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Midlife Musings and Measurable Goals
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**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~**
**Weight loss 2 stone 2 lbs **
MFW. 1 month to go ****
"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.
It starts with you, it starts from now. *** It is ok to be me.***
***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
I recall you had a MAC so - https://www.cleverfiles.com/howto/recover-word-document-mac.html
Hope this helps - if not there should plenty of youtube how-to's
Weight 17/01/2021:95.5kg - YTD: -1kg, Trips to tip: 02/52 - Rooms Painted: 0/4 - Steps >5000: 2/300
Debt 01/01/2021:-£107.5K - YTD (17/01): [email protected]%:{PDBX21 #26} £550/£12299 - {MFW21 #57} OP Pot: £2.7K/£102K
Decrease in Total Debt 2016:£13.4K 2017:£8.3K 2018:£20K 2019:£16K 2020:£37.5K 2021 (Repaid YTD): £1.8K
Today I signed up so I could stream a film on my computer. The film was great! Never done this before (believe it or not) so breaking new tech ground as per my goals. Told you I had luddite tendencies
It's a bit early in the year to feel despondent but I do today all the same. The enormity of getting the bathroom, kitchen, fascias, plumbing, new windows and fascias overwhelmed me. My neighbour is throwing food (sandwiches/fish and chips!) in their front garden for the foxes I assume, although it is a matter of time before rats join in. (I'm not complaining to the council as I plan to move this year if I can) Really fed up of living in this house right now...
Just letting off steam. Onwards and upwards. So, I will call the window company tomorrow and chase the 2 new windows. Sigh.
On the bright side? Finished reading a great book, a few YS bargains for the freezer, I spoke to my friend in Sydney and none of her family are directly affected by the bushfires :j
Hope you are all having a good day.
Imho, from what you've told us just now, I think the fascias is the priority. Those toe rags that you have for neighbours are extracting the urine, but you are doing the right thing by saying nothing .
Regarding the other jobs, it seems like you should assess 3 people for either the bathroom or kitchen only . Then , if you get lucky you could ask them to do either the bathroom or kitchen . Hopefully the plumbing would be sorted by them . Make sure when assessing them you listen as to how they want payment etc .
James, the chap I found emailed me quotes for bathroom and took payments every so often . I didn't like the sound of the previous chap I assessed who wanted 50% up front and promised the Earth .
You probably know all this anyway , but it's just a reminder as you have a lot on your plate .
Anyway, hope the week gets better..
I hope your applications for bursaries are successful , they will help with your expenses.
Have you done anything with your car yet ?
£1491 18th December 2020
Have you checked with an estate agent as to whether it's worth getting the work done? It may be better value to just price your house accordingly as sunshine girl says.
What a nightmare neighbour. I understand why you can't complain but am with you in wanting you to be able to move asap. Sorry you're having a tough time.
Nothing done on the car
I'm pleased say I've applied for a bursary and a fellowship. I may not get either but I'm glad I am getting them done. Thanks Jwil
Neither my bathroom or kitchen are functional or clean and that is the issue I'm afraid/embarrassed to say