Financial Bragging Rights…
I never noticed the weight of borrowed money. Payments had become an expected part of my life and I didn’t think I would notice or care if one was gone.
I was wrong.
Ever since I paid off my car, I can’t look at it without smiling. It feels different to drive something I actually own.
Realistically, I wish this excitement would die down a little. I’ve been a little loud mouthed about my recent debt step.
It’s bad enough when friends and family ask you to please shut up about the car but when I pull through a drive up food joint just so I say, ‘Hi, this car is paid off… and I’d like a bean burrito’, I’ve got to put an end to it.
It’s a good feeling – Taco Bell employees will just have to suffer a while longer.
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Posted: February 27th, 2009 under Debt Reduction, Life in General, Personality.
Comments: 8
Comments
Comment from Michelle
Time: February 27, 2009, 7:19 am
You go ahead and brag all you want to. 
You’ve accomplished something huge – Taco Bell can suffer.
Comment from JJ
Time: February 27, 2009, 7:53 am
Um, Beks…. I tell EVERYONE when I’ve simply made a payment on a card. You do what ever makes you feel good! Your family and friends will just have to deal with it. And as for Taco Bell, I’d like a Chicken Supreme Gordita, por favor!
Comment from Casey
Time: February 27, 2009, 12:44 pm
Don’t worry, I did the same thing. It’s been over a year and I still grin!
Comment from KellyB
Time: February 27, 2009, 12:58 pm
too funny! Good for you.
Comment from mikey
Time: March 2, 2009, 9:27 am
we paid off a credit card last week and will pay off another when the tax refund comes. know how ya feel…
you savor girl!
Comment from Nicole
Time: March 3, 2009, 7:24 pm
I’ve had mine paid off for 6 years and I’ve loved every minute of it:)
Comment from Lizzie
Time: March 5, 2009, 2:17 pm
I love adding a paid off vehicle to the list of “assets”.
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