I’m 33, married, mother of 1, a career banker, and a hot FI mess. I’ve been in the financial industry for more than a decade, however, I’m just starting a FI path. That’s not to say I’ve made all my life and financial decision without some FI minded hacks. I find though that they have been perfectly counterbalanced with my natural spending heart. I’m a “gifts of affirmation” kinda gal. I decided that I can’t be the only one struggling with where to start, so my gift to you (told you!) is my story. I share with the hopes someone can learn from both my triumphs and my mistakes.