Yet another new guy enters the frame.

115K

HBFS wrote: »

Today was again a spend that I didn't really need.

£5.14 on dinner in the work canteen. I just get roped into going because my team have such a laugh at work. I was perfectly happy to not have anything, but somehow I always end up eating!! Grrrr!

Couldn't you eat your packed lunch and then just buy a drink when you sit with them?

Well done on your progress anyway.:j

HBFS

115K wrote: »

Couldn't you eat your packed lunch and then just buy a drink when you sit with them?

Well done on your progress anyway.:j

I think that may be the way forward! Thanks!

HBFS

Yesterday was a nightmare personally, but a good day for not spending!!

Perhaps I should have personal crisies more often as a prelude to not spending??

pania

Hi HBFS just had a read through of your diary and you sound as though you are doing fab. esp on switching to t-mob for the broadband. But [EMAIL="DON@T"]DON'T[/EMAIL] GET USED TO having that extra money back in your pocket!! Pay it off a bill or to the parents immediately and then you won't look at your bank balance and think oooooh i have money!! (been there done that, oops!)
Would you trust your folks with your bank card? IF so take out say £30 for spends and food to last the week, when it's gone it's gone and your folks have your bank card!
Also use the suggestion above re pack up and just have a drinl in the canteen. Don't allow them to co-erce you into spending what you don't have, remember they are probably still using their cards like confetti.

You're doing great and I will keep checking in with interest!! Good luck hon xxx

HBFS

pania wrote: »

Hi HBFS just had a read through of your diary and you sound as though you are doing fab. esp on switching to t-mob for the broadband. But DON'T GET USED TO having that extra money back in your pocket!! Pay it off a bill or to the parents immediately and then you won't look at your bank balance and think oooooh i have money!! (been there done that, oops!)
Would you trust your folks with your bank card? IF so take out say £30 for spends and food to last the week, when it's gone it's gone and your folks have your bank card!
Also use the suggestion above re pack up and just have a drinl in the canteen. Don't allow them to co-erce you into spending what you don't have, remember they are probably still using their cards like confetti.

You're doing great and I will keep checking in with interest!! Good luck hon xxx

I really appreciate your support. Thanks so much!! Unfortunately, starting this diary in the middle of the month generally means I have nothing left anyway :rotfl: I'm hoping DFW principles will serve me well come pay-day!

(Land_of)_Maz

HBFS wrote: »

Yesterday was a nightmare personally, but a good day for not spending!!

Perhaps I should have personal crisies more often as a prelude to not spending??

coming over from Daily chat thread to read your diary. Another avid reader so keep posting!

You're doing great! Just remember to keep updating your spending diary religiously, it is a real motivator!

pania

HBFS wrote: »

I really appreciate your support. Thanks so much!! Unfortunately, starting this diary in the middle of the month generally means I have nothing left anyway :rotfl: I'm hoping DFW principles will serve me well come pay-day!

I am sure that they will hon.........

And if they don't yer get yer butt kicked!!!!!!!!!:rotfl:

In a friendly supportive DFW way of course!!!!!:D

HBFS

Ugh. Today started badly when I f***** my knee, falling out of the shower. So had to cry off work. Then went out with the lass to see a band in London. That, plus a drink plus a t-shirt for her was a hefty ol' whack of cash (£26).

Women! So bloody expensive!

(Land_of)_Maz

HBFS wrote: »

Ugh. Today started badly when I f***** my knee, falling out of the shower. So had to cry off work. Then went out with the lass I'm seeing to see a band in London. That, plus a drink plus a t-shirt for her was a hefty ol' whack of cash (£26).

Women! So bloody expensive!

£26 for a gig is not that expensive really. Especially if that included a Tshirt and a drink........I assume tickets were bought before and not included in that spend.

Was this the girl with whom your ex had a run in?
If yes - Obviously didn't put her off then?
If no - ah well no harm in keeping your options open!

HBFS

Maz3374 wrote: »

£26 for a gig is not that expensive really. Especially if that included a Tshirt and a drink........I assume tickets were bought before and not included in that spend.

Was this the girl with whom your ex had a run in?
If yes - Obviously didn't put her off then?
If no - ah well no harm in keeping your options open!

No, it was £12 for the ticket, and a tenner for the t-shirt. The rest was on drinks.