Ebay discovered

Hi everyone,

I’m sorry I haven’t written in a while but I’ve been on a mental vacation from the singlocity website.  Ok, I have to confess, the main reason why I’ve taken a mental vacation is because I’ve discovered Ebay.  I’ve been busy buying and selling my “stuff”.  I’m hooked.  It also is bringing in more money which is always nice. 

I’m writing this about Ebay because I wanted to let people know that it is an easy way to bring in income.   If you feel you are surrounded by clutter and you would like to declutter, this is one avenue to try.  I have to get rid of some of my “stuff” and I didn’t really want to have a garage sale since I had some things I didn’t want to sell for a quarter. 

In doing all this, I’ve also discovered a new hobby.  I’m learning to buy and sell coins on Ebay.  My mom gave me some of her coins and I started looking them up and sure enough, some were worth some moeny.  I’ve been looking for something I can get lost in and have fun with.  You know, you get caught up in doing your hobby and then you look at the clock and 2 hours have gone by already.  This is what collecting coins has done for me.   

Also, Ebay is sssoooo easy to do.  If you have a camera and know a little about computers, you are on your way. 

So what do you get lost in and have fun with?  Maybe its on Ebay as well. 

That is my plug for Ebay.  My only advice, try it, you may like it.

Have fun!!!!!

The Family Dynamics for Singles

I’ve been thinking a lot about the dynamics families have towards the single sibling.  As I see it with my family, since I don’t have kids, my siblings are my family,  however, for some of my siblings, I don’t feel like part of their family.  People who have a family forget about their single sibling and they are not included in their family events sometimes. 

Of course there are exceptions.  Maybe you are part of a wonderful family that includes all family members and it feels like a loving environment.  That is great.  I’m jealous if that is the case and relish in the feeling.  It doesn’t happen for many singles. 

During holidays, it is the worst.  You wonder where you will go on the family-filled day, since you are not part of your sibling’s life.  You can go to your parents, if they are still alive or make some other fun for yourself.  But there is always a feeling of a slight outcast during these times. 

I know it is a little early to talk about this, but I invite people over on Christmas morning for breakfast, people who don’t have kids and don’t have to do the “Santa” thing.  Christmas morning has always been the hardest for me since I am home alone to open my few presents that were given to me. 

So this year, have a morning breakfast with your friends.  Remember, your family doesn’t have to be your biological family.  It can be a close friend as well.

Singles and foreclosures or bankruptcy

I know there are many people, both single and married who are struggling financially.  The numbers are staggering on how many people are being displaced out of their homes is 2007 and 2008.  And for single people it is harder as it usually is an experience we go through alone or with limited support.  We usually don’t have someone 24/7 we can talk to about it, who we can lean on help us through the crisis.  I found a good aritcle about debt consolication which is worth checking into be be careful how you go about it.  I found this article helpful in understanding a little more about debt consolidation. 

http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/Savinganddebt/Managedebt/P36230.asp

Check it out.