Nst november in new york

Hi all,
I have been AWOL for a number of days. We had some bad news about DH's job on Thursday and are struggling to process it all. Looks like being a bleak Christmas There is a glimmer of hope for another role within the same company but it's early days. I am trying to remain positive and stick with the challenge. However Friday morning I did succumb to a shop bought coffee (£1.50 at a one-off little shop near work) and I can honestly say I enjoyed every drop. This was money well spent for me.
The weekly shop was astronomical this week due to DDad popping things into the trolley - says he will reimburse but he's not back with us until Thursday evening, so I will need to remind him.
With my job being temp until March it's left us feeling very vulnerable (third time we've been in this position). Grateful for my health, lovely children, and my work colleagues who are being very supportive.
Will read back when I'm on line later. Hope all are doing okay.
Coxy

NSD 10/15 AFD No 12

Sorry to hear your news, Coxy11. I hope something turns up.

I am such an Autumn person. Give me a quiet cosy spot with a view of the changing leaves on a crisp late September day, a warm drink and a good book and I will be all in my glory.

That was made for me, Mothernerd

Following my extreme laziness yesterday I've achieved quite a lot today. Chipping away at the elephants and trying to build a routine so they don't become elephants in the first place. Tidied one of the freezer drawers and I can't believe what we have to be used. We've spent hardly any of the food budget so far this month. So much so that Himself asked me this morning what on earth we usually spend money on. Erm - Him being unable to resist a food bargain and sneaking things that we don't need in to the trolley when I'm not looking? That and not drinking has resulted in hardly spending anything at all! I think the lack of spending has focused his mind. Long may it continue.

So it's another early night with a book.

Coxy - sorry to hear that, I hope something comes along quickly, it really does turn your world upside down.


Worked today, no exercise planned except a dog walk this evening. No money spent.

NSDs Now 4 NSD and 2 XSD. Had to pay for dentist, but that's medical

ORGANISE your time. - Worked today, straight after dentist appt. Wasn't booked in until Thurs last week. Have 2 other sessions this week - need to make sure I get stuff done around them.

VALUES (Want - If I get to 8K OPs I am starting my 2020 Florida fund early.)

ENJOY yourself. Had a laugh whilst at work

MAKE an inventory of food. Yes, done. Supplies going down nicely - and will be depleted even further after the 2 at uni have been home for the weekend! :rotfl:

BUDGETS Donated to homeless mission and foodbank. Keeping track of spends.

EXERCISE Nope. .

RULES


IN case of emergency I STILL need to put details of my breakdown cover in car as backup. WIll also put another blanket in. Pledge to get this sorted in next few days

NOW is the right time. Logged food and drink again today. Am impatient to see some results! :rotfl::rotfl::p

NO takeaways etc - None today.

EVERYONEshould know dfd. Only debt is BTL mtge which we are OP-ing. EXTRA - still need to list a couple of bits on fb00k/ flebay.

WINTER proof your home,- Have got a chap later in month to re-hang kitchen radiator and also service the boiler. OH needs to rehang rear lounge curtains.

YOU should cook from scratch. Yes

OUTSIDE Not really - but it's been rather wet here... (again) - hailstones just before school pick up:eek:

REPORT regularly - here

KINDNESS costs nothing. Hmm... not really kindness, but donated a small pile of unwanted stationery to work - saving them a few pennies

2nd post today as I try to keep up with the reporting

NSDs - 3/10. Not got one today as have been ordering Christmas gifts for DS

ORGANISE your time - Made more lists for Christmas and using my bu-jo

VALUES - I fund DH's CC!!!! Paid off most of the card and will pay another chunk off when receive refund of mortgage payment

ENJOY yourself – planning on reading my book tonight

MAKE an inventory nope

BUDGETS – I am really pleased with the position we will be in as we go in to January after a very tough year. Budget has been set for next year with any bonuses from DH going to debt, savings and a garden makeover

EXERCISE - None, weather is awful

RULES – sticking to 'em

IN case of emergency – still need screenwash and a fleece in car

Stock up with generic painkillers, cold and flu meds – need some lemsip

NOW – Eaten well today

NO takeaways – None

EVERYONE Aiming for June 2021 (while I'm still 50) at the latest

EXTRA income – signed up to a shop n scan thing for £10 if completed

WINTER proof your home – Still need to rehang dining room and breakfast room curtains [STRIKE]and set h1ve schedule[/STRIKE] - BG engineer set it for us today

YOU should cook from scratch - 100% today and prepped for tomorrow

OUTSIDE – only am school run

REPORT – here I am for the 2nd time today!

KINDNESS - offered (insisted) on picking my Mum up if she intends to get the train up to us for Christmas.