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

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  • WannabeFree
    WannabeFree Posts: 4,438 Forumite
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    Thank you

    xx
    “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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    Dinner was a fail. Disgusting comes to mind. It was something gifted that had been in the freezer quite a while. not quite a ready meal but enough to just need the one tray cooking for a 'meal' Horrid.

    So quick change of plan and made them pasta with some pasta sauce out the freezer and the last of the cheese from the freezer too.

    Smalls are in bed. Just having a cuppa and checking on surveys. They are so quiet! Hope they pick up soon :o

    Going to meal plan and write a list of things we need. I still have some ironing to catch up on will make sure it's done this evening/tomorrow.

    Friday is the day I can see some small movement in the debt again and make being so skint 'worth' it. Even if it is only small steps.

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • beanielou
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    Baby steps are always good :)

    Check your email :)
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    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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  • teafor2
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    Our meal was a bit odd tonight as well. It was pasta parcels, make and brand I've bought plenty of times before, but there were strips of tomato skin inside that had the texture of plastic. Even DD didn't eat it and she'll eat anything :o

    I only do Prolific but not had much through at all lately. I'm a bit sad as I actually enjoy doing them, they're on a par with word puzzles for me - the money is definitely a bonus :rotfl:
  • RosaBernicia
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    Happy new year Wannabe. Sorry it's not looking like it so far but I hope the rest of 2019 brings you better things!


    Rosa xx
    Debt free May 2016... DFW#2 in progress
    Campervan paid off summer '21... MFW progress tbc
  • beanielou
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    You know I think this thread is one of the most supportive & friendly threads on MSE :A
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • WannabeFree
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    teafor2 wrote: »
    Our meal was a bit odd tonight as well. It was pasta parcels, make and brand I've bought plenty of times before, but there were strips of tomato skin inside that had the texture of plastic. Even DD didn't eat it and she'll eat anything :o

    I only do Prolific but not had much through at all lately. I'm a bit sad as I actually enjoy doing them, they're on a par with word puzzles for me - the money is definitely a bonus :rotfl:

    Must be the day for odd dinners ;) I do a few sites but all are quiet. Thank you x
    RosaBernicia wrote: »
    Happy new year Wannabe. Sorry it's not looking like it so far but I hope the rest of 2019 brings you better things!


    Rosa xx

    Thank you Rosa, this year will bring better things. I WILL be debt free for Xmas 19 ;) Determined to make it happen.
    beanielou wrote: »
    You know I think this thread is one of the most supportive & friendly threads on MSE :A

    It really is Beanie, I have received amazing support and help, it's all appreciated. Every single bit of help, comments, advice and everything else.

    Thank you for all the support

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • Busy_Mee1
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    I agree Beanie, such a lovely thread and Wannabe is such an amazing Mum.

    Do you have a Nectar card Wannabe and do the Nectar Canvass surveys ?They are very boring and tedious but I find the points add up and can be then used for shopping in Sainsbury's. I like it because they email when a survey is available and I don't have to go looking for them x
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,914 Ambassador
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    Do you do the Royal Mail suryeys?
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • Sun_Addict
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    I don't know how you do it Wannabe, all the things life throws at you and still you bounce back. I really hope things pick up for you soon xx
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
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