1st real test today

domesticgoddess · 15 June 2006 at 7:56AM

Off to the trafford centre today with OH, this will be my first real test since my lightbulb moment, wish me luck.

got to change an item and have some vouchers that i might spend

fingers crossed

(typed with baby on lap)

zombiecazz · 15 June 2006 at 7:58AM

Good luck. I'm sure you will be fine!!

lynzpower · 15 June 2006 at 7:58AM

ooh good luck. The trafford centre is like a time warp, hours lost in the strnge parrallel universe of indoor shopping centres.

Personally though, I dont think ive ever bought anything there, no bargains!!

but I usually have a KFC

dinkylou · 15 June 2006 at 8:00AM

You'll be fine DG.

Just remember to leave the shop, have a look round and if you still really want it later, then buy it.

But be strong, you can do it (or you could always leave purse at home and only use vouchers?)

domesticgoddess · 15 June 2006 at 8:09AM

well if I don't post later then assume I've been kidnapped and help hostage in John Lewis !

forsya · 15 June 2006 at 8:19AM

Good Luck, be strong and be positive.

Let us know how it goes, you can do it

xx

heybigspender2006 · 15 June 2006 at 8:21AM

I hope you get on alright, I'm terrible the second I step into town.

Good luck

LJD1_2 · 15 June 2006 at 9:45AM

I love the trafford centre. Everytime I go I plan on spending loads and then....never find anything I like. That's my kind of shopping. You couldn't grab me a millie's cookie whilst you're there could you? Double chocolate chip. Mmmmmmmm.

domesticgoddess · 15 June 2006 at 2:24PM

I'm backkkkk, really pleased, spent some of my vouchers and got reduced stuff instead of full price stuff. Got offered half price shoes as they were an odd size. Got some sample clarins stuff when I spent my birthday voucher, asked for more and got more. Avoided loads of shops and read Martins book on the way home and probably could have saved more if I read it on the way there. Feel like I sort of past a test.

I'm begining to see things differently and see the whole shopping experience as a way for people to part you with your money, next time I will be chanting martins mantra.

Felt like I was in control and was looking forward to the end of the month. I know now I can save more and will be looking to pay more off my debts now.