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The Unnecessary Challenge 2008
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another no spend today, even got a free lunch. Gonna have a very lazy evening as I'm suddenly feeling the burn of not having a day off this week!Wealth is not measured by currency0
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Its that time of day again where I've walked home in the freezing cold, and jumped on the net while H2B is at work!
Relented today and finally spent some money, milk and bread... exciting stuff eh?
So still no unnecessary spending! Seems very easy to do when it's toward the end of the month...
Just hope I can control myself with a shopping trip at Bluewater next thursday, with the voice of the devil on my shoulder.
Actually really looking forward to as I found a family member via Facebook, who I've not spoken to for 7 years! Long time when you're only 23 yourself!!!
So will be meeting up and doing The Shoe Shop!
C _ How are your comissions going? And how many watched items have you got exactly!? LOL
Hope everyone else who joined in the challenge is doing well.
Remember the thread is here to support if you're finding it hard or struggling, and there is no such thing as failling, it's about what you learn from it all thats important!Wealth is not measured by currency0 -
Dear me!
Cant believe I nor anyone else hasn't posted for days!
Well in the spirit of keeping it alive, even if it is only me, I'll carry on regardless!
I spent £5 yesterday on lunch, very naughty I know..... I should have made myself something from at home but was caught by the lazy bug!
Not bad though I dont think considering I cant remember the last thing I spent any money on!
Have another photography commission to work on(which some people may remember) for work, so that will make me some extra money if they use it.
Got a busy day ahead of me today, but hopefully it'll go quickly so I can get home and get to bed!
Feel like Im starting to come down with a cold.... not good! But if I'm gna get it I'd rather get it this or next week, just dear God not when I go to NY!
Hope everyone is having a great weekend and looking forward to hearing from you all soon!Wealth is not measured by currency0 -
Where's everyone gone???
I've messed up already this week and ended up goign to pub yesterday ... oh well ... first time in ages so am letting myself offJUST DO IT ONE BRICK AT A TIMEPROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTSWeekly Budget: groceries£50/petrol£50/Unnecesary£15DEBT PAID = 58% (£4,212/£8216):T0 -
i had 58 items on the watched list and i bought about 30 of them. twas only beads and it technically wasnt my money since it was for commissions. They're going well ta caf, i like one so much am gonna make it for myself
Glad to hear your still doing the photography!
i failed miserably this week too jet. bought magazines, chocolate uhh so mad at myself!
alas tomorrow is a new day and i'm off to London woo! I'm leaving my credit card at home!
hope everyone has a good week!0 -
Ah now where was everyone in their hour of need!? Thats what the thread is for people!
I've been feeling very underwhelmed at the moment, not had a day off for over 13 days now and really feeling it.... Didnt spend any money today as was the only person in the shop so didnt get a chance!Wealth is not measured by currency0 -
Fresh start on Monday cos this weeks getting a bit silly. Not been spending extravagantly but did spend another £15.50 on reduced shopping and just under £20 on taking me n dd's out for dinner so prob best just to not move from house until Monday. I've got 4 interviews coming up and would love to treat myself to a new suit. I've been round all the charity shops but they haven't got anything suitable (suit...able ... get it??
) The jacket on the one and only suit I've got is massive although the skirt still fits.
Hope everyone's ok and having a good leap day luv xxJUST DO IT ONE BRICK AT A TIMEPROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTSWeekly Budget: groceries£50/petrol£50/Unnecesary£15DEBT PAID = 58% (£4,212/£8216):T0 -
OH GOD!!!
Failed miserably this week, got the shoes for wedding budgetted for, but also bought dress for reception (was planning to get it next month!)....
And then bought coffee and paninis for me and my cousin...
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I've had a great month and not spent apart from a few drinks!
When I've been out at lunch time or Coffe time there has always been somebody who has offered to pay!
Still not been to 'proper shops' since Christmas!
Sorry I haven't posted - must have knocked off the link that sends me emails to tell me people have posted!
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Managed to get through today only spending 93p on Tbags and £1.84 on 6 2nd class stamps to send off our council tax payments....
Am fed up now and just want to be on holiday!Wealth is not measured by currency0
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