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Spendy Wendy to Saver Savvy
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Today has been a no spend day, as planned. Busy day in terms of work but still managed;
- 20 minute lunchtime walk
- put the bins out
- homemade dinner from stores (burger, chips, corn on the cob)
- decluttered and cleaned my work desk
- multiple documents were shredded
- decluttered and cleaned the understairs cupboard
- in the donate pile; two school jumpers, a set of kitchen table mats, last year's school shoes that no longer fit, a booster seat that DH has grown out of
- in the rubbish pile; a zipped jacket that was far passed its best,
- in the recycle pile; a mound of DH's school work from this year (I've saved any personal and special pieces for his memory box)
Top wins for today:
- Did a walk at lunch even though I didn't feel like it, and it was raining
- Walked passed the chippy whilst on my walk, even though it smelt amazing!
- As much as I was tempted to move a meeting today, I didn't, which means I have a full meeting free day tomorrow to get some actual work done
I feel that I am steadily getting back on track with all the things I want to make a priority.
Plan for tomorrow; slow but steady day working through my to do list, not pressuring myself to 'get loads done' as I feel that that has the opposite effect. Dinner will be from the freezer (something that doesn't need defrosting like a ready meal or fish and chips). Planning a no spend day. Walk at lunch. Finish work on time, and log off completely.
I currently have a headache (probably self induced as I haven't drank much water today) but the night is still early so I'm going to have a nice refreshing shower and an early night.
Almost weekend!
Wendy x
Debt Free: 6th November 2025!! 🥳
Mortgage (MFD 04/2053) (Jan 25) £238,983.71. Current: £225,000. Remortgage due July 2031. 19 years remaining.
Emergency funds and sinking funds (£5,100)
Credit Union Savings (£300)
Pension - paying in 19% (emp contribution included)
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