There have been a few sleepless nights in Chez Brian in the last week or so, mainly because of the pending house move. I have been busy transferring funds from different internet accounts into my main savings account, paying off outstanding Direct Debits and generally trying to make the financial minefield that has been my situation, an orderly fiscal environment. This was done in the background while I filled out mortgage papers, liaised with the mortgage people and solicitors. I would wake up earlier than I wanted in the morning, think about what I would have to do that day and not be able to get back to sleep, I will readily admit it was a new experience to me.

For the majority of my life I have been in complete control of things, at University it was a case of how small the debt I was in would stay and as I gained respect in my jobs then after, how much money I could save whilst enjoying myself. Now it has all been laid bare for the financial companies to judge me, I have had to list purchases on my 0% credit card as outstanding debt, my car loan also. You then submit the application, hold your breath and hope that you come out with the money/mortgage you need!

After a discussion this afternoon, I have a mortgage proposal in principle and all looks to be angling towards completion. Done #1!

I have all but finished my Christmas shopping, this year being an easy year as I did it all very early and spread the cost My brother will be getting clothing, my mother a brand new iPod Nano and my stepdad a new digital camera (no I didnt shell out for it all, it was spread across the other members of the family). Katie’s presents I will not divulge as she reads this blog, but she is a master at getting me to divulge secrets so she knows a good few already. So you could say, Done #2!

All of my family and friends have now got their wedding suits fitted, meaning we are all go for the July deadline, thats a relief, I just hope I don’t start piling on the pounds in the next 6 months! On a wedding related note, the honeymoon is booked, Cuba is our destination of choice. Done #3? You bet you. See the pics below for our resort in Cuba, we should be staying in one of the lake houses.

I have been a little worried but it seems things have come together