Real Life, Dating and Money!

Hiddenidenity

Have a lovely weekend x

Littlebirdie

Thanks hidden identity!

So the boots didn't go through :mad:
The company called me and told me they had made a mistake. Basically they had put them on for cheaper than they should be. I was so gutted.

None the less went to try another pair on tonight from Gumtr## and well they were too big. Proud of myself I walked all the way home rather than paying for the tube.

Also was in a supermarket and really danced tinned peaches but told myself no as I had bananas at home. All really small stuff but for me I spend Little and often so glad about it.

I must make my lunch tonight for the week - after that long walk home (today done 20,000 steps) I can't be bothard for anything.

Hopefully I can confirm my A/L tonorrow. I've found a few things I want to do :j
Hope everyone has a good week!

Littlebirdie

It's only the 6th and I have spent £16 on coffee :eek:

Urgh...right time to be money savvy

Littlebirdie

So didn't a coffee today! Even though I had a rubbish nights sleep.

Annoyingly this morning I got an email about a trainer sale and I crumbled. I bought a good brand of trainers a few months ago as they were online I couldn't take them back when I had worn them. When I started running they were too small. It's fine but I notice it. So today I see these gorgeous trainers for £49 and my perfect size so I just went for it.
Part of me is annoyed , part of me isn't. I'm going to sell the trainers I bought a few months ago. It may be a bit ambitious but I'm hoping for £30 for them. We shall see. I did go through a cashback website though.

I really need underware too. Urgh.

This weekend I MUST sort my driving license - I lost it ages ago. I'm going to take the money out of my emenegency account as it is so important.

Bought milk and pears for £2.10

Let's keep plodding...

Littlebirdie

Hello!

So had a date last night - only cost me £8 - cheapest date yet! Not great and there won't be a second date. Haven't bought any coffees since the start of the week so I reckon that was just a bad stint.

Nothing planned for this weekend so should be fairly cheap.

Planning my holiday and found free things to do!

Got my favourite pudding today and really couldn't decide whether to get it because of the calories. I decided to get it (supermarket brand) and it was so dissapointing. I think when I do get a pudding, I'm just going to get a more expensive one!

Littlebirdie

Hello,

So had to do a few big spends and I feel all scared so I'm going to write them down:

*£56 - tickets to show for family's birthday. Tickets won't be paid for (just accept and don't ask) so I've divided this up by three months which makes it more manageable.

*£61.95 - dress for friends wedding (I'm a bridesmade). So tempted to divide this up by three months

*£53 running trainers - so I'm very tempted to return these. The only thing is I rarely get trainers that will fit me. There will be a few scarios:
1) I'll get them and hate them (fingers crossed) and send them back
2) I'll get them and they will be too small so wil send them back (kind of hope this doesn't happen cause I can't be a 7!?)
3) I'll be strong and send them back
4) I'll divide them up by 5 months and pay £50
We'll see I'll keep you posted!

*£22 for family's bday present
- this came out of Birthday fund.

If I do all of the above I'll need to Budget £47 to pay for all the things. I always find that months later I'm annoyed at having to do it as the moment is gone...any advice?

Littlebirdie

Oh forgot to add - used cash back site where possible!

Littlebirdie

Hello,

So overall (excluding the big spends) it's been a cheap weekend. I usually have £40 allocated for each weekend but I reckon I spent £12 this weekend so that's good.

This week is looking fairly chilled. Apart from tomorrow night I haven't got anything planned for dinner. I'm tempted to go and make some pulled pork, chuck it in the slow cooker and mix up what I serve with it. That or beans and jacket potato!

Littlebirdie

Hello,

So finally got my driving license sorted! Annoyed I couldn't do it online but hey ho. I'll see how the month goes but I might take that money out of my emergency account. I promised myself I would otherwise I would never do it. Silly considering it's only £20.

I have a few things on my mind:
Holiday clothes

I think I'll be fine but I might pick up another dress from a charity shop if I see one.

Power of Attorney
I basically need to ask my friends if they will go on it. It's quite a big question to ask. I don't think they would say no but urgh I just need to get around to it.

Tax return
So I learnt if you work from home you can get money back for the amount of hours you work there - did not know this! I also might be able to get some money back for a much needed laptop. I'm going to call this morning and sort. Want to get it done before September. I could get a free hour with accountants through my work but they are not tax advisors. They help with mortgages though so I'll bare it in mind for then.

I think that's all. Feel better for getting it out! I think my trainers came last night so going to pick them up today and let's hope they don't fit. I got £0.05 from cashback - all cashed in!

Littlebirdie

Soooo update time.

So recently I just haven't been in the frame of mind to think about money.

And my credit card has now £363 of debt on it

So how did I get there? I can't remember exactly but there was one expensive month so the end of the month I put it on my credit card ~ £80 and then my holiday. So the accomodation ~ £300

So, I've got extra money coming in ~£100 this month and next month ~ £200 and I've also had ~£200 from my other job so theoretically I should have enough to pay off.

I'm also going away on Thur so any money left in my account can pay it off.

At the minute I have ~£250 in my account but I know that I owe ~£35 for bills and £20 automatic credit card payment.

I have saved money as this month I'm not topping up my phone so I might put that straight onto my credit card now...infant I'm going to do that now!

So hopefully this time next month the credit card total will be much much lower!