End of Quarter 3 Update
Happy November 1st!! Yes, it's November - so what have we been up to?!
First - Grace: the most important update! She is doing great.. a nice Halloween, the JOY of giving out candy through her eyes makes the day of feeling overwhelmed so much better! She was looking forward to knocking on doors (not many lights on to actually knock at people's doors) but we managed two houses & got some candy! (She doesn't eat candy anyway; and G and I certainly don't need it!) She did love handing it out though..
A few doctor's appointments this past quarter, trying to get her to gain weight.. a big surgery coming up in January for her.. I'll keep you all posted! Will need the prayer warriors out on this one!
Second - Financials: Honestly, I believe when I feel differently about my money - GIVING/Gratitude & having that feeling of abundance, $$ comes to me. I work hard, I have many side hustles; I'm a giving and generous person and it's all coming back to me!
I've been doing a savings challenge with "The Village Hop 2026" on YouTube and have saved $910 as of 10/31. It makes me think where did that money go before June. Whatever it is, $3/day or $6/day - YOU can do it too.. Money is more mind over matter!
In September, my bestie & I did a road trip to New Jersey to visit an old friend.. that was a great mini weekend! Alot of walking, laughs & just being present. Which really has been my overwhelming theme this year.. Be Present!
Work is busy - on all ends.. I did pick up another side hustle in the last quarter - I love my municipalities - everyone is in the same boat.. deficits all around :(
Planning - Being Creative: I've been in discs for the last year and going into a personal 6-ring binder in November (waiting for the goods to come in, so might be December by the time it comes in). I'm excited. A good planner system is always welcome. I will sell some of my JA's agenda stash..and I put anything I sell toward paying down a credit card.
Velocity Banking: I started a velocity banking method in September - using a credit card to help reduce debt! You need a deep dive into it; it sounds counter productive, but it's not! And I keep reading/watching up on information - that rabbit hole .. if you know, you know.
This gives me more financial peace - again, whatever that means to you... for me it means doing all I want to do with my money withOUT any added stress!
And Finally - one of my words of the Year: PEACE: My Peace. It all comes from within.. Instead of being in the office at night doing my side hustles, I spend more time resting, relaxing, reading and planning! (being creative). I sound like my dad when I say "I love my house"; but often think of my friend who has said to me, "I've built a great home for my family!" She's right - I want to be home, I want to live in my home - I'm decluttering, reorganizing and turning it into the HOME where we can enjoy our family! I'm bringing PEACE to my life from the inside out & succeeding!!
Look back at your goals from the new year - and see how far you've come.. There's always someTHING to be thankful for no matter what you're going through!
Be you; because everyone else is taken!
My youtube channel: @PattisPurseNPounds
Love,
pattie
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