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Oooo DC, love that quote and also your September planning list. I started a 1001 list and havent actually looked at it since. I declare September to by your turning point. You sound full of enthusiasm and fighting spirit.Some days there aren't any trumpets, just lots of dragons. Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow -- Mary Anne Radmacher0
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Spectacular September it is then!
Bring it on :jSuccessful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)0 -
DC.
"Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... " - Roger Miller0 -
good questions thereAchieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/250 -
What a lovely day I had yesterday, busy morning then some sunshine, a James Patterson and the garden. All neighbours absent for three hours, boys out with mates. My idea of heaven.
The shred is getting easier, although I do have shoulder muscle awareness today !
Done a quick job hunt this morning, nothing going, but then it is the day after a bank holiday.
Only working two days this week, but I must finish OU TMA if I am to enjoy the week.
Sun is shining, not looking forward to 6 hours at work, but adopt calm, positive attitude. Some of my colleagues like to go on and on and on about how tough their life is. I seem to be the shoulder/ear they want to spill it all too, so I shall go with it, remember the wise words:
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.DC.
"Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... " - Roger Miller0 -
Morning DC, sounds like yesterday was a good day for lots of people. I know how you feel about people wanting to lean on you. Love the wise words, it is sometimes hard to be silent. There is a good book called the one minute manager meets the monkey, it is great if you have a tendency to worry about other people and their problems. As I have gotten older I am less drawn into other peoples problems. And I usually find that the people that are vocal have far less to worry about than those that are getting on with life in a quiet calm manner.
Enjoy your day and good luck with the OU. I do admire you doing that.Some days there aren't any trumpets, just lots of dragons. Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow -- Mary Anne Radmacher0 -
hi DC hope you get that TMA done - silence is a good way forward it sounds like too!Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/250 -
Ok mini rant approaching...
That 6 hours felt like 12, I wouldn't mind doing 12 hours if I felt the work I was doing was giving me the old job satisfaction. I really don't know what I'm doing there, halfway through the day I actually stopped and looked around me and thought - I am so bored ! Under current of general mood is very negative, I know it's long weekend blues, me included but cattiness..ugh.
Mini rant over
So back on the job hunt, applied for one, still digging through the various websites for something else...
Cheri the wise words were - as I'm sure you recognised - from your Dalai Lama top 10.
Right more diary inspiration needed.DC.
"Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... " - Roger Miller0 -
DC I did recognise, and it is always good to be reminded. You rant all you like I am heading over to mine now to have a mini rant too. Once that is out of the way I will join you in the job hunting.Some days there aren't any trumpets, just lots of dragons. Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow -- Mary Anne Radmacher0
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good luck with the job hunting... you will find the right job for you....Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/250
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