A change of scenery, whether it's rural or a city, is good for inner rejuvenation.
Are there other locations with the feel, vibe and amenities that can be included in your search. You've previously opened options up but it may be worth considering again as a little hidden gem could be waiting for you.
Hope you're feeling a bit better, if not, more soup and medicinal wine 😉
Hello doingitanyway. I've just caught up on your diary and although you're sounding like you have a lot going on, you also sound like you're in control of it all and getting things done. Huge congratulations on eating the frogs that were causing distress.
Sorry to hear about the interview. Have you heard back from them? Something will come up which will be perfect for you. I like to think that if the last one didn't go as planned that it's the universe making sure you don't get onto a wrong path.
Good luck with the house hunting. I'm noticing more and more houses are coming up here again and prices have stabilised. I hope you find your perfect home where you want to be.
Debt on 01 July 2022 = £42,083 Current debt on 01 January 2023 = £37,075.87
Thank you @DaisyCheerings Frogs do stress me out but I feel better when they are done. I do have a lot going on, but it could be worse. I'm lucky to be comfortable and appreciated where I am. But, it is hard not to be disappointed when homes don't work out.
Thanks @MovingForwards I've expanded my search a few times as you say. I'm confident something will come up in the end
I've been away. Really lazy time and I read 3 books. There was a nice wood burner, so that was nice, but expensive. I hadn't realised logs cost so much...I had goals for that week that I did not achieve. I've taken the pressure off myself by releasing myself from a few commitments. I also have a holiday that I paid a 20% deposit before lockdown that I stand to lose if I don't go now, but can't afford to go now, so I might have to take that hit.
I seem to be spending too much. I need to rein that back. I am going to start saving again instead of spending all I have, whatever that amount is. I used to spend all my pocket money too but I'm an adult so that should have changed by now! I might set up a DD to PBs that has worked in the past. I'd like to save £200 a month so I have some money for legal and moving costs when I finally move...
On the plus side I have remained debt free.
I have viewed 2 houses, neither right for various reasons. I walked along the seafront in the wind and rain. It was a beautiful walk but I felt sad it wasn't my actual life!
No new job news.
Health wise, my diet isn't great, not exercising either. Going to talk to my housemate to see if she would mind if I got my bike out of storage. I miss cycling.
Doing great with frogs. I ate 4 today. All officialdom. All lengthy holding... I spoke to 1 'robotic-adviser' who made me despair. But hey ho, progress was made
I hope everyone had a good day
If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.
Solicitor/survey savings 300/1700
Emergency fund 0/1000
Buffer fund 0/200
Thanks @MovingForwards I'm hoping cycling can happen again too. Will broach the subject over the weekend. Fingers crossed One persons putting pressure on themselves is another person's proactive. I feel better when I'm doing what I can to improve my situation.
Today I joined SW with a free voucher. Weight is something within my control when many things are not right now. So, the plan is to lose a stone and then review how I feel. I've gone back to my minimum of 30 minutes walking per day. I have done that today.
A huge faff with a financial organisation so after ages on the phone I had to go into a branch with ID to resolve. A really lovely woman sorted it out for me.
Another organisation has sent a form that I will download today and send by post as they need a 'wet' copy.
I made some stock today I made a veggie and lentil curry that I had with quinoa
I feel I made progress today.
I hope everyone is ok
If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.
Solicitor/survey savings 300/1700
Emergency fund 0/1000
Buffer fund 0/200
I also have a holiday that I paid a 20% deposit before lockdown that I stand to lose if I don't go now, but can't afford to go now, so I might have to take that hit.
Some good news. The holiday provider said I can attend later in the Autumn
If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.
Solicitor/survey savings 300/1700
Emergency fund 0/1000
Buffer fund 0/200
Target 1) Prioritise health & social connection 2) Write regularly 51,745/70,000 words Book 2 and 10,787/70,000 Priestess book, 44,000/95000 Memoir Prep 3) Get to £10K EF/Savings Now £6,272 4) MFW starting at £201,999 Nov 21 with 264 246 payments to go. Now £190,335 5) Mortgage neutral progress via pension £3,687 invested since Nov 21 6) Declutter 7) Invest in fun and frolics - and not just future self! 8) CC Debt free April 22 (now stay that way!!)
I also have a holiday that I paid a 20% deposit before lockdown that I stand to lose if I don't go now, but can't afford to go now, so I might have to take that hit.
Some good news. The holiday provider said I can attend later in the Autumn
That's great - they would rather have 100% of what you had booked than the 20% deposit for nothing - that's already off the books - so win win!!
I think I saw you in an ice-cream parlour/Drinking milk shakes cold & long/Smiling & waving & looking so fine
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A change of scenery, whether it's rural or a city, is good for inner rejuvenation.
Are there other locations with the feel, vibe and amenities that can be included in your search. You've previously opened options up but it may be worth considering again as a little hidden gem could be waiting for you.
Hope you're feeling a bit better, if not, more soup and medicinal wine 😉
Sorry to hear about the interview. Have you heard back from them? Something will come up which will be perfect for you. I like to think that if the last one didn't go as planned that it's the universe making sure you don't get onto a wrong path.
Good luck with the house hunting. I'm noticing more and more houses are coming up here again and prices have stabilised. I hope you find your perfect home where you want to be.
Current debt on 01 January 2023 = £37,075.87
Current debt free date = 01 July 2026.
I'm better now although it hung about a bit.
Thank you @DaisyCheerings Frogs do stress me out but I feel better when they are done.
I do have a lot going on, but it could be worse. I'm lucky to be comfortable and appreciated where I am.
But, it is hard not to be disappointed when homes don't work out.
Thanks @MovingForwards I've expanded my search a few times as you say. I'm confident something will come up in the end
I've been away. Really lazy time and I read 3 books. There was a nice wood burner, so that was nice, but expensive. I hadn't realised logs cost so much...I had goals for that week that I did not achieve. I've taken the pressure off myself by releasing myself from a few commitments. I also have a holiday that I paid a 20% deposit before lockdown that I stand to lose if I don't go now, but can't afford to go now, so I might have to take that hit.
I seem to be spending too much. I need to rein that back. I am going to start saving again instead of spending all I have, whatever that amount is. I used to spend all my pocket money too but I'm an adult so that should have changed by now! I might set up a DD to PBs that has worked in the past. I'd like to save £200 a month so I have some money for legal and moving costs when I finally move...
On the plus side I have remained debt free.
I have viewed 2 houses, neither right for various reasons. I walked along the seafront in the wind and rain. It was a beautiful walk but I felt sad it wasn't my actual life!
No new job news.
Health wise, my diet isn't great, not exercising either. Going to talk to my housemate to see if she would mind if I got my bike out of storage. I miss cycling.
Doing great with frogs. I ate 4 today. All officialdom. All lengthy holding... I spoke to 1 'robotic-adviser' who made me despair.
But hey ho, progress was made
I hope everyone had a good day
Solicitor/survey savings 300/1700
Emergency fund 0/1000
Buffer fund 0/200
With the holiday, perhaps look at it as the deposit was already gone and you've got this far without the money. Let it go and move on.
Hope cycling is back on the cards.
As always, stop putting pressure on yourself, everything will fall in to place when the time is right.
Today I joined SW with a free voucher. Weight is something within my control when many things are not right now. So, the plan is to lose a stone and then review how I feel. I've gone back to my minimum of 30 minutes walking per day. I have done that today.
A huge faff with a financial organisation so after ages on the phone I had to go into a branch with ID to resolve. A really lovely woman sorted it out for me.
Another organisation has sent a form that I will download today and send by post as they need a 'wet' copy.
I made some stock today
I made a veggie and lentil curry that I had with quinoa
I feel I made progress today.
I hope everyone is ok
Solicitor/survey savings 300/1700
Emergency fund 0/1000
Buffer fund 0/200
Solicitor/survey savings 300/1700
Emergency fund 0/1000
Buffer fund 0/200
Great news about the holiday deposit too.