Goals in the new year, December 30, 2025

Hello, friends

Time again to look at the new year's goals. Some are obtainable, but some seem out of reach.

1. Sticking to a budget. I pay my bills on the 5th when I get paid. Everything left over is what I can use on gas, food, and discretionary spending, which admittedly after gassing the car isn't very much money.

2. Make more money. Ugh, more work. I love my job, but I am usually very tired at the end of my day. The thought of having to go to another job very much depresses me. Really, I only have one day a week that is comepletely free and clear with no plans ever, and that is Saturday. I just don't know if anywhere would hire some one for one day a week.

3. Save more money. Hard to do when you don't earn that much.

4. Lose weight. Like I said above, I'm tired after my job. I just want to go home and veg out. I have a free gym membership at my church. So, it's not a cost thing, it's a motivation thing.

5. Prepare for a potential move to Oregon from where I currently am in Oklahoma. My sister and brother in law are trying to purchase some land and they are hoping to put in a place for me. I've wanted to move back to Oregon since I moved here. All of my kids have given their approval.

6. Pray more often. I believe in Jesus. He is my Lord and Savior; the son of the living God. I need to pray before I write on this blog, before I pay my bills, before I purchase things. Like everybody, I've made some stupid purchases in the past.