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So in the end I went for a run along the beach and along the river, lots of bluebells and wild garlic - it smelled amazing!
Later on I walked into town and got the eyebrows and tache sorted out, about time…
ironed all items that needed it from the washing line and fixed the hem on a pair of linen trousers that have been waiting to be mended since last summer 😂Mortgage OP 2025 £6000/7000Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000
Mortgage balance: £36,680
”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)5 -
I have had a productive day off - breakfast with a friend, haircut and conquered the ironing pile.Mortgage and OP came off yesterday still OPing £500 but monthly payment has been reduced and I am almost at my OP limit. New deals are in and mortgage rate is looking much the same as current rate.Mortgage OP 2025 £6000/7000Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000
Mortgage balance: £36,680
”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)2 -
Fancied a takeaway but made a satay style sauce instead and used stuff I already had, I am taking that as a win😂Mortgage OP 2025 £6000/7000Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000
Mortgage balance: £36,680
”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)4 -
Definitely the right decision - home satay is easy and always tastes better than takeaway.
MFW diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6254913/never-a-good-time-but-here-goes#latest
Original MF date: October 2036 (£81,500)
Outstanding Jan 2021: £55070
Outstanding July 2025: £16597
EF 10000 / Savings toward neutral: £2600
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It was surprisingly good LSI. Nearly had a takeaway last night as I was working until 10pm and had organised my lunch but not dinner, fortunately the takeaways had crazy queues so I ended up grabbing something at the nearest supermarket.
Today I ran then pottered a bit and decided I fancied a roast dinner so went to the supermarket and got a chicken. I never usually bother as it’s only me but it was lovely and I have loads of chicken for lunches and dinners for the next few days!
Wee photo from a run earlier this week, I am loving the sunshine and wild flowers.
Mortgage OP 2025 £6000/7000Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000
Mortgage balance: £36,680
”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)5 -
Walked to work and back today which was nice. I had a chicken salad for lunch and made pulled chicken for dinner - put a portion in the freezer, still loads of chicken left😂
So looking forward to my hours going down, I have a week off this month and another next month which means only six more weeks including this one of full time work🎉Mortgage OP 2025 £6000/7000Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000
Mortgage balance: £36,680
”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)4 -
It’s been hard going this week and I have been talked into working on Sunday too😩July hours look so good I will be wishing my life away until then!
One more week to work then a week off and time away in the sun. I just looked out my passport so must check in etc and book a couple of excursions.
l have been really tired but not sleeping well so I have splashed out on the c@1m app again as it works wonders for me, hopefully in a few days time I will be like a new woman.Mortgage OP 2025 £6000/7000Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000
Mortgage balance: £36,680
”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)3 -
Ah, you’re in the demob state to finally getting a few days away phase … Everyone always finds work unbearable then! And you’ve added Sunday to the mix as well! (Very good of you btw …)
I hope it passes swiftly, the C@lm app helps and you get some downtime after Sunday!KKAs at 15.07.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £233,521
- OPs to mortgage = £11,338 Interest saved £5225 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends January 2030
Read 39 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 27th July
Produce tracker: £227 of £300 in 2025
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Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.3 -
I went to the beach for a walk during a break today and watched some very cute ducklings for a while. Surprised how busy the beach was at 9:30 (I know it looks quiet in the photo 😂).
Mortgage OP 2025 £6000/7000Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000
Mortgage balance: £36,680
”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)4 -
Glad you got a breather in the sunshine 😊
KKAs at 15.07.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £233,521
- OPs to mortgage = £11,338 Interest saved £5225 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends January 2030
Read 39 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 27th July
Produce tracker: £227 of £300 in 2025
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.2
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