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  • longway2go
    longway2go Posts: 1,006 Forumite
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    Ohhh no, how dissapointing for you that your family couldn't come. Hope they are all recovering. 

    Mortgage Aug 2019 161,000 :eek::eek::eek:Nov 2019 156,500:T Jan 2020 153,122:T, Apr 2020 149,500, Apr2021 139, 675, Oct 2021 136,823, Dec 2021 136,120🙂EF 0/12,000 (0%)😕 (5062.44 was ERC), Jan 2023 128,650. Our Mortgage is never going to be as high as it is today. :jOnwards and downwards to a better life for our family. :jJust keep swimming
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    edited 11 January 2022 at 6:28PM
    I was upset but i am glad they are all safe. Funnily enough they are all ok. The vaccines and booster have really worked and they say it is like a bad cold. I am pleased they are getting better. Mum and dad are almost like normal. The virus has definitely weakened. 

    Yesterday i spent £36 on medication & food and have £108 till the end of the month and i still have birthday money. Work finished early which was  a blessing.  I have some exam papers to mark and then lessons to write for next week. I might take tonight off. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,150 Forumite
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    It's great they're bouncing back quickly.
    Hope you've taken tonight off, all work and no rest doesn't set you up for a good weekend.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • Skint_yet_Again
    Skint_yet_Again Posts: 8,456 Forumite
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    I am so glad your family are all recovering well from covid. How long do they have to isolate? Hope they are testing negative again soon and can come and visit you. You must have been out of your mind with worry when you heard, I know I would be if DF got it even though he is triple jabbed. 
    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).

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  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    I was terrified, they move out of isolation in a few days now. But are testing today as mum and dad feel fine they are staying inside the house and following all the rules, unlike Boris! I am so cross with him. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    edited 13 January 2022 at 6:17PM
    Work finished early today so i went to the supermarket and bought some extra luxury food - lamb shanks, chocolate treat, nuts, loads of luxury fruit as well as a usual shop. I found some unspent Birthday money and used that so  my bank balance is the same. (Total spend was £23).

    I bumped into a mean colleague i used to work with at my old workplace. She was one of the clique and was furious i got this job as they turned her down when she applied, what a relief i dont work with her any more. 

    I have £7 left, I could use that for taxi fare to work as i have to be in v early tomorrow and can't be late. 

    My lessons for next week are a nightmare to write,  i spent 2 hours on them this morning, will do an hour tonight, an hour tomorrow and one hour every day over the weekend. Hopefully i can get my huge pile of exam papers marked too.

    Roll on the weekend, chilling marking in Pjs and eating good food. 

    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,150 Forumite
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    Good choice with the food.
    Hope your work plans come together and you get a rest too.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • riotlady
    riotlady Posts: 442 Forumite
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    Food sounds lovely :) Hope you get all your work done without too much stress
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    edited 14 January 2022 at 6:41PM
    I have to write lessons and there are a lot of exam papers which i will make a start on tonight. It is just so nice to be at home, I find work so stressful as this place has different routines from my old place. I will get there but it is a pain being new. . 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,150 Forumite
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    It will get easier in time and you won't always be the newbie!
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
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