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An in-between phase
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Nowt to report, still feeling very sore so most of the day spent reading. I suppose this is productive in getting me closer to reading books I may want to sell.
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'self-blame can be as egotistical as self-praise... any work worth doing is greater than we are... we must not overrate our importance to it, either for good or ill' Margaret Kennedy Lucy Carmichael6 -
Boo to not feeling great ☹️ Hope a relaxing day has helped. Fingers crossed you feel better tomorrow.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)3 -
It’s good to take time out when you not feeling well. I think at times we forget this and keep going. Hope you managed to rest up and caught up with some of your reading.
:j Debtfree and and staying that way.:j3-6 month emergency fund, No.61 £140.003 -
So - your achievement yesterday was listening to your body and doing what was needed to prioritise your health. Nope, can't see any shame whatsoever in that!
🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00. Balance as at 31/12/25 = £ 91,100.00
SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her5 -
Sorry you are still in pain. Mine went from low to high for a few days but has gone back down to very low. I'm very grateful and hope it lasts. Also hope you turn a corner soon too
If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them
Emergency fund 1400/1000
Buffer fund 100/100
Debt Free (again) 25/07/20252 -
Thank you lovelies. Still feeling tired and sore but improved on yesterday.
Usuals
Survey
Steps getting essentials
Half wussy situps
Entered some competitions
Bit of housework and minor sortings-outs
Two receipt surveys
Updated vinted listings
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'self-blame can be as egotistical as self-praise... any work worth doing is greater than we are... we must not overrate our importance to it, either for good or ill' Margaret Kennedy Lucy Carmichael5 -
Let's hope for further improvements tomorrow. My hands are sore atm (arthritis) for no reason that I can think of. Bodies, eh? Who'd have 'em? X
2026's challenges: 1) To rebuild our Emergency Fund to at least £5k.
2) To read 50 books (5/50) 3) The Re-Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg4 -
Hope they improve muchos soonos @foxgloves. Not that I particularly notice a connection between my joints and the weather, but this interminable damp can't be helping any of us much. Alas, a big jumper and a big glass of wine is the medical advice for this situation I believe x
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'self-blame can be as egotistical as self-praise... any work worth doing is greater than we are... we must not overrate our importance to it, either for good or ill' Margaret Kennedy Lucy Carmichael5 -
Survey
Admin
Tidying
Comping
Shower and hairwash using free toiletries
Survey
Decent walk getting bits
Client call
Thames quote for build is slightly lower than predicted so have been rejigging sums but unfortunately the completion fee and other unexpected costs have skewiffed our total so we need £3332.45 and will have to pay the interest monthly rather than chipping away at the capital
First Aim for necessary household stuff is £712.45, got £0
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'self-blame can be as egotistical as self-praise... any work worth doing is greater than we are... we must not overrate our importance to it, either for good or ill' Margaret Kennedy Lucy Carmichael4 -
Vinted sale
Aim £712.45
Got £2.45
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'self-blame can be as egotistical as self-praise... any work worth doing is greater than we are... we must not overrate our importance to it, either for good or ill' Margaret Kennedy Lucy Carmichael5
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