Well, Happy February everyone! Can't believe we're into the second month of the year already, it seems to be flying by! So, what am I doing in order to celebrate the new month? Um, sitting in a crappy hotel room in Blackpool actually, counting down the hours until I can go home! Yep, I'm at yet another conference for work, but simply cannot get enthused at all. This one is even worse than the last, with all the sad muppets glamming themselves up for an evening in the bar getting well and truly rat-arsed! I tell you, I was almost knocked out by the mingled fumes of at least five different (mostly cheap!) perfumes last night in the lift down to reception! Sorry, maybe I'm the weird one and not everyone else! I just cannot see the attraction of these events, I mean, I wouldn't choose these people as my friends under normal circumstances, so why should I have to socialise with them??
Anyway, back to the purpose of the blog, spending!!! Or, should I say, lack of it! The January Grocery Challenge has come to an end and I only went a teensy bit over budget - £1.16 to be precise. Was really quite chuffed with that and, in all seriousness, the challenge has kept me really focused and aware of my grocery spends. February Grocery Challenge kicks off with a £200 budget once more, although I'm going to try and come in under that if I possibly can!
Crazy Clothes Challenge 2010 is still looking good at £20.99 out of £100 spent. I know this should really still show £0 out of £100, but we all know I had a 'moment' with the bargain boots!! Have to say though, so far I really don't seem to be bothered about clothes and the buying of new ones. Could I be turning over a new leaf? Or simply have too many clothes unworn and forgotten in my wardrobe that I'm suddenly re-discovering? Hmmmm, might need to ponder that one.
Now for a new challenge... My love of MSE has prompted me to join yet another challenge, this time for No Spend Days (NSDs). I have pledged to attempt at least 10 NSDs this month. This will be a real challenge for me as I tend to buy 'something' most days, even though the spend could be quite legitimate (eg. food etc.). I would really like to wean myself off doing this as I'm too used to spending each and every day so, when I don't, it kind of feels a little deflating. You know what I mean? Anyway, I'll give it a go and see what happens!
So, it's month 2 of the year and I have (so far) 3 challenges on the go. Not bad going huh?!
Until we meet again (hopefully not in Blackpool!) xx
Anyway, back to the purpose of the blog, spending!!! Or, should I say, lack of it! The January Grocery Challenge has come to an end and I only went a teensy bit over budget - £1.16 to be precise. Was really quite chuffed with that and, in all seriousness, the challenge has kept me really focused and aware of my grocery spends. February Grocery Challenge kicks off with a £200 budget once more, although I'm going to try and come in under that if I possibly can!
Crazy Clothes Challenge 2010 is still looking good at £20.99 out of £100 spent. I know this should really still show £0 out of £100, but we all know I had a 'moment' with the bargain boots!! Have to say though, so far I really don't seem to be bothered about clothes and the buying of new ones. Could I be turning over a new leaf? Or simply have too many clothes unworn and forgotten in my wardrobe that I'm suddenly re-discovering? Hmmmm, might need to ponder that one.
Now for a new challenge... My love of MSE has prompted me to join yet another challenge, this time for No Spend Days (NSDs). I have pledged to attempt at least 10 NSDs this month. This will be a real challenge for me as I tend to buy 'something' most days, even though the spend could be quite legitimate (eg. food etc.). I would really like to wean myself off doing this as I'm too used to spending each and every day so, when I don't, it kind of feels a little deflating. You know what I mean? Anyway, I'll give it a go and see what happens!
So, it's month 2 of the year and I have (so far) 3 challenges on the go. Not bad going huh?!
Until we meet again (hopefully not in Blackpool!) xx
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