Well, it's been a busy few days for me! I have been on a training course away from home for a couple of days. Now, I'm not really the type who enjoys going away of these types of training courses, I'd much rather be tucked up at home with DH! Everyone on the course seemed to view it as a real social event, a way to let their hair down for a couple of nights away from the hubby and kids etc. It always strikes me as terribly funny to see these seemingly normal, rational people go mad, get drunk and belt out karaoke tunes into the wee small hours!
Anyway, I've had to stay over at a hotel for a couple of nights, obviously. I've never been the type to take the toiletries from the hotel room, in fact, that kind of behaviour has always slightly embarrassed me. Not in a snobbish way really, more of a 'why would you want cheapy hotel toiletries when you already use Miller Harris' way. However, this year is obviously different, with me living to a more thrifty set of rules. To this end, I duly pocketed the mini toiletries (body refresher/2 in 1 shampoo & conditioner/body butter); they were nothing ultra-special, only Gilchrist & Soames, but even so not to be sniffed at (excuse the pun!).
I then, for some unfathomable reason, decided to try my luck at breakfast. I can only assume that the dinky, mini marmalade pots were calling to me, so I slipped a couple in my bag for DH. He's currently wading his way through sub-rate marmalade, so I thought this would be a treat for him! I then made my way up to the fruit basket, choosing a couple of choice pieces to keep me going through the day. It was then I spotted it, the stuff of childhood dreams, individual Nutella portions, aahhhh! Needless to say, I now have enough to keep me going for a few days at least! Am I embarrassed? Yes. Am I proud of my haul? Oh yes. Would I do it again? You bet!
I'm also very pleased to add that I have completed one No Spend Day this month! This may not be an achievement for the majority of the population, but it sure is for me. I'm used to spending something at least once a day, every day! OK, so I know I was holed up in a training session all day, but it still counts!! The MSE website is proving invaluable in my challenge, albeit a little addictive.
Speaking of challenges, I have now joined the MSE 'Crazy Clothes Challenge for 2010'. Simple rules, you are permitted to spend up to £100 (or another figure of your choice) during the year on 'at home' clothes. The challenge doesn't include bags, shoes, underwear etc. but, in a nutshell, non-essential outerwear. I've signed up to £100, but I know and you know that my real challenge, according to the rules, is a bit fat £0. It can be done and will be done, trust me!
Until we meet again xx
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