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​The Power of a Positive Attitude

This Saving Story is from a new member, and not so much about saving but about the power of a positive attitude. I hope you get as much out of Simone's letter as I did.

Good Morning Cath,
 
My name is Simone D, and I would like to extend a very warm thank you to you for your amazing website that I have only (unfortunately) come across by chance a few weeks ago.
 
As I feel in such a short time Cath I already know you and your family, I would like to tell you I am a mother of two gorgeous daughters aged 12 and 13, and married to a wonderful husband P for nearly 16 years.
 
I grew up very poor, but very happy, always a warm house, good hearty meals and was never hungry. My father worked two jobs for over 24 years and my mother stayed at home but did an ironing service for extra money. I know she always had cardboard in her shoes in winter to keep warm. I didn't have toys like all my friends or nice cloths, just one dress, one pair of shoes and my Christmas stocking was filled up with a new bath towel, balloon and things we needed and maybe a packet of pencils and a new lunch box to go back to school with. It was always the essentials but I thought it was marvellous. 

I have a very strong work ethic, and found myself a part time job at the age of 14 working at the local hairdressers on a Thursday night and Saturday to earn some money. My brother wanted tennis lessons so he worked in the local streets mowing lawns and washing cars for extra money. I have worked either part time or full time ever since. The only time off was to raise my children, I was a stay at home mum and only went back to school once the children went to school.
 
I just love your website and I thank you so much for it.
 
I always felt I was good with money, having being taught from the best, my Mum and Dad. My mum knows how to stretch every dollar, and as much as I love picking her brains for ideas, again your website and watching you on TV is fantastic.
 
One day I hope to meet you, if ever you are in Sydney at a local library or something I will make sure I come and see you.
 
I work part-time now as a marketing analyst. I am a contract worker so I can pick my own hours which is always good, I am also a CMC (Civil Marriage Celebrant) so can do the obvious weddings on the weekend but can also perform at funerals, naming days etc. 

Life is busy but I feel so on top of things just because I read your “Rise and Shine”. This one is my favourite, I used to always get up early but over the years stopped, I think because people used to look at me like I had two heads when I said I got up at 5am and did the ironing, wiped the bathrooms round, and generally got things done. Anyways I am back into my early morning and loving it!
 

Once again, thank you and bless you!
 
Warm regards,

Simone D

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