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Changing habits, wanting freedom

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  • jvr wrote: »
    Thanks guys!


    So OH went along to the home office and then they said they have no official stamp and the form goes on and on about how it must be stamped! They also said that whenever they deal with anything south African related its a nightmare .... I can only agree! They did the fingerprints and signed who they were etc. Then other half rang the embassy and they said no that's okay :) so just need to go through all the forms today and send them off :)


    Wedding was lovely and we barely spent a penny. OH left with my sister early (she has ME so can't do much for long) and then me my other sister and my cousin discovered the wine not drunk at other tables and had a fabulous night drinking free wine :) lots of dancing and catching up with people. Even more amazing no hangover the next day..........


    ............ the one issue with this is the day after I did my dates and realised I was 'late' two test later and I discovered we do not have ten months to get rid of this debt we have 8!! only just under 5 weeks so very early days.... doesn't feel real but at same time even more determined.


    Suffering caffeine and nicotine withdrawals at the same time is fun but think how much I will save with a good reason to quit!


    How long have you being nicotine free?
    Cashback Earnings YTD £46.04 Survey Earnings YTD £182.66
    "Always always train, be the best version of you that you can physically be"
  • Congratulations!!
    LBM 1st Feb 2015 £18182 to go :o
    my diary: time to step up to the plate. SPC#079
  • Florence_J
    Florence_J Posts: 1,942 Forumite
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    c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s _party_
    Debt Free Stage 1 - Completed 27/08/2020
    Debt Free Stage 2 - Completed 50/181 Payments
  • Honey_Bear
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    Huge congratulations JVR!

    What a fantastic way to motivate yourself! By the time the baby is here, being debtfree, a non-smoker and alcohol-free for eight months - you won't recognise yourself!
    Better is good enough.
  • JVR - Aw that's wonderful news, congratulations. As HB says, an extra motivator.
  • jvr
    jvr Posts: 427 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary
    Sadly we have lost it. I'm doing okay been off work relieved it happened earlier not later
    Debt: £14,000 now £2169
    Emergency Fund: 1000/ £1000
    :j
  • Honey_Bear
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    Oh JVR I'm so sorry. I know if it had to happen it's better to happen sooner rather than later, but it's still very sad. (((hugs))) Please be very kind to yourself and Mr JVR.
    Better is good enough.
  • Florence_J
    Florence_J Posts: 1,942 Forumite
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    I'm so sorry.
    Debt Free Stage 1 - Completed 27/08/2020
    Debt Free Stage 2 - Completed 50/181 Payments
  • jvr
    jvr Posts: 427 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary
    Hi guys


    Back at work today feeling okay. Ended up smoking again but feel determined to kick it.... mainly thinking about how beautiful my bank balance would be.
    Otherwise not much news... doing okay with money two weeks till pay day and should scrape through
    Debt: £14,000 now £2169
    Emergency Fund: 1000/ £1000
    :j
  • I am 11 days and 12 hours smoke free, do i feel any better no, could i still go buy 20 cigarettes yes.lol

    If your not ready to pack in your not ready choose the right time.
    Cashback Earnings YTD £46.04 Survey Earnings YTD £182.66
    "Always always train, be the best version of you that you can physically be"
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