My year of living dangerously

jwil

Glad you had a good holiday and are relaxed about the next phase

doingitanyway

Thanks for all the positive vibes

I guess I am relaxed. Definitely not putting any pressure on myself work wise until after the creative retreat in October.

That said, my car needs repairs so I need to identify a garage and I should crack on with getting the window in before the weather turns…:o

Thanks to HHOD and SSG58 talking about Premium Bonds I finally got round to purchasing some myself. I took half of my redundancy pay that was sat in a savings account earning next to nothing and put it in bonds instead. They are instant access and I don’t need the money until 2020 so I may as well be in with a chance of a win

I did another batch of washing and made contact with friends. (Determined to stay in the loop)

I did some drudge work in the house.

I have identified some yoga classes to try. If I don’t like them I don’t have to go back but I am going to try them next week.

I identified two creative work opportunities that will need completing over the next 2 weeks

Oh, and I am keeping September AF as I feel drinking was making me feel unwell.

So, that is me today. Hope you are having a good day

Seasidegal58

Good to see you back DIA and glad to hear you enjoyed your holiday.

As you say, the Premium Bonds are easy access and you may have a win in-between now and the time you need to draw out the funds. As interest rates are so derisory you might as well have a gamble here. At least your capital will be safe!

Also that's an excellent idea to keep up contact with friends - good ones are worth their weight in gold!

HairyHandofDartmoor

Sorry I've been awol from your diary for a bit DIA. I'm glad you had a good holiday .

Alcohol doesn't agree with me much either and although enjoyable at the time I haven't missed the after effects this past year.

Good luck on your new self-employed start in life. I hope you win something on the premium bonds and enjoy the yoga classes .

RosaBernicia

Hi DIA


I've been awol while moving and only just catching up... so just read through your new diary! How exciting! Sounds like you are making fantastic progress towards where you want to be


Rosa xx

doingitanyway

Seasidegal58 wrote: »

Good to see you back DIA and glad to hear you enjoyed your holiday.

As you say, the Premium Bonds are easy access and you may have a win in-between now and the time you need to draw out the funds. As interest rates are so derisory you might as well have a gamble here. At least your capital will be safe!

Also that's an excellent idea to keep up contact with friends - good ones are worth their weight in gold!

Thanks SSG58

HairyHandofDartmoor wrote: »

Sorry I've been awol from your diary for a bit DIA. I'm glad you had a good holiday .

Alcohol doesn't agree with me much either and although enjoyable at the time I haven't missed the after effects this past year.

Good luck on your new self-employed start in life. I hope you win something on the premium bonds and enjoy the yoga classes .

Thanks HHOD I think one glass will be my way forward. I can't see myself not drinking ever but I definitely struggle to metabolise drink these days.

RosaBernicia wrote: »

Hi DIA
I've been awol while moving and only just catching up... so just read through your new diary! How exciting! Sounds like you are making fantastic progress towards where you want to be
Rosa xx

Thanks Rosa. Nice to see you back and looking forward to your diary updates

doingitanyway

My brain woke up today wanting progress, so I am going to list some of the things that require no money at all. I can do these things myself over the next few weeks before I start my other work.

I need to buy some petrol and a few groceries. I will also buy a paper. I have worked on Saturdays for years so that will be a treat. Later I am off to a dance production with a friend I have not seen for several months. I will take a few toasted nuts with me and some water but I should not need to buy any food or drink as the ticket is expensive enough!

JOBS TO DO MYSELF OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS
Remove tiles in bathroom
Remove kitchen tiles
Remove metal edging in kitchen
Paint skirting in bedroom
Paint door frames and doors in bedroom

Strip walls in box room

Skip run

Gardening (front)
Gardening (back)

Take car to garage for a quote

Have a happy Saturday everyone

beanielou

Enjoy the dance

Sunshine_girl2

Another fan of premium bods , buy some every month.

Your to do list is a good one .

Enjoy your dance production with your friend.

The squirrel is actually two .

Seasidegal58

Very positive jobs list! It's good that you've now got free time to do these rather than trying to fit them round work and stressing when you're too tired start! (like me!):)