be thrifty and save

I have set up a general savings account where a set amount is transferred once a week. Not saving for anything in particular, but at least im saving something and its adding up quite quickly.

The week is getting better. Im looking forward to a nice fat paycheck this week as i’ve been working heaps.

Also been staying home more, so this is saving on fuel and money! =)

My friends ended up shouting me supper the other night. I didn’t even tell them i was trying to cut down on spending. I didn’t mention anything about money.. they just did it as a favor, which was nice, because there have been many time when i’ve put in money for them. Karma works! And i have wonderful friends! =)

Im feeling a little frustrated with this goal right now, as i havn’t been able to do any saving yet…. it just seems like i’ve totally upped my spending!!

I have only had ONE night at home this week. Wow! Its just been one of those weeks where everyone wants to go out and do something or i have made plans with people that require going out and spending money. Its not so bad as im catching up with a lot of friends.. but i still feel guilty for not saving the cash im spending on food, coffee, alcohol, parking, petrol, etc.

What IS positive about this week tho: I am working a lot more this fortnight, so my next pay should be a good one.. and i can save all of that towards my trip to Thailand! =)

I have to pay off all my lay-bys.. (clothes of course) ...after that i am not allowing myself to do any more unnecessary spending! I MUST save all my money for our overseas holiday.

I was very proud of myself for resisting buying myself lunch and milkshakes and snacks from the uni cafe yesterday. Instead i went home to eat. Im trying so hard to cut down on my food spending. Its such a waste when i have plenty of good food at home! =)