An update.

Ali, you don't know me, but I wanted to let you know how proud I am of you!
I came across your blog by accident, and since you are one of my favorite scrapbookers, I check in with your blog to see what's going on. I couldn't believe you cut up your cards!!!! What a wonderful first step!!!
Keep it up, debt free is the way to be! (I'm trying to convince my fiance of this too!!!)

A:
I feel you on wanting to simplify your life and thinking about what you are doing before you do it. You are not alone in wanting a simpler life where you are not in need of so many possessions to get you through the day.
I really enjoy your site and work.

Hey Ali!
Good for you!!!!! Isn't it kind of liberating to make that step. I found it kind of exciting when I cut mine up a few years ago.
Its a constant struggle to keep debt from creeping back.
I now have one card that I use and pay off each month, but there have been a few months that I could not pay it off completely.
It almost made me sick to my stomach. It now really bothers me knowing I've got this little balance oweing out there and debt has creeped back into my life, however small.
Its easy to do, since we are gatherers by nature. We feel the need to gather possessions.
I love reading your blog from time to time. It recharges my determination too! Stay strong!

Talk about freeing eh?
We too, have begun to accumulate a significant amount of debt that looms over my head constantly. Hoping to really curb that this year. Getting off to a pretty good start, but have a long road ahead.
good luck my friend.
nia

What a "freeing" feeling! I haven't gotten there yet, but you give me inspiration!

A few years ago I was a cc junkie. It was a black cloud that followed me and kept me restless most nights... I had to resort to one of those debt mgmt organizations to help set me free. Happy to say I am almost debt free (by next spring,God willing). Thanks for sharing such a private thing on your blog. This blogging stuff is a better alternative to therapy (HA!) (doesn't cost a thing. Scratch that: just $8.95 a month. A much better value, I'd say)

what a great first step. good luck. =) we did something similar years ago - we put all of our credit cards into sealed envelopes.
on a completely different note - if autumn leaves sold that rub-on font as a stamp set, i'd buy it in a second. it would be cheaper than going through all these rub-ons..

Good for you Ali!!!! Very proud of you for taking the first big step. It is always the hardest. You will feel so much better in the long run. Hard to get used to at first but I promise, it does get easier! :-) Thanks for sharing your life with all us cybersisters, sure is nice to know that everyone (even you!) has problems and issues!!

I was just letting you know that when I click on the link to see your intentions book it tells me page couldn't be located :(