SF's keeping on the straight and narrow!

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It certainly is!

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Had a really rubbish day - classes didn't go well and I didn't have the energy to have a mega go at them all. Grr to Year 7s.

4 days to go!

BigMummaF

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a) I do keep a spending diary, so I know where our money is going, it just seems that the last couple of months have been more expensive than usual, and I know why!....
b) We do need to reign it in a bit I think, but at the same time, we're enjoying being together and going out etc., so it's hard.

It's a fine balance we need, I think.

Forgive my separating your post but I wanted to give my opinions on both bits IYSWIM

a) If you look back at even the last six months, you've had a major change in your living arrangements. You've saved hard to get the deposit & now pay all the bills & things on a place of your own, plus all the expense of setting up your first home & that doesn't come cheap! I remember only too well--in those early days of nest-building--all the time I spent looking thru magazines & catalogues, dreaming & drooling over the most essential kitchen gadget or piece of table linen. The money was always needed for something far less interesting like the tv licence or a new tyre, so my oh-so-posh LAshley matching wallpaper & bed comforter is still to move in :rotfl:

b) You are right to take some time to just enjoy being spontaneous! If & when the bambinos arrive, you will not believe the amount of forward planning you need just to pop next door for a cup of sugar

AS for working out your budget on paper & how much you could be saving--don't worry! I've yet to get theory to match practical & doubt it is one of those urban myths generated by glossy women's mags, just like repotting an hydrangea without ruining your manicure

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bmf - thank you for taking the time to type that I know that over the past year, I've achieved a lot and life has changed somewhat, it's just frustrating in some ways as I know that we can do better! But, I intend to enjoy life atm

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Really upset today.

NSD number 10 is the only positive thing that's happened.

Sea78

What's happened hun? Big hugs xxx

taxi73

whats up SF?

solventsoon

:hello:Hi sf

Just wanted to pop by and see if you're OK, you sounded so down on the NSD thread, I'm worried about you.

Take care hun
((((((huge))))))
spoon xxx

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Just stuff at school; I'm really glad it's the last day tomorrow.

NSD number 11 for me today, that's about all I can say really.

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End of term :j :j :j

couldn't have come quick enough.