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Cleggie's frugaltastic journey to financial freedom!!

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  • cleggie
    cleggie Posts: 2,169 Forumite
    Hi MM, thanks for the encouragement.

    Its been a tough few years, i'll admit, and i will be glad to finish the degree! Dont think i'll come out with is 1dt or 2:1, but a 2:2 will do me.
  • Suffolk_lass
    Suffolk_lass Posts: 10,302 Forumite
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    cleggie wrote: »
    Hi MM, thanks for the encouragement.

    Its been a tough few years, i'll admit, and i will be glad to finish the degree! Dont think i'll come out with is 1dt or 2:1, but a 2:2 will do me.

    Nothing wrong with a 2:2 - they used to call them sportsman's degrees because it meant you had other things in your life. It's also enough if you wanted to do a masters as some point in the future (you might want to be an educational psychologist for example). My cousin did Psychology, then teaching for a year after her teaching degree and then a masters and she's an Ed Psych.

    Best of luck tomorrow
    SL
    Save £12k in 2025 #2 I am at £4863.32 out of £6000 after May (81.05%)
    OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I am at £1286.68/£3000 or 42.89% of my annual spend so far
    I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the Grow your own thread
    My new diary is here
  • cleggie
    cleggie Posts: 2,169 Forumite
    edited 20 May 2012 at 5:20PM
    Thanks SL.
    I really wanted a 2:1 to begin with, but i am ok with getting a 2:2 instead, you are right, i also have a life outside of uni!

    Well, the kids are off out playing, and i am revising (ish!) whilst its nice and quiet.

    Just went to Tesc0 to get some milk and spent £3 on milk, sweets and juice. Not too bad really, considering that i considered getting some cold meats/coleslaw/salads to have for dinner, but reasoned with myself that i ONLY just did my meal plan for the week!!
  • MunniMuncha
    MunniMuncha Posts: 391 Forumite
    cleggie wrote: »
    Hi MM, thanks for the encouragement.

    Its been a tough few years, i'll admit, and i will be glad to finish the degree! Dont think i'll come out with is 1dt or 2:1, but a 2:2 will do me.

    I think it's an amazing achievement whatever you get - just in awe that you have done it!:T Know I couldn't do it :)
    When you were born, you were crying and everyone around was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying!:rotfl:


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  • cleggie
    cleggie Posts: 2,169 Forumite
    Well, already had to change the meal plan!
    Thought i had chicken in the fridge that i could use, but it was OOD :(
    I havent had OOD stuff for ages, as have been careful to use it or put it in the freezer, but since i have taken my eye off the ball this week, i have had to throw away a few bits that were well past their date (chicken, garlic bread). I HATE doing that, as its such a waste of money!

    So, tonight we are having random stuff from the freezer (supposed to be tomorrows dinner), which has so far consisted of:
    The rest if the crinkle chips
    The rest of the chicken nuggets
    Potato croquettes

    and will serve it with beans.
    Not very happy about serving this for dinner to the kids, but its only once, and needs must as i will be revising till late tonight for tomorrows exam as i STILL dont feel i know enough about it!
  • cleggie
    cleggie Posts: 2,169 Forumite
    STRESSED!!!!!

    My final exam today, and my son is ill, so cant go to school. To top it off, my older son is very very grumpy and is arguing with me this morning.

    Luckily, my friend has said she will look after my son whilst i have my exam, but it means that i wont have anytime for last minute revision this morning, before my exam. I guess i can just re-read my notes etc though.

    Have defrosted some chicken for this evenings quesilladas, and will make an avacado salad to go with it, as i have 1 that needs using up.
  • cleggie
    cleggie Posts: 2,169 Forumite
    I've only gone and done it, havent i! I HAVE FINISHED MY DEGREE!!!

    The last exam wasnt a fab one, granted, but i still think its a pass, which is what matters :)
  • Molly41
    Molly41 Posts: 4,919 Forumite
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    Well Done:T:T:T Remember that feeling very well so savour it !
    I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and through me. When it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    When the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
  • cleggie
    cleggie Posts: 2,169 Forumite
    Thanks Molly :)
  • PennyGrabber
    PennyGrabber Posts: 1,288 Forumite
    YAY!!!! WELL DONE CLEGGIE!!!!:j:beer::j

    Enjoy yourself this evening! I got a 2:1, which I was really proud of, since there's only a certain percentage of people that even go to uni, so it's a real achievement!

    Did I miss what business you'll be doing?

    PG x
    Grocery challenge for family of three - me, dd(12) and ds(11), feeding dp 2 or 3 x a week too. Only food, not toiletries. Jan £87.97/£100 Feb £0/£100
    Frugal 2018 needed! Saving and NOT spending
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