I wanted to make sure I got the pictures from Halloween posted so this is a day late, but better late than never. First how I did in October then a look ahead<\/p>\n
Personal- 2.Weight Loss<\/em><\/strong>\u2013\u00a0175#.\u00a0<\/em>I totally gave up on this goal in October. I am planning to get back on track in November.<\/p>\n 3. Spiritual<\/strong>\u2013 Spend at least 5 days a week, reading and studying The Bible.\u00a0<\/em>This continues to be a challenge for me. I need to find a time to set for this but so far not happening.<\/p>\n Personal goals are a failure for the\u00a0fifth month straight.\u00a0I will admit that October was the worst month for me emotionally.\u00a0 It was not a single event that sent me in a downward spiral but I can say that I know I need to slow climb back up!<\/p>\n Financial-\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Set aside money each month in every budget category<\/strong>. Fail. We have been able to meet all expenses but this is a huge struggle. I did receive a small pay raise in October so hopefully this will help in addition to some income that Matt is generating.<\/p>\n 2. Establish and maintain Emergency Fund- <\/strong>Fail. 4. Gas: Spend $300 a month-<\/strong> Fail ! Again I may have changed this goal too early as well We spent $323 this month including\u00a0tags and inspection for the truck. I will reconsider both Gas and Groceries in December. I know my lesson no changing goals mid year.<\/p>\n 5. Pay off all Credit Card debit by December 2016-<\/strong> Fail. I am meeting bare minimal payments on everything but really was hoping to begin to get control and reduce this number.<\/p>\n 6. Money Making Apps- <\/strong> I am adding this for monthly reporting. Matt and I both are trying to see how much we can earn doing small things. This month has been very successful.\u00a0 Total of $170 for the month. Extra money is awesome and helping to work our way back to a budget.<\/p>\n Goal wise this month is another failure but I am not surprised. I made changes mid-year without waiting, so now I am going to wait to try again. I am hoping that we can dramatically reduce our spending for groceries in both November and December.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I wanted to make sure I got the pictures from Halloween posted so this is a day late, but better late than never. First how I did in October then a look ahead Personal- 1. Blogging\u2013 Post\u00a020 per month.\u00a0Fail. October … Continue reading
\n1. Blogging<\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Post\u00a020 per month<\/em>.\u00a0Fail. October was a difficult month for me. One week I really just wanted to find somewhere and hide. That did not work so 16 post it.<\/p>\n
\n3. Groceries: Goal is for $550. <\/strong>I changed this goal in June and have failed to meet it every month. However I am under my original $700 for the month ending at $649.59. I am planning on a low\/no spending November<\/a> .I can say it is successful for day 1.<\/p>\n