spend money as fast as possible.
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Our stress now comes from not saving enough. It becomes addictive. Iām frustrated that we only put a couple hundred away after buying new appliances. I like seeing the savings account grow.
My brother passed in 2001. He was an ER doctor, Stanford grad, and a hard worker. He paid cash for his 2/1 home in Orlando, drove a 1999 Mazda Pickup truck that he paid cash for, cut his own hair.
When he passed at 39 years old, he was worth over $5M.
I realize the irony.
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Canāt predict the future but youāre a fool if you donāt plan for it.
Itās the same with working out. I could die as a very fit young man and people might think all the time and effort put into my lifestyle was a waste.
I think a short, quality life is still better than a long, miserable one.
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Yeah, this. He traveled the world - Asia, Europe, Hawaii. That was his vice. Lived like a pauper, traveled like a king.
He told me he wouldnāt make forty. Sadly, he was right.
That was young, must have been hard to the famlly.
Yeah thereās some irony, but I guess it was your brothers own choice.
But Iām in with @Frank_C on this. Donāt spend more than you earn, and save a little for bad times.
@Frank_C @mortdk @The_Myth @theonecamko
Thanks dad(s) for all the practical advice!! We are doing all right, making it through.
Not stressing about tomorrow because itās not promised. Taking it day by day, knowing things could be, and have been, a lot worse. Itās been kinda nice having my hubby home, he is a good cook, taking care of the house, and enjoying some time off!!
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Hey Mom it wasnāt meant for you, it was a message you could send to the girls, youāve been through your rough times and come through. Iāll bet it didnāt happen without you two learning how to stretch the budget. Thatās what should be passed on to the next generation. They really have bad economics, not all but a lot.
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Gotcha, I agree gramps 
the younger generation has different priorities, gotta teach em responsibility.
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I joke but do appreciate the insight everyone
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Iām just a dad making a difference. You have a great attitude towards your situation and life in general, glad your family is doing well.
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Thank you, thatās really nice of you to say!
So happy! Second of 2 days off in 9 days! I donāt know what to do with myself, but getting to the gym in a bit is part of my plans!
My daughter got into the University of her choice. I feel so bad. When I got home from work she was so excited. I started in with āyou might have to stay home, this might not be an optionā. Poor girl was on a high about getting in and I totally destroyed her happiness. After apologizing, and congratulating her, she told me her average will definitly earn her $3000 off tuition. If she raises her average a bit, her first year is free. She also may get some help from her grandparents.
The school is 6 hours away 
but has an excellent nursing program, and she is soooo excited!
My younger daughter turns 14 on mothers day. She is a mini-me, and sadly she is only an inch shorter then me. I was really hoping she would be little like me, but alas, both of my children will be taller then me!
So off to the gym soon. I think the rest of my day will be a very lazy one!
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Bench Day-Cycle Four-Week One-5/3/1
Bench
1x5-45 lbs
1x5-65 lbs
1x10-75 lbs
Pull Ups (unassisted, no hop)
3x3 superset with:
Dips (unassisted)
3x5
Flat DB Flyās
3x10-20 lbs superset with:
Reverse DB Flyās
3x8-25 lbs
Good workout. Felt good! Almost did cardio-crazy thoughts!!!
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Congrats to the daughter, so great, itās not everybody who gets the first choice.
You go find her a little something 
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Thank you! She wants tea for her birthday!!!
In Other News! lazy day. 3 hour nap! It feels normal in here again, lifting and sleeping in one day.
Oh, and forgot to mention hubby has job interview, maybe two!
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Iāll keep my fingers crossed.
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Deads-Cycle Four-Week One- 5/3/1
1x5 -135 lbs warm up
1x5 -155 lbs
1x5- 165 lbs
1x9-175 lbs
Good mornings
3x8- 105 lbs
Superset with
3x 1 minute planks.
Quick workout. I am going into 2 night shifts, so made it quick to come home, eat, and sleep.
Looked rather vascularā¦why or why donāt people look vascular? I am purposely dehydrated today so I can sleep. Kinda cool though
Off for a nap PR soon!!!
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I happen to love vascularity. I would take vascularity over mass - to a certain extent.
Cardiovascular fitness, combined with low body fat, contributes to vascularity.