Countdown to Freedom

ammonite

How is your spending diary going Tilly? I'm considering one even though I know hubby won't like it. I'm intrigued to know where all the money goes...!

I think we need to remember this MFW thing is a marathon not a sprint. The other thing of course is....if I stick to my goal and wish away the time....it will soon be 2024 and I'll be 40 and panicking about that! I want the mortgage to go away but I don't want my years to fly by!!

It is annoying me that I can't overpay at the moment but I'm still making provisions to be able to eventually which is the most important thing.

Keep going Tilly!

Mortgage_Reduction_Novice

ammonite wrote: »

I think we need to remember this MFW thing is a marathon not a sprint.

Absolutely!

gallygirl

ammonite wrote: »

I think we need to remember this MFW thing is a marathon not a sprint.

All I can say is, thank goodness it's not a 10k openwater race :eek::eek::eek:

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

Hi all, spending diary is back in use, as is only using cash

For all us mad hatters on this journey - maybe we could liken it to the relay - passing the baton as we progress through mini goals etc.

I feel back to normal agan now - I looked back on my diary and it definitely comes in waves. I can keep the focus and energy levels and then all of a sudden they dive. Fortunately it doesn't take much to get back in the saddle.

The weather has been glorious today and we are off to take the dogs for a walk in a couple of hours.

Openwater race - nope, one challenge is enough for me at the moment :)

Best wishes Tilly x

Radish72

I like the idea of being in a relay, as I would be at the back of the pack in a sprint or marathon :j

ammonite

gallygirl wrote: »

All I can say is, thank goodness it's not a 10k openwater race :eek::eek::eek:

I would be drowned :rotfl:

Keep going Tilly

My spending diary commences today. Should have spent £12.99 but used vouchers and nectar points. :T

greent

Another one here, Tilly, who has waves of 'enthusiasm' - I always want to be MF, but sometimes it seems such an effort to keep it all ticking along.. SOmetimes I just want to go on a spending spree (and ahve been known to - and then take some of it back!) S'rare, though - mostly I'm happy looking and don't want to buy the things, just window shop, for window shopping's sake.

That's where the diaries are good, though - you can read back and see how far you've come - and also that. when feeling less than enthusiastic 'this too shall pass'

Hang in there - and GG [STRIKE]speaks[/STRIKE] writes wise words (even if she doesn't take her own advice!);):p

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

Off to bed for an early night - hats off to Jamaica - what a fantastic achievement. If they can dedicate themselves to training that hard,I can stick with the plan until the year of the next Olympics. I will be on the MF podium before the next Olympics.

:):)

Tilly x

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

Hi Greent, I must admit to having a huge desire to go mad in the shops and have a spending spree but there is really nothing I need vs want. Thanks MSE for helping me learn the difference.

Best wishes Tilly x

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

Hi Radish, I think I may be able to handle a 10m three legged race, do you think that counts?

Tilly x x