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Marathons, Money and Motivation

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  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    posted over on the 15k... now ive got a couple of fingers in a couple of pies LOL

    bought Gordon Ramsay a new doggie blanket today, cost me 1.99 so happy, and i bought myself a book as well...
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • CAFCGirl
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    today im in such a good mood, admitteddly ive only sat on the sofa since i got him, but im listening to the dirty dancing sound track, and having a happy moment....

    "Its overload.... I can hear your heels clicking on the side walk"
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • too_much_debt
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    Hi CAFC - I love Dirty Dancing, I remember going to see it at the Cinema with my friends when I was at College, we were all in love with Patrick Swayze. The soundtrack is really good, will have to find my CD for the car.

    TMD
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  • CAFCGirl
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    well i hit a point this morning where I realised a year ago today my world went into free fall, since it was a year ago today that we went for our scan...... and so much has happened in a year that I think I see today as the end of 12 months of hell, like the first anniversary was going to be the hardest....

    and its been hard, but by the same token its been a year, a crazy heart breaking, spirit crushing year..... but im at the end of it.... im still standing 12 months later.....

    and even though everything else kills me...... ive still got that.....
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • doodledo_2
    doodledo_2 Posts: 4,676 Forumite
    CAFC - you have had such a crazy year and I know only too well how you will be feeling today, all those what ifs etc. Sending you the biggest squeeziest virtual hug ever. Loves ya xx
    Proud to be dealing with my debts - DFW No: 712

    03/09/09 - DEBT FREE AT LAST :D
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  • Mad_with_money
    Mad_with_money Posts: 96 Forumite
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    Hope you are ok, a tricky day for you.
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    thanks hun......

    ive done ok with it xx
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • savingholmes
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    Hi CAFCgirl - it often helps me to think of my life in chapters - and think that's that chapter of my life - now here's a new start.... so I think I know where you are coming from on that... Glad you had a better day than you were expecting at least...
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
    2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
    (If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
    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 £5K updated 10/10/25
  • CAFCGirl
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    today is day dot....
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    So today got lots to do in the house and it would appear DH and I are having a lovely day together..... we're both in good moods and got the whole day together...

    Need to get some of his id copied for his fire service application on monday,
    he'll be going up there tomorrow and staying over, got a cheap travelodge and parking for him, so hopefully it'll all start moving on from now...
    Wealth is not measured by currency
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