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  • brizzlegirl
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    Shocking week workwise.. it is really only Tuesday??! :( But on a good note have a 4 day weekend coming up.. so no complaints permitted from me.. :j

    Very low spend week so far. Think same with OH - need to check in. Still loving the fact that the holiday CCs have gone and the current account is in the black. Hopefully I can get used to this :)
  • beanielou
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    brizzlegirl wrote: »
    Shocking week workwise.. it is really only Tuesday??! :( But on a good note have a 4 day weekend coming up.. so no complaints permitted from me.. :j

    Very low spend week so far. Think same with OH - need to check in. Still loving the fact that the holiday CCs have gone and the current account is in the black. Hopefully I can get used to this :)

    :j :j :j :A
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  • brizzlegirl
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    Bless you Lou xx
  • Seasidegal58
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    brizzlegirl wrote: »
    Shocking week workwise.. it is really only Tuesday??! :( But on a good note have a 4 day weekend coming up.. so no complaints permitted from me.. :j

    Very low spend week so far. Think same with OH - need to check in. Still loving the fact that the holiday CCs have gone and the current account is in the black. Hopefully I can get used to this :)

    Echoing your work week with commiserations. I've got a four day weekend as well though - can't wait!

    Glad you're loving the black bank balance!:j
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  • brizzlegirl
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    Its brilliant SSG I love it. Its a bit of a revelation really.

    Been full on work week but gets easier tomorrow. And then my 4 day weekend kicks in :j want to write a few things down which I want to achieve this weekend... since our amazing cleaner has left place is looking somewhat shabby :(
  • beanielou
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    Enjoy your long weekend :)
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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.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • jwil
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    Have a good weekend :)
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  • brizzlegirl
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    Deep clean is ongoing... :o

    Getting there tho. Bank account is still in the black despite a major money shuffle trying to top up the pots again. We WILL get there I am promising myself!!
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,697 Ambassador
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    Good news on still being in the black.
    Enjoy your weekend :)
    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.
  • brizzlegirl
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    edited 27 May 2018 at 8:56AM
    Thanks guys. All good here, kids in full revision frenzy and I have spent loads of time deep cleaning our scruffy house, OH has been decorating...its not exactly a fun filled weekend, but to be honest has been very productive! We also also hosting a student for the week. Hes sweet and we are pleased to have him around. The income will be useful too, but then no more lodgers for a while...havent changed my mind about that one.

    Plans for today:

    - rework YNAB to make sure its all possible for June. Think May will have been OK, but some short weeks due to Bank Hols, voluntary work etc so income is less, plus need to find final £2k for the car payment
    - complete expenses for last week- voluntary and main contract
    - supporting kids with their revision, and also make pancakes for brunch. We are taking them out for tea..theyre pleased and its a nice reward for their hard work
    - sort items for decluttering. Up to 15 items so far. Many more to go...
    - walk maybe with OH. Fancy getting out if we can even if its raining
    - organise a time to sort some formalities for my parents...just remembered thats with me and needs doing so if I write it here I may do it.
    - update the bullet journal :) and write 3 blessings a day. Much to be grateful for, always

    Have a great Sunday all

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