Reward Yourself
After buying my apartment in December, I renovated it and then moved in to it on Valentines day – February 14. Apart from paying the mortgage repayments, I also had to take into account all the essentials I needed. Like something to sit on, a fridge, toilet paper, food, you know, all that stuff.
As you know, all these things add up. You don’t realise how much, until you have to start from zilch. Well I did have a bed and clothes, and some lovely gifts from friends and family, so at least that was something!
Which brings me to buying this Amazon Kindle, which allows you to read ebooks. I love books! And I’ve desperately wanted the Kindle for so long. I could have put it on my credit card at this hard time, but I had so many other things to pay off, this was something that could wait.
So six months later, once my credit card was paid off, and I sold my car (A month ago) I rewarded myself and bought a Kindle. I appreciate it so much, because I waited so long and worked really hard to be able to buy myself something that wasn’t a necessity, but a luxury. It goes everywhere with me. And you’ll find that the enjoyment felt is intensified tenfold when you are using something that you worked so hard for.
Next thing on the wish list is the Apple Mac Laptop. But, I’ve decided to get one when my mortgage is down to my goal amount by the end of the year. So in December, check back and see if I’ve done it!
Have you ever really wanted something and saved till you could buy it? Or had a goal in mind, and once you achieved it you rewarded yourself?
Would love to hear about it!
>I really like this post, I´m trying hard to save for my first car to buy (second hand) at the end of the year when I will have finished my degree !! All things worth having are worth saving for.
>Diana: I'm glad you like my post! That's a really great goal you have! I've done the same, and it's a great accomplishment once you've done it. Much better than having someone buy it for you. You really do appreciate it more when you've done it on your own.
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>Oh gosh, I can't imagine what it must be like to have a mortgage!!
My bf wants to buy a place but I am so not ready for it, haha.
Well done Joelyne! I am proud of you!
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>great post!!
for me the first goal was my first car(second hand) and then my second new car , a Fiat 500!
All by my work!
And last year i bought a proffesional camera!!
As you said when you've done it on your own then you're really appreciate it.
kisse from Greece
>Ah a kindle is so great. Despite loving the feel of physical book in my hands, my kindle has rewarded me with great selection of books, and I dont even have to walk out of my door to get a book. Oh it has to be the 3G one though!
The annoying thing is if you get an Australian one via the Amazon US you have different selections because of copyright issues
Nora
http://www.norafinds.tumblr.com
>so inspirational joelyne! congrats for reaching a goal & being able to get something that shows how hard you worked! theres been of a few things i worked hard for.. overseas trips, purchasing my first car & then having to buy another one when another car decided to run up the back of me & write off my car! & buying my canon dslr!! goodluck saving for the macbook – they're amaaazing! love mine to death.x
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>Really great post and congratulations on your apartment (wow, what a huuuuuuuuuge step in life!) and new present, too.
I think it's important to treat yourself once in a while, but at the same time remain sensible and know the limits, so I buy beautiful "something" every few months and have a couple of luxury things in mind that I'll get as soon as I know I can afford them.
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>gorgeous lady you are such a joy to read, and thank you firstly for the beautiful loving on my blog!I have been sooo tempted to splurge on the Amazon Kindle, I'm soo glad you have it and know first hand, I'm a bookworm at heart and I have a love of the actual novel its self so I feel guilty has hell for possibly getting and ebook reader so i have NO idea how to feel, although yours just looks adorable!Hon, good luck with everything, it's lovely to see working girl earning to stay up on their feet, it's such a good feeling, I've saved up my airline ticket to Europe this Summer and now saving on the spending money, doesn't compare to a mortgage But i do feel it honey
okay definitely shuting up now babe!! Xxx
>i should totally have a mortgage by now, but maybe one day!
>loving the pink!
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>I really appreciate this post. I'm currently saving up to move out my parents' house. I feel so reward that I live a few months away and now I want to make it a permanent move. I hopefully will have enough to get a new Apple laptop. I graduate next spring!
>Ah, the rewards of persistance, patience, and hard work! You definitely deserve all the lovely things you purchased
We're rooting for you!
xx, TFV
http://tribalfoxvintage.blogspot.com
>Aprilia: Yes you really have to be ready for it. You'll know when you're ready
Thanks for your kind words!
Tonia: That's fantastic. It's so nice to see others achieving their goals.
Nora: Yes the Kindle is ahmazing. Mine doesn't have any copyright issues though, thank Goodness
Allanah: We have saved up for some of the same things! Camera, car… laptop. We have a lot in common
Little Rus: Yes I agree. We need to find the right balance.
Yeliz: Hi gorgeous! I did the same the year before. Saved up for my Europe trip. Had an amazing time. You're gonna have the time of your life!!!
Elle: You will, when the timing is right xxx
Anna G: That's a great goal. And I'm glad you appreciate this post. Hope it inspires you. You really will achieve your goal, if you stick to it. And once it happens you'll feel fabulous!
Tribal Fox Vintage: Awwww thanks lovely!! *hugs*
Thanks everyone for your comments. I love hearing your stories. It definitely inspires me to push on with my goals, and keep trying.
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>You already own your own place, I'm impressed! And how good is decorating!?
>I've never bought anything I couldn't pay for in cash – gift from my father! – the advice to never go into debt for anything… so the next on the list is a trip around Europe that I won't have to pay off!
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>Same here new apartment, new job, new furniture love it love your couch too xx
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>Congratulations on the kindle, it is a great achievement since up saved up for it and truly deserve it. I can relate to this post and it reminds me of a post you wrote a long time ago, maybe even a couple of years ago. It was about your car and how you had that goal of what you wanted and even had pictures of it and in the end you were able to buy it. I have found that really helpful recently and I was thinking about that post a number of times. Finally, after a lot of negative thoughts and feelings which I have posted about this year, I am feeling a little better and I know what I want to do with my life. I want to buy an apartment in a certain suburb of Sydney and I want to use your way as motivation. I have a goal now and I am sure I can achieve it. Thanks for your help.
>It's so nice to hear u managed to save the money for something u love and want and which is at the same time more than usable and practical!:)) Lovely color btw!;)
xoxo
Jelena
http://glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com/
>Love that watch!! So cute
and congrats on the renovation and moving into the new apartment!
>Great post, a blogger who doesnt create the illusion of everything just effortlessly falling into her lap. Inspirational. <3
renewvintage.blogspot
>very nice!
!! I spend my time myself looking for the perfect decor….so if you've got great ideas like in fashion.. 
…lol
How do you feel in your new home?
You managed to give it a decoration that you like? it is not always so simple, but is a soooo exciting moment
>Jessie: Yes! I love living on my own. New chapter in my life
Not really much of a decorator. More a minimalist when it comes to the home I've discovered!
Raw fashion mag: My white lounge is my fave. On it every night on my laptop haha xxx
Imogen: Wow, I can't believe you remember that post I did. Good on you for discovering what you want in life. It takes a lot of patience and determination – but it's well worth it in the end. I'm glad my story helped x
Glam, Dee, Brooke & Poppy: Thank you so much! I love my new home
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Thank you for all your comments lovelies. Really like hearing from you all!
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