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The Diary Of Onebrokelady Aged 60 And A Half
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Thanks Milann it's so nice working two days a week and not worrying about money all the time is such a reliefmilann said:The new hours and retirement have made such a difference to you. It’s lovely to hear you’re full of energy and money is more manageable 👍Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,510 Owed = £11,1203 -
Today was spent at DDs doing some more painting and it was freezing in the house because the boiler isn't on. We lit the woodburner but there wasn't enough wood to keep it going the whole time we were there. I really can't let myself get too cold or I have a flare up of pain. I'm not feeling too good today but will hopefully feel better after a good nights sleep. I thought I would just post on here and then get off to bed.
Im trying not to miss a day posting because that then turns into days then weeks so consistency is key with me. I'm still filling in my gratitude diary that I got for Christmas and it's really helping me to realise I find happiness in the smallest things. DD1 made a brilliant present it's called A Blind Date With A Book so they are all wrapped up in brown paper with a home made festive pompon on the front with just a very brief description of the book written on the back ( I might have already posted about this but I can't remember ) I have a book a month to pick out and read. They aren't dated I just pick one at random based on her description. The January book was called The Weight Of Bones and it was really good . I can't wait for February when I get to pick another one
Tomorrow I am working so will be busy all day then I have 4 days off 🎉🎉Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,510 Owed = £11,1206 -
The books present sounds wonderful. I would love that too. Hope you feel better tomorrow. It has been freezing cold today.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free Wannabe, Budgeting and Banking and Savings and Investment boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts 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 and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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What an interesting idea! I will try to remember that for next year for DGD. Her birthday is very close to Christmas so she tends to get lots of presents at once, but she loves books so this would be perfect for her.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
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I’ve seen that book idea on a FB book group I’m on. It’s a brilliant idea.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)1
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Forgot to add, do you still listen to the podcast I recommended Secret World of Slimming Clubs? One of the contributors has just moved very close to where I live and is commenting on the local FB group - small world 😆I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)1
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The books are a great present! What a lovely idea!Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
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Love the book idea!"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee1
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I listened up until a couple of years ago but not recently. I was sad that Katie left. I should start to listen again because I really liked it . I also listened to the one Jo did about her boyfriend which was hilariousSun_Addict said:Forgot to add, do you still listen to the podcast I recommended Secret World of Slimming Clubs? One of the contributors has just moved very close to where I live and is commenting on the local FB group - small world 😆Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,510 Owed = £11,1201 -
It's a great idea especially for someone who reads a lot 😊 I was better but now I'm ill with a virus of some sort 😟enthusiasticsaver said:The books present sounds wonderful. I would love that too. Hope you feel better tomorrow. It has been freezing cold today.Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,510 Owed = £11,1201
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