April is a wrap..

It's May. Happy May! April was a great month, it was the month that Grace met all of her new friends through volleyball. We went to two practices and it went great. I am DEFINITELY not rushing the fall, but it'll be a great experience for her.. we get back into it in August; hoping to stay in touch with a few girls that live in the area. They have already been sending video's and emails in our special app! Kinda cool for sure! #teamimpact

I'm still budgeting and being intentional with spending and saving. I have to admit that we've gotten our credit cards up a little bit - I will have to really break it down and will promise to do a video on my YouTube channel about it. One of my big goals for this year as to use a household credit card for groceries, gas, etc. and pay it once a month. This sounds like a great plan to earn the rewards, but we have to get to that point where we pay it off. Sometimes that doesn't happen, and then it just builds up again.. I need to buckle down and not use the cc; Paypal credit is really tough not do, and Amazon too! :( It's so easy to just go on and hit the "pay with cc".. I need to do better!

#1 Goal in May: I'm really looking forward to warmer weather.. I really need that Vitamin D. I purchased 2 books this week and am just looking for making some time in May and beyond to READ.

Just finished another 8 week course for my AA-Business Management.. I got an A.. and it was on social media marketing.. soo maybe I can use what I learned to tie my blog, YouTube Channel and Facebook posts through Get Personal with Pattie all on the same rhythms! Goal #2: Blog, YouTube, Facebook & back in the studio!!

I start Human Resource Management and American Government the end of May. I struggled with taking two classes, but I only have like 4 to finish.. I really want to try to get things done by end of this year; January 2024 the latest.. I need to take a Business Math, because I don't want to take College Algebra (i'm not a math girl) and the two classes I'm leaving for last seem a bit harder, and I probably need to just concentrate on ONE in that semester.

On another financial note, I am joining my local Town's Finance Committee. I think it'll be a good experience and because I worked for the Town in some capacity for almost ten years or more, I'm looking forward to it! Our Town like most, can be very political and we have a Town Meeting coming up this weekend, that people are just going a little crazy about. It's certainly "new" and "change" that worries some... in some instances me as well!

#3 Goal in May: to really start walking & get back to feeling healthy! I have had some stomach issues in April and definitely need to be more cautious of eating healthier, drinking my water & walking! I just got to do it! Unfortunately, I am not one of those people that can eat what I want and have a healthy gut and not gain weight! I need to get back to basics.. and I think that's all about self-care too!

Happy May everyone.. May the 4th be with you!

love, pattie

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