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Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.

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  • vivatifosi
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    beanielou wrote: »
    I have bits & bobs to do & I have zero motivation.
    Trying to convince myself to break it into baby steps and at least do something~~anything!!

    Sorry to hear you are having a tough time beanie. I just wanted to let you know how inspirational your Sig is. When you think you are achieving nothing, look at all you have achieved.
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  • Like Buffy said, you are clearly managing the loan so give yourself some credit. Also, you now know that you'll have extra money in 4 years so putting some things off May now appear more tolerable.

    Take care and just keep swimming.
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 101,496
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    vivatifosi wrote: »
    Sorry to hear you are having a tough time beanie. I just wanted to let you know how inspirational your Sig is. When you think you are achieving nothing, look at all you have achieved.
    Like Buffy said, you are clearly managing the loan so give yourself some credit. Also, you now know that you'll have extra money in 4 years so putting some things off May now appear more tolerable.

    Take care and just keep swimming.

    Thank you both
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    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*** in ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 101,496
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    Forgot to say that yesterday was new glasses day.
    I have to admit that I am currently not too keen on the glasses I chose but I feel I can see more clearly which is most definatly a bonus :j :j :j
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    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*** in ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]
  • julicorn
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    It's always a bit weird having new glasses, isn't it? Definitely always takes me a little while to get used to looking at myself in the mirror. :)
  • doingitanyway
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    beanielou wrote: »
    Forgot to say that yesterday was new glasses day.
    I have to admit that I am currently not too keen on the glasses I chose but I feel I can see more clearly which is most definatly a bonus :j :j :j
    Seeing more clearly definitely is a bonus. Well sone on taking care of you. You have inspired me to tackle my eyes :o
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 101,496
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    Seeing more clearly definitely is a bonus. Well sone on taking care of you. You have inspired me to tackle my eyes :o

    PLeased to help.
    I always worry about eyesight especially for driving.
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    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*** in ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 101,496
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    Todays news is I fell twice in the house.
    Fell, got up & fell again.
    Into the cat litter tray :eek:
    You could not make it up.
    The mess was just shocking.
    Bashed both elbows and both kness :mad: :mad:
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    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*** in ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]
  • Sun_Addict
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    Oh no - hopefully no poop in the kitty litter :(

    Hope you're not too battered. Take care xx
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 101,496
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    Sun_Addict wrote: »
    Oh no - hopefully no poop in the kitty litter :(

    Hope you're not too battered. Take care xx


    Thankfully not.
    Thanks xx
    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*** in ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]
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