New DFW diary

barrys-lass

Well, off i go to brave the snow to pick OH up from work. Just hope he is ready and i dont have to go into the shop to find him. Too much temptation....Think i will just leave the purse at home!!!

barrys-lass

Morning

Well, i got back safely from picking OH up from work, i managed to forget to take my purse out of my bag (oh the shame of it) i didnt spend on unnecessary clothing or the fab shoes they have in there (Matalan) but I decided there wasnt anything for tea, so went to Tesco. I bought only value stuff and got loads for £17.75. Then remembered i had a £4.50 money off voucher in my purse that I had forgot all about. So, what i thought was a bargain was even more of a bargain.

Total spend yesterday £23 ish

Didnt get the patches out of the box, must remember when i get home!!!

barrys-lass

Just got in from work and im wondering why the heck cant i get the hang of this no spend day thing!!!!!
Ok, so i had to put petrol in the car, i waited till i got to sunderland coz its cheaper there cost £25. I was bored so i bought 3 mags (2 with comps to do) and bought soup for lunch.

I need help!!!!

Flower08

I find if you keep a spending diary for a week or so then look back at what you have bought you will be shocked how much you buy that you dont need. It then makes me think twice about spending it the next time.

Also i take part in the payment a day challenge on here, so when im thinking about buying something i always think how much i could be putting towards my debts. Even the odd pound that you think nothing of can make a difference!

You seem to be doing good though, just keep asking yourself, do i really need that?

barrys-lass

Thanks for that flower. So far I have spent nothing today NOT EVEN ON CIGS!!! I got the patches out of the box and have got one on now. Its seems to be working so far. I already had packed lunch made up at work but have spent 71p on a cheese scone. Normally I would have spent bout £6 by now.

spend so far today 71p yey!

Flower08

Yay well done you!! Great that you have had such a low spend day!! Got my fingers crossed for you that the patches continue to work, as i am sure that will save you lots of money.
How has your day been today?
x

fiftyeighter_2

Well done you with the ciggie thing. packed it up for 10months then started again. I know, thick or what! Feel envious of you. Keep it up.

barrys-lass

well, what started out as such a great dady both on the cigs and spending turned into such a disappointment. OH wanted to go out and he had ran out of cigs, so as i didnt want to be left at home alone i went out with him. spent £40 and smoked 6 cigs. im so upset with myself i could cry!!

Its a brand new day today and im suffering with a hangover, i slept in for work and had to travel to Sunderland.

spend so far today £1.79 on hangover curing subway sandwich

barrys-lass

well the hangover cure is working but it wasnt very nice!!! what a waste!!! im sitting in reception freezing cold as the cleaner keeps turning the radiators off even though they are on a timer.

things to do today..

Check bank balance
Re check experian then cancel it
Think about what to make for tea
Charge mobile phone at work (remembered charger this time)
Look for competitions/survey sites


Spend so far £1.79
No of cigs 2 (before put patch on)

Patch is now on! Estimate no cigs for rest of day (hopefully)

barrys-lass

Just checked bank balances

Barclays 766.68 overdrawn

Allaince and Leicester 161.29 overdrawn

Plugged charger in - electric courtesy of work!

Snow is falling, all around us (well, just fluttering)