Hello August!
I can’t believe we are eight months into the year.
On top of COVID, now we are dealing with a potential hurricane. I’m praying that this thing remains a tropical storm ⛈ , or at the mist a category 1 storm, I’m so over it.
Thankfully, I’ve been stacking up on supplies for COVID and hurricane season so I didn’t have to go out in that mess. The lines were crazy.
I called the SO, to see if he thought I should put up the plywood, he said no since it was a Cat 1 the day before and it looks as though none, except for one, of the neighbors are putting up anything either. We are getting some rain that’s it right now.
I received my statement from the new mortgage company and the balance owed is $10k more, not sure why so I’ll be calling them on Monday. I also received my escrow refund from the old company, that I’ll put in the bank. I have a feeling I’ll be billed in November and I want to make sure the money is available. I’ll tell you the truth, I was so tempted to take this money and pay off my lowest student loan, then save for November taxes and insurance. I also need to call my old mortgage company, I haven’t received my refund for my last payment.
Monday will be a busy day on the phone.
Since last week, I’ve been decluttering. I realize that I’m less productive with clutter, and I spend way too much money on junk, well I use to. Yesterday I found things that I had no idea I had, 2-3 of the same stuff. I trashed so much unopened makeup 💄 it was ridiculous. For each project, area I declutter, I’m throwing $5 into my challenge fund, so far I’m at $30. I tell ya it feels really good to get rid of junk. I vowed not to buy a thing until I use what I have.
I’m so sore from the bending, moving, stretching et cetera, that I might take today off and just relax; however, I really want this desk area/mini office finished.
August is Here, and So Much To Do
August 2nd, 2020 at 11:49 am
August 2nd, 2020 at 02:35 pm 1596378939
I accumulate paper but I helped myself by switching to electronic statements for most things. The mail I get is mostly junk and I open it next to the wastebasket and just toss it...saves so much time and stress! If
August 2nd, 2020 at 04:43 pm 1596386592
August 2nd, 2020 at 07:35 pm 1596396902
I am guilty of clutter, but I have gotten far better about buying things. Or should I say not buying. I have always been interesting in crafting and used to buy stuff because it was on sale or just had to have it. Now, I work hard at not buying stuff unless I plan to sit down and really work on it. I do have a couple of things in the drawer, but I am working on some things right now that I need to finish before I can start on those others. But, I made myself to buy no more and finish what I have. In my defense, the two things in the drawer were Christmas gifts someone gave me since they knew I liked to embroider so I don't feel quite as guilty.
Hope your phone calls are successful in helping you figure out why you are paying more than you planned.