Fresh start....

Karen_30

I've decide to start a fresher diary (Fresh start) as my old one was pretty much useless and I made myself feel useless.....so here's to my fresh start

Have a busy time ahead and some decisions, working out to be done over the next few months. I've been told that I (potentially fingers crossed!!) could be working from home on a more permanant basis and only have to commute to London once or twice a month :j However, this is not set in stone/agreed yet but it does give me something to think about as means I wouldn't have £400 per month commuting costs.

Therefore, I need to reconsider my situation and figures - see if I am still in need of the dmp or whether or not I should come off it and maintain things myself.

Like I say nothing is set in stone yet and most def won't be making any decisions until a few months into perm working from home as they say only once or twice a month into the office but then it may end up 3 or 4 a month and would cost a bit.

I'm excited at the prospect but for now I am to continue as I am, working hard, cutting back, saving the pennies!

So back to current situation - I need to get more organised as have been lazy of late. So today I have...

• done 3 loads of washing and now drying on airers.
• checked my online banking
• loaded dishwasher
• done a days work (from home)
• written food shopping list
• called up some creditors for up to date balances

Not loads but still all helps. I need to get super organised and try not to get too excited about working from home perm...it may not happen :rolleyes:

I'm enjoying this fresh start :rotfl:

angie_baby

No advice really, just wanted to wish you good luck on your fresh start and diary.

Best of Luck

Angie x

Karen_30

Thanks Angie - going to need it!

Ok steps taken already - just to remind myself

• Joined free daily scratch cards
• Joined survey sites
• Opened online savings account
• Cashback sites
• Checking online banking every day (not that there's much going on:p)
• Shopping with a list
• Using vouchers

That's about all I can think of at the mo. I know there is more but my brain isn't working at the moment!

Karen_30

Just been sat here lurking on everyone else's diaries....I love reading others success and ideas. I find it very motivating - thank you :T

It just dawned on me that it's my payday tomorrow and I still have £20 odd left in my bank account, get me :T Very rare occurance, especially seen as we have just had a long weekend. Also this month should be good as I put in overtime and think that we have a small bit of back pay being awarded :j

I'll pop a little budget, finance sorting post tomorrow to keep me on track and start a plan of action.

Might pop out for a nice walk given the lovely sunny day

sistercas

good luck with the fresh start diary
spotted you on Savingholmes diary , I will try and keep looking every so often. Saving holmes is a good diary for inspiration she has amazing motivation and drive, I could do with a bit of it lol
anyway Karen good luck
cas x

Karen_30

Thanks cas - you're def right with Savingholmes...she's amazing and always in such high spirts. A great inspiration :A

I'm feeling much more positive about things this time round, don't know why as pretty useless with my old diary.

Karen_30

Plans for tomorrow...........

• Check online banking.
• Work out budget, savings etc (payday!)
• Pack away washing that is currently drying
• Continue with shopping list ready for visit to supermarket
• Work 4 hours overtime tomorrow evening

Think that's it for now..........

sistercas

Karen_30 wrote: »

I'm feeling much more positive about things this time round, don't know why as pretty useless with my old diary.

glad you are feeling positive , forget about your old diary, this is your new start right here, enjoy it x

Primula

Hiya
Good luck, you in the right place here for lots of support and advice. Only problem is, it's sooooooooo addictive on here! LOL
Good luck
P
x

Karen_30

Primula wrote: »

Hiya
Good luck, you in the right place here for lots of support and advice. Only problem is, it's sooooooooo addictive on here! LOL
Good luck
P
x

You're right it's most def is addictive! I'm really hoping that I pick up the tips though and it makes a difference.

shaggydoo

on your fresh start