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Sounds like you're doing really well greent!Β
It also sounds like you're the postmans new best friend!3 -
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2 weeks and 2 days left of term - and mocks are running each day - it will not be a gentle slide until the end of term, more like a mud run! Roll on Jan when I get an assistant starting (part rime, and they have absolutely no knowledge of the job - but eventually they'll be a help!)
Christmas prep is barely happeningΒ here - I really need to get my act together! I have joined the MSE advent, so am attempting some things- but nothing as useful as actually sorting presents out for people!!Β
December is DH's last month of full time hours - and then he does 3 days/ week from Jan - on the higher pay! π Fuzzy logic, but who cares!Β
DS2 is terribly sad and is at uni, so it's very hard - he has split from his boyfriend (got together in sixth form) and is heartbroken
It's very hard at that age - and being away (amd not getting on with flatmates) just makes it worse
On a happier note, DS1 and his new gf seem to be going well. She is very sweet π
Weight loss is continuing - albeit more slowly - I had to wear a belt with my (already smaller) trousers today... I may need more V1nted shopping by February! ππ€£ (assuming I don't blow it over Christmas)I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soulRepaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 Β£124616 01/11 Β£89873 01/13 Β£52546 01/15 Β£12133 07/15 Β£NILNet sales 2024: Β£208 -
Your poor DS2. As you say so difficult for them at that age.ΒI am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"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. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.5 -
Just popping on to wish everyone a fun, restful and joyful Christmas- I'll come back and do a proper post when the madness has subsided! ππ€Άπ π xxI am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soulRepaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 Β£124616 01/11 Β£89873 01/13 Β£52546 01/15 Β£12133 07/15 Β£NILNet sales 2024: Β£207
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