I have been feeling better finally. The right bloodwork leads to a diagnosis, medications and supplements. I finally don't feel like death warmed over every minute!
Because of stress and health issues I did manage to loose 25 pounds last year. I'm only 6 pounds heavier than I was in 1993. (Prior to 3 babies) My hips and knees don't give me any trouble anymore!
I continue to have neck and shoulder issues from my work injury 6 years ago. Here to stay I think.
What I want to do with my little bit of energy is to get back into the groove of being mindful of where the money is going and saving for retirement and vacations.
With our hot holiday in Dec. fully paid for, now I have a blank slate.
Take home pay every 2 weeks varies $1200 - $1800
Bills:
220 to insure 2 cars
200 water/trash collection
180 power
300 house tax
Cell $80
Groceries ?! (Split with dh) This past week was $300!!! And I'm out of salad fixings, apples and bananas.
Plans going forward:
-The dh will be taking over the power bill. (He now makes 40% more than I do). He does gas and cable and security system. He also pays on the new (year old) truck that he bought - but I drive. He also pays all fuel and oil change costs.
-our food bill is crazy! The cost of food has gone up so high it boggles my mind. I do menu plan, I make healthy food, I pack my lunch and kid 3's school lunch every day. Last year I forgot my lunch twice and bought. That's it. I feel like I'm cooking all of the time! I am going to do more freezer meals and bulk cook on weekends. This is a MUST change.
- I continue to actively look for another position at work.
-$10,000 will be put into TFSA. (I have in my chequing account now). $5000 more after I pay income taxes.
* I have made big plans with TFSA's in the past and never followed through*. I don't want to let it slip again!!
Focus on family. My kids, my husband, myself.
