TO
BEGIN WITH: I began the month of August by
going back to work full time. It wasn't
planned, it just happened. I woke up one
day starving for normalcy. I talked to my team at work and we agreed for
me to try it out one day at a time. If I
get tired and need a break or an afternoon or a day off I take it. So far, I've done just fine and will continue
to take it one day at a time. It is going
well and I feel just fine.
With
$49 still left in my checking account, $8 and a few coins in my wallet and a half
tank of fuel in both my car and my truck I began the month. On payday I paid ALL of our monthly expenses,
topped up the gas tanks (oooooh, the price of gas!) and put $100 into my
savings account. Not a lot to save this
time, but still something. I had great
success with grocery shopping last month
and we are fully stocked and ready for winter.
I am super happy about that. On
my next payday, my first full time paycheck since May, I paid September's
mortgage and put more into my savings.
It felt nice to finally get a full paycheck (with a little overtime) and
it did wonders for my mental wellbeing.
I feel normal. J
NEXT
STEPS: I am pretty much taking life in
general one day at a time and doing the best I can. That is all anyone can do, quite honestly. I've got some big things coming up and I'm
finding it all pretty exciting, actually.
Not sure how much I should share yet, but as it feels right you will
likely hear about it. In the meantime
I'm in full on preparation mode.
WAYS
I SAVED $$: I did my best to work with
the funds I had available for my grocery shopping and stocking up for the
upcoming winter as well as some other events that will be taking place. We have been very good about waste and using
what we have on hand to keep our spending in check. I dumped the change in my wallet into my
change jar. I used part of one of my
Albertson's gift cards to get more mileage out of our grocery budget.
WAYS
I EARNED EXTRA $$: I earned some more by
selling items in my Etsy store. I made more inventory, which I thoroughly
enjoyed, and listed it. I sold some of
our extra eggs to a friend. I spoke to a
broker and have begun shopping around for better prices on our insurance which
renews in October and November.
LOOKING
BACK: I am extremely happy with how
things have shaken out this past month. I
was able to accomplish A LOT and I feel much better having been productive and more
like my normal self. I am very happy
with my decision to be working full time hours again.
LOOKING
AHEAD: I need to be mindful to pace
myself and not overdo things. I don't
need or want any setbacks. Heading into
the cooler months with the holidays fast approaching I feel better
prepared. I'm eagerly looking forward to
the future and I'm super excited about all I have ahead of me. It is going to be spectacular!
This is great news!
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