20/20 Vision (repaying a debt to my home and myself)

doingitanyway

parsniphead wrote: »

I always used the big companies for my glasses but have used a small independent the past few times. I was worried about the cost due to needing my lenses thinned a lot but they worked out better value.

Might be worth asking around for recommendations.

There is an independent I know of with fab frames but I never went in as I assumed they would be too expensive. I will pop in and have a look and ask about prices. Thank you.

mizmir

Love this plan - and looking forward to following. Was laughing with Redo on the glasses - have had that happen so many times! But last time I went to SS they took photos of me in the frames so I could put my glasses back on to see what I looked liked. Finally got glasses I liked!

JoJoC

I go away for a week and come back to find that you've started a new diary! It's fabulous to see your enthusiasm and get-up-and-go in your opening post I'll follow your progress in here

I know i said it before, but it's great to see you in here, debt free and ready to move into the next chapter!

doingitanyway

mizmir wrote: »

Love this plan - and looking forward to following. Was laughing with Redo on the glasses - have had that happen so many times! But last time I went to SS they took photos of me in the frames so I could put my glasses back on to see what I looked liked. Finally got glasses I liked!

Thanks mizmir. Like your glasses tip

JoJoC wrote: »

I go away for a week and come back to find that you've started a new diary! It's fabulous to see your enthusiasm and get-up-and-go in your opening post I'll follow your progress in here
I know i said it before, but it's great to see you in here, debt free and ready to move into the next chapter!

Thanks JoJo may the get-up-and-go energy stay with me

doingitanyway

A WFH and NSD for me

Done
Read for 2 hours
Rug hoovered and packed away for the guest bedroom (when decorated)
Ironing board cleared of junk and packed away

To do
Clear dining table
Sweep dining room floor
Create a sparkling loo

Food planning
I have some wild garlic leaves sent in my veggie box and some frozen turkey carcass so planning a veggie and lentil soup tomorrow. I will add the wild garlic in at the end

Turtle beans soaking. Planning a turkey chilli with some of the stock and some frozen red wine

Salad box for the fridge of leaves and grated carrot

Cauliflower rice made

My freezer is full and I have fruits and veggies so no need to go out shopping today.

Home made burger, chips and salad for my evening meal.

Made stock

Frugal surprises
I got potatoes in my veg box so I cut one up. It is the perfect portion size and they grill just fine. No more frozen chips for me

I used the outer leaves of cauliflower for soup and they were delicious

Goals
Tomorrow the hunt for eye glasses resumes. Off to SS

I’ve been told not to swim as I had an operation but tomorrow I am going to have a workout then I will have the longest shower ever

I am making a shopping list for household things more than anything else but also eggs and coffee and seeds and nuts…

Sugar
I used then threw away tomato sauce (22grams of sugar per 100grams)

The house
I need to start doing things out of order as one major thing a month is too frustrating. I think I will also take steps towards other goals too. So on Monday I will be calling to get a quote for a bay window

A lazy, TV watching evening for tonight. I am looking forward to a day off tomorrow. I hope you are too

beanielou

Hope your op went well.
Take care

System

DIA your diary is so busy. I go to a small independent opticians, get good service, bit they are good friends the owners .

They take a photo of you on the computer in your glasses so you can see the, before you buy them.

As for your house , I think you need to speak to an estate agent. A friend of mine would take out any kitchen and bathroom in a house she bought , even if it was only a few month old, so is it worth it. The roof and bay window yes they defo need doing before you sell.

Have a good rest tomorrow.

RosaBernicia

doingitanyway wrote: »

Excellent points Rosa and don't be sorry as comments from you guys are one of the reasons I am active on here despite my dislike of public forums generally.

So, answers...
I don't want to live in the improved house.
I do want to move ASAP
I need to look in the area I want to live in but I used to know it reasonably well (once worked there) although now it is a bit chi-chi (is that a recognisable word? )

I will speak to an estate agent but previously doing the house up was the better option last time.

From a psychological viewpoint I seriously lack confidence and I think I might 'need' to face up to myself and my fear of tradespeople and restore this house by myself. I think I would emerge a better me if that doesn't sound too kooky. A bit like the difference between repaying debt and the lessons learnt along the way versus paying off the debt with a lottery win or inheritance.

But that may all be nonsense of course and a way to avoid moving on because I am scared of that too. Who knows, but I think I will get an estate agent back in and do some costings.
I will also set up an appointment with a friend to have coffee in the new area to have a nosey and see if my plan to move there is still viable...

Thank you

Oooh brilliant now that is sounding like a plan coming together. :j

I think I do see what you mean about wanting to get it sorted yourself (I am stubborn too ) but there are times when you don't actually have to - and either way, knowledge is power


Rosa xx

RosaBernicia

BTW I think you are probably unusual in being less reluctant to engage with estate agents than tradespeople :rotfl:

doingitanyway

Cumbria_lass wrote: »

DIA your diary is so busy. I go to a small independent opticians, get good service, bit they are good friends the owners .

They take a photo of you on the computer in your glasses so you can see the, before you buy them.

As for your house , I think you need to speak to an estate agent. A friend of mine would take out any kitchen and bathroom in a house she bought , even if it was only a few month old, so is it worth it. The roof and bay window yes they defo need doing before you sell.

Have a good rest tomorrow.

RosaBernicia wrote: »

Oooh brilliant now that is sounding like a plan coming together. :j

I think I do see what you mean about wanting to get it sorted yourself (I am stubborn too ) but there are times when you don't actually have to - and either way, knowledge is power

Yes I will be speaking to an estate agent and will be focusing on the roof and bay window for now. Going to arrange the window quote tomorrow

RosaBernicia wrote: »

BTW I think you are probably unusual in being less reluctant to engage with estate agents than tradespeople :rotfl:

Erm...not sure that I am actually...