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  • Loveactually
    Loveactually Posts: 385 Forumite
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    Recovering from my 2nd dose of vaccine. So many people said you don’t have side effects for 2nd vaccine but it hit me as bad as the 1st one. 

    Spend days too as DH is a terrible cook so had to depend on takeaways. Feeling bit better today so will be cooking. 

    Next time should prep pan this events and freeze some food for those days. 
    Saving goal for BTL mortgage - 28600 / 60000 ( July 2021) , 37600/60000 (December 2021) , 39300 / 60000 (august 2022) , 41000/60000 ( January 2023)
  • Blackcats
    Blackcats Posts: 3,875 Forumite
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    Don't be too hard on yourself.  The bigger picture is that you've had your vaccine with all the protection that it brings.  A bit of a wobble with takeaways can soon balance itself out. Hope you feel much better tomorrow.  
  • Loveactually
    Loveactually Posts: 385 Forumite
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    Last week was only 2 NSD’s. 

    Hopefully will be better this week. Only one day of work left and then it’s summer holidays. Can’t wait for the break to start. 
    Saving goal for BTL mortgage - 28600 / 60000 ( July 2021) , 37600/60000 (December 2021) , 39300 / 60000 (august 2022) , 41000/60000 ( January 2023)
  • MissRikkiC
    MissRikkiC Posts: 1,409 Forumite
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    I think ive had 1 or 2 NSDs so far which is just awful! But bigger picture is that im within budget. Hope youre feeling better now.
    Follow here for the daily life of an ADHD mum with 2 children and a new mortgage to pay

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6570879/life-in-our-forever-family-home-and-the-mortgage-that-came-with-it#latest
  • Loveactually
    Loveactually Posts: 385 Forumite
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    Feeling back to normal now. Thanks for asking @MissRikkiC
    Saving goal for BTL mortgage - 28600 / 60000 ( July 2021) , 37600/60000 (December 2021) , 39300 / 60000 (august 2022) , 41000/60000 ( January 2023)
  • Loveactually
    Loveactually Posts: 385 Forumite
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    To do list for summer holidays:

    clean garden weeds
    deep clean all rooms one by one
    clear wardrobes
    do at least 30 min of exercise every day
    plan itinerary for holiday 
    loose 3kg weight

    I will see end of august if I can even get 2 things crossed of the list 

    Saving goal for BTL mortgage - 28600 / 60000 ( July 2021) , 37600/60000 (December 2021) , 39300 / 60000 (august 2022) , 41000/60000 ( January 2023)
  • Blackcats said:
    Don't be too hard on yourself.  The bigger picture is that you've had your vaccine with all the protection that it brings.  A bit of a wobble with takeaways can soon balance itself out. Hope you feel much better tomorrow.  
    Yes going to balance out the extra spending by the end of the month. Thank you for putting a positive spin on the extra splurging 😀
    Saving goal for BTL mortgage - 28600 / 60000 ( July 2021) , 37600/60000 (December 2021) , 39300 / 60000 (august 2022) , 41000/60000 ( January 2023)
  • Loveactually
    Loveactually Posts: 385 Forumite
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    Ok first day of holidays and I am planning to tackle my garden today. A bit of weeding and get the lawn chairs out to enjoy the sun coming our way this week 
    Saving goal for BTL mortgage - 28600 / 60000 ( July 2021) , 37600/60000 (December 2021) , 39300 / 60000 (august 2022) , 41000/60000 ( January 2023)
  • MissRikkiC
    MissRikkiC Posts: 1,409 Forumite
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    Its already baking here, Im in the conservatory working in shorts and tshirt and honestly considering getting into a bikini its that warm!

    Enjoy your first day!
    Follow here for the daily life of an ADHD mum with 2 children and a new mortgage to pay

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6570879/life-in-our-forever-family-home-and-the-mortgage-that-came-with-it#latest
  • Loveactually
    Loveactually Posts: 385 Forumite
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    Garden cleared and garden furniture out but no sun today. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

    2 NSD this week so far. 

    I also managed to sell my daughters used trainers on eBay. They were in such good condition felt bad to just chuck them out.  At least someone can use them now. 
    Saving goal for BTL mortgage - 28600 / 60000 ( July 2021) , 37600/60000 (December 2021) , 39300 / 60000 (august 2022) , 41000/60000 ( January 2023)
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