Repurposed Kate's Weekly Update #6

Mea culpa!

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Hello, Amazing Subscribers... all THIRTY of you remarkable creatures!!

I’m so glad to be invited to your inbox!!! If you are new to Repurposed Kate, WELCOME! If you’ve been with me for a while, WELCOME BACK! I hope this email finds you well as week #6 of 2024 comes to a close.

I apologize for my abuse of your time last week. I will be mindful of the length of the updates going forward—mea culpa.

What’s This About

If you have been with me from the beginning of my Substack journey, you know that a short list of intentions created monumental changes for me in 2023 and inspired me to start Repurposed Kate. The ultimate goal for 2024 is to design a life (with limited resources) in which I am happy, motivated, and self-sufficient. If I can do that at 51 years old, anyone can do it. Thank you for subscribing and holding me accountable for living my intentions and sharing my results in real-time. 

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Last Week's Intentions and Results 

Here are a few of my achievements and setbacks from last week: 

1. Sugar Detox:

How well I carried out this intention depends on your definition of “detox.” I’m joking because this intention was, except for denying myself ice cream once, one hundred percent ignored. I can’t even make an excuse for my behavior. The only thing I can say in my favor is that I didn’t bring any new sugary snacks or drinks into the house this week. I just ate what was already here. I’ll be revisiting this one soon.

2. Work on My Budget:

Nope. Not even a little bit. I didn’t even try. I thought about starting it several times after work but decided against it. I haven’t had the brainpower to do math after work this week. Depending on how you look at it, though, the reason I have been too tired to follow through with this intention is budget-related. My ranch hours for the week increased by almost double. I’m glad that the first excuse for me to avoid writing a plan was an excuse that made money. That was lucky.

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I put my heart into these intentions. Some were a success, others a learning experience. Each experience, success or failure, is an opportunity to grow. 

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This Week's Intentions 

Looking ahead, I'm setting up new intentions, leaning in on practical, daily living needs: 

1. Work on My Budget:

Even though there’s not much I wouldn’t do to avoid writing up a household budget, I’m keeping this intention active for another week. Having the extra earnings in my bank account for the extra work feels good, but I know myself well enough to know that I will spend it where I shouldn’t without a blueprint to follow.

I just need to make sure that I remember to allocate for this week’s second intention…

2. (find someone to) Cut My Hair Off

I have whined, cried, bitched, and complained about my long hair for long enough. It’s time for it to go, especially since George isn’t around to forbid me from cutting it.

It’s always touching me (I hate it touching me), and it’s gotten long enough that it’s trying to murder me while I’m working. Saturday, I was closing a gate on the ranch and almost made the Dumb Ways to Die list.

I don’t know how I did it, but I got my hair tangled in some wire ends of a gate I have trouble closing because it’s so heavy. Ultimately, I had to let the gate fall, and it took a chunk of hair with it.

I might see if the barber shop is open tomorrow. When I say I’m cutting it off, I mean almost all of it.

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I am committed to these intentions and will put all my effort into achieving them. 

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Who I’m Reading on Substack

When I’ve had a chance this weekend, I’ve been reading K. Alexandra’s Dear People Pleasers. She writes about the Four Pillars of Emotional Intelligence, which are essential for codependence recovery, but she doesn’t present through the lens of codependency.

Your Turn 

I would love to hear about your intentions and how you're progressing. Please share your thoughts, your wins, and your lessons in the comments. Let's grow together and support each other. We’re all on this journey of growth and self-improvement together. 

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Thank you for being a part of my journey and for walking this path with me. Remember, it's not about perfection; it's about progress. See you next week with more updates and reflections. 

Stay Motivated, 

Kati Kate Katherine

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Remember, your journey is unique, and your story is important. Keep setting intentions, keep striving, and keep growing.