This post is a little different than usual — I let ChatGPT help shape it. Like anything in life, there’s a place for artificial intelligence, and the key word is balance.
Lately I’ve been fascinated by tracking small everyday numbers. I’ve been using my bullet journal to follow a few basics, and here’s what last month looked like.
📌 Giving & Utilities
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Household income: $1,572
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Charitable giving: $48 (3% of income)
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Utilities: $241 (15% of income)
🍎 Food Support
We received about $215 worth of food from the senior center — which adds the equivalent of 14% more to our monthly resources. It made a noticeable difference.
🌤️ Weather Notes
Just quick numbers: the warmest afternoon I logged was 47°F, the coolest outlier dropped to 24°F, and most days sat right around 43°F.
I’m finding the numbers grounding. They don’t tell the whole story, but they offer a quiet snapshot of daily life — where things go, what comes in, and what helps along the way.
Balance still matters, whether it’s budgeting, gratitude, or even letting a bit of AI lend a hand.
I know you don't have a lot of money but you manage. Why would you give to charity? You need the money yourself.
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