And so it begins: The Pig Vs The Mortgage

Didn't get around to posting yesterday on account of having a very nice weekend:D

The weather was mixed but we got out for a rather muddy run through the woods which was a perfect start to an otherwise lazy Sunday.

This weekend I've managed to;

Relax
Enjoy some good company
Have a long walk
Get out for a run
Eat healthily and stick to the meal plan
Have two nsd
Not worry about my dad

Have a good start to the week:):)

PP x

I often seem to wander off topic with my diary and as a result there's a lot about food, exercise and cleaning and not much about money:p
Today however I have had the excitement of a mid month OS payment that is more than a TT of a couple of pence.
I knew the interest on my building society savings account where I held my savings and EF before I got my new mortgage with an OS account was paid in September but I wasn't sure when. It arrived today so £430.87 was overpaid to my OS account:j:j.
I soooo want to get my mortgage below £100,000 so this is a boost that takes me closer. I'd originally hoped to do this by the end if the year but due to the addictive nature of this MFW malarkey I'm now not content with that and am going all out for November :rotfl:

In addition I've;

Had a productive, uneventful day at work and marking is up to date

Done a load of laundry and got it on the airer

Folded and put away dry laundry

Found lo for lunches tomorrow in the freezer and made a salad to go with them

Drank 2 litres of water

Done kettlebells class

Eaten healthy (fruit and yoghurt for breakfast, lo veggie curry and brown rice for lunch and Moroccan chickpea tagine, roasted veg and cous cous for dinner ( was from the freezer so no cooking)

Done a very basic daily cleaning routine

Had a nsd

I'm off to watch Master Chef on catch up followed by an early night:)

PP x

I am knackered tonight. Guess I'm still dragging myself out of holiday mode:o
Work has been good although there is stuff rumbling in the background but I'm adopting my tried and tested strategy of keeping my head down and getting on with my work. I find these things and the negativity they bring really draining so I do try not to get sucked in.

Despite feeling a bit weary I have achieved some mfw targets:)

Drank 2.25 litres of water
Did a spin class
Ate healthily and cheaply (porridge for breakfast lo veggie tagine, cous cous and roast veg for lunch, tomato and basil sauce from the freezer with pasta and salad for dinner).
A basic daily clean (quick swipe of the bathroom, bedroom and the kichen sink and a quick sweep of the kitchen floor).
Folded up the throws off the sofa which were dry and put them back - no longer smelling of dog:j


The above aren't strictly mfw activities (except maybe the eating well and cheaply) but I do find that I function better in every aspect of my life when I take care of myself and my home so they are an integral part of my journey. My monthly subscription of £24 for unlimited fitness classes is proving tremendous value. The variety is good and on nights like tonight when its chucking it down its nicer than going for a run!

I haven't managed a nsd as I paid the deposit for my work's Christmas party:eek: I guess that'll be here before we know it.
I've also kept my spending diary up to date which will help with my end of month review.
I'm off to read through ds's homework followed by watching Liar on catch up then an early night (again!!).

PP x

Dragonrider wrote: »

Hi pinkypig,

Thought I would stop by and say how well you're doing.

Lots of great ideas that I will definitely pinch!

Dragonrider

Hiya DR, thank you so much for stopping by. So many of your comments on your diary rang true with me that think you an I will be great allies:)