Thursday, Must Sew today, have a headache

 I did get everything done on my lists yesterday and also took the kids to the park for an hour! My car in getting an oil change right now and then I will take it up to get the part put on that Sissie tore off a month ago. SO glad I did that as the part was going up about $40.00 on Monday when tariff prices go into effect.

Took Aunty to get her hearing aids yesterday and it was a religious experience for all of us.  Many tears let me tell you.  I am so happy about this and know it was the right thing to do.

Did not get any sewing done yesterday and I must really get some things done today.

I am a little headachy and don't know why.  Will take some Aleve and see if I can cut it. I want to work in the yard after I get my allotted sewing done. I have a dress that needs to be done, and I have 4 piles that really should be done today.  We will see.

You know money just flows out so easily and it is so hard to get.  The oil change will be about $150, the car part $140, then tomorrow I pay the piano teacher $100.  Money is just gone let's not mention I have prescription's that are ready and who knows how much those will be. All I can do is shake my head well and keep working.

Kind of discouraging, but I am blessed to still have the ability to do what I do. I know I am better off than so many people, plus I have a marketable skill. I just really like days of not having to do anything, but what I want.  I get so few of those, because of the demands made on me by well clients (as it should be) and family, maintaining the house and yard, housework.  It just all seems like too much.  Or am I just spoiled? 

Do you ever feel like you are spoiled?

Have a great and productive day

God is good

Kim

Wednesday, Things I forget!

 

Things I need to add to the list of to do's.  I need to get the oil changed in the car! I need to get to the pharmacy and order two different meds. I need to go and see how much it is to reattach a part to the car that Sissie bless her heart knocked off. Just little niggy noos that remain in the brain bothering me. Not important enough to make a monthly goal and they never seem to be on a weekly or daily goal. But they must be done!

Yesterday I was able to get 4 dresses hemmed and altered.  Today I have three on the list, but I also have the kids.  So, choices must be made.  They want to go to the park, and I think I will take them and run them around doing just these errands or maybe just go over to Sissies for a while.  I don't know.  I could stay home and just work in the shop, but what is the fun in that?

Aunties appt is this afternoon for her new hearing aids.  She is excited and so are we.

Dan and I went and bought a new lawnmower last night.  It is still in the car as I cannot unload it. But it will get done eventually.  That is my whole life it will get done eventually.

I got all of the important bills paid but one and I will do that sometime today.  I guess this calls for a run around town trip to complete all the above things and just get them done!

GET THEM DONE!

I am off! Do you ever have secondary lists? I think that is all my life is... a secondary list!

Have a great and productive day

God is good

Kim

Tuesday, April Fools, Kim's day to shine!

 Can't think of anyone to pull a joke on, but I am picking up the grandkids this afternoon so I will come up with something. 

I spent all yesterday just lounging on the sofa.  I had clients come in and drop off and I had a bride dress picked up and another one fitted.  The fitting went perfectly. I was a little worried as it was a toughie, but it fit like a glove.  I might just know what I am doing.  I surprise myself at times.  This fake it til you make it might be working.

So, what are my plans for April?  Well financially things will be a little different as I have that vet bill $617.00 to work into the budget.  I only have one more large goal to complete, along with saving for taxes, tithing and other expenses. Plus, I would like to have a little more in the slush fund so to speak. It will all get done, it just takes time!

Last month's goals recap!

1. Did really well with using pantry food, spent $160.00 on groceries but mostly that was for party and entertainment food.

2. Only ate out once twice I paid for, I really held my ground.  Both meals were things I brought in, Pizza, and Chinese.

3. Only had 10 no spend days.  It was an expensive month. The dog and then yard supplies.

4. I did get my taxes in but still have not heard.

5. I was able to get all the spraying done for a while, but it is ongoing.

6. made major progress on the garden area but still not ready to plant.  Bit off way more than I can chew, so still chewing and chewing.

7. Bottom rockery is done for now.

8. Got the $2000.00 goal achieved so that is done!

I think I did really well for the month.  But I am not going to push myself as hard this next month.

April goals!

1.Put $1000.00 on my next saving goal

2. fund my penny a day challenge

3.Get as much of the garden area done as possible (So much work!) More on this later

4. pick up taxes and pay accountant and whatever I owe

5.Try and have at least 15 no spend days

6. eat out of pantry and no spend on groceries as much as possible

7. host Easter dinner.  Already have the Ham and most fixings 

8. purchase a new lawn mower that I can use! 

9. Extra money goes to my house tax fund

Well, my friends let's see if I can do this. I am trying to put a little less pressure on myself, so I am not so wired all the time. Still, I am very proud to me. I have really done well with my austerity goals, and they have made a big difference. I can really tell in my desires to waste and spend money needlessly. Now I have been frugal for a long time, but I could feel myself slipping into bad habits. I can still be generous, and have fun, but I don't need to be stupid!

Do you have any goals for the month?  What are they?

I have to get at least 4 dresses hemmed today maybe more!  Let's try for more!

Just got a call Aunties hearing aids are done, and we got tomorrow.  So excited.

Have a great and productive day.

God is good

Kim