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Saying goodbye to a friend...



Today officially marks the day I’ve been living in North Carolina for a year. A year ago, I left everything, my community, my home, and started anew on the other side of the country. Something I’m not new to, something I’ve done before.


This year was about growing myself as a person inside and out. A metamorphosis. Changing my mindset, my motivations, to become something that would help me reach goals in ways I couldn’t before. I've felt alone sometimes, but I’ve never truly been alone. I’ve always had someone by side.

I ended this year doing the hardest thing I’ve ever done in life. I said goodbye to my best friend. My cat, Yuna, has been sick and dealing with lungs issues that progressed so quickly that the most humane thing to do was decide to end her suffering. As I type this, I still don’t quite understand. I still thought we had more time. 


This is a financial blog, so I’ll express the financial burden. Over the last four months of vet visits, trying to diagnose an issue that was never found, I spent $2,357 over 4 months trying to help her. Was that too much or not enough? I don't know. But it was money I didn’t fret over, money I had to spend because I set our lives up to handle these things, these emergencies. I hope that everyone has this peace of mind should the time come, or any emergency happen. 


I ended this year doing one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in life. But I learned when you ask the universe for something, anything, “money to handle emergencies,” “prepare me with life’s lessons,” “challenge me to become the next version of me” you can’t choose how it comes. You just share your intention and respond to what you are given. 


I wish this month's blog was happier. I know it will be again. Have an emergency fund everyone and hold your loved ones close, especially if they are pets. It wasn’t lost on me, the reality of our relationship was always that we would part eventually. It was lost on me how soon it would be, 13 years does not feel like enough. 

 

If you believe, say a little prayer for her, and if you want resources for budgeting and emergency fund preparation please, check out the rest of my site


Until next time,

Yaya

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