Going, going...still going! 16 December 2018 at 3:29PM edited 29 November 2019 at 8:03PM in Debt Free Diaries 961 replies 69.8K views

BlackCoffeeNoSugar

Quick post so I’ll come back later to fill in...

Budget has totally gone to pot this week - my own fault, I took my eye off it and had a really spendy day out with a friend (lunch and shopping). Just didn’t hold myself accountable and haven’t had a NSD since Sunday! 

Feeling thoroughly unimpressed with myself, so turning this around today. Today will be a NSD!

mark55man

the sweet taste of freedom with a seasoning of spendthriftery - don't beat yourself up but don't do it again (for a while) 

bd80s

Don't feel bad, you've worked incredibly hard over the last couple of years to get rid of your debt, you haven't lost your mindset you've just given yourself a little budget holiday  
I have no doubt it hasn't put you in a bad position and you will fully recover  

BlackCoffeeNoSugar

Thank you both

Obviously when I said "later" I meant "tomorrow"

I've hauled the handbrake on, and assessed the damage - which in all honesty, is not as bad as it could have been, and what I have bought is useful and/or pertinent for the current situation. Apart from the indulgent lunch out - but that was good for the soul more than anything   EF is still healthy, store cupboards are stocked and we'll just see what happens with the rest of the world.... 

As for work, I did get offered the role I interviewed for - but they put so many caveats in the offer and the draft contract I saw was frankly outrageous (I have doubts it was even legal), so I walked away from it. Still feeling a bit conflicted, but I think it's for the best. 

But it's the weekend now, so enough about work PD is already snuffle-snoring in her bed and clearly dreaming, as her whiskers, nose and legs keep twitching I hope she's happy I have knitting out, but might just watch tv instead

BlackCoffeeNoSugar

Redeemed myself slightly - had a chunky PA survey clear which has meant I could cash out So that's £5.95 to go towards counteracting the spendy time  

BlackCoffeeNoSugar

Nothing much to report right now - work has finally agreed we can all work from home, so today has been a day of adjustment. PD quite happy with the state of affairs Really feeling for teachers and the NHS right now, such a tough time.

I'm stocked up for now, but will need to venture out later in the week for a top-up - I'll go with an open mind and forage what I can. I have a good supply of lentils and freezer stock, so I don't want to deplete them too much at this stage, just want to replenish what I've used so far in terms of fresh stuff.  

Hope everyone is staying safe - I've messaged round a few people to check they're ok, so I will continue doing that in the coming days. Just have to do what we can   

BlackCoffeeNoSugar

I've been keeping a little gratitude log over the last few days - when the media is so bleak, I needed something to remind me it's all ok really, and I'm very lucky in the grand scheme of things: 

• Warm and snuggly PD - who has joined in several video conferences (uninvited), and spending the rest of her day snoozing near me. 
• A glorious day today - I've had the windows open all day for the first time this year. It's getting a little chilly now, but goodness me, it's been good for the soul (also for sunny windowsills for slumbering felines)
• A lack of a commute - I've argued the point for months that my job could be done from home too, not just the higher-ups, and I actually got a compliment over the amount I got through this week. Funny that, when I'm not being interrupted every 5 minutes by people wanting me to do 'a quick job' for them - something to be said for being less visible (but still easily accessible). 
• A glass of red - because that's something to savour after a trying week!
• NSDs a-plenty - and a few more to rack up over the coming days too. 

Stay safe everyone x

mark55man

well done and I completely agree about how productive you can be without interruption. .

BlackCoffeeNoSugar

It's amazing how little disruption PD causes in comparison Maybe I should suggest all middle management have a snooze and a light bath in the middle of each working day  

BabyStepper

BlackCoffeeNoSugar said:

It's amazing how little disruption PD causes in comparison Maybe I should suggest all middle management have a snooze and a light bath in the middle of each working day