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Diary of a Poor Person aged 46 1/2
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oh blimey i am sooo pathetic
i can pay of nearly 34k worth of debt in 8 months but can i stop putting junk in my mouth..??? nope can i heck!
weak and weak and weak ... thats what i am.
shall i start again on monday!Highest Debt £581,000 Nov 08 and now owe nothing! yes really! I have learnt my lesson the hard way!
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oh blimey i am sooo pathetic
i can pay of nearly 34k worth of debt in 8 months but can i stop putting junk in my mouth..??? nope can i heck!
weak and weak and weak ... thats what i am.
shall i start again on monday!
I'm the same......i'll start again with you on Monday......we did say we were the queens of procrastination,or something like that....didn't we
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On the plus side, be happy and VERY proud of yourself for paying nearly £34K off of your debt.....WOW :Txx0 -
yep we did say that... ok i know i want this and i know i need to do it but whats up with my head...? its all over the place... oh well back to ebay listing!Highest Debt £581,000 Nov 08 and now owe nothing! yes really! I have learnt my lesson the hard way!
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Stressful eating perhaps I know I am an emotional eater. Maybe trying a sensible low fat diet and little exercise might help? I know I can't follow any fad diets so to speak as I love food too much so just try and eat low fat, cut out the rubbish and reduce portions...it seems to work for me and I know some lovely low fat pud recipes so still get the treats
Keep smiling
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No not weak - strong for recognising development need and being prepared to address it! Also "experts" agree that it is hard to focus on more than one goal - so I am putting all my energy into debt busting - and getting the right job at the right pay as part of that - I have recognised that diet and exercise will need to wait as I have no spare energy or thought focus for that... So don't be too hard on yourself (and that goes for you to Karen) - it is hard really hard to be focused and achieve in more than one area at once.weak and weak and weak ... thats what i am.
I am hoping if we get the debt kicked tho that we can afford the gym again - that would be nice!Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.3K Equity 36.55%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £30.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 35.5/£127.5K target 27.8% 14/11/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 62K or 48.6%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5.1K updated 14/11/250 -
completely agree with u SH !!!
OH arrived home today and said had i lost weight? i say 3lbs he say ooo well done - it shows... random!
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ok listed 13 on ebay today... have about 8 more things ready and found some shoes never worn with tags today! hey hey
have a great weekend - off out all day tomorrow
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thanks all for popping in to my world!Highest Debt £581,000 Nov 08 and now owe nothing! yes really! I have learnt my lesson the hard way!
:heart2:Ebay Challenge 2011 - Still supporting from afar!
Long haulers supporters DFW #2230 -
Makes it all worthwhile when they notice - well done you !!
Do you use Turbolister for Ebay ? Makes life quickerSealed pot challenge 822
Jan - £176.66 :j0 -
See you had made a difference! Have a lovely weekend, xx0
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well done on the listings. Whynot do atkins much much easier love x x have a good night x xI AM A MONEY MAGNET, THEY ARE MAKING MORE MONEY FOR ME AS WE SPEAK:pMIKES MOB, DFW NERD 1071, DFW LHS 132!MIRACLES HAPPEN I'VE SEEN IT WITH MY OWN EYES. LBM 08£77240.69 Current outstanding total £36083.01 Paid so far = £41157.680
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thanks ladies
ha ha omg who is watching big brother... i think i am in love with the bloke with the velvet suit and all the flowing locks... not the wolverine bloke i might add - the last one in!!! hope u all enjoying it!Highest Debt £581,000 Nov 08 and now owe nothing! yes really! I have learnt my lesson the hard way!
:heart2:Ebay Challenge 2011 - Still supporting from afar!
Long haulers supporters DFW #2230
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