Having internet at home means more than just convenience for me. I was having to drive about 12 miles to get to the nearest wifi hotspot, but now I can do all my blogging and surfing right from the comfort of my own home.
Most of you already have this convenience, I know. I had it a couple of years ago but big bills forced me to cut out some things. No sacrifice, no gain, you know.
Anyway, even though this is an added bill each month, because I do online business, it's something I can write off at the end of the year. So, having that little light at the end of the tunnel helps a lot. Also, I'm making more money now than I was a couple of years ago, so it's easier to meet this bill monthly.
My next step will be to get domain hosting again. You see, whether you post eczema pictures or write recipes, you can make more money with your own web site or blog that's on your own domain. I know after filling out my taxes, that I made a lot less money after I dropped my domains and hosting. Plus, domain costs and hosting costs can also be written off if your focus in your online business is writing or advertising.
I also like the fact that I have more content and graphic control when I have my own domains and sites.