Single and in debt.

SuSu1871

I see what you mean, but I don't want to just put it into savings... Because it's a bonus, for some work I did outside my day job, I want to have a "thing" to show for it. I also got £75 of John Lewis vouchers from my boss, so was thinking of getting another £75 of JL vouchers so I can buy something beautiful when I get my house and it will remind me of my time in this fab job.

The only thing that's stopping me from getting JL vouchers is that fact that I hate going to shopping centres! Had a look online, but would have to pay a delivery charge. Will just have to bite the bullet and go shopping early on a Sunday morning - go straight to JL then back home again (avoiding all bookshops along the way!

Shoe_Gal

The JL idea sounds a good one, as Sarah says it nice to be able to get something you really want - but to have something to keep too

I can get vouchers on one of the incentives I have have through work. Usually end up claiming them when I have £10-£20 - and they just disappear. Have decided that I am going to save them up this year and then get House of Fraser vouchers. I have my eye on a DKNY handbag

Do you just dislike shopping centres? or shopping generally? Not a big fan of shopping centres but love Manchester City Centre shopping! (That's how I got my signature :rotfl: )

makeup

I loooove shopping too. Especially deals and I have real trouble not buying something that is amazing value. I totally believe in spending money to save money?!!!! :rolleyes:

Sarah - Congrats on 2lb loss, really good after Xmas - normally theres a few mince pies/ xmas chocs lying around asking to be eaten (I'm munching on present Ameretti biscuits at moment!)

I feel your pain re: Laura Ashley coffee table. I would love to have a piano and in the past two days there have been about 3 on my freecycle group but I just have no space whatsoever! And you can guarantee once I move into my flat there will be none on there at all!

sarahb123_3

makeup wrote: »

I loooove shopping too. Especially deals and I have real trouble not buying something that is amazing value. I totally believe in spending money to save money?!!!! :rolleyes:

Sarah - Congrats on 2lb loss, really good after Xmas - normally theres a few mince pies/ xmas chocs lying around asking to be eaten (I'm munching on present Ameretti biscuits at moment!)

I feel your pain re: Laura Ashley coffee table. I would love to have a piano and in the past two days there have been about 3 on my freecycle group but I just have no space whatsoever! And you can guarantee once I move into my flat there will be none on there at all!

I know, spending money to save money really does seem to make sense at the time!

Am pleased with weight loss, but 38 to go just makes it seem so far away:rolleyes:

How annoying about the piano, how brilliant if you are able to get one when you move though, a free piano would be fabulous! Hopefully the one that comes along for you will be better than the ones on now, then you'll be pleased you had to wait a bit. It's really annoying at the time though! Can't even bear to think about the coffee table, it was gorgeous and such a bargain. Oh well.

Buffythedebtslayer

Sarah Congrats on the 2lb!

I have news of the texting nature. Its always greys anatomy that does it. all that romance and near death, makes me wonder what I am doing

so I texted him, just a question about some thing very non relationshippy and he answered(eventually) and suggested after some banter that we meet for a drink(!)! ! I am busy this week but he said the week after- , I shall try to make some time (two jobs Buffy has no social life for a reason) and well I am excited.

I have been playing it very cool and would recommand it!

but it is hard when I think I am in love with the guy!
(I realise that last bit sounds pathetic sorry)
xx

sarahb123_3

Shoe_Gal wrote: »

I can get vouchers on one of the incentives I have have through work. Usually end up claiming them when I have £10-£20 - and they just disappear. Have decided that I am going to save them up this year and then get House of Fraser vouchers. I have my eye on a DKNY handbag

I love having something to aim for like that, my sealed pot challenge will go towards a handbag, I think, even better if it's from a work incentive, that makes it free:j

sarahb123_3

Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »

so I texted him, just a question about some thing very non relationshippy and he answered(eventually) and suggested after some banter that we meet for a drink(!)! ! I am busy this week but he said the week after- , I shall try to make some time (two jobs Buffy has no social life for a reason) and well I am excited.

I have been playing it very cool and would recommand it!

but it is hard when I think I am in love with the guy!

xx

That's great Buffy!:j :j :j A brilliant start to the new year, looks like 2009 could be the one after all;)

SuSu1871

Right, that's decided then! I'm going to get £50 of JL vouchers through work discount (can get them for £46 with free delivery!):j - can only get them £50 at a time. Will use the other £29 on something else. Ooh, might look for some speakers for my MP3 player!! Have no idea how much they cost - will go and investigate...

Buffy - great news on the impending date, btw! Playing it cools works then :T

sarahb123_3

Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »

but it is hard when I think I am in love with the guy!
(I realise that last bit sounds pathetic sorry)
xx

Btw, it doesn't sound pathetic at all, we all know exactly how you feel. So go for it!

Buffythedebtslayer

it is a bit.

he texted to see if we could get together after work. but we can't really, I don't finish till 8 and would be starving and tired. not a good look.

but in classic (practical)Buffy style I think I might have put him off! cos in a text oh I don't know!

I want to magic myself up an empty flat that I can meet him at, not for the naughty stuff but just so I don't have to worry about where to go.

xxx