Project Budget starts here - clear the debt and save for second childhood

rupe34

OK (deep breath):cool:

Today has been a HORRIBLE day workwise - had a bit of a run in with a colleague (junior to me, but doesn't seem to realise that fact:rolleyes:), which has just brought to a head a LOT of stuff to do with work. I cannot go into it, because the anonymity of these boards are one of the best things for me - can really be myself;)

So anyway - am strongly considering resigning. Good for my mental health;) - not good for the saving plan/paying college fees plan.

Hmmm

rupe34

Have updated my signature to reflect the seriosity:D of the saving thing.

Am at work - and will be (legitimately) leaving the office when a certain person comes in. Just cannot be dealing with it today (especially as am covering someone as a favour on my day off).

I have a bit more perspective today BUT life is too short for this kind of hassle, so we shall see what is done to sort things - and if nothing changes I will walk off into the sunset with a cheery wave:D

chevalier

rupe34 wrote: »

Went shopping for long cardigans today - came back with 2 tunic tops. How? HOW?? and more to the point WHY???

Well done on your debt free journey. You could take the tops back if you haven't worn them, it isn't a done deal.

Oh and can I suggest that when you clear a card you also shut the account so that you aren't tempted to respend on it?

chev

rupe34

Hi chev - thanks for your post. Yes - I shall be having a chat with OH tonight about closing at least one of our CCs - thanks for that.:T

As to the tops - I've worn them SO MUCH since I bought them:rotfl:

Anyway - I am v grumpy with myself - due to complete lack of willpower I shall have to rejoin Slimming World again!:o I haven't really gained weight, so much as not been able to get rid of any - I have an irritating stone to lose, which I have needed to lose for about 2 years. I convinced myself I was going to do it this autumn - and could save what I would have spent rejoining.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

So Tuesday I shall slink back to the old class, and probably be heavier than I think I am LIKE ALWAYS and pay good money for basically the knowledge that I will have to get on those scales again, which will keep me honest.

On a happier note - my FAB mum has said that if I repay her the £500 left that we owe, she will give it straight back to me for my savings - so put it straight in the bank instead.:AWhat a brilliant mum.

rupe34

:mad:Oooh I'm so mad I could spit:mad:

My wonderful OH has ONCE AGAIN fallen for these ridiculous 'call this number and you could win a fantastic prize...' scams. WHY does he keep doing this. Its driving me round the bend. They cost a fortune in phone bills and for what - NOTHING.

The worst bit is that he promised he wouldn't do this anymore - and not only did he call them, but he tried to keep the letter etc hidden from me so I wouldn't know. This is so stupid - and as its fair to say we have a few 'trust issues' from the early years of our marriage (which keep flaming well rearing their ugly heads) I am very very cheesed off.

Rant rant

rupe34

:ooops - lost it a bit there didn't I:o

All quiet on the domestic front once more - and possibly poetic justice for my hissy fit - have woken up with stomach bug (as has junior rugrat).

Is eldest rugrats birthday this month - have spent a ridiculous amount of money on...not a lot. Birthday treat with a few of her friends/birthday money for clothes. As we are all feeling rough - I'm thinking pospone the traditional fish and chip supper, followed by cake..._pale_

Ick - should not even have thought of fish and chips....bleurgh

rupe34

Quick update - when I can think properly I will move a bit of money around and update the signature.

Its quite MSE to be under the weather - although I have been buying a newspaper each day when I stagger round the corner with junior rugrat to school. Needed to feel as if the outside world was still there.:rolleyes:

Time away from work hasn't exactly been guilt-free:rolleyes: but has made me more determined to follow up on my dream about further study. As my doctor(!) told me, life is for living - in fact she then followed that up with 'go for it':D.

Have also decided to make Christmas a bit easier for myself - as I am usually at work full-time (and increasingly tired - is it my age:o) just cannot be bothered to go trogging around town. So, although its probably not the most cost effective option, Christmas presents will be courtesy of Messers Lakeland and Amazon this year. Hope fully this will leave me with a bit of space to actually enjoy Christmas - and think about what it means to me and my family. For many reasons Christmas means a lot to us - and running round like a loon thinking about gifts is NOT what I want Christmas to be about - and I certainly don't want the rugrats growing up with that as the abiding image of their mother at Christmas;)

rupe34

:hello:Ok dudes - its a grey day here at Rupeland - still don't feel brilliant but HAVE to try and go back to work tomorrow. Not sure if awkwardness has been sorted or not (and find it hard to care tbh at the moment)

I have my friend secretly sounding out jobs for me - don't tell;)

Do you know - I had loads to update, but my head hurts and I need to go to sleep AGAIN - this is ridiculous....

rupe34

:j:jThis was me at 7pm this evening when I went to the gymn feeling so much better...

_pale__pale_ this was me at around 7.35pm :rotfl:I'm thinking the gymn was a step too far:rotfl:

rupe34

Hey everyone - today has been SUCH a better day:j:j

Work - good
Eating - healthy
Spends - reasonable

AND tomorrow I have the morning off to go and HOPEFULLY finish the Christmas shopping (as long as Mr Lakeland keeps up his end of the bargain and delivers the BULK of the pressies);) Actually I feel very Margot Ledbetter from the Good Life - Christmas is being delivered! (And yes I do know what happened in the end!)

Even better, Gethin Jones, Matt Dawson (and Colin Jackson) on It Takes Two tonight:smileyhea -