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  • ehallett
    ehallett Posts: 1,960 Forumite
    Hello everyone

    Just a quickie update. It's my 25th Birthday today, probably not as excited as I should be. I'm missing my dad a lot, he always made such a big fuss of my birthday. Also I've got to have an IV line fitted for 2 weeks on Thursday so I am absolutely dreading that - it's a horrible thing to have done.

    On the debt clearing side, I am starting work full-time again from next month. This is on a sessional basis for 6 weeks to see how my health holds up. It means an extra £200 a month so it should help with my debt clearing goals.

    I have also been looking into ways to make extra money in my spare time. I joined up with a load of mystery shopping companies and yesterday received a phonecall from the Grassroots one asking if I could do a mystery shop for them on Wednesday (have got the day off so no problem). She said she would send me the details (which I haven't received yet) so I don't know what the pay is or anything. I am a bit nervous about doing my first one so if anyone has got any advice, hints or tips then I would be most grateful.

    I also applied to join AQA and I am just waiting for their response. I'm hoping I'll get through but I don't hold out too much hope as I haven't got a degree.

    I'll let you all know how I get on on Wednesday.

    Take care

    Emily x :o
  • moo842
    moo842 Posts: 446 Forumite
    happy birthday, have a great day!!
  • mom23
    mom23 Posts: 746 Forumite
    Hi Emily
    Happy birthday!! :bdaycake:
    And here's some BIG (((HUGS)))
    Try and have a great day!!

    My father died very suddenly 2 yrs ago and i still miss him like crazy (he was only 68 bless him) so i really feel for you it's always harder at birthdays, xmas etc especially the first yr!
  • Chortle_2
    Chortle_2 Posts: 403 Forumite
    Happy birthday Emily! :bdaycake:
    Highest Debt (Sept 04) -> £41,300 :(
    Debt Free - August 2006!! :D
  • Penny-Pincher!!
    Penny-Pincher!! Posts: 8,325 Forumite
    Happy Birthday

    PP
    xx
    To repeat what others have said, requires education, to challenge it,
    requires brains!
    FEB GC/DIESEL £200/4 WEEKS
  • scottishspendaholic
    scottishspendaholic Posts: 1,171 Forumite
    Happy Birthday Emily - thinking of you.

    scottishspendaholic x
    MBNA = £4,000 / Next = £925 (approx. tbc on 19/8)
    Tesco = £2,910.11 / Smile overdraft = £500
    Bank of Scotland = £2,782.83
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,478 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Try to have a good day Emily.
    Happy birthday.

    mystery shopping will be fine.Enjoy!
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  • Broken_hearted
    Broken_hearted Posts: 9,553 Forumite
    Happy Birthday relax and have fun.
    Barclaycard 3800

    Nothing to do but hibernate till spring
  • Jaymz
    Jaymz Posts: 801 Forumite
    Happy Birthday To You,
    Happy Birthday To You,
    Happy Birthday Dear Emily,
    Happy Birthday To You!

    Have a great day :)
    Saving for a deposit: £20,551 / £25,000 - 82% of the way there...
  • duncans-mum_2
    duncans-mum_2 Posts: 532 Forumite
    Happy Birthday Hon. I know its not always easy when missing loved ones on days like these.

    Big Hugs
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