Living Large, on a Small Income, by the Sea.

doingitanyway

Thanks @PennysIntoPounds this last loan was a mini one. I expect I will get it back tomorrow. The one before that was to a younger relative. I can now be clear they won't be able to be helped again as they failed to pay it back the last time. Funnily enough I sent a text outlining my current financial position to the relative of the small loan to explain in future I will be saying no, and why I would be saying no. I can't say it went down well, but hey ho...

Skint_yet_Again

I hope they pay you back tomorrow. You are so kind and trusting. I can’t believe they have the cheek to be unhappy about the situation! They should be ashamed of themselves and grovelling with gratitude ! 

Sorry mini rant 

Sun_Addict

I can’t believe the attitude of the relative you lent the money too! What a cheek 😡

That sounds promising about the teachers staying. I hope it works out well. 

doingitanyway

Thanks @Skint_yet_Again @Sun_Addict they do have a cheek, but I need to put boundaries in place. I'm getting better, but was caught off-guard this time! 

I have been AF and caffeine free most of this month. I had a coffee this afternoon at about 2pm and I am absolutely wide-awake! It does make a difference after all...

doingitanyway

Money news

Good news. Relative did pay me back today. It was only a small amount but I'm pleased for it.

I had an ISA statement and although there was nothing in the account to speak of the interest for the whole year came in!

The pp that I had been chasing since forever paid up too.
I immediately payed all monies unexpected to my cc before I got any ideas about spending it...
So, I will be able to pay off my cc in full again this month and it won't be as tight during the month ahead.
My debt that was recorded as £1,119 is now £498 I am very pleased with that 

I did a wash that is out airing

I signed paperwork and was welcomed to hosting. I spoke to someone in my area who has been doing it for a few years and she seems happy enough

A friend is popping by late afternoon

Slowly cleaning the little room ready for the bed to be delivered

Slowly cleaning my bedroom

Feeling a bit slow generally, but that is ok

Hope your day is going well reader

redofromstart

Hurrah for all the money in, and how very sensible of you to use it before you got tempted.

Skint_yet_Again

Thank goodness one of your relatives is reliable in paying back money borrowed! Great news on getting other money back and bringing down that credit card. The amount you have paid off is amazing. Have a lovely relaxing bank holiday weekend. Nothing wrong with being a little slow… take it easy x

doingitanyway

Thanks @redofromstart and @Skint_yet_Again  Wishing you both a lovely Easter weekend 

I am on a roll so decided to do a few things I've been a bit scared of relating to my big idea

• I set up a new email account. Brilliantly the name I wanted has not been taken and it clearly describes the whole idea.
• I placed an announcement in listings. The magazine will come out in print and online in June so I need to be ready so will begin doing tasks around this weekly.

Ok, friend will be here soon so having a tidy up and getting dressed!

beanielou

Good news on monies in. 

Tresinia511

Sounds like things are going good dia. It was always going to come right for you as you are good at planning.  Even if things don't go to timescale,  having a plan is definitely the way forward, I think