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  • Coco114
    Coco114 Posts: 770 Forumite
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    Ah thanks everyone - it's been a busy week & I wasn't getting any notifications of replies .... So have just seen all your lovely messages :) Thanks.

    So , looks like Ex is out of a job , along with 150 other poor people - and not been paid anything poor thing. This in turn, of course, means he can't pay me - but there is nothing I can do except do the best I can. Weirdly, I am feeling quite positive - what will be will be :)

    Won't know what's happening until the end of next week so worrying is postponed until then ! Once we know what's going on - I will rebook my CAB appt and see what they say.

    This week I will be listing on eBay like crazy and only buying what we need .... This is going to be a long month but I can do it :T

    Ex house mate has told him he will cover everything this month which is a big relief to me - I don't want that worry hanging over my head as well !

    Right shower and must get on - thanks again to you all.

    Back later xx
    The final chapter - £4893 to go out of £30K
  • Coco114
    Coco114 Posts: 770 Forumite
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    Weirdly , have just had a text from ex to say he has transferred some of my money into my account (about a third) so at least he is trying. Cant say fairer than that really :)
    The final chapter - £4893 to go out of £30K
  • Aamberle
    Aamberle Posts: 559 Forumite
    Morning Coco- Just catching up on your diary. Wow never a dull moment..lol. XX
    2012 The year I started dealing with my debts.
    2017. Lets start this again shall we?

    Debt 1 Cleared 2/1/17 £480 Gone forever :j
    Debt 2 100/598
  • ooh,sorry to hear about ex OH job loss, thats awful,but so common atm.
    Hope he finds something really soon.
    what a worry for you too,like you say,there is not a lot you can do.
    fingers crossed for the ebaying:)
    good luck poppet,we are all behind you :A
    LIVE SIMPLY * GIVE MORE * EXPECT LESS * BE THANKFUL

  • Coco114
    Coco114 Posts: 770 Forumite
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    Thanks as always guys :)

    No further forward really - another week or so before he knows what's happening ...... A waiting game !! I will stall the sec loan until I know what's what - but in the meantime , I am not worrying about it :)

    Friday night :T Already have jim jams on and wine in the fridge :) I will get my act together tomorrow and do a money update ..... Oh hang on a minute - that's easy - I haven't got any :rotfl:

    Gotta keep smiling xx
    The final chapter - £4893 to go out of £30K
  • Coco114
    Coco114 Posts: 770 Forumite
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    Finally sat evening :j

    Didn't need a massive shop today £51 (got my fuel voucher !) and will just need meat in the week. Tonight's going out has been cancelled which I am quite pleased about - going to clear up from dinner , put some washing on and get in my pjs :D

    Need to make a new To Do list tomorrow , my brain cannot seem to cope with trying to remember 100 things so need to write it down ! Sold about £30 on eBay this week so need to list more tomorrow - need to make some extra pennies :)

    Finally it's March !!! It's been a loooooonnnnnnnnngggggg winter ! I feel like I am gradually coming out of hibernation at long last. Have booked to have highlight & cut in two weeks. I have just enough in pay pal and for once , will spend it on myself. Haven't had hair done properly since October so it's badly needed ! Hopefully it will help me feel a bit better if I look a bit better ? :)

    Boys have been super good this week - long may it last :T

    Need more Sains* tea bags so that can be first on my to do list x
    The final chapter - £4893 to go out of £30K
  • asparagus1968
    asparagus1968 Posts: 1,787 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Coco114 wrote: »
    Finally sat evening :j

    Didn't need a massive shop today £51 (got my fuel voucher !) and will just need meat in the week. Tonight's going out has been cancelled which I am quite pleased about - going to clear up from dinner , put some washing on and get in my pjs :D

    Need to make a new To Do list tomorrow , my brain cannot seem to cope with trying to remember 100 things so need to write it down ! Sold about £30 on eBay this week so need to list more tomorrow - need to make some extra pennies :)

    Finally it's March !!! It's been a loooooonnnnnnnnngggggg winter ! I feel like I am gradually coming out of hibernation at long last. Have booked to have highlight & cut in two weeks. I have just enough in pay pal and for once , will spend it on myself. Haven't had hair done properly since October so it's badly needed ! Hopefully it will help me feel a bit better if I look a bit better ? :)

    Boys have been super good this week - long may it last :T

    Need more Sains* tea bags so that can be first on my to do list x


    the sainsbos teabags have shot up to 35p!!!

    good idea making a list,i do this constantly, and i've made myself a wipe-clean menu planner (did i mention i have no life??)

    enjoy your wine:beer:
    LIVE SIMPLY * GIVE MORE * EXPECT LESS * BE THANKFUL

  • Coco114
    Coco114 Posts: 770 Forumite
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    35p ?!?!?!?! Blimey - still it's my one luxury :rotfl:

    Nice peaceful evening - caught up on tv rubbish and in bed by midnight , but didn't get up until 9.00 today !!!
    Boys still soundo so enjoying quite cup of tea.

    Have run out of moisturiser and my skin feels awful - need to find a cheap one that's good on sensitive skin - baby lotion just isn't quite enough. E45 I have in abundance but its too heavy. As I am 40 ish :D i need a decent one. Any suggestions ?

    Forgot toothpaste & deodorant yesterday so must get that today.

    Ex was here yesterday morning - I know he is worried sick & I really feel for him but , Blimey it brings me down being around someone so pessimistic ..... Just keeping my fingers crossed for him this week.

    Need to get on today - being behind on housework really gets me down and goes against my nature :)

    About 3 years ago I went onto a mild anti-depressant for 3 months. I fought it for a long time but eventually I went to the doctors - it really did help and I am wondering if I should go again ...... I know the winter hasn't helped me but I am really struggling to keep on top of life at the moment. Will give it some thought.

    So on with the first load of washing and on with some music I think ! That always makes me smile - music while I work :)

    Have a good day all x
    The final chapter - £4893 to go out of £30K
  • Georges_Mum
    Georges_Mum Posts: 37 Forumite
    Hi
    I buy the moisturiser from AL*i and love it. Not heavy and soaks in lovely. Cant remember the price, but about £3/4 ish...:cool:
    Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm...As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.;)
  • macpumpkin
    macpumpkin Posts: 70 Forumite
    Hey Coco,

    I am a long time lurker coming out of lurkdom to say "Hi". I have followed your thread from the start and it is always entertaining and you are doing really well even though things have been difficult for you. Wilkinson's have a half price sale on Oil of Olay and I bought some for a fiver at the weekend.
    Life is like a sandwich, the more you put it in then the tastier it gets.............just go easy on the :spam:
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