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Remaining Positive

September 25, 2024 Some of my budgeting plans are off track, as we have had to eat out a lot more than usual. I have paid a little more for babysitters to help me with transport and activities for my daughter. Because of my health situation, my energy levels, including fatigue, have been a barrier to maintaining this goal. I have needed help. Emotionally, this has taken a toll on me. Milwaukee is not home for us, so we would have a much more robust community and support if we lived closer to family.Of course, school is in full swing, and the fees for extracurricular activities are part of the process. I will need to make these changes to my budget.I am catching up so I can receive payment for all of my work, yet I need to be mindful of my workload. This is the reality of the pressures of single parenting, as my responsibility to my daughter is a continued priority.I am committed to being patient as I return to health. You might also be interested in I’m focusing on financial clarity and intentionality as the week kicks off. Setting financial goals has been a grounding practice for me. This week... Everything is going well! For some reason, I thought the end of December was the end of the program. Nonetheless, I've gotten my credit card payments back... This has been a trying experience, but I have direction for moving forward. I really appreciate Marco making time to meet and being flexible... This week has been great overall. I'm getting closer to receiving payment for work that I've completed this year! I'm so very happy that things are finally... We're back from Ohio, and it was such a great time. Brielle learned to play checkers and received her holiday money from my uncle. Travel costs were $83... Surgery is done and went quite well. I am home. I am a little sore, but I am doing great... I'm preparing for a procedure on Thursday. We only ate out twice last week! Yippee! I'm really trying to improve our meal planning given the status of... Surgery prep: This week I'm preparing for surgery next week if all the conditions are right. I'll be resting for a few days after and then gradually begin... This week has been okay. Credit card debt and medical bills are my current focus. I think I could continue to monitor the amount that we spend on eating...