Paid off the £31,000! BUT - still scrimping!

in_need_of_direction · 14 May 2018 at 8:36AM

Hello, I'm back from travels and on a catch up. So sorry to hear about your cousin. Another reminder to enjoy the time we have. Re the compact purchase, do you ever go through tcb and use click and collect?

JoJoC · 14 May 2018 at 9:13AM

Hi Seaside, just wanted to stop by to say hello. I've been reading your whole diary over the last couple of weeks and finally finished! I think it's inspiring to see you so dedicated to giving yourself a good retirement, while still enjoying yourself

Although I'm still a fair bit away from retirement, it keeps reminding me that i need to get my head around the whole concept of pensions. I've spent the last 8 years or so paying into one, but with no idea of what any of it actually means. So, this year will be the year that I sort it!

Hope you've had a nice week. Jo

brizzlegirl · 15 May 2018 at 10:04PM

Echoed. Hope youre having a good week x

Seasidegal58 · 16 May 2018 at 1:10PM

Cumbria_lass wrote: »

Hello SSG hope it's being busy that's kept you away and nothing else.

I agree I can't be busy all week in the evenings anymore it wipes me out. Even being out for the day at weekend , means I need a quiet day the day after.

Enjoy the sunshine today x

brizzlegirl wrote: »

Hope your week has been more sedate

We have sunshine here....rather nice start to the day , hope its the same for you x

in_need_of_direction wrote: »

Hello, I'm back from travels and on a catch up. So sorry to hear about your cousin. Another reminder to enjoy the time we have. Re the compact purchase, do you ever go through tcb and use click and collect?

I'm finally back! Thanks everyone for your lovely comments! Been having a bit of a mare at work and also with my ipad again so have been off the boards for a bit.

Glad to see you are back inod - must catch up on your diary. I haven't used the click and collect yet on tcb - that's something I should look into. I have paid for my compact via HoF gift card- would I still get the tcb cashback for this?

Seasidegal58 · 16 May 2018 at 1:34PM

JoJoC wrote: »

Hi Seaside, just wanted to stop by to say hello. I've been reading your whole diary over the last couple of weeks and finally finished! I think it's inspiring to see you so dedicated to giving yourself a good retirement, while still enjoying yourself

Although I'm still a fair bit away from retirement, it keeps reminding me that i need to get my head around the whole concept of pensions. I've spent the last 8 years or so paying into one, but with no idea of what any of it actually means. So, this year will be the year that I sort it!

Hope you've had a nice week. Jo

Hi there JoJo!:wave: So pleased to hear that you've enjoyed my diary. Funnily enough your own is one that I've been meaning to read as I've read your posts on other diaries so I will make a point of popping over and getting down to it!

It's such a good idea to get to grips with your pension now rather than later like me! The posters on the Pensions board are really helpful and knowledgeable too if you have any problems. I've finally confirmed with one of my pension providers that my transfer from them to my workplace pension will take place at the end of next week! So two down now and one to go! It's seems to have been going on forever!

I've not updated my diary for over a week now! Work has been absolutely draining and debilitating. I am finding that things done via the new systems at work seem to take twice as long as before and we keep having problems with it. I've been working some late nights and have basically been getting at home and having early nights. I've also had a complete breakdown when it comes to food. Haven't been making my lunches and hitting Pret (also for coffees). Also takeaways in the evening for dinner!:( I MUST get back on the MSE wagon!

I'm also rather scared on getting on the scales as I'm sure I've put on weight!:(

Accordingly, at least I haven't been spending on going out. Apart from food expenditure above, extra spends have been flowers for my cousin's funeral and a few taxis from the station in the evenings.

I've topped up my more expensive make-up (including the nice Clinique compact - thank you SA!) with my HoF gift cards and still have about £35 left.

Nothing at all on PA but tbh I haven't been checking it enough due to lack of time and effort. Still waiting for my Opinium cheque!

I've got my nails tonight and on Saturday my friend is having a "Royal Wedding Soiree" at her home so we can all watch it and have nibbles and drinks!

Signing off for now as I'm in work and got to get back to the ball and chain! Will catch up with diaries tonight.

SSG x

System · 16 May 2018 at 7:54PM

Glad to see you posting, sorry to hear work is a bit bothersome at the minute , I can certainly identify with that.

I am going to a Royal Wedding afternoon tea on Saturday, the soir!e sounds very agreeable.

Have a good few days , hope things calm down work wise .

HairyHandofDartmoor · 16 May 2018 at 8:23PM

I hope work becomes less exhausting, it's very frustrating when new systems work worse than previous ones :mad:.

Don't beat yourself up about your eating, it's really hard to be good when you're tired out and under stress. You'll be able to eat better when things calm down at work.

in_need_of_direction · 16 May 2018 at 10:04PM

you still get cashback when you pay by voucher

Sun_Addict · 20 May 2018 at 6:02AM

I was just about to ask you if you'd bought the Clinique compact. I got a Rimmel version of it from Savers today for just £3.48. The compact itself isn't a patch on the Clinique one (no mirror) but I'm willing to give it a try for the vast price difference. Will let you know how I get on with it.

Munchin · 20 May 2018 at 8:55AM

Hi SS

Playing catch up on the all the diaries this morning. I think 'draining and debilitating' best sums up my work at the moment as well, so I sympathise. I hope it all improves for you soon

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Comfort eating is a necessity at times so the weight on the scales doesn't count

Paid off the £31,000! BUT - still scrimping!

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