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

rupe34

Hey all - am feeling a bit crud'licious this evening. So tired and not with it. OH & I are going out for a few hours (even have a babysitter) - and have been really looking forward to it - but I could happily got to bed now and stay there.:rolleyes: This always happens when we have something planned.

Anyway - not a lot to report. Have done a bit of unbudgetted spending these last couple of weeks - some stuff for the house which was in dire need of replacing. Not too bad - but I've got to get my saving head on - and its not. In fact - not entirely sure where I put it...;)

OH is brilliant though. Totally on board with the whole thing, and says that he can work his day off every other week to earn a bit more money. He does such long hours anyway - and really unsocial - this is a major offer from him. Just sometimes he does something very fab!

Not that often :rotfl:

rupe34

Did take junior rugrat to a Christmas party at the local church this avo. It was a real old-style kids party - and it was lovely! Games, party tea - and a visit from father Christmas - complete with sack of names presents - which we did not have to pay for - the church funded everything. Junior rugrat had a FAB time - loved it - and it was a really nice way to spend a couple of hours - and I REALLY don't like kids parties! :rotfl:

macgirl

Have a good evening Rupe and great news about the interview :T It'll be here before you know it - it's all falling into place!

rupe34

Evening all - just checking in on my own diary:rotfl:

Yesterday I bought a LOVELY wool sweater dress thing, with leggings to go underneath it. Its SOOO warm - and smart enough to wear for my staff Christmas lunch.

Unfortunately I am now unwell - and may not even make it to my staff Christmas lunch:rotfl:It can now be added to the new party dress I brought in anticipation of an event which I have now decided not to go to.:rolleyes:

So I have spent over £100 in a month, on things I don't need! Admittedly, I love both things and will wear them over the next few years - but am a bit annoyed with myself.

BTW I still have not got to grips with Ebay - so I won't be selling them on there any time soon:D

moo2moo

Sorry to hear you feel carp too.

rupe34

thanks moo - I am way wussier than you - managed 5 minutes is work today - was told I looked green and should go home - so I scarpered as fast as my (v wobbly) legs would carry me.

rupe34

Have jsut come back from my work Christmas lunch (had too much work to do today to stay home - so deffo deserved my lunch!) and am absolutely stuffed. It was delicious though. Will have to make an unscheduled visit tot the gymn though - the plan was to be controlled eating-wise til Christmas Eve - then have what I wanted for 3 days. (damage limitation) - things haven't gone to plan!!!

mrs_robinson_3

Hi Rupe - just checking in after some time away from MSE (just busy, no major financial foul ups.....well, you know...). Fingers crossed for your i/v. Don't know if you know, but am leaving work next week. My own personal leap into the unknown! Must be mad actually, in fact bonkers, as have decent salary, flexibility etc - but have thrown all away in favour of redundancy! However, just kept thinking, if not now, when? Soemtimes, you've gotta be bold, which is I guess where you're coming from.....

Mrs R

rupe34

:T:TMrs R - I knew it was on the cards - good for you. I think you are absolutely right - sometimes you *know* you just have to take the plunge.

Am off work AGAIN:rolleyes: - its at the point where i am starting to feel guilty getting paid. Normally i work too many hours and get a bit cross about it - but these last couple of months, between me and the children i have needed so many sick days/carer days (although when its the kids i do go and make the hours back up).

Also am wavering a little about giving up work completely in Sept. Will explain more when my hand is working properly again - typing with just my left hand is slow and hard work;))

rupe34

Ow ow ow

Right - little sympathy bid done:D

Ooh its freezing and white and VERY icy here. Walked the 3 minutes up the road to a friend's house today - it took me and the male rugrats about 15 minutes. I was paranoid about slipping over onto my hand - and they were throwing snowballs at each other;)

But we have made the most of the schools being shut and me having to be off work anyway - has been a lovely day.

Feel v Christmassy though - which means Christmas pud and flapjack have been liberally consumed:rolleyes: - now I am going to see if my winter coat still fits - it is long overdue to be brought out of retirement...