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Right, Third time lucky, I will do it this time

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  • angie_baby
    angie_baby Posts: 1,640 Forumite
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    hey robsmum, thanks! :A

    I have just signed myself up for the 5k run on the 19th July for race for life at hyde park :eek:

    Yes, im mad, but my new theory is that if i want to jog / run it rather than walk i will need to eat properly, train and stop my smoking! The thing is im strangely looking forward to it :D Have printed of a training schdule and i should have plently of time to get a bit fitter before July, its 12 weeks away! So not only should i feel better and should raise a little bit of cash too :)
  • angie_baby
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    Morning All,

    Just the usual train fare, have got my overtime figure though £217.72 :j
    It will come in very handy, and means not only can i save a little for a treat for me but can also pay off some more of Vanquis.
  • robsmum_2
    robsmum_2 Posts: 1,753 Forumite
    Hi Angie, That's great news. Make sure you do have a treat!:j
    Debt at start of DMP 1/6/09: £2942 - £1942
    Buffer Zone 1; £84 -
    £2 saving plan:-
  • natsplatnat
    natsplatnat Posts: 3,033 Forumite
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    Fab news hun! You sooooo deserve it!!
    start = Wed 19th Nov 2008 £21,225
    end = Mon 28th Sept 2015 DEBT FREE!
    I love a good plan - it may not work.... but I love a good plan!
  • angie_baby
    angie_baby Posts: 1,640 Forumite
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    Money In Amounts Dates
    Wages £ 1,300.00 1st
    Overtime £ 217.00 1st
    CTC £ 101.00 8th
    CTC £ 101.00 15th
    CTC £ 101.00 22nd
    CTC £ 101.00 29th
    CTC £ 60.00 29th
    CB £ 80.00 29th

    TOTALS £ 2,061.00

    Money Out

    Me Money £ 50.00
    Rent £ 400.00
    Gas £ 22.00
    Water £ 32.00
    Elec £ 52.00
    BT £ 36.00
    C Tax £ 87.00
    Books 2 £ 9.99
    H Ins £ 10.39
    C Ins £ 12.00
    Food £ 100.00
    TV Licence £ 12.00
    Travel £ 52.00
    C/Care £ 200.00
    Weekly Spends £20 per week, inc's days out / smoking £ 80.00
    Joes Holiday £ 49.00
    Joes Holiday Stuff / Spending Money £ 35.00 (£10 spends / £25 sleeping bag and a few other bits)

    DEBT PAYMENTS

    HSBC £ 52.00
    Great Uni £ 82.00
    Vanquis £ 200.00
    Cap One £ 100.00
    DWP £ 10.00
    Argos £ 50.00
    Next £ 50.00
    Bank Charge £ 54.13


    TOTALS £ 1,837.51


    Leaving £223.49 im going to put this in the savers account and wait at least until half way through the month and then use most of it to go towards Vanquis. Plus there is always something i forget! So if i save it for a week or two it would be safer.


    Quite happy with this month's pay, the overtime really made a difference to the pay packet.


    Roll on May!
  • angie_baby
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    Morning,

    Meeting at school today hoping it goes well, and my dad is coming with me so £2.60 saved as i will get a lift in with my dad.
    The school have got major problems though and cant find a head that has enough experience, and its been suggested by 2 profressionals that i move Joe asap. Ive been thinking about moving him after the summer hols, when he joins juniors, but its where do i move him.

    Joe has scouts tonight, 6 - 7.30 going to come home get changed into my running stuff and take Joe over, hoping that 20 - 30 mins in he should be ok and i will go for a run for the last hour. This will all work as long as there are no problems at work.

    Best finish getting ready and go. Be back later.
  • angie_baby
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    Well meeting seemed to go ok. Its up to Joe now, he has to make the change himself now. Its going to be hard, he has been allowed to do what he wants for nearly three years now. Basicly for contact he will have a report card for the week, split into days, then am / lunch / pm. He will get a sticker when he is good and until half term the head wants to see this daily and Joe. Its a shame the head didnt get the job for the school. He seemed perfect and has some really good ideas but the governers dont think he has enough experience so i think Joe will have to move after the summer hols as there will be more changes over the next 2 years or so.
  • angie_baby
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    Afternoon,

    Joe had an ok day, no white slips.

    My dad is going to take Joe to scouts for me tonight so i can just concentrate on my run, going with dad's GF so at least i will have some company, need it where i live! Going to try and push myself a bit as well. One thing i have discovered is that i NEED a sports bra!

    Well, its 16.57, im going to log off for today. If im not around tomorrow its because i passed out and or end up in A&E!
  • angie_baby
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    edited 29 April 2009 at 9:20PM
    OH MY GOD - I AM SO PROUD OF JOE

    He went to beavers, and had a ball, not only did Joe behave perfectly he has been asked away to a one night camp on the 15th of this month! I just wish he could behave like this at school.
    Ive asked Joe if he wants to go and he does, he already had a friend called Joe who is going, so if he enjoys next week i will let him go. Its £20 but to be honest the money doesnt matter. I just want him to be happy! I havent seen him have that much fun for ages - I still went, i really wish i went to more of those types of thing as a kid, they really seem to have fun and i had one very sweaty child at the end of it. He will sleep well tonight.

    Run went ok, but i am so unfit! Im just so happy for Joe! I know its only the first session but i hope this can be a start to better things.
  • angie_baby
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    Morning,

    PAY DAY!!! YAY!!!

    Have already phones PGL and paid Joes holiday, have also updated my tax credits for 08/09 - dont think there will be much of a change in payments.

    Hope everyone is ok, surprisingly im not aching today, in fact feel quite hyper!
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