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Hi everyone, this isn't turning out to be a great month spending-wise as we have had some unexpected costs to deal with, including a new kitchen appliance and car repairs. Work is extremely stressful at the moment as we are in the middle of a 'transitional' period and everyone is vying to prove they're the most excellent at their job in case of up-coming restructuring. My head is not in a great place to say the least.
I am still auto-PADding to the sabbatical but any spare budget as been used to plug what we have had to spend, especially with an upcoming holiday looming and another to pay for 3 weeks after I get back.
I do hope everyone is keeping well and has stayed safe, it's not been pleasant weather during the heatwaves and the wildfires are very scary.
I will try to get back to posting daily, I need to get my head back in the game.
LMD x
Life 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 £5189/£60001 -
Sometimes RL gets in the way and you need a break from the boards. Just keep going and hopefully soon you will be ready to come back to regularly posting. Take care.
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Good point @amber03
Even if you are limited by when you can post, your good habits are now a way of life. Look how that sabbatical has built up through many a fiver. That’s a great cushion to have
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 50 -
Thanks both, I do appreciate that. RL has got in the way but there’s also an element of not having much to share. The fiver gets automatically assigned to the sabbatical fund each day, I don’t even think about it anymore and as I work from home, aside from the few nights or days out they’re no spend…
I am out tonight so it’s not a no spend and I’ve joined another team who play on Wednesday so I’ll be out tomorrow night too.
I haven’t been sleeping well, I have recently started laser treatment to remove a tattoo I don’t like and it’s quite tender, it’s disrupting my sleep. Hopefully it won’t take too many sessions to get rid of but we will have to see.
I will definitely try to post more often, even if it’s not financially positiveLMD x
Life 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 £5189/£60002
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