Monday, November 24, 2025

Happy Homemaker Monday 11-24-25

 

Losing 2 friend's in the same week was and has been devastating. Last Monday the Mr and I went to Dwayne aka TuggBoat visitation, which ended up being a work reunion with many ex-coworkers. We got home and received the call that my friend and our church Matriarch Sara passed away. Sara was such a great friend and fellow pew partner. It just hit me so hard losing both, and my ''MoJo" is lost.

I went through the motions and fulfilled whatever obligations I had, but I know I was different/distant.

Yesterday I 'worked' the Gobbler Half, 10K, 5K race but my whole heart just wasn't in it...I even left at the cutoff race time something I never do. Normally I stay until the very final finisher...[sigh]. 

🙏 this week is somewhat better because this feeling of 'lost' just isn't me 🙏

Let's try and link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday--the last Monday for the month! [Lord knows I'm ready for a new month, thinking I may even celebrate December 1st as my New Year!!]

** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **
It's afternoon but still somewhat overcast..

** Right now I am **
Finally working on this post with hopes of continued daily posts & getting blog updating done.

** OOTD **
Leggings and work t-shirt

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **
Still doing my best at letting go of grief, I know Sara would kick my behind if I didn't.

** What I'm reading **
Devotions-Spiritual
Then She Was Gone-pleasure
Successful Women, Speak Differently-Self Improvement [trying to plug along..]

** TV Shows this week **
The Mr and I are still plugging away at a few DVR'd shows,
but fall sports is also happening...IYKYK 😉

** Menu Plan **
 I have hamburger thawing so will make up Meat loaf for dinner and freezer , other than that absolutely No Clue ! 

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **
November Challenge Goal 23/30 -- so far 19/30 I could possibly be on Goal 🤷 we'll see.
Beginning ''MY New Year plan'' December 1st, there will be budget & sinking fund goals updates for 2026. I will say the Race'cations are going to be a Huge expense so lots of pre-planning needs to happen. Also No UnNecessary Spending period! not just with food...

** Sinking Funds - CC Update **
Showing 2026 challenge $$ goals increase by 10%
Sinking Funds Categories
BUDGETED - CURRENT BALANCE - YET TO GO
Emergency Fund 2200$/$/$
Pet Care Fund 550$/$/$
Pantry Freezer Restock 1100$/$/$
Trips &/or Race'cations 2200$/$/$ 
Indoor Outdoor Projects 1100$/$/$
Car Maintenance 385$/$/$
** Phone Upgrade ** Last balance went to cash Christmas purchases,
per AT&T this will be a 'monthly' additional fee and is interest free. 
Club Dues/Sponsorships 990$/$/$
2026 Christmas 1200$/$/$
Balance To Go w/o Trips: 
Balance to Go With Trips: 
***
Credit Card = On Track to pay off + added scheduled pymts via bank.


** Goal/To Do List **
Banking for both Personal & Business accounts,
Laundry,
Inventory [possibly] freezers & pantry,
 

** Around The House **
Basic's daily, with Thanksgiving Thursday I'm not getting too excited about cleaning much,
Organize/revise layout in office,


** Project this Week **
Get Back To Walk/Run activities,
Send holiday wishes to multiple groups,

** Today's Motivation **
[ it's in me somewhere... ]

** Something fun to share **
As you can see below Tomorrows Hike has been cancelled, depending on the weather the G'Kid and I will be doing 'something'...just not sure yet what it'll be.

** Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **


** Reflection(s) **
balance of 2025 & Goals for 2026
Time-Management, Prioritizing & Follow-Through











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