I couldn't let another day go by without emitting a cyber scream, " I'M FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!"
What does this mean? What will happen next? I DON'T KNOW! But I'll keep you posted…
Last night I had dinner with my whole family and we raised a glass to my new status. I got quite emotional even though I didn't think I would. I'm still a bit scared but I'm hoping that as time goes by this whole saga will become just another historical event, like breaking up or being made redundant. It has changed me forever but I think I like myself better for it.
Quick update on some of my goals so far:
Masters nearly finished but I've extended for one more semester to allow for crazy workload (see below)
Savings for my country house now at $7967.86
Five day fortieth birthday festival with extended family at beautiful country estate booked and paid for - bring it on!!!
So why am I here typing at 1.30am instead of sleeping the sleep of the discharged? Because I have been crazy working my until-now bankrupt arse off getting ready for an external audit by a certification body that will escalate my Dad's business into infinity and beyond! Well, hopefully more like light the ignition for a long slow burn to success. I could be delusional but I'm convinced that the last three years have forced me to focus and use everything I've learned to help my Dad build a business model that will be really successful. My dream of being Telstra Australian Businesswoman of the Year is still alive and well and I won't let anyone tell me otherwise. I mean, why not? I checked the eligibility criteria and they don't say anything about discharged bankrupts being ineligible.
I'm going to do it. And when I do, I'm going to tell everyone that I was bankrupt once and I survived and prospered.
As I said, I'll keep you posted...
1 comment:
Hi, I have just discovered your blog and and want to thank you so much for sharing your story. Many times reading through your posts I actually said aloud "Get out! This is so me!" I am 37, single, no kids (well 3 fur kids) and facing bankruptcy. I recently approached MyBudget to help me get on top of my finances as things have spiraled over the years and gotten worse starting a side business last year. I knew the news would be 'bad' and my options were limited so I am currently researching everything I can on bankruptcy, seeing if there is another option but it looks like it's my only option. It has been upsetting, overwhelming and terrifying. I have shed tears, felt physically sick and faint. The more I see my expenses versus my income the more ill I feel. Telling my dad was the hardest thing, but he came around. I have told my mum, sister and 3 closest friends but it frightens me to think I might have to tell others, including my customers and suppliers. It has only been a week since my appointment but already I feel like saying 'do it' because then when I turn 40 I can be free of all of this. I am trying to see the opportunities in this, and not the consequences I read all about, but I am hopeful and reading your blog, knowing that someone else has felt the same things and has been through it and made it out, has been insightful. Thank you.
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