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aimeemums quest for forever!

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  • aimeemum
    aimeemum Posts: 687 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Xmas Saver!
    Mixed day today. Hubby off to training so left about an hour ago and wont be back until 3am at the earliest but it means I can get on to ebay and the likes and get some listings done :D Total for this month is already hitting the £20 mark as I've squirrelled a few £s and have £8 cashback coming from doing my shopping - thank you mr bank! :D

    Not feeling great as I think I have another cold coming though and hubby has dumped all 3 car seats and the pushchair in the middle of the living room. Plus I have a whole load of washing up to do :( Hate washing up.

    Going to spend tonight doing 'nice' things like ebay, tarot readings and writing out a plan for an idea for some writing that came to me last night. I need to get myself a cheap laptop or netbook but I have no idea. Could do with one that does spreadsheets and WP as well as t'internet! :) Total philistine though when it comes to tech.
    Changing my Family's Future!! - Starting again!!!!
    Current Progress -
    Debt - Start date 14/4/25 = £14,880.45
    Savings Goal = £1000 EF - £0/£1000 = 0%
  • aimeemum
    aimeemum Posts: 687 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Xmas Saver!
    Haven't been on in ages as we've been so busy. We got a grant for the summer, so our finances are back to square well and truly. We get 2 payments in March and May so it's even spread out so we don't splurge. I'm so happy!

    I am still applying for jobs but only going for ones that will work. I'm starting to look at future career options too as I still don't really know what, if anything, I want to do. It's so confusing - I actually think I'm going through a mid-life crisis! lol.

    Kids are great, house is an absolute sty but never mind, and I have so much to do but the sun is shining and I'm feeling ok (bit sleep deprived but hey ho) so intend to get the kids up, dressed (already fed lol) and out of the door for the morning as hubby has coursework.

    Not a lot else to report. Got a couple o things on ebay and still plugging away on the FB pages but seem to have stalled as the items aren't of any great value.

    Have a good weekend all!! :beer:
    Changing my Family's Future!! - Starting again!!!!
    Current Progress -
    Debt - Start date 14/4/25 = £14,880.45
    Savings Goal = £1000 EF - £0/£1000 = 0%
  • aimeemum
    aimeemum Posts: 687 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Xmas Saver!
    Got an interview on Wednesday - job could actually work, 22 hours a week and it's a 4 month fixed term deal so would finish in August, which is perfect as I would love to go back to being a SAHM just in time for eldest starting school. We will know my the end of June what we're doing future plans wise (hubby still hasn't applied to PGCE so we may have missed the boat but he was so busy with his coursework the time just passed us by) so he may not get on this year and may end up working for 12 months (which is fine by him as it would mean he could pick a shift pattern and stick to it etc).

    Other than that, not a lot else to report. I'm trying not to focus too much on the money that's coming in at the end of the week. Although I do have to sit and work out the budget etc. I would like to work it so that hubby can get a motorbike/small car for his commute (would make life easier for all of us and he would then feel a bit better about himself I think). In the meantime I have to go shopping tomorow as I have no work clothes whatsoever so need something for an interview! Eeek! This is my first interview in 2.5 years. I'm so nervous. At least they only gave me 48hours notice.......I don't have too much time to worry lol.
    Changing my Family's Future!! - Starting again!!!!
    Current Progress -
    Debt - Start date 14/4/25 = £14,880.45
    Savings Goal = £1000 EF - £0/£1000 = 0%
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