When I began the Millionaire Challenge, I dedicated myself to writing one blog post about my experiences every two weeks.  Well, it's been a month since my last blog post, but I needed the trading break, and I haven't been idle at all this month. My priorities shifted to other things lately.  Life happens and you've got to roll with the punches! 

     I have spent the last few months hoping to get a call back from my job.  Well, it didn't happen, and instead I am one of the 18,000 employees that were laid off from MGM Resorts International on August 31, 2020.  I lose my health insurance September 30th.  Luckily I have a stockpile of insulin and some of my other supplies to help as I try to figure out what to do with my type 1 diabetes management.  I have applied to jobs in my field, and I can't even get an interview.  Nothing else in my skill set pays what will cover my budget, and I have cut out every possible expense I can.  I've been suffering from depression, anxiety, and feelings of identity loss.  Everyday I am pulling myself out of a mental rabbit hole.

    I haven't had to use my trading account for expenses yet.  Luckily I have excellent money management skills, and I have stretched my budget out to April 2021.  After that, I will have to start using the money in my trading account if I haven't found a comparable paying job by then.  I was hoping to ease slowly into making trading a full time gig, but I have been kind of forced into making it work ASAP.  I am really concerned about the future job market and I don't look forward to starting over after 23 years of service at one place.  I have lost everything.  Seniority. Vacation time. Benefits.

     My mom has been fighting stage 4 cancer since March.  The docs say it's terminal, so I got her and my dad moved down here to Vegas so I can take care of them.  I got them moved into their new apartment.  We just need to unpack and get them settled in now.

     My trading has suffered a little this month.  So far I am red for September at a $550 loss.  I am doing a good job at not chasing losses and taking frequent breaks from watching the markets though.  I know I am not in the right state of mind to be able to focus and be meticulous right now.  There is so much on my plate.  Life happens and it's shit for me right now.  I am hoping things turn around for me soon.

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