Pen's phase 2 -the long debt slog and de-clutter

Choc-addict

Hey Pen,

Glad the car is sorted and came in cheaper - that's something!

I love it when you go out adhoc for lunch or something, they always seem the best times

Teaching son to iron own clothes will set him up well for his future and girlfriends :rotfl:

penelopedee_2

Hi Kel and Choc, the meal was very good. I think I'm going to keep a change jar for this sort of thing in the future.

I've had a very busy day here going through all of our wardrobes and de-cluttering and tidying and I'm really pleased with the result. I was pretty ruthless with DH and DS's and have left them a big pile of old/too small clothing to bag up for charity. (I don't think they mind really they just can't be bothered to sort it out for themselves).

I'm still panicing all the time about work and money and its really starting to affect my sleep again. I'm normally an early riser, but waking at 2 or 3 o'clock is really starting to take its toll. I'm also having one of those months where I can't do much about it. There are so many things going on that mean DH can't get a job and I can't do anything about mine. So I'm sort of stuck for the time being. All I can do really is try to not spend, stash as much back as I can whilst still debtbusting and try and control the groceries.

So just got to try and take it easy, find some nice free things to do and keep my chin up.

postingalwaysposting

penelopedee wrote: »

So just got to try and take it easy, find some nice free things to do and keep my chin up.

*Hugs* Pen, I don't know what to sugest really. With the world on your shoulders it's not surprising that you are suffering sleep loss. Just please take care of yourself, chill and relax.

As for free things to do, well there are a few that you could do as a family, walks/picnics/museums that type of thing. If you were looking for things to do alone I am a bit stumped to be honest

Just take care :A

Choc-addict

penelopedee wrote: »

I'm still panicing all the time about work and money and its really starting to affect my sleep again. I'm normally an early riser, but waking at 2 or 3 o'clock is really starting to take its toll. I'm also having one of those months where I can't do much about it. There are so many things going on that mean DH can't get a job and I can't do anything about mine. So I'm sort of stuck for the time being. All I can do really is try to not spend, stash as much back as I can whilst still debtbusting and try and control the groceries.

So just got to try and take it easy, find some nice free things to do and keep my chin up.

Aww, hope you manage a full nights sleep tonight. I really think money/debt has a lot of impact on sleep- I can't remember a time i've slept through until my alarm.....a long long time ago!

Well done on the de-cluttering, it's kind of theraputic in a way isn't it?!

I think if you are able to work on those areas that you can control i.e. groceries then you'll feel a lot better It's hard though....this month i've wasted SO much money and feel like i've worked hard for nothing again

Keep chin up Pen, you're doing amazing xx

penelopedee_2

Thanks Pap and Choc, it all got to me a bit at the weekend. Feeling brighter this morning though

penelopedee_2

Ok then, today's list:

* Enjoy work and try not to fall asleep in weekly update meeting
* Keep out of the shops at lunchtime and don't spend anything
* Finish off that essay

Actually its nice to be in work this morning, gives me something else to think about

penelopedee_2

Today has been ok. I've had a good day at work, I've finished and submitted my essay, I stayed in lunchtime and I haven't drunk wine tonight (so £5 not spent)

honeybear_2

And now remember to save that £5 to treat yourself to something nice

penelopedee_2

Oh yes, cheers HB

OrangeFairy

Oh yes :T:T:T:T Save for something nice for yourself :D:D