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Frightened to take the step

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  • Not bad today thanks. Feeling very determined and positive. Selling lots more CD's at moment on Music Magpie. Maybe not the best of prices, but certainly less hassle than ebay.

    Thanks Katy
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  • Katy_M_2
    Katy_M_2 Posts: 209 Forumite
    Glad to hear you're feeling good and motivated!

    I'm off to a car boot tomorrow so hopefully that will be a success!

    Did you get them letters posted off yesterday? xx
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  • :THi Nixxx

    Thanks for the invite. Have LOADS of stuff to shift - and plenty of time to do it - so I will join in later today.
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  • hettiecarro
    hettiecarro Posts: 403 Forumite
    Hi Katy

    Got them posted.

    Hope your car boot went well.

    Off to suss out a new carboot today - under cover, which is just as well!
    Never seen so much rain!!!!!!!!

    Not much market for my air conditioning units at moment:D

    OH out all day today so ebayin this after.
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    Mar14 £4379 End Mar 14 £4035 :T
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  • Nargleblast
    Nargleblast Posts: 10,763 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Debt-free and Proud!
    Good morning Hettie, glad to see you in motivation mode - quite a change when you reread your original post!
    One life - your life - live it!
  • hettiecarro
    hettiecarro Posts: 403 Forumite
    Hi Nargleblast

    Have come back from car-boot recci & managed to list 5 items so far on ebay!

    You're right. I am more positive even though nothing has physically changed yet - but my head has - and that's what will get me there I suppose - along with this site and all you guys too of course.

    Onward & upward.:)
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    Mar14 £4379 End Mar 14 £4035 :T
    Completely crazy clothes challenge 2014 0/£100
    2014 frugal living challenge
  • Katy_M_2
    Katy_M_2 Posts: 209 Forumite
    Morning :)

    Our car boot didn't go too badly....was nice and sunny (managed to get sunburnt - oopsy) and took about £36 profit (after pitch costs and ice-creams!) :T

    How is the list going Hettie now that you've crossed off number 1?

    Good Luck with your Ebay items, hope they sell well! :cool:
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    Virgin Card £273
    Total Debt:[STRIKE] £8228.96[/STRIKE] £3965.74
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  • hettiecarro
    hettiecarro Posts: 403 Forumite
    Morning Katy

    Glad you carboot went well.

    The list is looking good. Off to the auction rooms later to get some idea of valuation of Mum's things.

    The day at a time philosophy is obviously the right one. Can't think about too many things at once.

    Have a few watchers for items on ebay so quite optimistic about that. Every little will help.

    Hope you didn't get too burnt.:rolleyes2

    PS - your friend is lucky to have someone as supportive as you - hope he appreciates it! x
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  • bella2121
    bella2121 Posts: 1,558 Forumite
    Morning hettie!

    This is the first time i have read your thread, just wanted to say well done for taking the first step and good luck with the auction valuation :)

    There are alot of helpful caring people on this site would are with you every step of the way :)

    xx
    ***** on the road to debt freedom *****

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  • Fire_Fox
    Fire_Fox Posts: 26,026 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 3 August 2009 at 10:52AM
    Have you managed to find out if you are entitled to any benefits? I know you resigned, but you have a history of being hospitalised and were suffering both physically and mentally from your last employment. I am sure your GP would be able to write you a letter of support outlining his advice for you not to work etc.

    My mental health issues went absolutely haywire when the person I loved most in the world was killed. I wasn't able to work, and at one stage didn't even answer the phone as I was too scared (no idea what of). Many others on here have been through some harrowing times so we can understand how you are feeling. We came out the other side stronger and you will too. :A
    Declutterbug-in-progress.⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
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