Aspirations of Frugality and Fun on the Road to Mortgage Freedom

DedicatedDFW

Goldiegirl wrote: »

Well done on submitting your assignment.

You've worked really hard on it, and I'm sending positive vibes in your direction that you'll get good marks.

That's still a sizeable list you've given yourself for things to do, but was pleased to see a bit of 'you' time, which is important.

Enjoy doing the 'thing you love' bit

Thanks Goldie I probably just don't post enough about 'me' time things - although yes there's been less of that lately with the assignment.

in_need_of_direction wrote: »

Yes, the aspirations for fun appear to have taken a back seat. Must try harder.

Teehee - thanks INOD - duly reporting in We have sorted out a little bit more of our holiday now which seems soon and exciting :j

Yesterday i went watching some live music and danced all night - extreme tiredness hit at 2am

Today i have spent some time with family and been out for a meal.

Tomorrow i will be spending some quality time with my Mr - currently plotting a nice 10 mile walk

DedicatedDFW

Hi all,

I have been meaning to ask has anyone got any advice regarding my personal statement for my application for my MA please?

Due to the way i've studied for my degree it has been years since i've done one and other than putting forward the reasons i want to do the course and feel I am a suitable applicant for it is there anything else i should cover off?

Ok, now for a lazy evening and diary catch-up

in_need_of_direction

Align your personal statement to the course aims and objectives drawing out skills and experience of particular relevance. Feel free to pm it to me when you've got an outline. Best of luck with it.

Cheery_Daff

DedicatedDFW wrote: »

Erm... would love to do one in the future if i was ever good enough

Speaking from experience, a PhD is less about being clever and more about being organised and persistent :rotfl: Neither of which I was at the start, but I damn well am now :rotfl: If you want it enough, go for it! :j

Well done again on submitting

Not sure about personal statement - is there anything else in your life you've done that's relevant? Perhaps if it's been a while since you did your degree mention something about having kept up with academic study or something? Good luck!

brizzledfw

PM me:) your mail box is full. Never too late for rhubarb!

DedicatedDFW

INOD - great advice thank you i may take you up on the offer to have a read over it as well

Cheery - i've just handed in my final piece of work for my degree *positive vibes* all please - its just taken a few years to get through it Thanks for the advice re. phd

Brizzle - PM duly sent - thank you, you are very generous

I will hopefully be back on later to update but have a very busy day ahead - must remember my list !

In annoying news got a message from my friend yesterday about the races we're going to, someone in the group has changed their minds so we're all going to an evening race now - its annoying because i had my outfit sorted out and now need to find some trousers that will fit the bill - with it being a night race and such an open course i have a fear of being cold so it will definitely be a trouser wearing day - only trouble is i don't have any - not smart ones I will also need to buy some flat shoes as well as we will get to see a show after - all done at the races that is good too but i don't fancy spending + 8hours standing in heels in the open air. Drat! Flat shoes have been a need for some time - (i struggle due to my feet so can't just buy any of the cheap cute ones i've seen - i'll need laces or a strap on the shoe) Grrsomeness spending - oh well best get on with the day and be back later x

Alchemilla

Your are "movin on up" great progress every time I pop in.

jwil

Woo, congrats on finishing your final piece of work, I'm sure it's fab :T :T :T

Annoying about changing plans though.

gallygirl

Well done on getting degree work finished :T.

If you needed flat shoes then see this as an opportunity not a problem .

greent

Positive vibes coming your way x