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Welcome home, glad you had a fabulous time. Where did you go this time? I don’t know how you managed to work so soon after your return. I like to have at least 2 days to come back down to earth before going back to work.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)1
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Glad you had a great break LMD. It must be so much better going away knowing that you now have your finances under control.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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We went to Cape Town this time. Very long flight but 100% worth it. I am regretting taking more time off, even though there's no jet lag to take into account...Sun_Addict said:Welcome home, glad you had a fabulous time. Where did you go this time? I don’t know how you managed to work so soon after your return. I like to have at least 2 days to come back down to earth before going back to work.
It was almost like a different experience, not having to second guess any spending.AntoMac said:Glad you had a great break LMD. It must be so much better going away knowing that you now have your finances under control.
So, I know I am late today but I have been so busy this morning this is the first chance I've had to look at the finances. All looking good for my weekend away on Thursday afternoon
It's a NSD for me today and my PAD is £5 to the sabbatical fund. Not much else going on really, which I suppose is a good thing!
LMD xLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2025 1p challenge #41 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017Sealed pot 2025 £6573 | EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £3364/£6000 | Travel savings £1508 | Sinking pots £25712 -
Glad to have you back LMD and it sounds like you had a great holiday.
I like to take half a day of leave before I travel and a day off after I get back so that I can get back to 'normal'.Debt Free Diary:- The Mental Debt Struggle
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In an ideal world this would be great, however I do like to holiday so I end up running out of annual leave!Keedie said:Glad to have you back LMD and it sounds like you had a great holiday.
I like to take half a day of leave before I travel and a day off after I get back so that I can get back to 'normal'.
Life gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2025 1p challenge #41 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017Sealed pot 2025 £6573 | EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £3364/£6000 | Travel savings £1508 | Sinking pots £25711 -
Good morning all and welcome to Wednesday (already!) I am off again for the girls shopping trip tomorrow and I am getting excited. It's definitely a good way of getting rid of post holiday blues.
Today is a NSD for me, nowhere to go and just need to pack a bag after work. My PAD was £5 to the Sabbatical fund, I get paid on Monday so the account activity is quiet at the moment. I have finally remembered to update my signature but this is subject to change as the savings will be used this weekend for hotel costs, travel and our shopping. This should see the last of the Christmas presents purchased and then I will be wrapping them on Sunday - very exciting.
I have been up a good few hours already today so I have managed to do a couple of Prolific surveys, not quite enough to cash out yet but I will keep checking it.
I hope you're all having a great week.
LMD xLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2025 1p challenge #41 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017Sealed pot 2025 £6573 | EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £3364/£6000 | Travel savings £1508 | Sinking pots £25710 -
I didn't have to wait long, £5.10 cashed out from Prolific
LMD xLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2025 1p challenge #41 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017Sealed pot 2025 £6573 | EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £3364/£6000 | Travel savings £1508 | Sinking pots £25711 -
Good morning! There was a misunderstanding so that we aren't setting off this morning but actually this afternoon, therefore I left my packing to be done today. I have been awake since very early as I fell asleep on the sofa last night for a bit, at least. am well rested.
Today's PAD included £5 to the Sabbatical and £2 to the sealed pot to round down my account. Everything is looking OK between now and pay day with no more bills to come out now. Prolific is 20p from being cashable again so I will keep an eye and see what other surveys I can get done today.
That's all from me. I have a list for the shopping trip so I am confident I will get the Christmas shopping boxed off over the next 3 days
Have a lovely Thursday
LMD xLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2025 1p challenge #41 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017Sealed pot 2025 £6573 | EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £3364/£6000 | Travel savings £1508 | Sinking pots £25711 -
Prolific cash out of £8.65 which has been sent over to the sealed pot
LMD xLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2025 1p challenge #41 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017Sealed pot 2025 £6573 | EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £3364/£6000 | Travel savings £1508 | Sinking pots £25710 -
The shopping trip sounds fabulous - enjoy 🎄I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)1
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