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The Diary Of Onebrokelady Aged 60 And A Half
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Great news about your retirement
"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 -
Sorry to hear that Christmas didn't quite go as planned, but I suppose Winter illnesses are one of those annoying things which crop up in the colder months & I know how hard you try to steer clear of them. How lovely to read that you have adopted another dog! I am not a doggy person, but I genuinely found myself smiling when I read your news as it does feel special being able to give a good home to a new fur friend. I didn't know that adopting from Romania was even a thing, so I learned something too.
F2025's challenges: 1) To fill our 10 Savings Pots to their healthiest level ever
2) To read 100 books (46/100) 3) The Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg
"Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards" (Soren Kirkegaard 1813-55)4 -
Thanks 🙂I’ve been off sick since March last year so it’s taken a while. I will be a free woman on the 21st of January 😀Humdinger1 said:So pleased to hear about your pending retirement @Onebrokelady. How long has this saga been ongoing?! You're moving forward with style and clarity. Love Humdinger xxOriginal Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,756 Owed = £10,8743 -
He is very cute and yes I am nearly able to celebrate 😀debtfreewannabe321 said:Happy new pup to you, he sounds lovely 💖
I had an appointment with occy health on the 17th of December and the doctor has finally told my boss I’m unfit for work 🍾🥳🍾🥳 so she phoned me last week and is now going to arrange the meeting where they will terminate my contract.
Woop! To this! Yay, finally!Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,756 Owed = £10,8742 -
Thanks I’m sure he’ll settle, he’s already more confident this week and showing his character more. My meeting is next week on the 21st and I can’t wait for it to be overmilann said:Happy New Year.
I'm so pleased to hear about your new dog. B sounds lovely and I’m sure he/she’ll settle in with you.I’m pleased your meeting with work is finally happening for you.Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,756 Owed = £10,8741 -
Thanks I can’t wait 😀jwil said:Great news about your retirementOriginal Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,756 Owed = £10,8741 -
The doctor? The boss? The dog? I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/222 -
It’s funny because I had a funny feeling about this Christmas and wasn’t surprised when it went a bit pear shaped, the nice thing about it is that I’ve always worried about spending it on my own but it was actually ok, I would have preferred to see my daughter but it wasn’t awful being on my own 🙂 poor DD is unfortunately at risk because she works in the hospital so it just one of those things, I did feel sorry for her being on her own and being ill as well☹️foxgloves said:Sorry to hear that Christmas didn't quite go as planned, but I suppose Winter illnesses are one of those annoying things which crop up in the colder months & I know how hard you try to steer clear of them. How lovely to read that you have adopted another dog! I am not a doggy person, but I genuinely found myself smiling when I read your news as it does feel special being able to give a good home to a new fur friend. I didn't know that adopting from Romania was even a thing, so I learned something too.
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I have had dogs for most of my adult life and one of the first things I did when I got a place to live that allowed pets was to get a dog, horses and dogs make me a happy person 😀 I knew about the Romanian rescues because a colleague had done it and her dog ( Simon) is lovely. They can come with lots of problems and I wouldn’t recommend to someone who hasn’t owned a dog before but it’s very rewarding when you see them begin to trust you . These dogs have had truely awful so it can be hard to gain their trust but I think I’m winning B over with lots of sausages 😀Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,756 Owed = £10,8746 -
Sausage therapy! Love it!2025's challenges: 1) To fill our 10 Savings Pots to their healthiest level ever
2) To read 100 books (46/100) 3) The Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg
"Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards" (Soren Kirkegaard 1813-55)4 -
Hope all is well 👍January spends - £587.583
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