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Different life - so new SOA!! Back once again :D

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  • A belated happy birthday, a happy new year and heres to the new you (not that there's anything wrong with the old you!) 2009 will be all our years this year :D

    Sarah x
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  • Lemon_Tree
    Lemon_Tree Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    i hope 2009 is a wonderful year for you and your little ones Sea.
  • Hope it is the beginning of good things for you Sea. xx
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  • Sea78
    Sea78 Posts: 6,185 Forumite
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    Being 30 is sooo much better than being 29!! Was dreading it, but am embracing it fully lol - being sober for a while is also bloody brilliant!! :)

    Been thinking - what is everyone's opinions on full and finals? I *could* start discussions with bcard about perhaps going for a f&f but can't help feeling it's wrong somehow - see what I mean? Ah I don't know.

    xx
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  • hypno06
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    Not being on a DMP, I can't really say about F&Fs - I suppose its one of those things that you don't know how you feel unless you are in that situation.

    Personally I would think that I would want to pay the whole lot off, but as I say, I can't really say because it doesn't apply to me!

    I'm talking nonsense now, so I'll shut myself up with these biscuits that are nearby :o
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  • In_Search_Of_Me
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    yay kick a^^^ baby! Thats the spirit! Great that you had a good and sober ny....start as you mean to go on - alch as a treat perhaps or only drinking on w/e? I was gien a bottle of gin for Christmas and will try and make it last for ages whch would be an improvement as its normally gone in a flash!! Fab also that the birthday went well...all good!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • pixiechick99
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    Hi there,
    :beer: Happy Birthday!! And here's to a fab 2009 for you and your kids.
    I agree completely with you - it's definitely a scary thought, being on your own with kids, but you'll be absolutely fine:p As I always think - I wouldn't have it any other way, couldn't live without them! And I used to find it hard when they went out with the ex, but now I appreciate the time to myself, even though I miss them. I think you find out how strong you are.

    So, lots of luck for 2009:T
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  • beanielou
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    Wow, a new decade & a New Year.
    Hope they are fantastic for you.
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  • Sea78
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    Thanks :)

    Tempted to agree with you Hypno - I think perhaps if I was completely unable to pay off the debt then it would be more of an issue perhaps.

    Yes ISOM - going to drink only rarely - not a regular thing - when i go out, or maybe if have people round here etc. not going to say I'm def not going to drink as that will make it more of an issue!!

    xx
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  • taxi73
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    Happy birthday and happy ny to you.You sound so much happier than you did and I'm sure you'll have loads to look forward to in 2009.
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