Happy Birthday To Me

I was born on February 8th 1975, and today I am 35 years young. Being 34 wasn’t bad at all, in fact as the years pass me by, they seem to get better and more fulfilling.

Some people have a problem with getting older, but not me. I welcome the added wisdom, knowledge, and experience of the previous year, and am ready to move on to bigger and better things. Age is nothing more than a number.

Live life, love life, and enjoy it while you can—become DEBT FREE!

In 1975:

• Gerald R. Ford was President – President Ford escaped 2 assassination attempts.
• U.S. Population was 215,973,199.
• Federal Debt was $541.9 billion.
• Unemployment was 8.5%.
• Pittsburgh defeated Minnesota in Super Bowl.
• Saturday Night Live premieres on NBC. George Carlin hosts the first show.
• One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest sweeps the top Oscars, winning Best Picture, Director, Actor, and Actress.
• Academy Award, Best Picture: The Godfather Part II, Francis Ford Coppola, producer; Gray Frederickson and Fred Roos, co-producers (Paramount)
• Record of the Year: “I Honestly Love You,” Olivia Newton-John
• Album of the Year: Fulfillingness’ First Finale, Stevie Wonder (Tamla/Motown)

This Time Last Year:

• I HATED DEBT!
• I had debt, and Sallie Mae wanted to move in until 2018. I said NO WAY!
• We were 14 months into our Total Money Makeover. One of the only New Years Resolutions I have ever followed through completely on.
• Barrack Obama became President.
• U.S. Population was 307,212,123 (July estimate)
• Federal Debt was 10.6 TRILLION.
• Unemployment was under 8%. Currently over 10%.
• I had under 41 subscribers.

Today:

• I STILL HATE DEBT!
• I have been married for 5.5 years.
• I have 3 kids: Caitlin 13 Isaac 3 Noah 4 mos.
• I HAVE NO DEBT except for the house.
• Federal debt is currently 12.3 TRILLION. (Don’t take notes from Washington.)
• New Orleans Saints defeat The Indianapolis Colts.
• Am more motivated than ever to teach debt freedom.
• Am one week away from my last 2 days of work. (SAHD/WAHD) Nice!
• Am looking forward to becoming a Certified Financial Counselor in April.
• Considering approaching Washington to introduce them to Financial Peace University.
• Starting my third FPU at my church.
• Write for Self reliance Exchange, and something else that is still a secret.
• I have 500+ subscribers. (AND I LOVE YOU ALL!)
• I AM MORE FREE THAN I WAS LAST YEAR!

That’s it from me today! I will be spending the day with my family! Have a great Monday!

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