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am i a weirdo?

i'm actually looking forward to getting my credit card statements this month because I can't wait to work out what I'm going to pay off. the best feeling ever and so addictive - as long as i dont linger too much on the balance area haha - anyone else anticipate them like this? i love payday for that too, im always planning what i will pay off before ive even been paid.

i really need a hobby. lol.

:rolleyes:
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  • MissKJ
    MissKJ Posts: 780 Forumite
    morning Louby Lou, this is a great attitude to have, it means you really have control. I am planning change of shifts so i am always off in week days on payday soi can really get a grip. I think i will be looking forward to it too, as soon as i feel confident that I have money left over to "play with".

    Money management can be a "hobby", there is a lot to learn and to challenge you. Perhaps i am sad too.
    unsecured Debts at [strike]August 2007 £79,984[/strike] September £79,579 [STRIKE]Snowballing date July 2013[/STRIKE].

    May 2009, £76,772 unsecured debts

    DMP started Dec 2008, End date at start 2133!
  • doodledo_2
    doodledo_2 Posts: 4,676 Forumite
    Well if you're a weirdo I am too lol.

    Love payday, love making overpayments and love updating my sig :o
    Proud to be dealing with my debts - DFW No: 712

    03/09/09 - DEBT FREE AT LAST :D
    Racing Hypno to Save - £10/£5000
  • louby_lou
    louby_lou Posts: 277 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    woop i'm not alone! :)
  • jayss
    jayss Posts: 543 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Its far better than shoving them in a box unopened and not looking at the entry on the bank statement for the minimum payment :o

    But yeah I look forward to bills now as concrete proof things will not be this way forever.
  • sparky0107
    sparky0107 Posts: 3,496 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Im defo in this club, I even check my CC statements a couple of times a month
    Sparky0107 - Sealed pot challenge member #002. Total for SPC3 £1,030.57 Total For SPC 4 £2247.00 Total for SPC 5 £2574.62 :T Total for SPC 6 £4552.91:T
    :rotfl:LC2 & Jakes-Mum are off their heads :rotfl
    :j DEBT FREE AS OF 20/01/2012 :j
  • catspaw
    catspaw Posts: 667 Forumite
    Didn't think I was like this....but, am glad to join you!
    Proud to be dealing with my debt:eek:

    TOTAL: £6,437 (04/01/2013) slowly but surely it is decreasing:D
  • benchin440
    benchin440 Posts: 110 Forumite
    louby_lou wrote: »
    i'm actually looking forward to getting my credit card statements this month because I can't wait to work out what I'm going to pay off. the best feeling ever and so addictive - as long as i dont linger too much on the balance area haha - anyone else anticipate them like this? i love payday for that too, im always planning what i will pay off before ive even been paid.

    i really need a hobby. lol.

    :rolleyes:


    Ditto here, it is a very good habit to get into.
    We all deserve a pat on the back :T
    Hit the Gym HARD!!!
  • jennyo
    jennyo Posts: 422 Forumite
    I'm a weirdo too, everytime I pay something I feel good, I think when you have been the places in our lives that some of us have been, you never want to go back. I actually look forward to the utility bills now I can pay them, I like to compare with the previous bills and see how much I've saved.
    Debt Free Dec 2009
    non-smoker 19th Nov 2010
    Trying to lose weight 40lb/42lb

  • Mudbath
    Mudbath Posts: 5,479 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    It's good to know i'm not the only one! I love the PAD thread as now I look forward to getting my credit card bill and seeing how many extra online payments I made....some are for as little as a pound! The more the merrier!
  • helnag
    helnag Posts: 439 Forumite
    Lol I'm the same, instead of getting excited come payday cos it means I can go on a spending spree, I wake up, check my online banking, see all my dd's have gone out no problem and start planning my overpayments!!!
    PAD total since 27/07/09 = £60.83 - [strike]Capital One[/strike]:[strike] £192.73[/strike]£27.00 Next catalogue: [strike]£429.00[/strike] £154.00
    Welcome car HP: [strike]£6090[/strike], £3900, Welcome Loan:[strike]£3370[/strike], £2660HLC #1: [strike]£907.00[/strike]£637.00, HLC #2:[strike] £838.00[/strike]£608.00
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