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Emzilla's reincarnation diary..........

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  • elantan
    elantan Posts: 21,022 Forumite
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    one of my fav "new " posters ... hey .. will be following ... good luck and take care
  • Emzilla
    Emzilla Posts: 3,837 Forumite
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    elantan wrote: »
    one of my fav "new " posters ... hey .. will be following ... good luck and take care

    Hi Elantan :A

    I was reading through your diary earlier on but didn't finish it as had to go out. Will go back to read and subscribe now. You have got a really good plan to clear your debts.

    Emz xx
  • elantan
    elantan Posts: 21,022 Forumite
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    I am sure your new challenges will just be as fantastic as your old ones ... I used to read your threads and sit in amazement at your guts and determination ... I was always hoping some of it would rub off on me lol
  • Emzilla
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    Well, as mentioned above I had to put £20 petrol in my car last night :(. I got a few bits at Asda too (frozen stuff) so I only have £5 to last me until next Wednesday.

    The good news is that my OH is going to see his parents at the weekend so I am going to hibernate in my flat on Saturday and not spend any money.

    I picked up my chair and the legs are shorter than I expected but it is really comfy so I think my little office area is ready to go. I need to tidy up a bit in that area and stick some stuff in the shed. I want to get it all sorted by the beginning of March so I can start working in my office :D.

    Speaking of which, I really want to earn at least £1,500 in March. That would so help me out right now. So that is £50 a day with 1 day off.

    Emz xx
  • Emzilla
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    My plans for earning £1,500 next month are going well. I have set up a spreadsheet with the days on and I am listing the work I have lined up on those days. On the 8th March I am all set to earn £57 :D. All together, I've got £992 worth of work currently lined up.

    I really think if I can push myself to earn that amount each month for the rest of the year, not only will I get myself straight financially, but I will also be able to clear a big chunk of debt. My plan is to use the £500 to pay my half of the rent and bills, my weekly DLA to pay for my petrol and food and then the majority of the £1,000 can go on debts.

    I was earning Amazon vouchers and saving them for birthday and Christmas presents (I have already got my niece's birthday all finished for nothing - around £70 worth of toys). However, a key fell off my laptop today :( - so I think I need a new one seeing as I need it for my living. Fortunately it's a key that I have never used :T. Anyway, I really really really want an Apple Macbook so I am going to save my Amazon vouchers until the end of the year and see how much I have saved. I reckon I could save at least half and if mine does give up the ghost then I will have some money saved up for a new one.

    Emz xx
  • Emzilla
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    edited 27 February 2011 at 4:34PM
    Had a lovely peaceful day yesterday without OH around (sounds awful but I do love him really, just miss my own space sometimes). Worked during the day but I watched The Social Network in the evening. Brilliant film and I didn't realise Andrew Garfield was so fit :smileyhea.

    I've got more work lined up for next month and am currently looking at earning £1,043. The way I see it is if I get the work lined up then it's only me standing in the way of actually earning £1,500 for April.

    Need to do some tidying up tonight and get some washing done. I cleared my desk area yesterday so that is all ready to go.

    Emz xx
  • Hi Emz!
    I've been reading your diary and just wanted to say best of luck with everything. You sound determined and have inspired me. I just started a diary on here which I am finding really useful.
    Thanks xx
  • beanielou
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  • Emzilla
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    beanielou wrote: »
    What is DLC?

    Hi Lou

    I think it stands for Direct Legal Collections. It's a DCA anyway.

    Emz xx
  • Emzilla
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    MiaowMiaow wrote: »
    Hi Emz!
    I've been reading your diary and just wanted to say best of luck with everything. You sound determined and have inspired me. I just started a diary on here which I am finding really useful.
    Thanks xx

    Hi Miaow

    Thanks for dropping by. I will head on over to your diary in a sec :D.

    Emz xx
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