Dancing in the Rain

JoJoC

Morning DIA - I was wondering why I hadn't seen your name pop up much lately. Glad you had a good time in Oxford, although I agree with beanielou, missing meals really isn't the best way to lose weight and stay healthy but you'll know that I'm sure.

In terms of opening a credit union account, I'm sure I've talked about mine quite a bit over on my own diary but I save really well in my credit union account. I don't put a lot in there, but because I don't log in every day like I do with my bank accounts, it's almost forgotten money.

I have a standing order for £100 per month that goes to my credit union account - £50 goes into my Christmas saver which is inaccessible until it pays out a lump sum in November, and the other £50 just goes into my standard CU account. From memory, I think I have £300-400 in there but I don't treat it as available money. Just keeping it tucked out the way and allowed to build up gives me comfort that there's a cushion there. I'm sure at some point we'll use it for something but for now I'm happy to keep it as a separate wee pot.

Have a great week!

doingitanyway

JoJoC wrote: »

In terms of opening a credit union account, I'm sure I've talked about mine quite a bit over on my own diary but I save really well in my credit union account. I don't put a lot in there, but because I don't log in every day like I do with my bank accounts, it's almost forgotten money.

Thanks JoJo. I hope to emulate your success with my CU account

doingitanyway

beanielou wrote: »

Glad Oxford was good
Loosing 4lbs was good though maybe not the best way to do it?

Thanks beanielou, I know what you mean but the jury is out for me on missing meals. I’m not sure I need three meals a day. I need more than one for sure but maybe two meals and a snack is enough for me. What I know for definite is I currently eat too much food and I want to eat less!

doingitanyway

Orange_Ena wrote: »

Glad you had a lovely creative week DIA :T

With regards to your breakfast, have you tried overnight oats? Or making a batch of protein pancakes for the freezer then just popping them in the toaster in the morning?

I love that last goal post.....all achievable I reckon. Have a fabulous week x

Thanks Orange Ena, I like the idea of overnight grains, maybe quinoa for the protein, with seeds?

doingitanyway

parsniphead wrote: »

You have a good list to work through. Get that account opened. Did you ever put in a PPI claim for the mortgage. I didnt but will when i get more printer ink this week.
Enjoy your week.:)

Thanks Parsniphead, you guys have such good memories I thought I'd take an easy win for my written correspondence of the week as the PPI seemed too stressful, but it is a potential big win so I must tackle this during August. We can both do it.

doingitanyway

My debt is now £7,950. :T I am expecting some money from other job next week so I can make another payment soon too

beanielou

I cant remember who my mortgages have been with

beanielou

Oh just fab news on being in the £7,000's :j :j :j :j :j :j :j

doingitanyway

Aww thanks beanielou. It is fab news
Wondering if you can check with your bank who you have made payments to re your mortgages over the years or have you changed banks too?

parsniphead

£7000's. That's fantastic. Well done.:T:T:T