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A whole new world, for now
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echoing everyone else amazing news x
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Lovely news ❤️
Debt Busting Again in 2026!
Starting Debt 03.05.26 = £5345 Current Total 01.07.26 = £4411
Clear M&S Card Starting Balance 03.05.26 £600 Cleared 05.07.26 ✅
Clear V12 Finance Starting Balance 05.07.26 £600
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That's fantastic news!
"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee3 -
I’m so pleased to read that your DD has had good news. What a relief that must be for you both.
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thanks everyone, it means we can now move out of the virtual holding circle that we inhabited. While no one admitted to holding their breath, no one was embracing future plans. There was no weigh in last week as I had a London weekend funded by and spent with the offspring. Although excessively hot, it was enjoyable and dh, who was at his parents, joined us for one of the planned activities.
Today I did my weigh-in but while a slight downward trajectory, there was no shift in the number of pounds. I remain within the travel zone!
Over the past 2 weeks and, in part inspired by @Blackcats, I have had a few break through moments. They need to be further teased out and may give rise to a new diary so please watch this space, I am so grateful for the cheerleading and challenge that I receive here.I have a client meeting today for an hour, which is unusual for a Sunday but should be interesting. I need to do some research in advance and respectabilise myself.
Today I am grateful for
Optimism/ contentment
Finding the right home for some items
A sustained friendship
June 2026, Mortgage free, Emergency fund fully funded & £200/200 cash maximum pb holding .:jWeight 12st challenge 11st 2lb
Gift to children challenge £40k in 2 years. Short term gift challenge 7 presents and $1300 can by September.
Determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection. I’m not perfect but I’m good enough.
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Break through moments and a new diary sound great. Your grateful list is really positive too 😊
"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee2 -
well, I'm feeling very pleased to know that I might have been of some assistance in your musings. You are right that these diaries are wonderful for help, support, inspiration and good ideas. I was going to stop keeping a diary but I found I missed it and I'm really enjoying writing my new diary.
Optimism and contentment are two amazing feelings!
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Optimism and contentment are the best feelings in the world.
January spends - £587.583
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