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*Thursday Chat Thread*15th Jan

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  • redsquirrel80
    redsquirrel80 Posts: 12,457 Forumite
    I'm overly excited here, I got some birthday money from my grandad and he told me I HAD to spend it on something nice for myself so am looking at clothes/ shoes/ jewellery online... feels very weird and indulgent!
    Debt@16.12.09 £10,362.38, now debt free as of 29.02.2012.
    "I cannot make my days longer so I strive to make them better."
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    Sally - i think you'll look amazing in anything!

    Not so sure about that...might have to take some photos as I try stuff on and text to you...need opinions!
    I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
    Finally Debt Free...
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    I'm overly excited here, I got some birthday money from my grandad and he told me I HAD to spend it on something nice for myself so am looking at clothes/ shoes/ jewellery online... feels very weird and indulgent!

    And so you should...What a nice Grandad! I had money for Christmas/Birthday and I have no worries about spending it on me. If I saved everything I would be miserable for the x years whilst I pay my debt off. You have to give yourself a break sometimes (whilst remaining sensible of course :p )

    Now get shopping and enjoy it!
    I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
    Finally Debt Free...
  • (Land_of)_Maz
    (Land_of)_Maz Posts: 11,738 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    sallyx wrote: »
    Not so sure about that...might have to take some photos as I try stuff on and text to you...need opinions!


    certainly, happy to oblige!
    I'm just a seething mass of contradictions....
    (it's part of my charm!)
  • Afternoon all :wave:

    IA - Sorry to see your ceiling looking like that!

    I'm contemplating (and currently looking at) completing a workout DVD, however, the fact that I am sat on my boyfriend's sofa with my laptop and a brew isn't a good sign!! Also sposed to be looking for a job, but I am getting fed up of thanks but no thanks emails..........:mad:

    Hope you all have a great day
    x
  • redsquirrel80
    redsquirrel80 Posts: 12,457 Forumite
    sallyx wrote: »
    And so you should...What a nice Grandad! I had money for Christmas/Birthday and I have no worries about spending it on me. If I saved everything I would be miserable for the x years whilst I pay my debt off. You have to give yourself a break sometimes (whilst remaining sensible of course :p )

    Now get shopping and enjoy it!

    It was lovely of him.. I don't really know what I want yet.. but I have found a dangerous discount clothes website! :o :eek:
    Debt@16.12.09 £10,362.38, now debt free as of 29.02.2012.
    "I cannot make my days longer so I strive to make them better."
  • whatatwit
    whatatwit Posts: 5,424 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Afternoon,
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no: 203.
  • (Land_of)_Maz
    (Land_of)_Maz Posts: 11,738 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    It was lovely of him.. I don't really know what I want yet.. but I have found a dangerous discount clothes website! :o :eek:
    i would go for quantity rather than quality... unless there is one quality thing you've been coveting? if it's not rude to ask, how much did gramps give you?


    Luc - did you find PJ's... and re the tequila... erm, maybe, after i've had a few as Sally says!
    I'm just a seething mass of contradictions....
    (it's part of my charm!)
  • redsquirrel80
    redsquirrel80 Posts: 12,457 Forumite
    i would go for quantity rather than quality... unless there is one quality thing you've been coveting? if it's not rude to ask, how much did gramps give you?


    Luc - did you find PJ's... and re the tequila... erm, maybe, after i've had a few as Sally says!

    £100... spent about a tenner of it in the Boots sale yesterday, and yeah that's what I was thinking, getting a few bits in the sales rather than one big thing... although I am quite tempted by a decent winter coat... ooh decisions!
    Debt@16.12.09 £10,362.38, now debt free as of 29.02.2012.
    "I cannot make my days longer so I strive to make them better."
  • (Land_of)_Maz
    (Land_of)_Maz Posts: 11,738 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    £100... spent about a tenner of it in the Boots sale yesterday, and yeah that's what I was thinking, getting a few bits in the sales rather than one big thing... although I am quite tempted by a decent winter coat... ooh decisions!


    £50 will buy you a decent coat...
    £30 left to spend on fripperies!!
    I'm just a seething mass of contradictions....
    (it's part of my charm!)
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