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  • jo1972
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    Thanks for that, might look in to it later.....when I get some time *rolleyes*
    DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!
  • Morning People !
    Been feeling low, no idea why, well I do but letting it get to you just doesn't help.
    When you get that 'There must be more to life ?' stage you really have to stop digging don't you ?
    I've turned it around this morning, counted a few blessings and shaken it off.
    Attempted a job application yesterday, four attempts kept making mistakes and gave up until head tuned in at some point over the weekend.

    Going to make it a good day.
    DC.
    "Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... " - Roger Miller
  • scrooge2008
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    Hi DC,

    It's good to hear from you on cream cake Friday.

    I reckon you're right, often there is no alternative but simply to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down and start all over again. Hopefully, each time it happens we are a little bit further forward than the time before.

    I think half the battle is trying to find a way of enjoying the journey, you've got a good sense of humour and that always helps!
    I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.
  • turfy6
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    Hi DC youre not alone in feeling like that. I felt a bit low this week too, just wondering if Im ever going to get DF and just a bit fed up really wondering if its all worth it etc. Anyway just been on the boards where people are already DF so pay a visit there it really cheered me up and Im sure its just a phase we will get there and be DF and Happy!:j
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  • savingholmes
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    Hi DC

    Sorry you are feeling a bit weird. Perhaps you could make a list of what thing you would like from this next year (starting today) and then work out how you could make a start on at least some items on your list...... Warning though - I did that - and within 2 months I had resigned and hopefully 3 months on I am about to start a new job - plus am in process of setting up my own business. Deciding what you really want can really change your life LOL
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    2) £1.6K Net savings after CCs 14/8/25
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  • Thanks girls, I'm sure it's just a low spot, I can't afford many of them.

    Anyway inspired by 40sm's 'new' plan I have something similar. (incorporates your idea SH) B'day approaching, the start of a whole new me. Yes it's rubber ball syndrome again but as long as I keep bouncing back I I'll get there.

    Am lacking in self confidence and self belief at the moment, lots of big sighs and navel gazing !

    So onwards and most definetely upwards.
    DC.
    "Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... " - Roger Miller
  • jo1972
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    I'm in the same camp at the moment DC, been ridiculously busy, I've been doing 2 jobs at work for the last 3 1/2 weeks whilst colleague is off on bereavement leave, I hope she feels well enough to come back on Monday cos I am absolutely exhausted. Plus I leave my job on Thursday and have lost so much time to catch up :eek:

    I am looking forward to next Friday though, would have *officially* left job (although I will go in to catch up in the hols and earn some extra money :cool:) and will start preparing for the new job :eek:

    I just seem to see next Friday as my turning point in life iykwim *shrugs*

    Hope you get your plan sorted out and start to feel brighter soon xxx
    DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!
  • savingholmes
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    good luck with new job jo

    DC - hope that you find a positive focus soon. I decided to start a bucket list this year... I have never been to a pop concert despite being about to turn 40 - so am going to 2 this year and I can't wait. One with DS and one with OH!!! It's lovely to have something to look forward to - and it didn't cost the earth!
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £1.6K Net savings after CCs 14/8/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £25.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 31.1/£127.5K target 24.4% 15/8/25
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
    5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/25
  • SH - that's a great thing to add to your bucket list. DH and I used to go to at least one concert a month (before we had the children) saw everyone from Billy Joel to Aha! Still have the T-Shirts ! You'll have a great time. Who are you going to see ?

    Jo - take it easy this week, and hope the new horizon is everything you want it to be.
    DC.
    "Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... " - Roger Miller
  • 40somethingmum
    40somethingmum Posts: 2,513 Forumite
    Morning DC !

    Have a good day.

    40SMx
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