Just for fun.

It’s finally warming up here in Phoenix. I can’t wait to tuck my socks away and break out the flip flops. The pups are also enjoying the warmer weather, spending much more time outdoors. It’s a great time of year!

I love how easy it is to find beautiful, unique iPhone cases. Society6 is quite the time-suck, featuring page after page of awesome artwork. I especially love all the fox-themed cases. So cute! Just try not to think about that one scene in The Fox and the Hound. You know which one.

Lonely Winter Fox, The Fox and the Forest, Fox

Fox, Fantastic Fox Couple, Arctic Fox

Tall Fox, Fox on Fishing Boat, Fox with Tribal Pattern

I am literally jumping for joy to be crossing off another item on my 30 Before 30 list, #3: Eliminate my private debt.

I’ll start this post by saying how unbelievably lucky I’ve been. I grew up in a home where life was more than comfortable. I didn’t need to worry about money. And after I was “grown up”, I was still blessed with generous parents to help me when I needed it.

Five years ago I found myself buying a house, a car, and planning a wedding all in the span of a few short months. My parents were able to give me some additional cash to make the transition not only less frightening, but secure even. We didn’t talk about a payment plan or timeline. They were willing to give and I gratefully accepted.

After they had shown me such generosity with no questions asked, I knew I needed to pay them back as quickly as was reasonable. While offering money is easy, asking for it back isn’t.

And so, as of this morning, my balance has officially dropped to $0.00. It’s a weight lifted off my shoulders and I’m sure off my parents’ shoulders too. They’ve supported me (monetarily and otherwise) my whole life and I’m very thankful.

“People want me to do everything for them. What they don’t realize is that they have the power. You want to see a miracle, son? Be the miracle.”