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BookWorm's MFW Chapter

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  • BookWorm
    BookWorm Posts: 2,510 Forumite
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    Well that didn't last... now have thunderstorms :( I have at least had a fairly relaxed afternoon so not all bad ;)
  • BookWorm TWELVE BAGS to charity is fantastic, well done!
    Baby Step 1 - £1k Emergency Fund - COMPLETE
    Baby Step 2 - Pay off all debts except the Mortgage - £9,326 to go
    Baby Step 3 - Save 6 months of expenses into full Emergency Fund - £4,300 to go

    Baby Step 4 - Put 15% into Pension
    Baby Step 6 - Pay off the Mortgage early
    Baby Step 7 - Live like no-one else :D
  • CathT
    CathT Posts: 7,133 Forumite
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    That's some major decluttering!
    June 2025 - part 1 - £19,145 part 2 - £21,973 Total - £41,118 29 months to go!
  • BookWorm
    BookWorm Posts: 2,510 Forumite
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    Thanks RT & Cath :)

    I'm finding it harder than I expected to get motivated this week. I'm getting things done but at a slower pace than I would like really. I guess the important thing is that anything is getting done hey? More sorting and decluttering to do today. Also the ironing pile which I've ignored for 2 days :o

    Small OP of £1.17 this morning (cashback payment arrived)

    I need to look into a replacement battery for my laptop as it's running down really fast now (I can barely get 30 mins use out of a full charge). Does anyone have any tips for some good makes?
  • BookWorm
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    Good Morning - up early today (well by my standards ;)) as waiting for some furniture to be collected. Another step in project declutter

    The crazy weather continues - it's foggy this morning! Yet still very muggy. Hoping it burns off later

    Yesterday I took a break from the spare room stuff - and decided to blitz my 'office' instead. It will actually help as I can use the space I've created when finishing off the other bedroom. Plus I feel much better mentally as well as physically looking better. I even cleaned out my pc. Not only did it have a horrific amount of dust in the case - there were even a couple of cobwebs :eek:. I usually try and clean it once a year but I can't recall when I last did it and it's never been that bad before :o

    Yesterday was a little bit spendy but I've ordered a bday present for the end of this month and also something for an Xmas pressie. I know it's early but I had a money off voucher for a minimum spend - so it made sense to get it now to get the benefit of that.

    Nothing to report on the OP or the survey front today - very disappointing :cool:

    BW :)
  • BookWorm
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    Phew...I'm shattered!! I've spent all day sorting, tidying and moving things. The spare room is almost finished. Last couple of tasks to do and then it will finally be ready for a bed to go in! Just need to wait for payday to arrive before I can sort that part though ;)

    I've got another 3 bags of stuff for the charity shop and also a few items that will go on Ebay

    Feel that my sit down on the sofa is well deserved tonight! :)
  • BookWorm
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    Good Morning

    It's my last day of 'freedom' today. I know there is still the weekend to go but there is something about being off when everyone else is at work that feels 'better' somehow :p

    Fairly relaxed day on the cards with the only planned activity of meeting a friend for coffee & cake this afternoon

    Small OP of £6.57 made today

    More :coffee:needed I think!
  • BookWorm
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    Had a lovely catch up with my friend :) Amazing how good a cuppa and natter can be.

    Came home to make butternut squash risotto. Not the same as being in Italy but nice all the same ;)
  • cookie9
    cookie9 Posts: 764 Forumite
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    Well done for sorting the spare room and office. Hopefully you can have a restful weekend.
    MFW 91 op 2014 £410/1000
    MFW 91 op 2015 £4051/4000
    MFW 91 op 2016 £4040/4000
    MFW 91 op 2017 £812/4500
  • BookWorm
    BookWorm Posts: 2,510 Forumite
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    Thanks Cookie - nice to see you :) I'm working on it ;)

    Just got back from the hairdressers - love how good it always makes me feel. Look better too :p

    Unfortunately I wasn't the big lottery winner last night :( so guess will have to go back to work Monday as expected :cool:

    £3 payment arrived from MyS and so OP'd this morning.
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