Yay! My very first guest post is from Pamela of ‘My money counts – money, modest living and enjoying life.’
I met Pamela in the blogosphere several months ago and I have totally enjoyed our interactions. Her posts are insightful, fact-filled and very hands on approach.
Her witty letter to Debt is a personal relationship with being indebted and how she got out of it. I enjoyed reading it and I am sure that you will 🙂
Dear Debt,
It’s been a roller coaster ride with you, but it’s time we part ways. I don’t know how much more uncertainty I can take from you. You said you would always be there for me. I thought you had my back, but you lied to me.
There were so many secrets and lies you kept from me. How can a relationship grow that is built on lies? Like the time you said you had my back and convinced me to buy my living room furniture on credit. You told me we could afford it. You said we would be ok, so I listened. Or when you told me that you would take care of me once I was done school and encouraged me to spend the little I had and more without giving a second thought. But I am done school now and your words were just empty promises. Where is the help? Where were you when I needed you, debt?
Why am I even surprised? You were never satisfied with what I could give you. You always wanted more and more from me. The more I got for you the more you wanted. I felt like I could never do enough for you. Like the time I got us the big screen T.V and game system, but that wasn’t enough for you. You wanted the new laptop and cell phone too.
Was it ever enough for you? Did I ever make you happy? You used to make me happy. I used to get so excited to see you. We had some of the greatest times together you and I. Like the time we went on the road trip together or bought all those cool things together. You used to whisper sweet nothings in my ear. You had me wrapped around your finger. Then the trips, gifts and promises stopped coming. Then you stopped coming around. Now when I look at you, I can’t trust you anymore. You deceived me…so I am moving on.
I will just come right out and say it, I met someone else. His name is cash and he is so good to me. He never lies to me or deceives me. He always has my back and is satisfied with what I can give him. We are building new memories and going on our own adventures together cash and I.
I want to say, thank you, though because if it wasn’t for you, I would never know how great a healthy relationship could be. Cash is the love of my life and I have you to thank for it.
So long and have a good life. Please change your ways so you don’t mess up the next girl’s life. Oh and don’t forget to lose my number.
Your Ex,
Pamela
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An excerpt about Pamela in her words. She can be contacted through this link: MY MONEY COUNTS.
Hi I’m Pamela. I am 30 years old African Canadian personal finance blogger that likes to help other millennials eliminate their debts. My professional and educational background is in accounting / finance, but I was not always good with my own money. After some life lessons learned, my husband and I embarked in a journey to pay off $120k of debt in 2.5 years. We now live debt free and our building our wealth. This letter is a comical relief on my experience with debt.
If you are interested in guest posts, you can contact me through my contact page on my blog or through this email address: JacquelineObyIkocha@gmail.com
Love this!
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Thank you for the comment Aaron. I appreciate.
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Beautiful piece.
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I think so too. It’s lovely 🙂
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Love, Love, Love!
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Thanks sis. I am sure Pamela will be glad to know this 🙂
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Great read !
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Yes indeed. She wrote well 🙂
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Brilliant!
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I enjoyed reading it too 🙂
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The letter carried all my emotions.I enjoyed it.
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Thanks for reading Amunala. My regards
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Very clever and very real!
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Great choice for your guest post, Jackie. Well written and great post.
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Thank you dear Amanpan. Hope to have you guest post one day soon. Maybe sometime next month?
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Sure! 🙂 My guest post with Maddy should be posted soon as I approved the final draft. I can’t wait to see the results!
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Great read!
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Thank you very much.
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Thanks Jaqueline for sharing this piece with everyone on your blog site. I enjoyed writing it. You are the best!
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I am glad you to work with you, Pamela. It’s truly a pleasure 🙂
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Oh man! If only I could laugh at my debt 😔😑
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Maybe soon enough you will 🙂
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Hopefully!!
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Enjoyed this and agreed completely.
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It’s really so much better not to be indebted. Thank you Beth
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wow I am working on breaking up with my debt too. I have less to get rid of (I worked my ass off in college and grad school and took loans only for what I couldn’t cover with my paychecks) but I only have one very stretched salary to work with.
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Phew! That sounds hectic but the good thing is that you are working at it and with time, it will go away. Blessings Mel
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Thank you 🙂 It’s a long slog but debt free is the way to be 🙂
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Awesome post. I like her take on finance through a letter. I too experienced cash ( or debit) is a better friend then MC/Visa.
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I agree completely Mandi. I try to spend only what I can afford at any point in time. Far more peaceful and less stress.
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Reblogged this on a cooking pot and twistedtales and commented:
Hello lovely one,
Did you get to meet Pamela?
Would you like to do a guest post?
Have a beautiful week.
Jacqueline
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This is so creative and smart!! I love it!!!
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Thanks for taking the time to read it Gloria 🙂
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You’re welcome! I’m Grace by the way. Haha. ❤
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Ha! That’s true. I wonder why Gloria entered my head. Thanks my dear
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This is such a clever piece. And we started dating cash many years ago. It has made all the difference. ☺
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I totally agree Van. I love Cash myself. A better catch 🙂
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A comical yet real look at our relationship with debt, cash will always be king whereas sheriff credit will try to get his grubby hands on your well deserved coin by any means possible.
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I quite agree with you. She made it witty but with loads of truth in there. Thank you 🙂
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What a fun and candid read! Really enjoyed reading it!
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This is so comically true. I’m currently working on my relationship with Sally Mae and got a tickle from reading this. Great post!
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Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards.
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