Friday 23rd Oct - What small DFW things have you done today?

debt_free_me

Hi everyone :hello::hello:

It's Friday! Wohoo! :j:D:j:D

Basically tonight and this weekend OH and I are sorting out our new flat. Still got things to put away. Whilst doing this I need to find my keys (if I can't find them get new ones cut) and look for savings account number so I can do my tax return. (I am right in thinking that I have till the end of Jan to do my tax return online arn't I? It's only a small one but I can't find one of my savings account numbers to get in it where all my tax money is saved!).
Need to go food shopping and be MSE as poss, i'm sure we will get some things we shouldn't too :rolleyes:
Need to get petrol and drive as economically as poss.
Do some washing and hang up to dry.
Anything else MSE.

Won't be able to come on here at weekend though as computer not set up at home yet.

I want to get a diary and write in it each day what I have done money making wise to keep me motivated, but I think I have missed all of the half year ones. I had a big plan to keep me motivated. Could get a normal note book but I don't know if it will work the same and keep me as motivated. I don't really have time to come on everyday and do a diary on here. Any one else got any other ideas? I keep trying things, then I slack for a while and always come up with a reason why.

Also I keep thinking of ringing a restaurant about evening work and keep putting it off because I again keep coming up with reasons not to like being busy alot so I don't know how much I could work. I think the reality is I am scared and it is true that at the mo I can't always guarantee getting out of my normal work and getting to another job on time. I am thinking of Saturday or Sunday work, but then I would be working 6 days a week and wouldn't have as much time to do things. Do I need to be more commited? lol.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, DFM

PurpleFairy26

DFM

I have a job like yours and I had put off getting a second job for years(literally) as I kept coming up with excuses. However, about 2 years ago I took the plunge and went to a local restaurant and asked for work. I had applied for a couple of other jobs (Sainsburys, Next etc.. and been turned down as I had a full time job!!). I was totally honest with them about my day job. As it turned out, in the 18 months I worked there, I was only ever late once due to my day job and that was because I was stuck on the motorway. I was still a million times more reliable than half their staff!!!:rolleyes: I used to work Friday and Saturday night mainly (occassionaly Sunday Lunch instead of Sat night if I had something on or it suited them more) I just asked them if I could not work Sat & Sun, so I always got one day off. I'm not saying it was easy but I soon got in to a routine and doing 16/17 hour days on a Friday soon became second nature. It was worth it even more when I got my second pay check each month!!!

HTH

Jonno

little_miss_moneysaver_3

Today I applied for my new NUS (Student card)
So means discounts in shops, theatres etc. I know I used to get 5% OFF Amazon, but have vouchers from survey sites so will stretch them a bit further. Also from websites shops that'll be useful for Christmas
The card did cost £10 but over the course of the year I know I'll get that back.

MoneySavingKate

little_miss_moneysaver - that reminds me I must get my NUS card. I am only a part time student but they are so good for money off at the cinema!

WelshWoofer

Afternoon all!
Hope everyone is looking forward to the weekend - half term has now officially started for me:j:j:beer:

My little list for today....

• Took stuff to eat in the car for brekkie on way to uni
• Came home for lunch instead of spending a fiver at uni (had a 3 hour break so I could do it this week)
• Walked dog to pet shop for his food instead of driving (forgot I had to lug everything home again then!)
• Walked dog x2, 1 more to go
• Got sneaky free parking at uni
• Will finish shopping list for tomorrow
• Finish meal plan for next week
• Stay in and watch the soaps tonight
• Phone hairdresser for appt next week
• Give OH a big cwch (welsh word for big cuddle) coss he's not feeling well - only been married 3 weeks so I'm still being nice!!
• Make a plan for writing neew lesson plans during half term
• Think about what we can spend our lovely wedding vouchers on - got £700!!! And go shopping tomorrow!

elfen

skintnutta - you did the right thing.

Today, I resisted the temptation of Sainsbury's when I went to Staples to get my free Windows 7 upgrade, which has now been installed. Today I've had an NSD, and the OH is buying dinner (Chinese takeaway, i've been looking forward to it all day!)

Later I'm going to do some cross stitch, as I almost have a dog on it now

debt_free_me

Jonno7 - that's a real help :beer: Maybe if I pushed myself more I would make sure more that I was out on time from work. Sometimes I just have no option because things can happen late in the day, but I suppose I don't know until I try. I used to do it at another restaurant, but since someone left my normal work i've had alot more to do, like lots of people have. I think I am scared of doing it as well, maybe I should just go for it.

catmiaow

Evening all,

Today I have:

Gone to work and worked very hard
Vacuumed the house
Had a shower rather than bath
Posted some letters for work
Took action in selling my house(hopefully something happens)
checked online banking
daily comps
Took leftovers to work for lunch
Phoned my mum and nan from work
Emailed a friend rather than write(she lives abroad)
Seen to pets

Not sure if going out for dinner tonight or not, let's see...

Roll on the weekend, hope everyone has a nice one :j

savingforarainyday

Yay its Friday. :j

Not been here much all week still been poorly:mad:

But have got a bit more done today.

Checked online banking - Beating down my halifax overdraft as we speak grr:mad:
Took bus into city using cheap bus ticket
Stuck to shopping list, no extras.
cancelled dd's old monthly sim with t-mobile. they reverted it to a pay as you go which will be credited with £15 in lieu of the monthly notice fee. So will have a spare sim with credit on.
Did look as Christmas stuff but no spends. No impulse buys etc very proud of myself.

Will definitely need to get sorted tomorrow.:D

my_mess

Hey All

For me today:
- checked banking (ok-ish)
- scratchies and clicks
- another NSD
- took packed lunch to work
- washing on low temp
- no heating on
- meals from whatever I can find
- Mr T delivery coming later (later slot = cheaper slot)
- will just chill and read this evening after another busy week at work

That's all - off to read around the forum.
Have a good evening

x