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The Happiness Fund.

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  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    I think on the 31/1st November. My smart male friend thought he was fine and I think he will be.

    Guess which idiot put the fire on in the downstairs lounge whilst some plastic snow globes (jolly expensive) melted slowly on top of it. It took me half an hour to figure out what the smell was. My friend stopped by and luckily realised and helped to scrape off the plastic from the top of the fire. So embarrassing but a sign that I am sooooo tired and a bit down.

    I do hope things get better soon.
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • This weather doesn't help its so cold and miserable. I hope you are feeling better soon (((hugs)))
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    Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).

    Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1

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  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    I am hoping I get better over the holiday as I keep feeling really down. One day to go. I spent £1.30 at work on soup and tea today. Needed comfort food.
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  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    First day of hols, I have been tidying a little. Darling niece is here so I am happy now. Blood sugars been low making me upset. . I think it will be ok but just cant see the wood for the trees at the moment.

    Am going to stay with the boys tomorrow and am looking forward to being with them. I hope seeing the New Forest and Lymington coastline will help me to get some perspective back. Mum and dad are coming next weekend. Rigsby moves in on the 1st. Hope it's going to be ok.
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • Have a lovely break SW x I am sure things will be fine once Rigsby moves in.
    0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
    House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
    House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗

    Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).

    Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1

    Living off savings diary
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p1
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    I went to the boys house bawling and scared. They were darlings and hugged me, fed me and made me feel happy and safe. No more crying. How on earth do I meet such wonderful people?????? I adore them.

    I came back late today and Susan is here now. As long as I am not alone I am ok. I feel much better. Gosh it is dark. I had my hair cut today too. I spent tooo much but I don't care. I had to get away as I was just panicking.
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  • Skint_yet_Again
    Skint_yet_Again Posts: 8,461 Forumite
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    edited 23 October 2017 at 11:19PM
    (((Hugs))) SW. Thank goodness for your good friends. :)They say you get the friends you deserve ! :). Don't worry about the spending too much I am sure you will be back to saving next month x
    0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
    House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
    House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗

    Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).

    Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1

    Living off savings diary
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p1
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    I have been getting used to my new tablets. I feel nauseous but have been to visit friends in Chichester. They are both authors and doing soooo well. There is life outside of work and I must remember that.

    Today I felt sick again (side effect of pills) so all I did was catch a taxi to the supermarket. I bought fluffy pj tops as a treat and healthy food. Total spend £45.
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • Oh you poor thing SW hope the tablets settle down its awful when you feel sick but I am glad you have still been able to get out and about and enjoy your week off x
    0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
    House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
    House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗

    Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).

    Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1

    Living off savings diary
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p1
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    edited 26 October 2017 at 7:31PM
    I am feeling better thank you so much Skint Yet Again I hope you are too. I keep falling asleep but am not as queasy today. I have changed the bathroom light, done washing, sorted out towels and bedsheets, cleared three cupboard shelves for Rigsby and also changed two beds.

    I have still got to do ironing, mop, dusting and pull up numerous weeds in back garden. That's for the rest of the weekend.
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
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