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The hurrier I go; the behinder I get…

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  • liltdiddylilt
    liltdiddylilt Posts: 4,131 Forumite
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    @debtfreewannabe321 I got the post up, but I did not proofread it before I sent because I was absolutely losing my train of thought! 

    I have been mum goofing ❤️ got 3 bits of DIY I’ve been procrastinating about. No more. I’m about to drill some big !!!!!! holes & hang my extractor fan at least, so it’s out of the way. Not yet connected to the electrics, but just not having to pick it up off the hob daily would be great!!! 🙈 then a quick trip to the shop 5 minutes away to grab some meat & veggies. I’m getting a little better about doing that trip. Horrifyingly, I’ve been getting uber eats deliveries from a shop that is literally 2 streets away. It’s more expensive, but when you feel like you hit a forcefield at the gate of your garden that crawls across your skin, makes you feel sick & go into a panic attack a few steps inside it… the cost doesn’t matter. I actually had not ordered it in a few weeks & had done really well recently. First JT went with me. Then I managed it alone. But we had a completely manic couple of days Thursday to Friday where I was outside, in shops, pharmacies, dr’s surgeries x2 in 2 days for JT. So I had a massive adrenaline comedown headache & ordered it to my door. 

    The trick now is to not make it a pattern & go out today!!! 

    Wish me luck!! Xx
    Total Debt: -£5,029.17/£11,220
    A black belt only covers 2 inches of your a$$ - You have to cover the rest yourself - Royce Gracie
  • debtfreewannabe321
    debtfreewannabe321 Posts: 10,323 Forumite
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    You can do this 😃🙏🏻! Baby steps and it's okay if you have a set back every now and then so long as you get up and try again the next time xx
    Emergency Fund goal - £717.77/1500
    Weight loss goal 1 - 1/7 lb 
    Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £128.27/£4500 

    New Diary- https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6647063/investing-in-us-holidays-health-and-the-road-to-150k#latest
  • peb
    peb Posts: 2,014 Forumite
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    Just checking in and hoping you are ok.

    Do you have a coop? If you do, and have the app, it's not too expensive for small deliveries. I used it when I was ill
  • Honeysucklelou2
    Honeysucklelou2 Posts: 4,866 Forumite
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    Hi @liltdiddylilt
    I remember you and Jellytot from before…glad to “see” you again…you have a great style of writing.

    Good luck with the debt busting.
    paydbx2026 #19 £422/£6000 . Mortgage start £148k June 23 - now £135k.
    2026 savings challenge £0/£2000
    EF £140. Savings 2 £2.17
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