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TheMagician

Hello Diary

it's been very busy few days, 31st December being our year end January is always crazy but having come back from a long holiday I've not been in a mood to work :rotfl:

So money wise things are looking OK though it is a rather long month The costs apart from food so far are:
£145 car tax
£30 tea
£38 dental hygienist, later on this month
=£213

Got my exam pass bonus this month but in Feb I should be getting £500 extra so that'll go towards the flights back to see the family in August and rest to the savings.

Got two weeks before the studies start again, gonna use it wisely :T Loads and loads of rest, try to sleep as much as possible and relaxing baths with a cup of tea and my kindle

I do want to learn to touch type as fast as possible as well, however I keep on putting if off thinking it's hard work. Has anyone got any tips? Best website for practicing?

That's it for tonight, have a wonderful Thursday everyone

The Magician

joedenise

Years ago I used a package called "Mavis Beacon". Just checked and it's still available - including a Free download but you have to put up with adverts with that.

Just google and you'll find it.

Denise

TheMagician

Thanks joedenise :beer: I'll look it up

Thought i'd do an update whilst my little one is cuddled up next to me, very peaceful.

January is the last payment for my Mac so that's going to free up £91.92 per month. So yay to that :T

My friend was over for the day yesterday, hour before her arrival I realised I hadn't bought her a Christmas present :eek: So off to Asda I drove, got her some lovely socks with penguins on it since she's obsessed with them after seeing the JL advert :rotfl:, Galaxy chocolate and candles that she loves, add on the bag and tissue paper and it was £18...add to that a few supplies and it was £32. I'm usually the most organised person I know, buying presents weeks in advance. No idea what happened... Then we went for a meal, so another £20 for me and DS. All budgeted apart from the pressie.

Today is what we call here a lazy Sunday :A We'll cook delicious food, watch TV, cuddle and read and not much else, bliss

Lazy Sunday everyone

The Magician

judi24

Nothing better than a lazy Sunday - I'm having one too although really do have a lot to do - but not motivated at all today!!!


I love teapigs - but I don't buy them often - I drink coffee (way too much coffee!!!) so I tend to drink that at work and herbal tea at home. Might have a look for teapigs again and try to drop off the coffee a bit!


Its lovely to get a break in the studying isn't it? I have another assignment due on the 3rd Feb so really need to get a wriggle on - but I have now mastered my timings so have taken 2 study days and 1 a/l day before it is due and I am sure I can get it done! Its great that you MD is so supportive - I'm sure it's making a real difference!!!


I'm sure your friend enjoyed her thoughtful gift - you enjoy your chill time too

TheMagician

Hi judy24 :j hope you're having a relaxing afternoon.

I used to drink a fair amount of coffee but caffeine just doesn't agree with me anymore. My favourite Teapigs flavour is peppermint and liquorice, I drink about 5 mugs a day I do have a Nespresso coffee machine and loads of decaf capsules so I end up having maybe 2 milky coffees a week.

I've really enjoyed this break but at the same time I end up thinking, right, I'm ready to get back to it because the sooner I finish the sooner I can get where I want to be so it's finding a balance, isn't it My FD is absolutely amazing, one of the most generous and understanding people I've ever met, he says he's just as lucky to have me, I agree

My friend did enjoy her presents but I was the lucky one this time I think, got a L'occitane set, my favourite indulgence but I never buy it for myself

You have a lovely Sunday too

TheMagician

Hello Diary

Financially, not much to report, did a small £10 shop today content of which is cooking in the oven right now yum can't wait, one of my family's recipes.

Decided the best place for me to practice touch typing is work so since day before yesterday I've been doing 15min a day. Was thinking to increase the time, see how it goes. But I do find it a little boring, might have to just stick with what I manage mentally :rotfl: Don't want to get put off.

Savings wise looks like I might save around £800 this month which I'm very happy with because it's a 6 week month

The Magician

joedenise

Magician

15 minutes a day is fine to start with. It is very boring but once you get used to where all the keys are you can just copy anything - perhaps something from a book or a magazine. It would definitely be a bit more interesting.

As you speed improves you'll find it easier to do a bit longer.

Denise

TheMagician

Thank you for your encouragement joedenise, I shall persevere
It's a great skill to type fast without looking at the keyboard and will save me tons of time

TheMagician

Good evening diary

The hygienist appointment went well, lovely clean teeth. I'm pondering whether to whiten them once I'm done with the braces which should be around April time. I'll get complimentary whitening kit with my retainers. Any experiences are very welcome

Just added up all the money and I should save a healthy £790odd this month if I manage with £80 budget left for food shopping for 2 weeks, that'll be pretty tough but I'll try. Loads of porridge and eggs

Didn't do my touch typing at work today since I was ages at the dentist and then had something urgent to tend to but will definitely do some tomorrow, maybe even more than 15min

Right, off to run a bath for my sweetie pie and pick some bed time stories :A

Relaxing Thursday everyone

The Magician

judi24

Definitely going to look at tea pigs!!! I can legitimately look soon as I have just about exhausted my herbal tea supply - and I'm being nagged by a colleague in work about my caffeine intake and insomnia!


I get where you are coming from about getting the modules done and out of the way and moving on after the course has finished - but there needs to be a balance and sometimes its easy to forget the hear and now and enjoy the process not just the result!


Your FD sounds amazing - and he is lucky to have you as you are clearly a very committed and focused young lady and he obviously sees your potential!!!