Financial Perspective

Paying for our summer of fun and a couple of unexpected bills will leave us short of cash in September. We will not be able to meet our monthly goal of a $4700 extra mortgage payment. It is looking like we will only be able to prepay $1500 instead. I was originally stressed about this situation, but have since put things into perspective.

The last three months have been very busy and fun. A vacation to Kelowna, two weekends in the mountains and another three weekend road trips to other cities. Pricey, but well worth it.

My other half helps me put things in perspective and I am hoping I can get her to do some posts on my blog. She reminds me that we have to have some fun in the "now" and she is right.

We are fortunate enough to be debt free with the exception of our mortgage. We have a beautiful home, two reliable vehicles, two well paying jobs with defined benefit pension plans and the bonus of some business income on the side. Looking at the big picture there is no need for me to stress and it is time for me to be thankful for what I do have.

Remember, you can't take it with, and you do need to enjoy life. I have to be reminded of both sometimes.