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Hola from Mola - the thread killer is back!

Hi everyone.

Just thought I ought to check in. I've not been around for a while and it's starting to take it's toll on my debt levels. Since Christmas I've been annoyingly static at around the £25K mark and don't seem to be able to make any progress.

I'm revisiting the spreadsheets again though (as they too are looking somewhat neglected) and aiming for a new start with next payday (I'm hoping for some extra in my pay packet to kick start me again). Have also applied for the M&S low life of balance card as I'm just a bit rubbish with 0% deals. Fingers crossed that I get it but I'm not holding out much hope.

How's everyone doing on here? Where are Fishy, Obi, Scottish Spendaholic, Elantan and Moozie? Anyone heard from them?

Mola x
Debt Free Nerd No. 89, LBM: April 2006, Debt at highest (Sept 05): £40,939.96
NOW TOTALLY DEBT FREE!!!!!!!! Woooo hooooooo!!! DEBT FREE DATE: 23 December 2009
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  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    hello darling :wave:

    you didnt ask about me :cry: LOL only messin'

    Can I just say statements like this :naughty:
    Fingers crossed that I get it but I'm not holding out much hope

    without positivity you'll get nowhere ;)

    Im off the wagon as well, turning into a right moneywasting expert :(
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
  • Molanole
    Molanole Posts: 1,563 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Hey Lynz!

    I do know that you're off onto better things these days! I've caught bits of your updates and keep meaning to congratulate you properly. I know it's early days in the job hun but look after yourself won't you. It seems like you're doing mighty long hours there.
    without positivity you'll get nowhere

    I know, I know. I'm just so tired! Working ridiculous hours again (until 1am last Sunday) and I don't get paid for it, it's part of being a manager where I am. My boss has an inability to make a decision on getting us some admin support. Well I'm making that decision for him this week and drafting the JD this weekend. That way he can't refuse.

    I might then be able to get on with some clicks, surveys and all that other nice stuff but it's all on hold right now.
    turning into a right moneywasting expert

    But I bet you're not wasting anywhere near as much as you would have done before you found MSE. I'm right aren't I? Somethings just become too much of a way of life!!

    Take care hun. Don't push yourself too hard. Mola xx
    Debt Free Nerd No. 89, LBM: April 2006, Debt at highest (Sept 05): £40,939.96
    NOW TOTALLY DEBT FREE!!!!!!!! Woooo hooooooo!!! DEBT FREE DATE: 23 December 2009
  • Molanole
    Molanole Posts: 1,563 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Morning all - we'll I'm up bright and early, have HM quorn bolognaise to take to work for lunch and 20 hard earned pounds left in the bank until payday on Wednesday. I'm going to try and make it two, yes, that's two, no spend days in a row (:eek:). It's unprecedented for me and mere steps to you pros on Moozie's thread but I'll do my damndest!!

    I'll report back when mission is completed.
    Debt Free Nerd No. 89, LBM: April 2006, Debt at highest (Sept 05): £40,939.96
    NOW TOTALLY DEBT FREE!!!!!!!! Woooo hooooooo!!! DEBT FREE DATE: 23 December 2009
  • Molanole
    Molanole Posts: 1,563 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Hmmm, well, I'm sure no one's interested but I'm going to update anyway. If only for posterity. I haven't achieved the two no spend days in a row but I'm not too bothered.

    However....

    I had a modest pay rise today. I think it works out about £80 a month more, I think.... But it's better than a slap in the face with a wet fish.

    :T :T
    Debt Free Nerd No. 89, LBM: April 2006, Debt at highest (Sept 05): £40,939.96
    NOW TOTALLY DEBT FREE!!!!!!!! Woooo hooooooo!!! DEBT FREE DATE: 23 December 2009
  • slowlyfading
    slowlyfading Posts: 13,429 Forumite
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    £80 can go a long way! :) I can never do no spend days either, I always up buying something!
    Nicola x
    Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
    Personal Finance Blogger + YouTuber / In pursuit of FIRE
  • Sea78
    Sea78 Posts: 6,185 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    Well done on the pay rise! £80 will put a dent in the debt - over a year worth £960! Should bring your DFD a little closer?!

    Hope you get remotivated again- I have, after falling off BIG style since my original LBM last March - took me til this January to clamber back (£2000 more in debt)...

    Look forward to seeing more from you and yes, we ARE interested.
    Sea xxx
    CCCS DMP:Feb 07
    Total:£37,016.47 now £0 DEBT FREE FEB 14

    2022 Decluttering Campaign 49/1011
  • moozie_2
    moozie_2 Posts: 3,063 Forumite
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    Hola Mola!!! :D

    Very catchy title - I love it!

    Very good to have you back and I am sorry I missed your thread start! Been very busy and stressed with work lately but would love to read more of your progress.

    So, get that cute a$$ over to the 'how much...' everyday and let's get this show back on the road :)

    Congrats on the payrise too - hope it's the beginning of may good things! :T
    Leason learnt :beer:
  • jessicamb
    jessicamb Posts: 10,446 Forumite
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    Hiya Mola

    Good news on the payrise :)
    The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese :cool:
  • elantan
    elantan Posts: 21,022 Forumite
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    hey mol how've you been missed you tonnes i see you sometimes on msn but your laways busy so i dont like to disturb..well done on the wage rise..wish i got that much i'll be lucky if i get £20 this year...getting there slowly on the debt front myself ..hopefully wont be long now for me (i'm hoping on a payout for that accident i had) havnt heard from scottish at all in months ..i see ff about occasionally but always seem to loose everyone before i can send a message ...why not join a challenge to get rid of som of that debt??...anyway better go got some mbing to do tonight ..hopefully make some money ...take care and keep in touch ...el
  • elantan
    elantan Posts: 21,022 Forumite
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    sorry double post
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