My Diary (for what its worth)

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Day 1 of my DFW diary.
Was probably going to have a NSD, but always think its advisable to check out the orange sticker deals in my local Co-op. I bought 2 packs of 6 hot cross buns, 1 Warburtons Farmhouse loaf, 1 unsliced Cob Loaf, 1 punnet raspberries, 1 pack of 5 Smartie Cookies, 1 Haggis Neeps and Tatties ready meal and 1 pre-packed Rosemary Chicken Sandwich. Total Spend 40p!

skyvicky123

Wow what an absolute bargain I love the yellow stickers and been touting myself round all the supermarkets at various time of early and late evening but lately the offers have been total crud like 25% off the orig price. Co-op used to be great for everything priced at 10p from about 7pm but recently totally useless. Anyway good luck with the diary - sure you will find it useful and I will try and keep reading!

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For a bit more info about who I am and what the problems are, I have posted on DFW board under Can't make ends meet and debt will only grow.

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Today I will be going to my initial Job-seeker's Interview. Hopefully there will be a positive outcome. Failed last time due to not having a good reason to leaving previous job. Also had letter saying I hadn't paid enough NI for contribution based benefit. 6 months now gone by, so time to try again. Have checked out NI situation and know that I have paid enough so am ready to appeal.

Get diesel - trip to Job Centre is 35 mile round trip so will run out. At least there's cheaper diesel there than here.

Will make raspberry muffins using the 5p raspberries from yesterday

Will cobble together 7 dinners tonight from bits and pieces available. 2 will have chicken kiev out of freezer. 3 will have homemade ham and cheese pancakes and 2 will have leftover roast chicken. Just need to sort who has what.

Will have a look for things to ebay.

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Mixed results to my targets
Today I will be going to my initial Job-seeker's Interview. Hopefully there will be a positive outcome. Failed last time due to not having a good reason to leaving previous job. Also had letter saying I hadn't paid enough NI for contribution based benefit. 6 months now gone by, so time to try again. Have checked out NI situation and know that I have paid enough so am ready to appeal. Attended and was awarded £8.50 cash travel expenses.

Get diesel - trip to Job Centre is 35 mile round trip so will run out. At least there's cheaper diesel there than here. Ran out of time/forgot. Wil have to buy local today - more expensive

Will make raspberry muffins using the 5p raspberries from yesterday Completed and partially consumed

Will cobble together 7 dinners tonight from bits and pieces available. 2 will have chicken kiev out of freezer. 3 will have homemade ham and cheese pancakes and 2 will have leftover roast chicken. Just need to sort who has what. Forgot I had left over mince in fridge so just used this and the some of the roast chicken

Will have a look for things to ebay. Found 15 items, photographed and started listing. None will raise a lot but every £1 helps.

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Todays targets
Complete job application and send off

List remainder of ebay items found yersterday

Restart survey completion

Make home-made pizza for tea

Spend less than £5

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Spend less than £5 blown this already. Forgot I would be putting in £20 diesel. Also spent £19.51 in Co-op, though this is for food for the next few days.

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Complete job application and send off done

List remainder of ebay items found yersterday Done 14 items

Restart survey completion 2 completed

Make home-made pizza for tea dough in the breadmaker and toppings prepared

4/5 completed. Didn't realised how making targets and marking them as completed can actually give you a wee glowing feeling!

LMCD

Hi


I also find doing lists and tickin them off makes you feel like you are taking steps to somewhere...achievements are achievements in my eyes.

How is your ebaying going?!

dawnybabes

Ooh our Co-op never has that good offers - will start trawling more often me thinks !

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ebay - 14/14 no bids:(