No Debt! Saving to buy a Flat/Apartment.

Hi,

Welcome to my thread. This is my first time doing a Savings Diary.

I paid off all my debt last Friday! πŸ˜„πŸ˜„πŸ˜„πŸ˜„

So now at the age of 24, I want to start saving money and buy myself a Flat/Apartment next year. I'm currently single (casually looking for Boyfriend).

My job is a secret. 😊

I'm not the best at saving because I love shoes, clothes, handbags and all things expensive, so I'm writing this diary so I can keep track off my spending and resist all temptations.


Currently I have £40.00 😁, and my goal is to reach £5,000.00 by Xmas.
I plan to take it step by step.

So I just to need to save another Β£4,960.00. I'm feeling very optimistic about this new journey in my life.

Thanks for reading.

xx
Determined to live the best life! πŸ˜ƒ 😍 🌏 πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ† 🎈

Paid off all my Debt! 07.10.16.
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  • chanda_2
    chanda_2 Posts: 34 Forumite
    Today has been a busy day, with repairs happening at the house!

    Monday's are always so busy!

    No spend today, ate food from home, it helps to do a big food shop and meal plan every day, it crazy to think I used to go out to restaurants 4 times a week, and now I'm lucky if I go 2 times a month.

    I also added £5 to my savings so currently have £45.00 with £4.955.00 remaining ��
    Determined to live the best life! πŸ˜ƒ 😍 🌏 πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ† 🎈

    Paid off all my Debt! 07.10.16.
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,610 Forumite
    First Anniversary First Post
    Hello well done on cutting back on restaurant meals and saving money. I had to thank your post the other day and run but I meant to say welcome to the thread. :beer::j:T:D
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • chanda_2
    chanda_2 Posts: 34 Forumite
    Yeah I saw that! ��

    Thank you for the welcome.

    It was hard to cut back on restaurants as it's easier to have someone else cook for me ��, especially in this cold weather, I get lazy having to stand behind the stove.
    Determined to live the best life! πŸ˜ƒ 😍 🌏 πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ† 🎈

    Paid off all my Debt! 07.10.16.
  • chanda_2
    chanda_2 Posts: 34 Forumite
    So I've booked a Market Research this Sunday for half an hour paying £50.00 ��

    I plan to head to the bank on Monday to add Β£20.00 to my savings, put Β£10 on my Oyster Card and the remaining Β£20 I'm going to put towards a new phone.

    I don't have a smartphone which is quite embarrassing because of my age. I found a nice smartphone online at Tesco for Β£34.00 so I'm not far off.
    Determined to live the best life! πŸ˜ƒ 😍 🌏 πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ† 🎈

    Paid off all my Debt! 07.10.16.
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,610 Forumite
    First Anniversary First Post
    Well done on your market research. I only have a smart phone as Mrs 3dogs' husband gave me his when he passed away. Then steve gave me a posh one when he upgraded. You are not alone. I can't believe how expensive they are!!!! I only use what's app and try not to text from it. When I do I use Tesco Top ups.
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • chanda_2
    chanda_2 Posts: 34 Forumite
    Thanks.

    I know all my friends have the iPhone 7, but they pay contract which I think is a waste of money.
    Determined to live the best life! πŸ˜ƒ 😍 🌏 πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ† 🎈

    Paid off all my Debt! 07.10.16.
  • chanda_2
    chanda_2 Posts: 34 Forumite
    Slow day today, spent Β£4 on KFC for dinner. It's hard not to buy the odd fast food during the week with this crap weather, it rained almost all day today.

    Only managed to put Β£2.10 in my savings so new total is Β£47.10 so that leaves Β£4952.90 left.
    Determined to live the best life! πŸ˜ƒ 😍 🌏 πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ† 🎈

    Paid off all my Debt! 07.10.16.
  • chanda_2
    chanda_2 Posts: 34 Forumite
    My market research that was happening this Sunday got Cancelled. :(

    I was looking forward to some extra cash. It hasn't been my week.

    My new savings total is Β£51.24 so Β£4,948.76 left.
    Determined to live the best life! πŸ˜ƒ 😍 🌏 πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ† 🎈

    Paid off all my Debt! 07.10.16.
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,610 Forumite
    First Anniversary First Post
    oh dear. Fingers crossed something will turn up. At least you saved some money. I only save money on payday.
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • chanda_2
    chanda_2 Posts: 34 Forumite
    So I bought a new SmartPhone yay! :) It arrives tomorrow and then I have a shoot on Thursday.

    I'm self-employed so I'm trying to save money all the time, which makes me think I should have more money then I should but then things always come up.

    Halloween is round the corner, and two birthdays coming up soon!

    I also took out some money from my savings so I'm back to Β£40.00.
    Determined to live the best life! πŸ˜ƒ 😍 🌏 πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ† 🎈

    Paid off all my Debt! 07.10.16.
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