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Hi all, I had a nice non-spendy day off yesterday and managed quite a bit of reading in my down-time. I am now on to book 6, which is biographical so may take me a bit longer than usual...
Hope everyone is well, I am off out for dinner with friends tonight so it's not a NSD for me today. It's also really busy work-wise after being off yesterday...no rest for the wicked.
My PAD today was £7, which is £5 to the sabbatical as usual and £2 to the envelope challenge. I will see what's left of the budget tomorrow morning and see what I can add to which pots. I don't have any spendy plans for the weekend so I won't need to hold any back...
That's it from me, short, sweet and pretty boring
LMD xLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2026 1p challenge #7 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £4220/£60001 -
Sounds like your recent stresses are gone now LMD. By minor coincidence I’ll be taking a sabbatical myself soon. Work and life has exhausted me, so I’ll be looking at 2 or maybe 3 months. Will yours be a definite when you get to your target, or just a nice to have if you need it?27/5/17 Mort 64705 BTs 1904031/12/17 Mort 59815 BT 1673007/04/20 Mort 49208 BT 1572128/07/20 Mort 47387 BT 1263414/11/20 Mort 45905 BT 10134 20/05/21 Mort 42335 BT 686811/08/22 Mort 32050 BT 2915Sealed Pot Challenge 16 Number 51
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Having been made redundant more times than I have resigned from my jobs Ant, it’s definitely a safety net for me in times of joblessness. I don’t think I could choose to be off work for a considerable length of time as once the hose was clean and the washing was done I would be bored. I’d have to volunteer somewhere I think.AntoMac said:Sounds like your recent stresses are gone now LMD. By minor coincidence I’ll be taking a sabbatical myself soon. Work and life has exhausted me, so I’ll be looking at 2 or maybe 3 months. Will yours be a definite when you get to your target, or just a nice to have if you need it?Sorry you’re feeling burned out, it’s an awful feeling. Remember to do what’s right for you and don’t feel pressured by work. Look after yourself xxLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2026 1p challenge #7 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £4220/£60001 -
Today is a NSD for me. Except for moving money to savings the accounts won’t be touched today. I have made last minute plans to see my sister tomorrow though, as she’s having a bit of a hard time and could do with some support.Sent £5 to the sabbatical as usual today and then £107 to the sealed pot. Including an extra cash envelope 😊 I’m doing ok at the moment but we all know how life can very much get in the way!Thats all from me, back to work with a cuppa I go… at least it’s f-f-f-Fri-yay!LMD xLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2026 1p challenge #7 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £4220/£60000
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Yey friyay!!
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Hi all, and happy Monday... the fog is really spooky this morning and I'm glad I don't have to commute in it!
I hope you all had a nice weekend? I didn't really do much, I met my sister on Saturday and treated her to brunch, and then yesterday I went to the gym. I am officially on a 'diet' and I'm back at the gym. I've been neglecting the 'healthier' part of this diary for a while now and I needed to have a word with myself... so, back on it
In terms of finances, it's a NSD for me today and I have PADded £5 to the sabbatical as usual. Nothing else is happening in the accounts at the moment, probably a good thing as hubby gets paid on Thursday and I don't get paid for another week.
Anyway, that's your lot from me today. Take care!
LMD xLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2026 1p challenge #7 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £4220/£60002 -
I’ve been on a diet too LMD. Reckon I’ve lost maybe 5 pounds of Christmas excesses so far. Good luck with it27/5/17 Mort 64705 BTs 1904031/12/17 Mort 59815 BT 1673007/04/20 Mort 49208 BT 1572128/07/20 Mort 47387 BT 1263414/11/20 Mort 45905 BT 10134 20/05/21 Mort 42335 BT 686811/08/22 Mort 32050 BT 2915Sealed Pot Challenge 16 Number 51
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Good luck to you too, I am trying really hard but I'm such a foodie, when I diet I always end up miserable.AntoMac said:I’ve been on a diet too LMD. Reckon I’ve lost maybe 5 pounds of Christmas excesses so far. Good luck with itLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2026 1p challenge #7 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £4220/£60000 -
Happy Tuesday guys and gals, hope you're OK.
This week seems to be whizzing by, probably because I have been so busy but it won't last as I don't have my day off until Friday this week so it will end up feeling like a long one.
It's not a NSD for me today as I am out tonight, but I need to be home early so I am taking the car and spends should be low. It also means I have less calories in diet coke than in wine or beer.
Today's PAD was £6 - £5 to the sabbatical as usual and then £1 rounding the bank down to the sealed pot. My personal spends account was sitting at £201 which was messing with my OCD...
As I am out tonight I won't have time to go to the gym today, but some cooking and cleaning will mean that I'm not just sitting on my backside
That's about it from me, oh - I'm on book 7 now, still loving reading.
LMD xLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2026 1p challenge #7 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £4220/£60000 -
Ooo I like the idea of £1 rounding down and every bit helps right. Another one here who has over indulged and needs to get my food in order.LittleMissDetermined said:Happy Tuesday guys and gals, hope you're OK.
This week seems to be whizzing by, probably because I have been so busy but it won't last as I don't have my day off until Friday this week so it will end up feeling like a long one.
It's not a NSD for me today as I am out tonight, but I need to be home early so I am taking the car and spends should be low. It also means I have less calories in diet coke than in wine or beer.
Today's PAD was £6 - £5 to the sabbatical as usual and then £1 rounding the bank down to the sealed pot. My personal spends account was sitting at £201 which was messing with my OCD...
As I am out tonight I won't have time to go to the gym today, but some cooking and cleaning will mean that I'm not just sitting on my backside
That's about it from me, oh - I'm on book 7 now, still loving reading.
LMD x1
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