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Making the future happen - museumworker's MFW diary Pt 2
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hi mw...caught up with your diary after ages and am amazed with your energy during pregnancy. I was completely flat on my back with morning sickness from about 8-13 weeks - signed off sick from work for over a month! Even after the sickness gradually faded I couldn't have done a 10th of what you've been doing so well done you - you continue to awe and amaze me.
The very best of luck with your resolutions for this year. I hope you achieve them all.Mortgage (original/ current):193,000 (23/09/11)/ £102,500 (07/11/2019)
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bugaboo's are great i'd recommend one. I had one with DS and loved it, got back what I paid 2nd had after he didnt need it too.0
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pavlov's dog - in essence, yes. In fact, how do you say 'curator' in welsh? Then I can complete the sentence, 'Dw i'n gweithio fel...'. Which part of the country would you like museum recommendations for
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mouche - aw thanks, especially as I don't feel very productive at the minute. I do have to keep reminding myself how fortunate I am my pregnancy is relatively straightforward. I am feeling absolutely wrung out and have been for 3 months now, but at least I've not been hospitalised, or off work much like others I know. I had hoped for a resurgence in energy as will be 16 weeks tomorrow - and am off to Paris to meet a friend! Sadly still feel pants, but hopefully we'll still have a great time anyway.
brodiebobs - thanks for the recommendation, I think it makes sense to get it - it'll be practical and we definitely won't lose any money on it. OH has agreed the purchase now.
Had quick clear up when got home of bathroom medicine cabinet - 5 types of old vitamins binned and 1 meds set aside to take back to pharmacy. And cleared draining board again last night :j - only 18 days left! Tonight I plan to pack and watch one born every minute (will try not to freak myself out!). Did I mention I'm off to Paris tomorrowMortgage [STRIKE]16/03/2011: £190K 01/01/2017: £107,729.65 [/STRIKE] 01/07/2017: £95,979.89
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ceidwad was the first word that came to mind, but looking in my all-singing-all-dancing dictionary it seem you can use curadur too.
as for museum locations, we're located just outside cardiff but we get about within the UK.know thyselfNid wy'n gofyn bywyd moethus...0 -
Just posted on your other diary - is this the right one now?
The Grayson Perry exhibition sounds good. I do miss living in London for the access to galleries and museums. DH is a London boy and although we live surrounded by greenery in the North, he wants to retire back home so we can have access to that again. (Better get the mortgage paid off so we can afford more than a shoebox down there!)0 -
Oooh - and have a fab time in Pareee!! x0
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Yipee to a new diary, I will be following with interest - you sound very motivated!!
Have a great time in Paris x15/5/12 Paid off Mortgage 1 (£220k) Bought Dream House:www: Dec 13 - Mortage 2 -£116,508. 15/7/18 Mortgage Free Again :j
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MW - After reading your diary I found your enthusiasm infectious! I hope you don't mind, but I have copied your 2012 aims as they were really similar to me and I loved the way you had broken it down into task for Jan. I hope this is ok xx and Thanks xx15/5/12 Paid off Mortgage 1 (£220k) Bought Dream House:www: Dec 13 - Mortage 2 -£116,508. 15/7/18 Mortgage Free Again :j
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Have a great time in Paris. I bought a 2nd had bugaboo this time for £150. I'm pretty confident I can make my money back and more when we sell it. BTW, I absolutely love it!June 2025 - part 1 - £19,145 part 2 - £21,973 Total - £41,118 29 months to go!0
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pavlov I will write a list of museums I love, but that might take a few days... thanks, I will learn those words. My welsh practice has fallen by the wayside since xmas, so have started again with listening to my welsh podcast on the way to work.
macgirl this is the right diary now, I just need to work out how to close the old thread.
cathT glad you concur with the bugaboo, I am very much looking forward to picking it up, and great to hear the rave review!
earthgirl no problem at all to use my aims as a template (imitation being the sincerest form of flattery and all that :rotfl:). Yours still sound way more ambitious than mine!
Thanks also for the good wishes for Paris. I had a wonderful time, spent with a friend who now lives on the other side of the world and I don't get to see very often. The hotel was small but very friendly and professional, right next to a metro, about 10 mins walk from the marais area. We did lots of 'flaneur'-ing, if that is a word, walking around and taking in the streets, architecture and people. Had an amazing meal on the first night, would completely recommend - an old stone building with small intimate rooms and real fires burning. Excellent french cuisine (and a set menu 2 courses for E26.50), and just the right level of service - felt like a real treat. Ate at some lovely cafes and bistros, went to the Musee D'Orsay for the first time which was really uplifting (2 for 1 with eurostar ticket
;)), and tried not to get too alarmed by the 5 euro coffees which abound! Lots of quality time catching up, I did need a nap each afternoon to keep going, but it was fantastic.
Anyway, in terms of targets, at the end of week 1 of 2012:
Aims:
* have a happy and healthy pregnancy.
I exercised once, and did about 10 hours of walking in Paris, so that must count! I also really enjoyed myself in Paris so that is.
* spend quality time with DD and OH
OK, so I !!!!!!ed off to Paris, but we did go out for a wagamamas last night as a treat when I got back, and had a few hours catch up which was lovely.
* get the house organised
I have now done 5 days of clearing the draining boards.
* OP mortgage
Have paid in £80 odd quid last week.
* achieve my AMA
Emailed mentor to arrange meeting, and asked boss if there was money in the budget to pay for my review :rotfl: cheeky, moi?Mortgage [STRIKE]16/03/2011: £190K 01/01/2017: £107,729.65 [/STRIKE] 01/07/2017: £95,979.89
OPs 2011-2016 = £45K 2017 OPs = £9250.200
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