by Hope
Work continues to go well. It was kind of fun to get this email from Upwork where I’ve gotten a bunch of work over the last several years.
It’s definitely a whole new world when there are no kids activities or travel plans. I rarely leave the house these days during the week. Working 12+ hours a day between work and caretaking. But I’m content and focused. It’s a new phase that I am learning to embrace.
After this trip to GA for Beauty’s wedding, I have no travel plans at all. That may be the first time ever.
Diversify
I’m pretty maxed out on the hours I can handle for work now. As much as I would love to grow and make more money. I’m really tapped. Now I’ve got to figure out some ways to get work, but not have to be so actively involved in the production. I have no desire to set up and run an agency.
Using my car time to roll some ideas around in my head and identify some logistics steps to take to become more efficient and effective with my existing work.
Balancing Work and Life
I’m driving 4 hours per day, working 5 hours per day, and trying my best to get 10K steps every day. (Addie (my dog) and I are taking a meandering route to and from Georgia to give myself a break.) Then I’ll have 10 days in Georgia where I’ll work, get some doctors appointments in, see my girls, and help out with the wedding. I’m only taking two days off during this three week period. And those are solely for the wedding.
I know the email from Upwork is kind of corny. But to be honest, it just felt good to get this stupid simple “atta boy” of recognition for an accomplishment I can be proud of. As a contractor those don’t come around very often.
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
