Marching on in March - The NSD Challenge

Nargleblast

Further to what kerri said.....I have got to the stage of life where I open my mouth and hear my mum talking.......aaaarrrrgghhhh!

donna_dynamo

Woo Hoo NSD 14. Target met that feels great after not reaching my target last month. I hope to sneak another one in tomorroe so that makes half the month spend free.:j:j:j:j

Butti

NSD No. 6 for me today. Better than I have done in the past but not my target. No chance either for the next two days when I'm in college, but I'll take it. Plus the lodger gave me £70 today and I sent off my form to work the election/referendum and count. Will kill me but should be the best part of £260 which will stretch my funds a little further.

Lotti - like others have said, it sounds like she's angry and she's taking it out on you. You just try to focus on what you need to do and try to let it pass over your head. If she is getting to you tell her you are leaving the room until she cools down. Not easy I know!

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cw18

Sneaking back in, 'cos I just realised I forgot to update on 'the other' for Spoon (and anyone else who's interested)

Meet with #1 is looking likely for a week on Saturday, in that we've found an agreeable venue (just hope the weather's OK!)
Had nice chat on phone with #2 this evening, having had emails flying both ways all morning (day off for him, and my shift swaps this week meant afternoon only for me today) - and it turns out he's another runner. Definitely going to work on arranging a meet here as well me thinks
#3 is still emailing

beanielou

Wow how exciting cw
Keep us posted.

bottleofred

Hi folks,

I hope everyone is well. cw18, I've only recently discovered the shop with the whoopsies offers and think they rule (the whoopsies that is!!). No NSD for me today, but target for the month reached and I'll try tomorrow and Thursday.

butdoineedit?

Targets met today:

:j:j elfen – well done for target number 2!! Target increased to 18

:j:j solventsoon – well done for 20!! Now don’t be spending too much over the next couple of days, I still have the soggy paintbrush you know!!! :rotfl:

:j:j jintyb – well done for 15!! I have increased your target to 17!

:j:j thrifty fifty – well done for 10, that’s brilliant!!

:j:j jaffacakegal – well done for meeting your second target!! & well done for not using loads of your overdraft!!

:j:j rising from the ashes – woo hoo target met!! & well done for resisting the diet coke!!

:j:j Dee_cb – well done for meeting your target, that’s brilliant!!

:j:j cw18 – well done for hitting target, & fingers crossed things go well with the chap, I shall be waiting with bated breath for the next installment!

:j:j castri09 – well done for beating your target, that’s brilliant!!

:j:j donna dynamo – well done for 14 & reaching target, that’s brilliant!!

Lots of NSDs rolling in today, so well done to:

:j:j Lucy1010 – well done for 13, you are doing brilliantly for your first time!!

:j:j Yorkielass – well done for number 7, you’re doing great!!

:j:j postingalwaysposting – well done for 19 & for exceeding your target!!

:j:j karmachilovething – well done for number 13! Good luck with planning your CV, don’t forget you have loads of strengths & any employer will be lucky to have you!!

:j:j chris81418 – well done for 23 & good luck catching another one today!

:j:j ElmerFudd – well done for 14, you’re doing great!

:j:j muffin man 7 – well done for 23 & I’m glad you are starting to get things a bit more sorted now.

:j:j pinkfluffybabe – well done for 23, you’ve done brilliantly!!

:j:j beanielou – well done for 19, think I’ve got your numbers sorted now, sorry about that!!

:j:j Nargleblast – well done for 10, your right 1/3 of the month is pretty good!! But what do you mean final total??? There’s still 2 days of the month that I can chase you with my soggy paintbrush!! :rotfl:

:j:j Butti – well done for 6, that’s brilliant!! & :j to being able to earn a little extra money, but please take care of yourself too!

And hello to:

Hannah_10 – you’re right, sometimes you just have to spend!! Keep going though, you’re doing great!

boultdj – hope the spending wasn’t too painful?

hannah:-) – :mad: to the battery but :j to having enough money to pay for it!!

kerri gt – well what girl can resist bonus time????

lotti379 – :j to your 2nd star!! So sorry to hear about the troubles with your mum, it sounds like a difficult time for you, please remember to take care of yourself!

Wasn't one for me, had to buy a new toilet seat, but was worth losing an NSD for as the bathroom is finally finished!! :j:j (oh & i had a sneaky curry tonight as a treat for working so hard & it was seriously yummy & definitely worth it!!)

BigMummaF

lotti379 wrote: »

....B****y men and their b****y meat! The only thing he considers ok without meat in it is soup! And that is only occasionally! I hear ya Sissta *raises fist in solidarity*....She was supposed to see the doctor but decided she didn't want to, which, while I would never want to push her into a situation where she might be given ~prozac and other awful things~ again, I wish she'd consider \the effect her behaviour has on other people, especially my sister/, who still lives with her.

Anyway, rant over, suffice to say I am DREADING visiting my dear family, though I can't wait to see my sis again!

On a more positive not, I got a second star! Woop woop MSE promotion!

I've highlighted the ~ bit because it makes me think of Clare Raynor. She was a very sensible agony aunt who had a way of saying things to make you think 'Wow!'
She said:- if you break your arm, you have it put in plaster to support the bones till they mend; if you break your leg, you are given crutches & you wouldn't consider those as being a sign of weakness. When something happens to your deepest feelings, anti-depressants are your emotional crutch--there to help you heal. It has definitely helped me & mine over the years.
Is there any way you could ask your mum to consider what her behaviour is doing to your sister, perhaps by saying how things look from your perspective? I wish I had a magic wand at times, but I'll have to make do with sending you my sincere best wishes x
Oh, & :T on the second star

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

Made it - No 12 today! Yeeeehhhhaaaa, target reached and 2 days to go! (was tempted by a diet coke at lunchtime but decided it wasn't worth 85p:eek: which is a BIG step forward for me). Whoooooooooo-Hooooooooooo :j


There's some really, really impressive numbers on here and many of you put me to shame - I will try for more in April but have 7 birthdays:eek: so will be a struggle!

Keep going everyone!

May I suggest you take another look at the Hints for Newbies, particularly 2. It is NOT a race!, 2. It takes Time to reach mega-numbers! & 3. Any day the money stays in your pocket is a bonus! sections...it's taken me about two YEARS to reach the level I'm at now

No 20 yesterday & grocery shop today. ((HUGS)) for everyone I think, cuz you're ALL great :T
NB..Those with the paintbrushes, please report to the hall, stairs & landing where you'll be assigned a stretch of wall &/or woodwork. Thank you!

cw18

BigMummaF wrote: »

NB..Those with the paintbrushes, please report to the hall, stairs & landing where you'll be assigned a stretch of wall &/or woodwork. Thank you!

And when BMF's finished with you all, can you please head over this way

suzie_wong

Oh dear, another spendy Had to buy DD a new school blazer and polo shirt (£40) and an ink cartridge for my printer (another £25) plus a few bits of food. I feel as though I have spent loads but not really got anything for it

Not happy with my efforts this month- must do better next month!!