A whole new world

crazy_cat_lady

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

belleandthebudget

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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belleandthebudget

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

:heartsmil I think we definitely all need to give that a go!!

belleandthebudget

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!

belleandthebudget

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.

Orange_Ena

Brilliant meal plan Belle, you're very organised

moneyonmymindsam

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

moneyonmymindsam

TUESDAY
Dinner: spicy aberdeen angus beef burger with cheese and salad



Mmmmm ...all round yours Tuesday evening then ...lol

Orange_Ena

Yeah, you better make extras Belle :rotfl::D

crazy_cat_lady

Yes - one for me too. In exchange for a melon cocktail...