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Hello dear diary and friends
I have not forgotten you as Beanielou would say I am plodding through my days.
I am determined to get a grip with my spending so trying not to open my purse/get out my card.
But it's making me miserable especially as I am not working, my first self employment endeavour was a stress management workshop this start but I have no bookings, this doesn't seem unusual as I am new to the market. Onwards and upwards I keep saying yo myself.
Just finding it hard as I'm a social bunny, and stepping out my front door, is costing more pennies.
As my mum would say tomorrow is another day.... Was determined to post today so I haveAs a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
Fake it, to you Make It
Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away0 -
I am glad that you have posted today :j :jI am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Me too! Hope things pick up soon.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0
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Keep plodding
I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Waving
Aunty Flo arrived today, off to Big Smoke tomorrow to Oestopath so hopefully with get my va va voom back by the weekend....
Full update then xAs a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
Fake it, to you Make It
Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away0 -
So I've had a very crap week, and it came to a crescendo on Sunday. It ended up a duvet day and a feel sorry for myself day.
I have though brushed myself down.... Yesterday I achieved.
1. Filing my tax return :T:T
2. Updated my finance up and prepared a spreadsheet to discuss with OH about each item I owed - I now really feel in control
3. My husband finished my website and it's now out there :j:j
4. set up my business Facebook page :T
5. finished my book
Today I was up early and managed a proper breakfast before a Pilates session. Put some washing on, and made a flask of coffee so I didn't buy one
I've been for a long walk along the Thames with Mr Borrow My Doggy, although I did have to take him for a ride part of the way :rotfl::rotfl:
Mr G the cat is snoring beside me, and Mr BMDOGGY is snoozing at my feet.
Thinking about what next......As a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
Fake it, to you Make It
Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away0 -
Wow you've been productive. This week is going to be a good one I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0
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Afternoon all
I am maroooooooned with a cat on my lap. We are going out tonight and need to be getting ready, but feel boyo needs some TLC has we have had 5 workman today.
Finally after a 3 year journey and 3inches away from being flooded we have had flood doors and barriers fitted. Must say they have done a great job, and so tidy, I wonder if they are at home !
I've been working away in my office and have achieved more on FB business page and on accounts.
We are going to the theatre tonight my valentines treat to hubbie just about budgeted for. We will eat out as we need to get there early to park.As a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
Fake it, to you Make It
Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away0 -
Thought it would be a good idea to start posting my personal spending on here then I will be accountable:
Monday
Kindle book on Adrenal Fatigue Diet £0.99
Read it already very interesting and I am going to order a more indepth one from the library
Tuesday
Tastecard £1.00 - three months - we had one before and it will be used when I go to London for treatment
Garden Dog Lead Spike - £3.50 - this will be paid from joint and will be put to good use in the front garden
Wednesday
80th birthday card £4.50 :eek: and 50p Macmillian box
In my defence there was not many to choose from, I am supporting an independent shop owner and the card is for a very special lady. It was actually paid for by a Fiver I found in summer trousers worn for the first time this year
As a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
Fake it, to you Make It
Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away0 -
All sounding good :jI am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0
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