In the Meantime

doingitanyway · 31 October 2022 at 3:50PM

doingitanyway said:
eat the frog I researched (technical and financial)
go to the storage unit to pick up my case for travel
post on travel section to find out best way to take cash to another country (it no longer has an ATM)
banking reconcile
call and chase re missing letter

Thanks everyone

It seemed a good idea to review the frogs from a few days ago. I attempted them all but was not successful on all.

However, at least I know where I am with them. I decided to forgo a higher interest rate for peace of mind and less stress. I have a financial and technical frog that still needs eating. I plan to do that tomorrow morning but I made progress on it the last time.

A crazy weekend supporting younger family members one way or another. Arrived back on Sunday tired but I was less stressed than when I went somehow, so it must have been good seeing them.

Today

bank reconcile and new budget for time away
buy and pack all toiletries
buy and pack coffee and a cafetière
make a list of clothes and make-up items

Tomorrow

finish eating F&T frog
sort out cash
buy clothes, makeup items and trainers

Well the packing has begun. I have hand luggage and case out and visible and they are slowly filling.
Today as well as toiletries and tubs of celebrations for the local children I picked up a cafetière for £2.
I also found pure liquid soap, I use it for hair skin and hand washing. It is fragrance free. I love the stuff.
My star buy is mouthwash (alc free) from Mr L. It is 42p for 500ml. I was paying 3.29 and feeling happy if I got BOGOF. It isn't overpowering but it suits me.

I was MSE by walking there and back and waiting until I was home for a cuppa. This saved me 6.10!

Eating poorly

Later will bake some bread and make some veggie soup.

Hope everyone is ok

doingitanyway · 1 November 2022 at 3:28PM

I was up and showered early today. I made soup and ate with hm bread from yesterday. I am sticking to 18:6 eating today to try to get back on track.

Today I sorted out my international mobile issues with the help of the community on MSE

I reconciled my bank today. (If I had done it yesterday I would be better off financially as I paid a stupid tax as @mark55man rightly calls it.) I am sucking it up and moving it on, hopefully won't make the same mistake again

I have my cash situation resolved. I feel better for having done so...

I set up necessary payments for whilst I am away so I don't need to think about them.

I checked power for adaptors for the country I will be in.

Off to pick up some vitamins for international family members (it is expensive to buy there)

Will buy a small stove top teapot to take with me for boiling tea.

This evening I have a form to fill in

Hope everyone is ok.

WelshmansDaughter · 1 November 2022 at 6:17PM

Sounds like you're on track!

MovingForwards · 1 November 2022 at 7:12PM

You'll get there and the break away will be so beneficial.

savingholmes · 1 November 2022 at 11:21PM

Sounds like you are progressing well with your list. Love that you are buying a kettle to take with you. Is is a bright, cheerful colour?

doingitanyway · 8 November 2022 at 6:16PM

Thanks @WelshmansDaughter I am ready now. Well as ready as I can be

Thanks @MovingForwards starting to look forward to it now

Thanks @savingholmes I am not taking a kettle! I am taking a small stainless steel teapot that I can use on the hob. I will pick herbs and add water and boil for fresh herb tea. I am really looking forward to a more natural, healthier lifestyle for a few months.

No houses have come up that are suitable. As expected, the market is slower coming up too Christmas. Hoping by the time I am back, people are beginning to sell again and I can find a home

MSE wise. I feel as if I am constantly spending. I am hugely looking forward to living a simple life where I won't need to spend much.

The time is getter closer. I wanted to be ready by the weekend. I wasn't ready, but the good news is my list is complete. I am ready to go. I just packed some quinoa as it is difficult to get. I weighed my case. I think it is within the specified weight.

Funny how I have gotten out of the habit of international travel. I am glad I am getting back into it again. I packed my posh noise cancelling headphones and a soft wrap to use as a pillow. I will leave at 4am so by the time I get on the plane I will be ready to sleep.

I won't be updating when I am away so everyone stay safe and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I hope 2023 is an excellent year for us all!

Thank you for all your support whether you post, view, or tick to say thank you. It has been a hard year for me. Being part of this community has made it more bearable.

Sending positive vibes out to you all

Sunshine_girl2 · 8 November 2022 at 6:41PM

Oh DIA have the best time away, you will come back refreshed and ready for new challenges . Hoping the travel goes well and you are going somewhere warm .Bon voyage .