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Happy Is the New Rich

I practice cautious optimism as often as I need to. However, there’s $246 in my checking account until payday.

September 17, 2023 by Divina Grey Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago, I was picking my kids up from their dad’s and saw a sign that read, ‘HAPPY IS THE NEW RICH!’ sticking out of someone’s front lawn.

My mind was blown.

I practice cautious optimism as often as I need to. However, there’s $246 in my checking account until payday. My ex took me back to court to give the kids as little support as he could get away with, and I’m okay with both things!

Before I moved out of my parent’s house, I designed my life in a way that stripped my ex of the control he still thinks he has over me.

Why? Because I predicted his tantrum about me moving out into my own place and having a good life without him. Don’t misunderstand me: I love money (especially the smell). I need money. And currency doesn’t equal happiness for me. Seeing my family/friends, playing my guitar, writing, helping humans, and working up a sweat for those glorious endorphins brings me joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment.

I’m rich AF.

Thank you for reading. ❤

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This post was previously published on MEDIUM.COM.

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About Divina Grey

Divina Grey is a ferocious woman and mother rebuilding her life one article at a time. She likes ten-mile bike rides, singing and playing her guitar, an invigorating workout, and a cup of coffee so decadent she can feel the frothiness in her bones. She has stockpiled a collection of journals in an elegant wooden chest and is oozing with gratitude for the chance to share her staggering long-time love of writing with the world.