Here we go...

Ended up feeling really rubbish on Friday, so didn't get as much done as I'd planned. Did pay a bill of £160 that I'd forgotten though.

No spends this weekend. Ate some lovely food from the freezer and watched some free films on TV, plus finished one of my books (will be taken to the charity shop) and started another.

Yesterday I did a stock take of all my old business stock. Am hoping to sell as a job lot and have a couple of people interested, so fingers crossed

Need to get back on it this week (some carried over from last week):
[STRIKE]- Call company regarding refund of £26.81 [/STRIKE]
- Applications for the two jobs
- Invoicing for some recent freelance work
[STRIKE]- Return library books[/STRIKE] (pay outstanding fine of £1 from 2014!)
[STRIKE]- Post three items from eBay sales [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]- Put rubbish and recycling in outside bins[/STRIKE]
- Hoover and mop
[STRIKE]- Hang washing[/STRIKE]
- Send first complaint to Ombudsman
- Small pile of ironing

Time to crack on with the jobs this afternoon!

Withdrew money from my PayPal account and used it to pay off the outstanding vet bill :j

Agency called back and offered me the temporary job as an ongoing position which is great Apparently there is also the opportunity to work extra hours if I want, so that's great. Providing it all goes to plan, it means I won't be worrying about paying the bills at the end of August, although will still need to stick to a tight budget.

Oh, and I start tomorrow! Should give me the lift I need to properly knuckle down and apply for lots of permanent positions focused more on what I'm qualified for and interested in.

Small weight off my shoulders Glass of wine at home tonight to celebrate I think!

Lovely weekend catching up with family. Went to the races on Saturday and took a picnic & bottle of wine so no spends there. It had been booked for ages and we'd pre-ordered tickets which my Dad had paid for. It's a once a year thing (sort of a family tradition really) and the only time that I ever gamble. Dad had a decent win in the second race and gave me a little bit of 'spending' money for the day. Had a great time and the weather was great

Also had an invite to a BBQ today, which was fun. All food and drink provided (although I did ask if I could bring anything) so no spends today either.

Worked out that I have approx £200 worth of bills due in the next week and £91 in my bank account. May have to dip in to my overdraft, but will try to avoid where possible. Have a couple of invoices due from my freelancing, so fingers crossed that they will be paid on time. Also need to post more items to FB selling pages.

New temp contract means I will be working office hours for at least the next two weeks so had to sort a dog walker for lunchtime visits. Trying to keep my outgoings as low as possible, so opted for the half hour walk option as opposed to a full hour. Will 'save' me around £5 per day and I will make sure dog is exercised both before and after work, so that she gets plenty of activity.

Have a feeling tomorrow will be an exhausting day so need a list to make sure I get everything sorted:
- Load dishwasher and switch on
- Walk dog AM
- Leave key for dog walker
- Work 9am-5.30pm
- Trip to post office to send eBay item after work
- Drive to collect some equipment I need
- Walk dog PM
- Complete SORN application form
- Dinner already made in fridge
- Sort lunch for the morning

Don't feel like I'm making much progress on paying off debts right now but it was always going to be a tight week money wise, with the beginning of a new month looming and bills due to be taken by DD. I will tackle this and I will WIN!

Hope everyone's had a lovely weekend :beer: