So far no sign of the Joneses!
Personal Finance blogging is an interesting neighborhood. Being fairly new, I’m just getting to know some of my neighbors. So far I am happy to say that I really like them all! My neighbors seem to remember exactly what it was like to be the newbie in town and have welcomed me into the community with open arms. Many of my neighbors have been around for a long time and I appreciate their words of encouragement. Some of my neighbors have super fancy homes, others have more humble abodes and yet others are simply happy to have places to visit to share tidbits of their own journeys. When it comes to going to their blogging homes for a visit, no matter what their status, I feel a true sense of caring. Despite my age and heavy bags, they keep cheering me on. My neighbors all seem to understand me, as they have at one time or another carried similar baggage.
So far this blogging neighborhood doesn’t have any Joneses, or at least none that I have yet to meet. I’ve heard rumor that a few of my neighbors used to be part of the Joneses’ family. Since joining the personal finance neighborhood, they have since parted ways. I’m pretty sure that I may be related to a few of them as I was once part of the Joneses’ family too. Moving away was one of the best decisions I have ever made!
The Personal Finance neighborhood is also very unique. Seldom do any of us actually see each other in person. Most of us simply leave notes of encouragement or words of wisdom. I can’t even begin to tell you how much I enjoy seeing that someone has stopped by to visit. Some of my neighbors occasionally share stories of meeting other neighbors in person! How fun for them!
Yes, we are a true neighborhood. I am thankful for each and every one of you! May we continue to encourage each other through all the ups and downs of personal finance! I am happy to be part of your neighborhood!
Who are some of your favorite personal finance blogging neighbors? I would love to be introduced to them!
I really like how you expressed the “neighbourhood ” I had never thought of the personal finance blogs in that way – but you are so right. I love that we can be states or even countries apart and still connect and encourage one another. Each person has their own journey and takes their own route to financial freedom.
Thank you! It really does feel like a neighborhood to me and it is so awesome to be able to connect with others on this same journey! I appreciate your comment.
That is a good metaphor of neighborhood because there are different streets like Digging Out of Debt, Retire Early, Financial Independence, and their might even be subdistricts to the neighborhood (notice I am taking this way too far). I hope to get to move the FI street someday, but until then my debt next door neighbors seem nice.
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Ooh I like the idea of different streets and subdistricts! Providing it doesn’t involve a bigger mortgage, I’ll be happy when the time comes to move from my current street! On a side note, I couldn’t quite get the Mr. Rogers theme song out of my head while writing this post. Hmm, I’m possibly showing my age with that as I’m not even sure his old shows are even on anymore!
You’re right when you say that most of the neighborhood does not care to keep up with the Joneses. Isn’t it wonderful not to have to compete?? Been in this PF blogging neighborhood for four years now – it just keeps getting better!! Welcome. 🙂
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Thank you! It truly does feel wonderful not being in a competition. I want us ALL to succeed. Great neighborhood to be in. Thanks for the warm welcome!