A Budgeteers Continued Quest to be Debt Free & Mortgage Free By 40

DedicatedDFW

Weekend to do list in no particular order :~

1, [STRIKE]check when tax is due[/STRIKE] Done! A relief a few months away yet!
2, [STRIKE]check when insurance is due [/STRIKE] Done! End of month
3, [STRIKE]jeans / trousers sort [/STRIKE] Done!
4, [STRIKE]handbags - aim to part with 3[/STRIKE] Done! unfortunately none to part with - these have been very thoroughly whittled down
5, [STRIKE]2 drawers declutter - if i rarely go in them whats in there? and what can go? started 1 drawer lifted out and ready to go through. Drawer full of pens, pencils and writing paraphanalia - as i'm studying though and often need such things it would be silly to chuck them out and buy fresh so i'll keep them and remember that they are there for the start of the next course [/STRIKE] Done! Other drawer had other writing oddments in - writing pads, envelopes cards for various occasions so will be used at times.
6, Next section NVQ (need to plan range) monday
7, [STRIKE]check for certificate[/STRIKE] Done!
8, [STRIKE]ASSIGNMENT DRAFT started[/STRIKE] Done!
9, [STRIKE]sort out cushions (why do i have so many ?)[/STRIKE] Done! All are being kept - there are 2 larger one's i'd get rid of but my fella quite likes them so they'll have to stay.
10, [STRIKE]move bike [/STRIKE] Discussed with Mr and he'll help me next week
11, LETTER OU ring for address
12, LETTER TAX
13, get up to date on on-line course stuff part 3 to do
14, [STRIKE]dig out old newspaper for project[/STRIKE] Done!
15, living room bag up & lucky dip Not bagged up as yet but 15 yes 15 items moved already another 3 items gone, 4 more items gone, 1 more item gone
16, finish bedroom tidy up
17, fill in hospital form
18, ring docs re. sample (yuck! :rotfl:)
19, [STRIKE]complete next section of ou[/STRIKE] Done!
20, update references again - include CD's
21, [STRIKE]register details on site[/STRIKE] Done!
22, [STRIKE]Bags ready for work[/STRIKE] Done! Except for the food which can really only be done on the day
23, [STRIKE]decide on funky baseball boots[/STRIKE] Done!
24, [STRIKE]make decision on 'sewing machine' and list it if its going[/STRIKE] Done! off to carbooty though
25, [STRIKE]charge ipod ready for the week[/STRIKE] Done!
26, [STRIKE]book days off from work MONDAY[/STRIKE] Done!
27, ASSIGNMENT REDRAFT
28, ASSIGNMENT REDRAFT
29, [STRIKE]run[/STRIKE] Done!
30, [STRIKE]run[/STRIKE] Amendment - longer run tomorrow :eek:
31, [STRIKE]run[/STRIKE] Tomorrow - too ill to do still and no time.
32, [STRIKE]finish current book[/STRIKE] Done!
33, go to library with book list & get new books Tuesday
34, [STRIKE]wash pots[/STRIKE] Done!
35, [STRIKE]dty pots[/STRIKE] Done!
36, [STRIKE]move pots[/STRIKE] Done!
37, [STRIKE]wash pots[/STRIKE] Done!
38, [STRIKE]dry pots [/STRIKE] Done!
39, [STRIKE]move pots[/STRIKE] Done!
40, [STRIKE]washing[/STRIKE] Done!
41, [STRIKE]dry[/STRIKE] Done!
42, [STRIKE]move[/STRIKE] Done!
43, [STRIKE]washing[/STRIKE] Done!
44, [STRIKE]dry [/STRIKE] Done!
45, [STRIKE]move[/STRIKE] Done!
46, [STRIKE]washing[/STRIKE] Done!
47, [STRIKE]dry[/STRIKE] Done!
48, [STRIKE]move[/STRIKE] Done!
49, [STRIKE]parcel bay of e[/STRIKE] Done!
50, [STRIKE]post bay of e[/STRIKE] Done!
51, [STRIKE]post letter[/STRIKE] Done!
52, [STRIKE]post letter[/STRIKE] Done!
53, [STRIKE]send invoices for non-payment[/STRIKE] Done!
54, [STRIKE]list if flw started[/STRIKE] Done!
55, [STRIKE]update on-line project[/STRIKE] Done!
56, [STRIKE]jewellery declutter (again )[/STRIKE] Done!

Next Week

1, Car insurance - check prices and cashback
2, clear area for bike to be moved into
3, move bike
4, box of clips & bits of jewellery declutter
5, jewellery box declutter
6, underwear drawer declutter
7, washing
8, drying
9, move
10, washing
11, drying
12, move
13, pots washed
14, pots dried
15, pots moved
16, bathroom cleaned
17, hoover downstairs and hall stairs and landing
18, RING OU
19, RING boiler man again!!! :mad:
20, RING Insurance people and lodge complaint :mad:
21, clear creative bag
22, listings onto bay of e

DedicatedDFW

So the weekends / weeks to do list will have to do for now - just thrown everything on there as i've thought of it but have a niggling feeling i've missed something

Insurance is due just after i've been paid this month - better than it being due before this but once again scuppers any savings i planned to put aside - i guess i'll need to add it onto NEXT WEEKS list after the assignment has gone in to start getting prices for it.

Up early to check if anyone else has paid for stuff so i can get that sorted - they haven't - best get a run in then to start the day off - lets hope i can make it the whole way without stopping

Hope everyone is well and that we all have a fab friday

PositiveBalance

Hope everyone is well

Nope. Exhausted after reading your To Do list! :rotfl:

DedicatedDFW

:rotfl::rotfl: PB

Although having said that i am actually exhausted really don't need this at the mo. with so much of my assignment to get done. I just think its down to my thyroid - its that sort of tiredness - does mean i've amended my weekend to do list and taken out 1 run but amended the other run to try and push the distance that i've been doing :eek:

Finally got some details through that i've been awaiting on so am glad that is sorted and have just spent a few minutes getting all that put in place.

Little bit of decluttering done by listing an item on bay of e so that is good.

Best get on with the day!

DedicatedDFW

Hmm... been through my handbags - there is really only 1 i would part with and that one was a gift so i can't really until it's alot more worn It's a lovely bag but i've used it so much now and is the only1 i can part with. i do have a gorgeous bag i treated myself to on holiday and i've never used it But i do love it - i just lifted it out to sell as i really want / need the money but then i thought if i go to any weddings / christenings then this handbag is the one thats suitable for them as well as being able to use it any other day as well...

Right am going to have 15minutes of things now - still very tired - in fact i also realised part of this is because i worked all last weekend - it always takes me a few weeks to get over it

Will aim for 15mins writing, 15mins other items and so on and then i will pop on here for a rewarding break

DedicatedDFW

15mins writing done :T
15 mins - got pots dried and moved, dry washing moved, lunch made and now eaten Back to it in a mo. after finishing decluttering a tv program i watched whilst eating lunch

so next will be writing 15mins
lift out jeans and trousers
start on the 2 drawers items

PositiveBalance

You're so good, Dedicated: I wish I had your discipline!

When you have your next 15 mins break, please pop over to my thread and give me your opinion on my Ebay-related question, please!

DedicatedDFW

Sorry PB - illness stopped play yesterday I thought it was just exhaustion and was trying to ignore the quesy feeling _pale_ - so far behind on my writing now but have done some this morning. I may need to ask for an extension but really don't want to as that will put me behind on my next assignment as well

The draft is coming together though so i'd better just keep at it - i envisage alot of late nights and early starts for the rest of the week :eek:

Positive vibes all please would be mucho appreciated

DedicatedDFW

Ok after yesterday i missed out on *alot* of writing due to illness so i have of course *alot* to do today. However, i know how i work best - i cannot just sit and write and write and write so i will continue with the 15 minutes of variety.

Job 1: - go through all written so far and put into order

Job 2: - finish jeans and trousers - i think this is pretty much done - i just need to wear them more :cool: - probably got 1 pair to try on and see if i'm keeping or selling.

I'm scrapping the long run today i can't afford that chunk of time unfortunately and i'm better than i was but not 100% so running is not advisable really - just really itching to do it!

Job 3: - pull out drawer 1 entirely ready to go through

Job 4: - pop back on here for an update and next plan :cool:

I've got an early start already planned for tomorrow - best make sure i have my clothes and bags ready today too

DedicatedDFW

Job 1: - continue to go through writing and put in order

Job 2: - go through drawer

Job 3: - check for certificate

Job 4: - pop back on here for an update and next action plan

So where did the last hour+ go ? 30 minutes putting writing in order - this is a part process of editing, re-writing etc. so more involved than it probably sounds but a good 30minutes so i am happy with that I also managed to sort out jeans / trousers resulting in a an item for the bay of e :T and i sorted through my coats resulting in an item for bay of e :T and i sorted through my long skirts and dresses resulting in an item for bay of e :T AND that means my wardrobes (for now ) have been entirely decluttered :j:j:j So very good progress indeed - there weren't many long skirts / dresses and coats so was fairly quick really

I'm just going to get 2 of the items listed as well and then get back to it so will have a quick scout around the boards and see what everyone is up to