I've figured out what will and will NOT be part of my new blog! I also need FEEDBACK!
My blog will touch on so many parts of my new life, that most things are fair game. The big question is, what will NOT be a part of it?
Politics. We all have our views but honestly, I'm tired of the topic. I don't debate it anymore. We're too divided. I've lost friends over the topic and it wasn't worth it.
Religion. Again, everyone has their own views as do I. No need to bring it up.
And for the most part, that's it! The two most divisive topics will NOT rear their heads on my blog.
What my blog will be about?
My teammate and family member, Doggo X (my K9 buddy). Making money. Saving money. Free/low cost things to do for myself and with my kids. Dating. Minimalism (Google that once, it's changed my life!) Adventures. Life. And finally the simple things we should all appreciate.
It's kind of weird to mention making money and minimalism both as topics, but one is a necessity and one is a necessary evil. Being a single parent, having money to provide the basics of life for my children, DoggoX and myself is of course important, and minimalism is just flat out handy. Having fewer things I don't need makes life easier to manage, I can tell you that first hand! Unfortunately after all the extra junk I've sold or thrown out, I still have a closet of camping gear that seems to reproduce on it's own.
So, knowing this, what other topics would be handy for some of you? I'm definitely looking for feedback here! Feel free to drop a comment below and give me some ideas I may not have in mind for the future!
Thanks,
SGSD
Hey buddy I will definately be a follower of this blog. I love making money and trying new things, I also share your kind of life view you shared in your first post which is money is cool but its not everything. You may want to look into FI or FIRE financial independence and retiring early, there's kind of a whole movement about it and its basically about increasing your income and cutting your costs so making money and also frugality and minimalism.
I'm also very frugal, in the past few years I've increased my income about 4 fold and really don't live differently than I did when I was dead broke, with the exception of maybe treating myself to some name brand cereal at the grocery store instead of the bulk bag stuff and maybe the occasional meal out.
I'm not really into most material stuff, I'm not really into fashion, cars don't really get me excited, not a gamer so there's really not that much to spend my money on. A nice craft beer, some nice greens, a nice meal out a treat for my dog, aside from that I'm pretty content sleeping on a cheap ikea mattress on the floor, although my gf did insist we buy a real bed so grabbed a king size real bed but of course from the outlet store so got a steal.
Looking forward to checking out your content, seems we have pretty similar views on life.
I agree with you 100%! I lived for over a year on an air mattress after I split from the ex. At first because it's what I had, then because I liked it. I just broke down and bought a memory foam mattress from walmart for $200. Queen size and all and I love it! Helluva price on that! I also wear flip flops as much as possible and don't care abut style so much. I do my own thing and usually wear out my clothes because I don't like change. LOL
My current plan (always adaptable of course) is to develop residual income. You've already touched on a few things like making money from blog posts years later (recent vlog I do believe), kindle books, etc. There's a ton of ideas out there! But once my spawn go out on their own, I'm selling all my stuff, getting a camper and heading out. I can still work when I want, but that lifestyle will allow me more freedom to go where I please. Many fellow veterans have been doing that and I've been following along on Youtube.
Like I said I can always adapt the plan, but staying single, keeping costs down, and having multiple streams of income will be the key. I have 13 years to figure it out so I might as well start now! LMAO!
But politics and religion are fun....!
Well gorgeous, I'm sooo done with those topics. LMAO!!!
lol