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

doingitanyway

Thanks @Sun_Addict yes, they might turn up. It's fine, the forks did not cost me much 

satchmo1

DIA, just thinking about your weighted blanket infestation - have you popped your pillows in the freezer, too, to decontaminate them?

doingitanyway

satchmo1 said:

DIA, just thinking about your weighted blanket infestation - have you popped your pillows in the freezer, too, to decontaminate them?

Thanks @satchmo1 a misunderstanding maybe? I don't have a weighted blanket or an infestation? I do put jumpers and woollens in the freezer periodocally to keep them moth-free...are you thinking of that?

satchmo1

Hmm, I think I've commented in the wrong thread - sorry!

doingitanyway

My guest cooked dinner last night and two of my local friends came over. a lovely evening was had. However the online shop came as my guests arrived after two calls to chase the delivery. They helped unpack before we sat down to eat. Not the start to the evening I was after  Anyway, very late night by the time I cleaned the kitchen

My guest will be out this evening so I have a completely free day. 

I have a few things I want laminated to prop up in the kitchen so I will dig them out and get them done.

Life has (I have) calmed down, a bit so I am relaxed enough to start reintroducing FROGS again. The frogs will keep being carried over until they are completed. Hopefully the continual jumping up at me these frogs will do will shame me into getting them done

• I need to get an address change as a first step on some life admin. The organisation are beyond dreadful so I will have to deal with this in stages. This is an important frog as it is an INCOME GENERATING FROG

• I keep putting off setting up and using Minted. I know I will be fine once I get going, but I need to start. This is a an INCOME GENERATING FROG and will also help me declutter

• Send a little pressie to a friend

• Laminate poster

Other than things I plan to do...

1. clean a bathroom
2. read for at least half an hour
3. food prep
4. walk for at least half an hour on the beach

No doubt I will do other things in addition (or instead of) too. I chose to have more time and less money, I have to remember that.  That decision has its challenges. But, to be by the sea, and have a day I can spend how I please, when I am still well enough to enjoy it fully, is a priceless luxury 

Rhyddid2026

I'm exactly the same with 'minted', I set up an account last year to sell stuff but so far I've only bought stuff 😄

Tresinia511

Dia More time less money - every working person's conundrum! As you have found,  you can gain and lose money but you can only lose time so it must be spent like the precious  currency it is. And so it is,  you are spending your wealth wisely every day by the sea and for every day you understand that is what you are doing x

[Deleted User]

I have been reading through your diary and fascinating reading it makes too. Am I correct in thinking that apart from your developing alternative income streams your core income is from pensions? I am not sure if you are at state pension age yet, but would be rude to ask lol.
Anyway I think you are doing brilliantly. Take care.

doingitanyway

Thank you @rachmac3 @Tresinia511 and @[Deleted User]

Yesterday I finally got some small prints laminated. I've been wanting to do that for 10 years and I am not exaggerating! They cost £8. They are of minerals and vitamins and are beautifully illustrated. They are now up in my kitchen 

So, I had a lightbulb moment today. I do live frugally but I also like art and clothes that are at the expensive end (not designer, important label type clothing) To make up for the expensive clothing habit, I probably buy 2 pieces of clothing a year usually during sale time.  I also buy charity shops clothing, homewares and furnishings.  But...art is trickier...I have just seen a painting I love...

So, I have had a chat with the gallery owner and could buy it in 4 instalments.   
If I decide to go for it I plan to turn it into incentive to use Minted. I could then use my Minted monies to help pay off the painting...

I have said I will think about it overnight and decide in the morning. Although, my pulse quickened when I saw it, so I think it is the one for me!

In other news, I went for a walk. I found a beautiful glass for the grand total of 30p

A friend tried to take advantage, but I surprised myself by creating firm boundaries. They were not happy and tried to manipulate me I felt, but I did not shift. They made other arrangements. I'm quite pleased with myself 

Veg box delivery today  

PennysIntoPounds

Planning how to fund the art piece and not being pushed around sound like a fantastic day, well done you