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2009 diary - time to make changes!

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  • Hollyberry
    Hollyberry Posts: 837 Forumite
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    edited 13 April 2009 at 11:00PM
    Wow - you've done loads, Shoe Gal. What a star. :A

    Cleaning, tidying, returning unnecessary purchases, PAD, spreadsheeting, exercising, shopping - I half expect to have heard a sonic boom from the speed you must have gone. ;) You are henceforth known as Supersonic Shoe Gal.

    I have only managed 2 bin bags of carp and three loads of washing, plus a shedload of property details ordered from estate agents. Have been slacking.

    Hope everything goes well for the rest of the week, but remember to cut yourself a bit of slack if needed. Every bit of progress is worth celebrating. :D
  • Shoe_Gal
    Shoe_Gal Posts: 7,235 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Hollyberry wrote: »
    Hope everything goes well for the rest of the week, but remember to cut yourself a bit of slack if needed. Every bit of progress is worth celebrating. :D

    Thanks Hollyberry

    Am keeping my fingers crossed that I can keep going now I've started! :rolleyes: At least I kniw there are loads of people on here to keep an eye on me - and offer loads of support when I need it - which I'm sure I will :D
    Sometimes it's hard to walk in a single woman's shoes - that's why we need really special ones!
    Total debt @ Oct 2008: £29,226.42 Credit Card- £[STRIKE]7493.56[/STRIKE] - £7243.56
    Weightloss : 0/34lbs
  • makeup
    makeup Posts: 1,633 Forumite
    Hey Shoegal

    That is a really great 6 month plan. It is so tempting to set really tough targets and then it is so easy to fail (speaking from experience with my ridiculous plans of spending only £10 per weekend - that kind of thing!!!!)

    I think it seems really achievable but you will definitely get good results.

    I'm really impressed with how well you do with your to-do lists. I should write more lists and get the little things done that would be great to get off my mind!

    :beer:
    I've got my own flat :j:j

    Now I have to pay the bills :eek:

    And feed my interiors addiction ;)
  • Shoe_Gal
    Shoe_Gal Posts: 7,235 Forumite
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    makeup wrote: »
    I'm really impressed with how well you do with your to-do lists. I should write more lists and get the little things done that would be great to get off my mind!

    :beer:

    Thanks Makeup

    Don't be too impressed, I've been really rubbish the last few weeks which is why I have to post them on here - it shames me into completing them :o cos I know I have to come back and update :rolleyes:
    Sometimes it's hard to walk in a single woman's shoes - that's why we need really special ones!
    Total debt @ Oct 2008: £29,226.42 Credit Card- £[STRIKE]7493.56[/STRIKE] - £7243.56
    Weightloss : 0/34lbs
  • shaggydoo
    shaggydoo Posts: 8,435 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Shoe gal just popped in to say well done on clearing that store card:T:T
    What do we do when we fall? We get up, dust ourselves off and start walking in the right direction again. Perhaps when we fall, it is easy to forget there are people along the way who help us stand and walk with us as we get back on track.
  • Karen_30
    Karen_30 Posts: 823 Forumite
    Afternoon all,

    Wow SG you have be busy!!! Well done you, wish I had your get up and go at the moment.

    I am so full of easter eggs I can't move!!

    Good luck with your plans i'm sure you'll do it :D
  • Shoe_Gal
    Shoe_Gal Posts: 7,235 Forumite
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    Hi everybody :hello:

    Today I have:
    • got to work @ 8.05
    • took lunch to work
    • drank 1 litre of water
    • printed and posted letters
    • been to the gym
    • been on the sunbed - my treat :D
    I have managed to keep the apartment tidy and eat well too!

    I found my Slendertone machine yesterday whilst I was decluttering my bedroom so going to do that for 30 minutes a day

    And it's been a low spend day - just £2.28 for my postage and £3 for the sunbed :j
    Sometimes it's hard to walk in a single woman's shoes - that's why we need really special ones!
    Total debt @ Oct 2008: £29,226.42 Credit Card- £[STRIKE]7493.56[/STRIKE] - £7243.56
    Weightloss : 0/34lbs
  • makeup
    makeup Posts: 1,633 Forumite
    Hey Shoegal,

    Well done on getting to work so early, especially as you have such a long commute! I struggle for 9 and work 15mins from home!!

    You seem to be doing really well and I agree that the odd treat (esp if only £3) is necessary to success! You don't want to fall off the wagon big time!

    I've been at home today but have done some cleaning, put some washing on the line and have half made a healthy aubergine salad for work for the next 2 days.
    I've got my own flat :j:j

    Now I have to pay the bills :eek:

    And feed my interiors addiction ;)
  • Karen_30
    Karen_30 Posts: 823 Forumite
    Get you....work at 8:05 :T:rotfl: Well done you!! It's amazing what a bit of positivity, sorting out and planning can do. I'm sure the gym is making you feel better too.

    I've been super lazy tonight, OH come home with pizza and wine...diet starts tomorrow :o

    K x
  • Shoe_Gal
    Shoe_Gal Posts: 7,235 Forumite
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    Karen_30 wrote: »
    Get you....work at 8:05 :T:rotfl: Well done you!! It's amazing what a bit of positivity, sorting out and planning can do. I'm sure the gym is making you feel better too.

    I've been super lazy tonight, OH come home with pizza and wine...diet starts tomorrow :o

    K x

    mmmmm ............ pizza and wine - how good does that sound :D
    Sometimes it's hard to walk in a single woman's shoes - that's why we need really special ones!
    Total debt @ Oct 2008: £29,226.42 Credit Card- £[STRIKE]7493.56[/STRIKE] - £7243.56
    Weightloss : 0/34lbs
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