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  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,150 Forumite
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    Good luck with the sale.
    Wise decision removing all the watched items, it reduces temptation.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    edited 2 January 2022 at 7:48PM
    Thank you MF, i am trying to be good. I wrote 3 lessons. I might do some more tomorrow it depends on my blood sugars. My buyer may now come on Friday,  we shall see. 

    I am being inspired by you all so i am copying Skinty and i have decluttered one bag of stationery from my store room. 

    I am feeling so happy. I love writing in this diary. I have the best friends, this year will be a good one. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,150 Forumite
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    Eat, work, rest, repeat. You can't keep momentum going unless you look after yourself.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • Skint_yet_Again
    Skint_yet_Again Posts: 8,456 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Hung up my suit! Mortgage-free Glee!
    Well done on starting the decluttering SW. I only did a little bit too but at least it’s a start! I have just found out that it is a bank holiday today 🤗 I thought I was back at work today 
    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'm so glad it is a bank holiday. I did a bit of work and chilled. I roasted some potatoes too. My plan is to clear out the spare room over the next month or two. I am sure there is plenty of rubbish i can declutter. The upstairs living room looks huge now the tree has been put away. 

    Tonight i am hoping i will get a pair of trousers for work (price 9.99 including postage). All my direct debits go out tomorrow and i will see how much i have left. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • Skint_yet_Again
    Skint_yet_Again Posts: 8,456 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Hung up my suit! Mortgage-free Glee!
    I last bought work trousers about 3 years ago 😆 Hardly worn as we went into lockdown. I usually get mine from George £6 but if your order doesn’t qualify for free delivery & you cannot click & collect (free) I think it’s £2.95 for delivery 
    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
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    edited 4 January 2022 at 6:54PM
    I will remember this for the future. V useful tip. I have come home early and have done two courses online.  I will rest first though as sugars are v low. I am happy though.

    I spent £3 on biscuits and food. Many dd have gone out, I can see i have £150 for food and fun. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,150 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Seventh Anniversary Name Dropper Photogenic
    How your courses were beneficial.
    Nice little spend at the shop, keep it up!
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    Hairdresser coming tomorrow (£15)then i am rushing to work. My parents come this weekend. I cannot wait. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • Skint_yet_Again
    Skint_yet_Again Posts: 8,456 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Hung up my suit! Mortgage-free Glee!
    edited 5 January 2022 at 12:17AM
    Hope you can relax and enjoy your hair being done tomorrow SW. Great that you could work at home today. Hope your sugars have settled and you are feeling better. Yay to lovely parents coming to stay 😊 
    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
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