Is anyone else in their mid-thirties wondering what they want to be when they grow up? I often hear people talk about what they used to want to be when they grew up. They talk about what they dreamed of doing or who they dreamed of being. They talk about forgetting about who they dreamed … [Read more…]
Anyone else have the old ’80s synthesizer dominant song runnin’ through their head? “It’s the final countdown….” [ba da dee dum, ba da da da daaaaa…..] “The Final Countdown” – Europe (1986) No? Just me. …ok, well, moving on then. A Decision to Make It’s here folks. The final stretch. We see the light at … [Read more…]
Hello everyone. My name is Brandi Jo and I’m addicted to striving. A quick Google search of the term “strive” produces these basic definitions: make great efforts to achieve or obtain something struggle or fight vigorously to devote serious effort or energy to struggle in opposition Many people might see the life I’m living from … [Read more…]
Ever feel lost and stuck? Yeah, that’s me right now. Lost I’m feeling lost because I don’t know what I want to do now nor do I know what the Lord wants me to do now. I left full-time employment because I was feeling trapped; like I was suffocating. I wanted freedom. And I thought I … [Read more…]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our Disclosure Policy for details. Today’s Holy Hustle Review Work Hard BJD Photography Yesterday, I actually caught the books up for the photography business. My background is actually in accounting and finance so I’ve always done the books for the business (and for our nonprofit business, as … [Read more…]
Today’s Holy Hustle Review Work Hard BJD Photography I am so very close to having all of the images edited from the newborn session! Just a handful left! Today was a productive day on that front. I’m not the fastest image editor, perhaps because I’m actually learning a lot about editing still, but I am … [Read more…]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our Disclosure Policy for details. Well, it’s here. 2018 has finally come and is in full swing. I anticipate this year to be one of the most important financial years for us. Why? Because it should be the year that we become debt free. Finally. After six+ … [Read more…]
Yep, that’s right. I quit my 8-5, full-time job. This was a major decision. And, like most (if not all?) major decisions, it has a story. So, if you care to the story, go grab a cuppa…somethin’…and read along. The path I haven’t always wanted out of the 8-5 life. In fact, once I switched … [Read more…]
Well, 2017 is coming to an end. Hard to believe that we are just a few days away from beginning a new year! Are you looking forward to it? At the beginning of 2017, Scott and I had a goal to pay off $17,000 in debt. We were ready to quit piddling around with this debt-free … [Read more…]
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Pr. 16:9 Over the last few months, I’ve been aware of a shift in my attitude toward breaking free from the 8-5 work life. There’s a fire that’s been lit within to quit piddling around and actually make strides toward success. I feel like it’s … [Read more…]
