October results / November goals:

So here are the results for my goals for the end of October:

1. Sell more things on E-bay: - FAILURE - after a bad experience with a 'brick & mortar' E-bay store I became a little disillusioned with selling things online. Never-to-fear though, a co-worker in my work's Personal finance book club will be teaching other groups members how to sell things on e-bay in a week or so.
   
2. Make $100 in alternative income - FAILURE - lack of focus and multiple distractions are the main reason this goal failed. Hopefully, November will be a little less dramatic. I did make give or take $10 though, now I need to multiply that.
   
3. Raise net worth above $8000 (again) - FAILURE - one step forward, two steps back. I was within striking distance, in fact, I was above the goal for a while but, an engagement here and car trouble there plummeted me back to earth. Time to get up and try again
   
4. Apply/try out for 3 finance related freelancing jobs - SUCCESS - I did apply/try out for 3 finance related freelance jobs and I'm still potentially in talks with one client. However, as Yoda says do or don't "There is no try".
   
5. Pay off remainder of debt/collection - SUCCESS* - I did pay off my collection however, it was shortly replaced with new debt a few weeks later - hence the asterisk.
   

Goals for the end of October:

1. Finish chapter editing on novel
   
2. Make $100 in alternative income
3. Raise net worth above $8000 (third try is a charm)
   

Hopefully less goals will be easier to focus on.

October 2007 - Net Worth

Okie Doke, it appears that the debt has come back to haunt me. I blame the terrorists.

Also, a spontaneous engagement and even more spontaneous car breakdown do not bode well for the pocketbook.

I'm really kind of sick of the way my Net Worth is 'trending' and I plan to correct the trend shortly.

Ultimately, I need a second stream of income. At the same time, I have no interest in picking up a part-time retail job at the mall again. I'd like to look into something more long term and less labor intensive. Only time will tell. [crossing fingers as I focus]

September results / October goals:

So here come the goals:

The first targets I had for the month were:

1. Cut balance on medical collection by 1/2 or from $1619 to $809.50 - or less - SUCCESS - I just sent in a $420 payment which makes me think,
   
2. Send in rebate so I can get my $50 back for my cell phone - SUCCESS
   
3. Raise net worth above $8,000 - FAILURE - Upset about this one. but tithing, having fun at a concert - oh yeah and getting my stereo stolen - all played a factor.

Goals for the end of October:

1. Sell more things on E-bay
   
2. Make $100 in alternative income
   
3. Raise net worth above $8000 (again)
4. Apply/try out for 3 finance related freelancing jobs
5. Pay off remainder of debt/collection

Ok there they are my goals - for a small portion of the world to see. I'm off to bed.