Where did this week even go? I did say I didn't expect to get much done
Financially:
1. Keep the credit cards empty - DONE! Still using them and paying them off before they start earning interest.
-I just had to dump over $2000 in bill payments (unavoidable) onto the card. Technically, I'm still "good" because it'll be weeks before interest is a accrued, so I'm going to try and find a way to cover it before then.
2. Figure out a way to put some sort of extra on the mortgage, even if it's the $100 minimum - DONE!
3. Get some things I NEED to have (rims/tires for the car, items that need replacing at home, etc)
-Still haven't installed the one thing I purchased last. I'll probably wait until after Halloween.
4. Get a savings plan going for the big stuff that comes due in one lump sum payment (insurance, property tax)
-No progress this week. I need to pay a fair bit for some #3 stuff, and need to determine how much that'll cost me before throwing money into savings. I also have several thousands of dollars of bills due in the next 2 months, and that's not even factoring in things like Christmas.
General stuff:
1. Make a will - DONE!
2. Continue to clear out the crap. I need to go through my clothes and that sort of thing. I got a pile done in 2022, but it really wasn't enough.
-1 item gone this week.
-I've been having issues with my 'for sale' items. Some of the bigger ones have higher price tags, and when I wasn't coming down to the level where I was basically giving things away I had threats. I'm starting to feel less than safe trying to sell things online
3. Look for a new job. The reason nothing has been getting done is because I'm burned out from my existing job and I'm being severely underpaid for the work I do.
-Checked the email notifications and job sites daily. Nothing this week to apply to.
4. Get my passport.-DONE!
5. Knock some half-finished projects off the list. Everything from making a scarf to some jewelry. Lots of stuff has been started, but not finished. Enough already!
-Progress halted again
6. Get into better shape. I'd like to say 'lose weight', but I'd be happy to be able to run up my own steps without getting winded. The weight loss may or may not come, but it's not as important.
-2 workouts
7. Spend more time with loved ones. I don't see friends/family much. I guess I really need to do #3 in order to facilitate this one.
-Spent the weekend with my family. It was a great time! It prevented me from getting other things done, but totally worth it.
-Did an escape room with co-workers. I'm friendly with them, so that counts... right? I didn't have to pay, and I had fun, so I'm calling this socialization.
8. Organize my stuff!
Sorted through some papers, and set aside more things to sell.
I have a huge list of calls to make and business type stuff to sort out, so that might eat up a lot of time this week. I also have to sit down with my list and prioritize some things.