**Weekend chat thread 2/3 Jan 2010**

teabythesea

Hey guys, I just wanna say a few things.. I don't know anyone 'personally' on here yet but I hope to soon.. as a student people always think that I spend my money on drinking and going out, when I never do. I'm from a low income family and my parents have always pushed me 'to do better' This place is a godsend as I want to use my student loans in a positive way so I can save rather than spend. This is a fantastic place that has inspired me to do so many things. My course is only two days a week but can not currently find a job, but have found loads on here to fill my time with, so thanks to everyone and have a fantastic 2010 xx

sallyx

Well done you Tea...you will be able to come out of Uni not only with a degree, but not in debt (well maybe a little) and a sound understanding of living in the real world. Im sure you're parents are very proud of you!

cat4772

himself keeps screaming at tv when leeds miss their chances

sallyx

right off to party with DD, should be good and wonder if I can bring a goody bag home that would be good for lunchboxes this week lol

teabythesea

Mum is... I saved her loads on her christmas presents 'cause I had the time to keep checking grabbits for her!

cat4772

Tea - I know a few students who aren't in debt or drinking and partying themselves into debt. I do know some that are stoozing off their student loans and have part-time jobs to build up savings / pay living expenses.

But in a city of 50000+ students they are definitely not the norm

firestronaut

Free bingo you say?
Where?!

cat4772

himself has just promised to buy Evie a pony if Leeds can manage to win TODAY and THIS GAME against Man-U... I'm thinking of all that lovely manure for my garden:rolleyes: or was it DH's verbal diarrhoea

Bunnyinthelights

Afternoon all,

Been and done a 5k run for MAcmillian this morning-it was sooooo cold! I am pleased to say I came in dead last and was passed by a blind runner, couples walking and a young lad in a wheel chair (you should have seem this thing-it was GREAT! Like an off road wheel chair-massive wheels that went thru the mud and frozen grass!) I got a bottle of wine for my efforts and as they say, the only way is up!

Nice to see newbies and returners.

There has been a gas explosion/building collapse in Shrewsbury. My DH is there and for the first time in 12 years as him being a FF, I am worried...ho hum, lets not worry about that-he DID text me and tell me to make sure I couldn't smell gas from the pipe he drilled through yesterday so he must be ok....

cat4772

WOO HOO!!! we in the cat household are very very happy:j:j:j:j