The trials & tribulations of a 1st time landlord & investor

Work a bit out of control at the moment need one more full time staff but they don’t start until mid Jan at the earliest which is tough and another team member is off sick so I’m back on front line.

Struggling to cut down on caffeine but trying better in the evenings don’t have symptoms it’s just during the day and mornings. Trying smaller cups.

Still not collected DG present must do today but don’t finish until 6 but I would like to collect it. Still not made it to the gym trial so want to but working late due to shortage in team.

Was going to work Sunday and late Monday but got out of that I do have a really supportive team.

Money wise still have £250 left that’s with DGs present paid and my flights for Xmas which were £400. Nothing on credit cards either. Need loads more Christmas presents but got my sisters so that’s a start. My niece who is 10 wants a Garmin Vivo 3 they look ugly and boring bu she’s too old for he junior one. No idea why she is interested in that and it’s £80 in Denmark. Might just have to give her the money I can see it being a one day wonder. My nephew wants clothes got him a Tshirt but jeans are hard to but age 15/16 is only online. Anyway still some time left to get stuff.

She liked the advent present got her another little something for Xmas and that’s her sorted. I’ve got to get her mum something but she’s a bit of a hoarder so have to get something useful not sure what.

Golf today which was lovely and made a big batch of bolognaise sauce which we had some with onion squash really nice and loads for the freezer.

Also made some more spicy pepperoni and Parmesan crisps from that site again they are so nice really crispy yummy.

Work tomorrow hopefully an easier week than last was a bit hectic, meting tomorrow so won’t get much done but should get there. Working from home Tuesday afternoon also got hair and highlights much needed.

Changed my Zopa investments to a FISA got £2000 balance I can use and they are changing it so may as well. Now got all three types S&S cash and FISA. Also sorted log in for savings account and changed my address so all good there. Got one account tied up to end of Jan and one is instant access hopefully won’t need that money but we shall see. Still cannot log into m&S must get that sorted the year must be almost up and I can switch to Natiionwide so dg can introduce me.

Right enough for now night night.
Been good with caffeine only one big cup and one normal cup considering I used to drink at least eight big cups.

No spend other than EBay for present and hardly anything naughty eaten dg is starting to notice the difference just need to get exercise regime sorted must do that three day trial I’m just to tired when I get in. Wish I didn’t have such a long commute.

So lovely that the weekend is here really much needed. Made Ameretto Sours last night where really nice and had some vodka and coke too decaf of course. Woken up with a sore head but not too bad worth the cocktails so all good.

Need to get some more Xmas shopping done for family in Denmark DG is done just need to wrap the advent presents. Migth do some golf later really cold so not that keen but we shall see. Dg is meeting friend tomorrow so I’ll have time alone to do present wrapping need some paper first though.

Money wise fine some more dds to come out and I’ll have money in Denmark so don’t need to touch my UK account over Xmas.