Positive Steps Challenge 2013

ScarlettMcCain

Hi Fairy - I'm just off to job no 2 but didn't want to read and run - are you feeling better now? Sorry to hear you were upset xxx

charleybear

It's been ages since I posted last.
Amazing how times fly.

Heres on my to do tonight:
Clear under make up desk
Clear under desk
Clear by my DVD rack

fairyclicks

Rubyslippers77 wrote: »

Hi Fairy - I'm just off to job no 2 but didn't want to read and run - are you feeling better now? Sorry to hear you were upset xxx

Am starting to feel a bit better thanks Ruby, I have slept 4 nights in a row and mood has improved a bit. The big upset is still bothering me but i did deal with it straight away despite it being very difficult. I have managed to get a good bit done today as well so thats helped too

xxxx

Welcome back charleybear lovely to see you! xxxx

charleybear

Thank you! It feels really nice to be back!

I haven't really got round to doing under my make up desk but I did manage to get rid of all the rubbish around that area as well as tidying the actual desk.

Whilst sorting under my desk I found myself tidying up my desk and even though there are papers and odd bits to sort out it is defiantly looking much better then what it was a few hours ago.

I really need to get into the habit of taking at least 10 mins every day just to focus on one area to tidy, even if it is just throwing rubbish away and putting paper in a neat "to be sorted" pile.

fairyclicks

Today i really need to focus on ebay - i have more parcels to post and i need to get more listings added.........it is winding me up though and i've been putting it off LOL!

Today's plan then

Sort ebay parcels and post - done
Check how many listings i can add to main account - done 19 to add
just get stuff listed!!
add more stuff to selling cafe page
sort out giveaway
do some more work on breast cancer quilt - done
hang up washing - done
sort through paperwork
plan dinner - done
check ink needed for printer
add items to etsy
check bank account - done
clear out some emails - done now at 800

that little lot should keep me busy lol!

xxxx

suzitiger

Just popping my head round the door to say hi and check you are all ok and see if you need anything like a cuppa or a biccie?
I am so SO close to finishing at job dread so I will be back to stepping again real soon. I finish on Wednesday, then we have a property inspection Thursday afternoon so expect to spot me frantically stepping in the corner on Thurs morning :-D

fairyclicks

choccie cake please suzi lol! xxxx

fairyclicks

fairyclicks wrote: »

Today i really need to focus on ebay - i have more parcels to post and i need to get more listings added.........it is winding me up though and i've been putting it off LOL!

Today's plan then

Sort ebay parcels and post - done
Check how many listings i can add to main account - done 19 to add
just get stuff listed!!
add more stuff to selling cafe page
sort out giveaway
do some more work on breast cancer quilt - done
hang up washing - done
sort through paperwork
plan dinner - done
check ink needed for printer
add items to etsy
check bank account - done
clear out some emails - done now at 800

that little lot should keep me busy lol!

xxxx

Still can't bring myself to list stuff on ebay and doing no survey stuff either I have been doing some crafting though and have had an enquiry about doing a king sized patchwork quilt :eek::eek::eek:

I have managed to start listing things on Etsy

and have made a start on the christmas themed quilt i was planning the other day:

ScarlettMcCain

Fairy, what a lovely looking Christmas quilt!! I wish I had some talent in that direction, but I think people would rather pay me NOT to make stuff for them I hope you are feeling more positive today after the recent wobbles?

I have a bit of a dilemma..... the lease is up on my flat just before Christmas, and as you know, I've been looking into other alternatives - council housing, subsidised rent etc. Well today my OH asked if I wanted to move my stuff into the caravan at the end of his garden (romantic eh?!) - he has a 2 bed semi but has a static caravan behind it where a family were living until recently, so it's quite spacious. I don't think either of us are ready for the commitment of properly moving in together, and he has a lodger anyway, but his logic is that I spend most of my time at his house anyway, so why not?

From a financial point of view it does make sense, it would save me £800 a month which I could put towards the debts, but I do love my little flat! It's so handy for everywhere & I've really enjoyed having my own place for the first time in my life (I've always shared with partners, friends etc), although recently I have been sad that I'm never at home, seems such a shame when I do actually like where I live.

I'm a bit concerned about moving too in case it all goes pear shaped - I'd be dependent on him for some things such as washing, post going to his address etc - and also I'm worried about how secure a caravan would be, for me living in it and/ or keeping my stuff in there, although to be fair the previous people didn't have any problems.

If anyone has any thoughts your opinion would be most welcomed as I really don't know what to do for the best!! At least there's no rush to make my very indecisive mind up!

fairyclicks

Aw thanks Ruby i'm enjoying sewing it! No wobbles atm, just a bit fed up for some reason. Its not really like me to get bored cos i could find 101 things to do LOL!

Re the caravan - i think it is a brilliant idea. I know you like your wee flat, but there is nothing to say you can't get another one maybe 6 months down the line if you want. It does seem silly to be paying out rent for a place you are not really in too often. at the minute esp you just need a place to hold your stuff and a place to lay your head cos you are out working so much. £800 per month is a huge amount to be paying.

I think you are right to be concerned about what might happen should things go pear shaped - its early in the relationship, truth is though you could decide to move in together in a years time and it go pear shaped then.....we never know what is going to happen. I'd say a good open chat about your worries in that sense would be a good idea - do the what if's with him. Should things go pear shaped there are easy ways around washing and post - laundrette? post box? etc and well you would always have the option of moving again if needs be. Living in a caravan might also get you more points for the council place??? not sure about that bit. Security is probably less of an issue than you might think - you can add alarms to the door/windows if you wanted to, and presumably the garden is closed in? you would still have your own place yet not be paying so much

My suggestion would be to put money aside into a savings account or something for a deposit on a flat should you decide its not for you. This would give you a bit of peace of mind. I would also look at saving a bulk payment up to clear your debts completely - settlement figures are often 50 - 60% of the debt but you have to pay it all at once. This is how i got my debts cleared so quickly. Just think if you stayed in the caravan for just 6 months that would be almost £5,000 to pay off your debts - you can use this opportunity to make yourself a fresh start

Flip i have you almost moved in and all LOL! One thing i have learned though is its great to have the 'luxury' of something you like/want, but usually we can do without it for a little while. I managed without my car for about 6 months and i live 6 miles walk from the nearest shops - that 6 months made a huge difference to clearing my debt!

Thats my opinion anyway hope it helps xxx