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Hoping all is well 🤞👍January spends - £587.581
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Hi everyone sorry I've been awol for a while I've been depressed so not felt like posting. I'm starting to feel better now so hopefully things are on the up now🤞
I am now on my month long break from work as part of my retire and return plan. I go back to work on the 22nd of November for two days a week. Work has been crazy so I need this time away.
I do have plans for my month off but will post about them next time. I need to go and catch up on everyone's dairies too 😊
Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,8944 -
Good to hear from you, enjoy your month off. Look forward to hearing your plans.Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.1
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Thank you for updating us, OBL. I'm sorry you've been having a bad time.
You must have really needed this rest: hopefully it will be the start of a better balance after all you've put in over many years. I do think some jobs will take all you can give them and still expect more, but now you'll be able to get proper recovery time between shifts.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/221 -
Pleased to see you posting again OBL - I hope this month will allow you some time to feel more balanced and in control especially after a busy time at work.1
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Good to hear from you.Sorry you’ve been feeling depressed but hopefully the new working arrangements will do wonders for you 👍January spends - £587.581
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Thanks SG 😊Sunshine_girl2 said:Good to hear from you, enjoy your month off. Look forward to hearing your plans.Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,8940 -
Thanks Cherry the job has changed so much since covid and not being in good health has taken its toll. I am really looking forward to just doing my two shifts and that's it. My boss did suggest I could pick up extra if I wanted to but I politely declined 😂Cherryfudge said:Thank you for updating us, OBL. I'm sorry you've been having a bad time.
You must have really needed this rest: hopefully it will be the start of a better balance after all you've put in over many years. I do think some jobs will take all you can give them and still expect more, but now you'll be able to get proper recovery time between shifts.Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,8941 -
Thanks Maggie 😊I spent the first week sleeping and relaxing as much as possible my pain levels have been through the roof so not feeling too good but sleep is helping. I actually felt good today 🎉🎉maggiem said:Pleased to see you posting again OBL - I hope this month will allow you some time to feel more balanced and in control especially after a busy time at work.Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,8941 -
Thanks Milann it will definitely make things easier I hopemilann said:Good to hear from you.Sorry you’ve been feeling depressed but hopefully the new working arrangements will do wonders for you 👍Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,8940
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