Reading

I have been reading India Knight's book " The Thrift Book" in the hope of getting some more thrifty ideas. Most of the advice is great. What I actually need is an emergency guide to dealing with debt or something that tells you how to live off next to nothing food wise. I keep looking at Ocado's website longingly.

I'm really delighted that I have stuck to my budget this week but I am feeling nervous about next week's expenditure. I have to pay some rent, I will have electricity, food and petrol to buy and the boyfriend is looking forward to his meal/day trip out if the weather is nice.

Dipped into the tenner yesterday, splurged unnecessarily on a box of chocolates and a tube of pringles. Damage? Five pounds and a shock to my digestive system! I am really bitter.

In order to make myself feel better I have made a real effort dressing today. I used a body scrub made of oats which exfoliated my skin and left it all soft. Pulled out an old red bag I forgot about and a red "Gucci" purse, which I bought in Turkey several years ago from a market stall. I'm coordinated and groomed.

Yesterday's Expenditure.

Spent 5.00
Made 0.00
Saved 0.00
944 debit left on overdraft until funds come in.