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            I think you're right. Accepting who you are and saying that it's ok is a massive forward step. There is no 'normal' - we just are who we are. You'll be fine Not giving up Not giving up
 Working hard to pay off my debt
 Time to take back control
 https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6290156/crazy-cat-lady-chapter-5-trying-to-recover-from-the-pandemic/p1?new=10
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            Okay, a plan for today!- 
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- pay water bill[/STRIKE] done! just got to ask flatmates for their share which will do tomorrow
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- do some laundry[/STRIKE] done! and hung up to dry about to do another small load
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- plan outfits for work next week[/STRIKE] done! got 5 outfits ready to go. one pair of jeans is drying but everything else is ready along with workout clothes!
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- meal plan for the week[/STRIKE] done! see below.
- change bedsheets
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- go swimming[/STRIKE]
- finish my book
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- update my day planner[/STRIKE] done! added dentist appointment and exercise classes
- make work lunch for monday
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- book exercise classes for next week[/STRIKE] done! one more that can't be booked until tomorrow morning but i've set a reminder on my phone
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- put away food shopping[/STRIKE] done! may have to rejig the cupboard as it's full to bursting. will take stock this week
 
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- pay water bill[/STRIKE] done! just got to ask flatmates for their share which will do tomorrow
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 :heartsmil I think we definitely all need to give that a go!!crazy_cat_lady wrote: »I think you're right. Accepting who you are and saying that it's ok is a massive forward step. There is no 'normal' - we just are who we are. You'll be fine 0 0
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            SUNDAY
 Breakfast: toasted bread roll, butter, and jam
 Lunch: soy and sesame noodles
 Dinner: grilled chicken breast, satay sauce, and broccoli
 Snacks: garden peas, nectarine, ice lolly, doritos
 MONDAY
 Breakfast: toasted bread roll, butter, and jam
 Lunch: spaghetti with tiny meatballs and sauce
 Dinner: grilled chicken breast, satay sauce, and broccoli
 Snacks: garden peas, nectarine, ice lolly
 TUESDAY
 Breakfast: toasted bread roll, butter, and jam
 Lunch: pasta with stir in sauce and a side of chopped veggies
 Dinner: spicy aberdeen angus beef burger with cheese and salad
 Snacks: garden peas, nectarine, ice lolly
 WEDNESDAY
 Breakfast: toasted bread roll, butter, and jam
 Lunch: pasta with stir in sauce and a side of chopped veggies
 Dinner: oatcakes and cheese with a side of chopped veggies
 Snacks: garden peas, nectarine, ice lolly
 THURSDAY
 Breakfast: toasted bread roll, butter, and jam
 Lunch: noodles from work cafe (free)
 Dinner: oatcakes and cheese with a side of chopped veggies
 Snacks: cucumber, peppers, and flapjack
 FRIDAY
 Breakfast: hash browns and eggs from work cafe
 Lunch: chicken noodle soup, oatcakes, and cheese
 Dinner: fish fingers, tattie wedges, and veggies
 Snacks: cucumber, peppers, and flapjack
 Pretty pleased with the plan! I shouldn't have to buy anything (except my Friday treat breakfast which will be a whopping £1.55ish) the only thing I might need to get is more cucumber and peppers but that will be around £1-2 maximum.
 Now to stick to it!0
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            I can't remember if I said but I paid another £50 off the credit cards. I have a couple of extra expenses this month that snuck up on me like the water bill and train tickets so I don't want to pay everything onto the cards now and then be stuck later in the month. Gonna keep popping spare change into the emergency fund and then the day before payday I'll pay the rest onto the cards. It will be satisfying and a good test of will power to keep the money in the accounts without using it (which I'll have to learn to do anyway!!).
 Food budget is still going well.
 Did lots today too. I started off with too much on my list and ended up feeling a little overwhelmed but after I cut it down I still went swimming, did laundry, lots of things that are important.0
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            Brilliant meal plan Belle, you're very organised Debt Apr 15 - £6895.44 Debt Apr 15 - £6895.44 Apr 17 - £2500 Apr 17 - £2500 Dec 17 - £560 Dec 17 - £560 July 18 - £199 July 18 - £199 
 CHEFS challenge (Cruise Holiday Entirely Funded by Surveys) - £685.79
 Every penny is a prisoner 0 0
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            Sadly I wrote a long post and lost internet access...Just to say
 WOW you have achieved loads this month
 Well done again for the additional £50
 Loving your planning - and Meal plans  Grocery challenge Feb £107/£100-epic fail due to cake and biscuits Grocery challenge Feb £107/£100-epic fail due to cake and biscuits
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            TUESDAY
 Dinner: spicy aberdeen angus beef burger with cheese and salad
 Mmmmm ...all round yours Tuesday evening then ...lolGrocery challenge Feb £107/£100-epic fail due to cake and biscuits
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            Yeah, you better make extras Belle :rotfl::DDebt Apr 15 - £6895.44 Apr 17 - £2500 Apr 17 - £2500 Dec 17 - £560 Dec 17 - £560 July 18 - £199 July 18 - £199 
 CHEFS challenge (Cruise Holiday Entirely Funded by Surveys) - £685.79
 Every penny is a prisoner 0 0
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            Yes - one for me too. In exchange for a melon cocktail... Not giving up Not giving up
 Working hard to pay off my debt
 Time to take back control
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