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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

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  • WannabeFree
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    Afternoon all :)

    Hope all is well. Phone is back working :)

    Me and smalls go away on Friday for the week and I haven't even started to get organised! We have been so busy! So when the need to do list has been done we have just been enjoying the lovely weather. I hope it's like this why I'm away. It makes it so much easier and a lot more free things to do with nice weather.

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • WannabeFree
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    Evening,

    Trying to catch up with everyone.

    It's been so hot today! I really haven't got much done :o I'm so tired :o

    Dinner was random leftovers and ends of things. Glad really it was quick and easy!

    Not a NSD. Two school trips to pay for and topped the electric up before I forgot :o

    xx
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • HairyHandofDartmoor
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    I'm glad yout phone is working Wannabe. I hope you feel less tired tomorrow.
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • WannabeFree
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    I think it's having so much to do! I never seem to sit down I don't know how most do it! I'm really looking forward to the half term.

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • jwil
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    I'm looking forward to half term too. Hoping for some good weather! Hope you have a lovely break x
    "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 McGee
  • EssexHebridean
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    You're not the only one looking forward to a week away WF! Exciting eh! :T And yep - we're about as far off being ready as it sounds as though you are too - lord knows why - MUST get packed tonight! :rotfl:

    Grand to hear you've been chilling out and enjoying the weather - you sound so much better for it too, so hold that thought! ;)
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  • beanielou
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    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
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  • WannabeFree
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    Thank you all :)

    Thank you EH, I can genuinely say I feel truly happy right now. I know I will have to come clean to friends, family and all soon but for now I am enjoying the happiness and calm. Even if I am dreading the coming clean side of things it can wait for now.

    We are all ready to leave as soon as I have collected smalls from school. I am really looking forward to spending some time just me and the smalls, sea air and being 'free' I hope the weather is on our side but even if not I'm sure we'll have fun creating memories that will last forever.

    I hope everyone else looking forward to half term has a lovely break too

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • earthgirl
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    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Lovely post, you sound so happy, have a great break, you deserve it. Love the making memories comment!
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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
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    Have a lovely break Wannabe, I hope you get good weather :)
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
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