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Jwil's sorting the debt, the body, the house, the garden and everything else diary!

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  • jwil wrote: »
    Hi rainbowneeks, thanks for popping in, do hang around if you wish! :)

    That post is going to be important to me I think, and I will have to revisit it, because it is a slog, and I need to keep reminding myself that it will all be worth it in the end.

    You've done really well so far, and I LOVE the idea of a Vegas fund! :beer: I would love to go back there one day, and DH and I always wanted our honeymoon to be a road trip around California/Nevada areas, but we haven't had it yet :o

    I'd also like to go back to New York. Every time I hear that Alicia Keys song I get yearnings for it. I think that is what I am going to aim for first because we could do a short break there for a smaller amount of money. It's not my priority as I need to get my finances better first, but that is my first dream.

    I would love to do a road trip around that area too...well infact just all over america!! Oh well, I can dream I suppose :) You could aim for your new york trip as a reward when you reach your goals...an extra incentive :D Have never been to las vegas, so really hope I can get there!
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    I would love to do a road trip around that area too...well infact just all over america!! Oh well, I can dream I suppose :) You could aim for your new york trip as a reward when you reach your goals...an extra incentive :D Have never been to las vegas, so really hope I can get there!

    Yep. I would love that too. A trip to NYC would definitely be towards the top of my list when I'm DF, so it's there in my mind.

    When I went to Las Vegas, it was as part of a trip anyway, and I wasn't in the slightest bit interested in going. It was amazing! I loved it far more than I thought I would.

    You'll get there!
    "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee
  • Hi all :D

    Loving the holiday talk :) - i so want to go to New York :j:j:j i also really loved vegas - i hadn't ever planned to go and went - as part of something else - and loved it and had the best time :T - i want to see so many places but, as with everything, it all costs money

    Hi ebayqueen - totally with you on it being an expensive month :eek::eek::eek: - i have car tax to pay and home insurance and as much as i know i should budget for these things but my income is just paltry at the moment and i'm still trying to get everything on interest free so will be putting these onto my 0% card :eek::eek::eek:
    CC1:T £[STRIKE]2531[/STRIKE] £1460
    MORTGAGE OVERPAYMENTS: £10575.20 Target £12,100
    MF Date: [STRIKE]August 2042[/STRIKE] May 2035
    Declutter 1000 things by Xmas 2015! 53/1000
  • jwil
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    I'd love to do some more travelling, but it's not in the plan at the moment, so dreaming will do for me!

    I've sold another book on amazon, so that's £10.96 :j

    I've also sold a few items on ebay but will need to tot those up later.

    Have added 4 items to turbolister as well so will upload those later or tomorrow.
    "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee
  • You are having a good day Jwil:)

    Keep going
    "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream" :) C. S. Lewis
  • jwil
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    Thanks ebayqueen, I'd hoped to get more done, but oh well.

    How are you getting on with your £10 a day challenge? I'm guessing you've managed almost £75 already? That's great!
    "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee
  • jwil
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    My ebay sales were £12.45 in the end, so that's all good. All bar one have paid up as well which is great. I love fast payers!
    "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee
  • Hiya everyone :)

    jwil - well done on those sales and i agree people paying quickly on e-bay makes everything so much easier ;)

    peaceandfreedom - hope you are keeping well :)

    hi ebayqueen and everyone else :D
    CC1:T £[STRIKE]2531[/STRIKE] £1460
    MORTGAGE OVERPAYMENTS: £10575.20 Target £12,100
    MF Date: [STRIKE]August 2042[/STRIKE] May 2035
    Declutter 1000 things by Xmas 2015! 53/1000
  • Hi Jwil

    Thats a good amount for a day. I love fast payers too! Have come to a bit of a standstill with the the challenge but am waiting for some paypal to hit bank account. Will make it look a bit better!!!!

    I think a bit everyday soon adds up. I have most of mine listed to end at the weekend and I am twiddling my thumbs now. Will get back in to the routine when things settle down here. So many things to do so little time :)

    Have you listed big or small items? I try to sell mostly clothing which is easy to pack and post. Got an email this morning to ask me to share what plans I have for Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLWWP!!!!! :)
    "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream" :) C. S. Lewis
  • jwil
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    My stuff is generally small bits ebayqueen. Don't get a lot for them, but got lots to get rid of, so it adds up eventually. One of my parcels I posted yesterday though was a very lightweight but bulky item, so that's always satisfying.
    "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee
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