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  • It will SH, it worked with unpacking and doing the lounge up, so why not do it with my hobbies too.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    I love this you are soooooo organised.I love your hobbies, I am wondering what the scenery is like by you. It is ok here but i havent been out for a few days. I am v excited as we only have 7 week days till payday. This month has come around so fast. Our days are getting brighter here. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • Thanks SW.
    The view out the back is gardens, water, loads of hills and trees; made great photos when the snow fell. 

    Waking up at silly times the last few days and I've struggled not to snore at my desk. Think I'm getting another cold or something as I've a sore throat and my voice keeps going.

    My fizzy water maker arrived today, looking forward to trying it tomorrow 🤗
    - ordering more gas bubble makers payday

    I ordered surgical steel ear and nose studs, should arrive by the weekend; spent under £5.

    Two more days until my long weekend.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 28,971 Forumite
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    Long weekend... I need one of those. I have one in a couple of weeks but have stuffed an online conference in it!! I have a day following it off to recover...
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
    5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/25
  • SH, Is that the conference you mentioned in your diary? It should be fun, if you can pace yourself and not get screen fatigue.

    I've got Easter extra long weekend off, without touching the holiday allowance, hopefully they will give us another BH later in the year too.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • Won 500 n3ctar points, updated the app, opened it and pressed the juicy button. Not sure if it's only today so get checking yours!

    I've started repaying savings for the fizzy water maker, will have it all back in by next weekend.

    Ended up doing 90 minutes extra at work. I'm just being left to get on with everything, even asking for help doesn't get me the responses I would expect.

    Had bolognese for tea, chocolate for pudding.

    £15 in the bank, £2 is fee, 9 days until payday.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • Well done on winning the nectar points. I hope you can rest a bit soon. It sounds like you are working too hard. Roll on payday. I cant wait!!!! I think with the days getting brighter March will be a good month. Things are on the up. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • Thanks SW, I think I'm doing too much, especially with trying to do it in 4 days instead of 5.
    I've long weekends for a while, scheduled in 'me' time and rest.
    It's hit and miss with daylight, sometimes it's only light for a few hours like today.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • The more you give the more they take without a second thought about whether you can cope or physically do the job in the hours you work. 😕

    Well done on the win 🤗
    0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
    House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
    House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗

    Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).

    Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1

    Living off savings diary
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p1
  • I know Skinty, I'm focusing on how it makes my CV look.

    N3ctar points get saved and go towards 3bay, and other places, spends for the flat.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
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