Sloth is considered to be one of the 7 deadly sins, also known as LAZINESS! I think we all get those days when we DON’T want to do anything. We KNOW that we have responsibilities and obligations but just want to have a tantrum and say “I don’t wanna!!” One of my favorite Korean phrase is ์ซ์ด์ “Shireoyo”. It means, “I don’t want to” or “I don’t like it”. I say it like I’m a 5 years old kid that is being told to go to bed!
*Ah, to be 5 again with no care in the world.*
For those of you that have been following me since the start, you would know that I name my monsters. The idea came about one day when I was having a conversation with my friend/mentor. He actually gave me the idea back in 2011. It wasn’t until late 2013 that I finally became brave enough to face my monsters. Which is how I started to have a monthly post to see how well I’m managing my monster. Truth is, I had no idea how much I owed or how much I had saved up. In November he showed me a site where I can enter my report and be able to see the changes from month to month.
On Saturday I had a pretty awesome day at the bazaar for my Scentsy business. I came home. Counted my mullah (cha-ching!) and logged into the website to enter February’s report. Only thing, site was down. I messaged my friend to see if maybe it was only down from my end, but he confirmed the site was indeed down. My friend then explained, that I could search online for another net calculator. Which is when the sloth monster made its appearance. I eventually did enter my report, at 2 am after a night of dancing (a first for me…I don’t usually dance in public).
So let’s see how I did for the month of February!
Net Worth Report for February 2014
I like being able to SEE my debt going down! Granted, I can do better.
I know you are all wanting to see what the sloth monster looks like so without further ado, I present to you…
I declare that the month of March will be awesome! Why not? It’s the month that I turn 30! So of course it has to be great! For those of you that haven’t entered my giveaway yet, take a quick minute and check it out! Enter and be sure to share!! Because? Sharing is Caring! I love hearing from you guys!
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i love this idea of naming/ drawing your monesters haha! i’d love it if youd comment back http://amyelizabethfashion.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/porefessional-benefit-review.html xx
Thank you Amy, I checked out your page too! =) Great review!
Congrats on your upcoming B-day!
Thank you, I’m very excited!
First, congratulations on taking the time to note down how you are doing- over 98% of people don’t do it! And Happy Birthday in advance.
I will start facing my own monster and know were am going wrong ๐
Thank you Frank! The sooner you do start the sooner you will be able to fight it! Glad you plan on facing it!
We all have monsters, but some of use fail to accept them and allow them to take our fame and time. Glad you were able to confront yours and even give them names. LOL! Time for me to do the same.
Thank you Krystle! You will feel so much better knowing what you are dealing it with. That away you can put a plan into action to get rid of those monsters!
I love seeing my debt go down, too. My hubby and I paid off our credit cards last year, closed the accounts and never looked back. It was the best thing we ever did!
That is very good for you guys! I’m looking forward to being able to do that too!
I am a Pisces, so I tend to have that lazy side to me. My best birthday gift was from my Hubs. He one year got all my family together at a restaurant to celebrate.
HEHEH Yea we do tend to be on the lazy side, but once we get going we really get things done! What a great surprise from the hubby!
My husband and I are working on a plan to rid our student debt… it will be fun to watch our debt go away too. I hope to win your giveaway! I found you through Mom It Forward facebook group. ๐
Hello Monica, thank you so much for stopping by my page! It is great to be able to see the debt going down, which is why I like to update my report each month.
Oh and the best birthday present I ever received was a down comforter and feather pillow from my husband a few years ago! =)
What a nice present!
I do love Amazon, Happy Birthday my bday was last month I turned 31
Me too I love Amazon! =) Happy belated birthday! Hope you got to enjoy it!
That is a great lesson Marielle, especially for visual people. Seeing what you’re up against sometimes will give you the will to fight harder to conquer it. I hope you get rid of those ugly, scary monsters soon enough
Thank you so much for the kind words, I do pray that I rid of them soon enough so that I can finally be free!
Great article and very true! ๐
Thanks for stopping by.
When I begin to procrastinate about something, I try to think how much better it will be once the chore is done – thanks for sharing this awesome blog with us!
That’s a very good way to get things done. Sometimes I procrastinate on stuff but when I finally get it done I can’t remember whey I was avoiding doing them in the first place lol
I think if I were to be guilty of any of the 7 sins, the last one would be sloth. I’m just not a lazy person by nature- I’m constantly moving and doing every single day. Though its not to say I don’t have my lazy days from time to time.
You are very lucky! I wish I didn’t get those lazy days so often lol
Hurrah for debt going down! It’s nice too when you track it and can see the actual progress.
Yes It gives you a great sense of accomplishment being able to SEE the changes
I love and respect the way you express yourself. Very honest, true and always giving me another way of thinking about things.
Thank you so much Jason for such kind and encouraging words!
That’s wonderful to keep track of money and debt. It makes you feel so much more relaxed to see things improve. I know that Sloth monster all too well, it visits and sits next to me all day lol. Thanks for the giveaway! Love Amazon!
Thank you for stopping by Chavonne. Glad you are entering the giveaway!
Every month you’re a little bit closer to being debt-free. It’s hard work, but so worth it!
You are right Liz. I know the end result will be worth the journey!
Happy Birthday Month! One of the best birthdays for me was receiving a diamond Bulgari necklace. I love it so much, but rarely wear it for fear of losing it!
Keep plugging away at your debt, it will begin to move before you know it!
LOL I received some really expensive piece of jewelry too and I’m scared to lose it. And I do hope I get rid of it soon!
Wow! I’m so impressed that you shared all of this with us! That’s some great accountability right there!
Thank you so much!
This is great!! I love your photo as well, very cute! Happy upcoming birthday as well! Thank you for sharing your update!!!
Thank you Shari =)
Haha! The Sloth Monster is super cute, haha!
I used to say ‘Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow’
How silly is that ?
What a great idea to name and draw the monsters in your life. It makes it more tangible to face them. And as you work to overcome them, you can change their appearance. My Debt monster would have been super fat about two years ago. now he is mighty skinny in relationship. We are left with one very small CC for a dental procedure; plus a dental bill to another clinic for my husband. And his two student loans. My Monster is now getting pretty small and it feels fantastic.
I think I am in love with the naming and drawing of the monsters. It’s brilliant. I want to do it with my kids.
Congrats on the birthday! March is definitely going to be a good month, after all, it has the first day of Spring!
I think with tax time coming up…that’s a lot of peoples procrastination.
I really appreciate your honestly and posts. They are truly inspirational.
Wooohoo congratulations on seeing that debt go down, that is always a wonderful thing. I try not to be lazy as I know I totally could be, but I do allow myself one down ‘lazy’ day week – I still do the must do jobs but staying in PJs and slouching on the sofa is allowed! x
Happy birthday! And way to go on measuring your progress! That’s the only way to reach your goals.
I mastered the art of procrastination while I was in college. I have since recovered! ๐ I simply love the quote…so funny!
Procrastination leaves us so behind. It’s always a challenge. Thanks for sharing happy birthday too enjoy
Tell me about it! I am so busy all the time that I think I actually deserve to procrastinate from time to time.
Let me be the first to wish you a happy birthday! Yes, everything you said about procrastination is spot on! Thanks for sharing!
Happy Birthday month! I love the poem about procrastination. It usually isn’t one of my downfalls but there are times when I let things go way to long and then pay for it.
Happy almost birthday! I am so happy for you that you have brought your debt down! I am entering your contest! ๐
this comment is another one for the contest….best gift i received….this is a hard question….i think it would have to be the gift of life as cheesy as that may sound:)
Awesome post! Now thats a cutee drawing. would love to see my son do the sloth monster i bet hes better than that or worst lol ๐ btw, Advance Happy Birthday!!
Great post,the Sloth monster is kinda cute lol.My hubby and I luckily have gotten rid of all our debts and i am determined not to go in to debt for anything.But well done to you for admitting your monster and getting the debt down.Happy upcoming Birthday hope you have a great one :-).
Awesome! I love the Sloth Monster! Happy Birthday and congrats on a successful Scentsy business. That is great!
Happy birthday and love the Sloth Monster! I love Scentsy and buy from them a lot.
Awesome Post Marielle!!! Thanks for sharing ๐
I really like to Procrastination Quote/Poem.
How cute! March WILL be great too, good positive outlook. Also turning 30 is fun ๐
Happy birthday and my best birthday was last year. A couple fans of Adam Lambert’s got together and paid for a hotel room for me and got me a VIP meet and greet with him. Then on top of that another awesome person arranged for son and I to meet the band. Overall by far the best birthday ever.
First, Happy Birthday!
And good job taking charge of the debt. No matter how big or small, knocking some out each month is such a great feeling!
I admire your willingness to share your journey to financial freedom in such an open way.
May March bring you abundance and joy!
Ooh, that sneaky Sloth Monster!! He visits me far to often! (But well done, dancing in public – everyone should! ๐
I have my share of Sloth Monster. Some days he leaves me alone and some day he pursues me to no end. Congratulations to you for working so hard in bringing your debt down.
I’m quite lazy lol. I work really long hours and when I’m actually at home I don’t want to do anything at all. It rarely works out that way though. Outside of work, I’m a family woman with way too many responsibilities. Thus after working I’m a taxi driver, financial officer, etc. etc. etc. lol. Please God, give me a day or two that I can truly be a sloth!
I’m not sure what my best birthday gift has ever been. Probably my camera that my hubby bought for me when we was in IRAQ and had shipped to me!
I procrastinate a lot too – wish I didn’t. Thank you for being honest and sharing your monsters with us.
Interesting idea to name your monster, makes it easier to confront ๐
Great job on facing the monster! And congrats on seeing your debt shrink. That is awesome! Plus happy birthday! Thank you for sharing this post.
Awesome to watch your debt shrink before your very eyes! Love the idea of naming your monster – makes it easier to confront. Happy Birthday! Rock on ~
Great job that you are bringing your debt down and able to the benefits of facing those hard things in life we all hate to have to face. Happy birthday to you as well!
I love your idea of naming your monster and of being on top of your net worth. One is fun and one is so important. I have a few old sketchbook around that I might pull out and start using.
Most of the time, the tasks we avoid are the ones that we least prefer because they are emotional, hard to do, take too much time, etc and as you have experience, once done, you feel really good. Nip sloth in the bud. You have a long life and getting things done, feeling accomplished daily brings so much joy.
This made me smile! Thanks!! I love the sloth monster!! Keep up the good financial work and you’ll be sending that sloth on his way soon!
Glad it was able to make you smile Tina! I do hope it will be gone soon enough!
Such a beautiful post! ๐ Happy Birthday! I love the idea of naming your monster! Cool idea! AND the image is priceless! ๐
Thank you very much!
Wonderful post. I must admit, the sloth monster sometimes attacks me too! I need to be more proactive!
Yes, don’t let the sloth monster win!! You can do it!! =)
I, too, wish you a Happy Birthday and I have to tell you, I love the name “Lady Sentsalot”…very clever!
Thank you Connie! =)
Best Birthday present? This past year I turned 30 and just asked for a day with my family. My husband found a park and lake close by and we just walked around and played. It was the best day!
That sounds pretty awesome! Time with the love ones beats everything!
I love that you are willing to place your net worth calculations right out there, in front of the world. It gives you not just the nudge of accountability, but you also remove any negative energy around your money so your debt can be paid off and released that much faster. Congratulations, Marielle! And you’re not even 30? Wow! A winner!
You are very right Sharon. I’ve been wanting to get rid of my debts for years! But it was only when I started facing my monster and telling people about it that I became even more determined. I turned 30 today lol Thank you for stopping by my page!!
Marielle, I must say that this is the best post I’ve read so far today! I mean everyone wants to see their debt going down, but it’s really not easy to share these details in public. The concept of this post and the way you wrote it, all are commendable and I believe, a person with A LOT of positive energy can only write this kind of posts. Hats-Off to you and you taught me some practical and meaningful lessons today. So thanks to you for that! ๐
Wow, thank you very much Alex! I’m totally blushing reading this! Glad you enjoyed my post!
You’re so welcome Marielle and it’s a real pleasure & honor to meet you! Wish you all the success and happiness in life and God Bless!
So great to see somebody take control of their (money) life!! So many do just what you did and hide their eyes from the monster. Once tackled, it becomes their friend. You are an awesome example! Great post!