A lighter life - Enough is Enough!

Frustratingly still off work waiting for antibiotics to kick in. Annoyingly I've had to cancel social plans for the week - but trying to see the silver lining of the situation in that I won't be spending £80 on 2 theatre trips and a meal out (although was looking forward to them) which is probably a good thing as don't think I get paid for being off sick in new job.

Edited as no longer a NSD but for a good reason. Decided to try Virgin one more time before amending package. Have tried a few times over last month and been given various different prices for the same thing. Have decided to downgrade to a lower MBS as don't tend to get what I'm supposed to and the lower one is half the price of mine, and whilst it does have a cap (it will make me watch less TV!) if I go over it is a flat fee per month to make it unlimited and they give me a small buffer and a text if I'm near it - as this helped with my mobile usage figure it is worth a shot on the TV. i have looked at other providers but all require a new line putting in and I'd lose my current phone number so would rather not go down that route at the moment unless absolutely necessary. Originally it was £25 + £7 if go over. This afternoon and several times previously it has been £24pcm + £7.50 if I go over. This evening £21pcm + £7.50 if I go over. That brings it to similar to where I was looking if I moved providers for a slightly lower MBS but unlimited and would have the hassle of moving. Then managed to save a little more by paying for line rental up front (using cashback creditcard of course which I have immediately paid off from account but takes a further £1 off - every little helps). This means my monthly bill, if I stay within my limits, each month is £2 for the next 12 months. And because of when it falls in the month I now have a credit on my account which means it is now more or less paid for up until October which brings it to £18.33 per month as opposed to the £46 odd I was paying. I'll take that! Just goes to show it's worth trying a few times.

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A mixed couple of weeks - some no spend days but did have a dinner out and food shopping, and had to take the cat to the vet today as she wasn't well. But mostly have been things I was expecting like meds for the (very old) cat and bus pass.

Also, I need to be brutally honest, I fell off clothing wagon - but it was over finding a replacement of a dress I managed to shrink when I accidentally washed it :mad: and a handbag that had worn out - had been looking out for replacements for months as they were well loved favourites and I managed to get them secondhand (£50 for both instead of £500 if I had bought new (but would never justify spending that much!)- no justification I know but...). And I did buy a couple of (educational) books - although one was Dave Ramsey - a few people have recommended his approach to tackling debt.

However, now instead of eBay - I've mainly been obsessed with the Approved Food website - have only done a couple of orders since finding them and cupboards are stocked now. I need to unsubscribe from emails as I have found myself looking from some of the offers emailed.

Had a couple of nights out with work (on expenses) but did give rise to a couple of taxis that weren't budgeted for.

On a better note though, I got a payrise (I love my boss!) and so am feeling thoroughly appreciated (I have to say I work for the best company ever!).

Very much up and down last six weeks. Very worried through May as more vet bills for elderly cat. Was very glad June pay came a few days early because of how bank holidays fell, then another vet bill the first week in June and more medication. Thankfully now it all seems to be working and hopefully no more vet visits for a few months until her next check up.

After all the vet bills, and the couple of things I had planned for my week off at the start of the month, and then a friend's wedding, I was looking at being pretty much to the wire for the rest of the month (which makes me worry more as there was nothing in case of emergencies), but then received payment from work for the cover I did, so that was a massive relief as it gave me back the emergency buffer that was spent on vet bills.

Sold one item on ebay, which was a little bit of a let down but I guess every little helps. And I did manage to take a few measurements and photos of other items to go on.

Overall feeling a little more positive the last week or so, now I have a bit of a buffer and the cat seems to be responding to treatment. Actually worked out that barring any emergencies I may be able to clear a small unsecured loan at the end of August once I'm paid. So fingers crossed.