Today we took our baby to his first pumpkin patch, which also happened to be my first time going to one. It was supposed to be a fun family outing, but things didn’t go as planned. As soon as we got there, it started pouring rain. We still managed to take some photos, just not with the whole family since everyone ran for cover once the rain came down. Eventually, we decided to leave early, a little disappointed but still glad we made the effort. Later in the afternoon, the weather cleared up, so we decided to visit another pumpkin patch closer to home. This time, the experience was much better. The baby was calm, and the sun came out just long enough for us to enjoy the rest of the day.
When we got back home, I focused on some work. I edited a YouTube video that I recorded yesterday for my main channel and finished it today. I scheduled it to go live on Monday and took the time to organize all my other videos into proper categories. It feels more structured now, and I noticed I gained two new subscribers in the past few days. It’s not a huge number, but it’s still nice to see some growth.
I also spent part of the day building a new financial plan. I used ChatGPT to help create a strategy for reaching a million-dollar net worth based on where I currently stand. I adjusted the plan to fit my situation and replaced the one I made about six months ago. This new version feels more realistic and adaptable, something I can revise each quarter as my goals evolve.
There’s also some news on the family side. My stepdad had recently found a side job opportunity with an elderly lady who needs help caring for her husband. I was supposed to go with my parents last weekend to meet her, but my stepdad spoke with her earlier this week, and she officially gave us the job. When I say “us,” I mean my mom and me, although it’ll mostly be my mom handling it while I fill in whenever she can’t. It’s a small thing, but it’ll bring in some extra income for the family, which helps.
Lately, though, I’ve been feeling stuck. I can’t go all out on my business ideas yet, and it’s making me anxious. I want to move faster, but for the next couple of months, I’m in a holding pattern. Still, I know there’s plenty I can do with the time I have. I can focus on studying for my state law exam, deal with the issues on that one rental property, and keep making YouTube videos. Even if progress feels slow, I know I’m still moving forward.