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The Unneccesary Challenge

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  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    Great news on the holiday PoohBear.

    Its always ncie to get away even for a few days, new surroundings and a little less stress!

    Well unfortunately I've got to go into work! Part time girl called in sick so my supervisor is there on her own. Not too bad as I'll take it as time owing but just when I was planning on sitting on my !!!!! all day!!!

    I do need to go into town anyway so its not the end of the world..
    Paid for my running shoes today as it was payday, so thats all done, just got council tax to pay, electric bill and phone bill and thats all those up to date. It'll be another tough month again I think, but totally do-able....

    Got to phone Orange today as well and find out where my PAYG SIM is, since I cancelled my contract. Still hasnt turned up and I need to switch it over on the 6th....At a bit of a loss as to what my bill will be like at the end of june.. but soon find that out I guess.

    So i've got a few bits to do today and lack any energy!!! Right shower first em thinks, wake me up a bit. Hope everyone has a low/no spender
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • Queen.Bess
    Queen.Bess Posts: 1,062 Forumite
    Well Done on setting this thread up CAFCGirl! Have only just caught up with things on the DFW board, so am now putting my hat in the ring and shouting 'WooHoo'!!

    I really like the idea of not spending money and was pleased last week with 4 no spend days, plus 2 this week. I think what I will do is do the challenge Monday to Sunday and have a £10 note as I'm less likely to dip into it because I like having a note in my purse! Since joining MSE and really looking at what I spend my money on, I've become a great fan of window shopping and have become quite good at it!! So being part of the Unnecessary challenge, I can hone my skills even more!

    Good Luck everyone!
    Official DFW Nerd Club #20 :cool: Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts :D DFW Long Hauler #109 :o

    Slowly, Slowly = Oct '09: £30693, Aug '15: £14820. Could Be Debt Free April 2020, but hoping for sooner!
  • Lucy1982_2
    Lucy1982_2 Posts: 4,611 Forumite
    I think this is a fab idea. I've been here for a little while but just read the thread.

    Right I'm going to start this now (well Monday) and see how I get one. I should do ok I hope.

    But I'll let you know.
    Current debt - £16,300 :(
    Debt at worst 17/03/2011 - £18,067.62:eek::eek:
    :ANot going anywhere else, ever again :A
  • Purpleroses
    Purpleroses Posts: 4,125 Forumite
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    Welcome Queen.Bess & Lucy!

    Sorry last night didnt go so well for ya caf!

    Good day for once, went to old workplace and set up my wee stand so now hopefully the tourists will buy my stuff!
    Was also asked if i would do some work on a Wikki (sp) which will add some much needed funds for my Paris trip.

    An ex flatmate who was a good friend is getting married today, altho im soooo happy for her also makes me sad cos i realised ive lost touch with people i considered to be my best friends over the years.

    Anyhoo these cards arent going to make themselves so best get back. oh and i spent 50p on a can of diet coke.
  • Purpleroses
    Purpleroses Posts: 4,125 Forumite
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    Morning again anyone here? hmm everyone must be out enjoying the bank holiday!
    Just back from the beach lovely day so off to develop pics in dark room. a friend is coming for dinner tonight, made curry so need to get popadoms or naan bread to go with it. c
  • karren
    karren Posts: 1,260 Forumite
    can i sign up?
    :A :j
  • Purpleroses
    Purpleroses Posts: 4,125 Forumite
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    of course you can! welcome! there is usually more people on here than me but i think everyone is off enjoying the bank holiday!
  • slowlyfading
    slowlyfading Posts: 13,429 Forumite
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    I've updated my signiture for the new week - when does that start? tomorrow or monday? :) I've spent so much money recently - I need to get back on track!
    sf x
    Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
    Personal Finance Blogger + YouTuber / In pursuit of FIRE
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    monday!!!!

    Im here, just that I have to work all bleeding bank holiday, never get excited about the BH when you work in retail!!!

    Spending my evening researching new flats. Even though I only recently moved in, I'd like to get my costs down as much as possible, esp now that my mum is helping me out I wanna get her paid back as soon as possible. Plus the walk home is giving me really "large" calf muscles which on someone 5ft2 is not a good look LOL!!!
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • slowlyfading
    slowlyfading Posts: 13,429 Forumite
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    Okay, well I'll report any spendings starting monday! :)
    sf x
    Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
    Personal Finance Blogger + YouTuber / In pursuit of FIRE
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