This morning I skipped the gym. My body was sore, and while my diet hasn’t been the best, I’ve at least been consistent with staying active, which is progress in itself. Work was relatively slow, though my manager spent some time briefing me before she left. On a positive note, our Orlando market seems to be one of the strongest in Florida right now, which is reassuring.
One of the big wins today was finally getting in touch with eBay to resolve a return issue. I learned the hard way that I shouldn’t issue a refund before receiving the item back, since doing so automatically closes the return. Unfortunately, this mistake cost me the sale, the $70, and the product. A tough lesson, but one I won’t repeat.
After work I went to my parents’ house. I told my mom that the tenants from rental #2 are leaving in December, and I’m now considering whether it makes sense to move into that property. There are financial benefits, but I don’t like the idea of moving into a house that was meant to stay a rental. At the same time, it would be cheaper and closer to family. I plan on speaking to my loan officer soon to see what my options are. Later, my stepdad mentioned an opportunity to help an elderly couple for $300 a week. My mom is taking the lead, but I agreed to step in when she can’t. We’re planning to meet them this weekend.
As for my systems, I dropped the ball today. I left my checklist and daily tracker at home, which threw me off. I’m trying to make up for it now before heading to bed. Mentally, I feel drained. I’ve been keeping to myself more, partly because I don’t want my frustrations to affect my wife while she’s nursing. This first year with the newborn has its challenges, but I believe we’ll work through it and eventually find our rhythm again.