The big NSTurtle March to sea!

Bobarella

MagicCat wrote: »

Hello everyone,
Bobarella - so glad to hear first day back of business went well -:j really hope it carrys on for you.

Bless you Magic Cat, that is lovely of you.:p

Bobarella

thriftylass wrote: »

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Started reading Mr MM but can't really relate to his numbers. Saving 5k a month? Need to look into exchange rate and average income over there otherwise it seems not very comparable.

Thrifty, this was the point I was making earlier in the thread, apologies to labour it, but MMM & the Frugalwoods have these amazing glossy almost lifestyle blog type feel going on, & whilst I totally believe in what they preach, when you find out what they earn, it makes you feel a little hollow.
I think this is why I like blogs like Mortgage Free in Three, & Queen Frugal, because you know they earn a real life salary, & still manage to save.
I agree re the advice too, I think most budgeting tips on general TV, magazines etc are just so low brow for people like us, that they arent worthwhile. I love how Im now a fully fledged hardcore scary person, I used to read your challenges around the time of NSK & think, no way could I ever be like that!:eek: but lookie momma I am just like all of the other hardcore turtles now:D

Dizzy_Imp

Bobarella wrote: »

I agree re the advice too, I think most budgeting tips on general TV, magazines etc are just so low brow for people like us, that they arent worthwhile. I love how Im now a fully fledged hardcore scary person, I used to read your challenges around the time of NSK & think, no way could I ever be like that!:eek: but lookie momma I am just like all of the other hardcore turtles now:D

I think I'm still a soft-shell...

apple_muncher

Anyone who joins in with these challenges is already hardcore! Not just NSDs, or grocery challenge, or lunch to work, or exercise, or using up toiletries individually. But all of these - and more - at the same time! Definitely hardcore, every single one of us.

WelshKitty85

Woohoo!! SFD number 2!!!!!

Uni for me today. Had breakfast before I left and took coffee and lunch with me. Tonight's meal was a stew from last nights left overs.

Complained in uni about the lack of support we are receiving as well as the amount of lectures we have missed due to tutors being off. Have decided to put in an official complaint, as have most others on the course. We are going to request a partial refund of tuition fees. We probably won't get anything but want them to take notice of how let down we feel as it is our future careers that are at risk if we don't get the grades we need to progress.

Manged to throw out a few bits of old paperwork today. Need to have a big clear out really but am having to focus on assignments at the moment. I have 9 weeks left (less than I thought) and in that time still have a dissertation to complete, 2 assignments to write, a presentation to deliver and an exam to sit. Roll on the end of May!

mothernerd

Another quiet SFD (very quiet as can't move very well today). Sort of floating atm but I have a list so all will be well.

Today I am grateful for being able to walk, for having food in the house and being surrounded by colour.

Calling14

Dizzy Imp doesn't take long to become hard shell turtle lol.

Spendy day for me today daughters birthday next weekend but she won't be around, seeing her tomorrow so little pressies and bought a cake, felt so guilty not making one. Had no self raising flour in, called in lidls only had plain floor!!! So tired couldn't be bothered going back into town.

Good dog walk today, leftover chicken dinner for tea. Sold a dress on ebay not a great deal but it all helps.

Garage clearance still ongoing, but will finish at the end of week. Impossible with 3 yr old after work.

Debtdrowninglondongirl

I'm on 5 NSD's oh yes!!

Work provided lunch today and will be on Wednesday as well - I love my job!! And am glad I am working again.

Need to pay for travel this week to see my cousin in hospital but as I am still within budget shouldn't be a problem.

I have been ill all last week but hope to do a light jog tomorrow to get back into the exercising. Am still doing yoga every morning though.

Still doing the payday countdown but am Marching forward turtles....marching forward!!

thriftylass

Well my savings will take another hit next few months. Looked into finally changing my name after getting married last year. Wanted to wait till after this Germany trip so I still had tickets and cards in the same name etc in case it takes a while. It will cost me at least £60 on the German side alone due to various fees plus travel with DH to the German embassy in Edinburgh. Grrr...

Catch up proper tomorrow

Fmess

Evening all,

Quick check in as I'm on my phone and soooooo tired.

SFD number 7 :j so feeling very pleased with myself Also LTW

I tried to read MMM but couldn't get into it and like others have mentioned, the numbers were incomprehendible to me.