trying to be a smart saver

It's hard to save for a wedding

(Sarah) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:45:12 PST

I have the cheek to write that when I am a member of a saving website, but it's true. Although me and my fiance have decided that we're not going to get married until 2009 I want to start saving now. I have tried to put some money away but I don't think it's enough. Also, I don't want...

it's been too long

(Sarah) — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:27:20 PST

I haven't written in here for months! I should be ashamed of myself. I need to start getting in the habit again though...my boyfriend proposed on Friday and we're getting married in a couple of years. I can't wait!!!

a whole new look

(Sarah) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:54:33 PST

I decided I better update my blog. I'm ashamed to admit it but my savings have not gone to plan. I ended up taking out the loan for the graduate endowment because realistically there was no way I could save the full amount.

The search has began

(Sarah) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 05:50:30 PST

My boyfriend and I just celebrated our 4 year anniversary this month. We have finally started to take a proper look at houses, since we're planning on moving out at some point this year. We found a website which lets us look at different houses, all we have to do is include what we...

A lot of spending this month

(Sarah) — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 04:57:59 PST

This month I am spending a lot, but I'm hoping to save some money too. This month I am spending money on:

bills
meeting my friend for dinner today
anniversary meal with my boyfriend
driving lessons
night out for my birthday

The friend I am meeting today is going to Australia...

A whole year

(Sarah) — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 04:47:28 PST

My blog anniversary was on 14th January. I've been keeping this blog for just over a year

Went to the bank

(Sarah) — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 03:21:26 PST

Before work yesterday I added £100 to my challenge.

My new total is £237.13.

Day 3 of the New Year

(Sarah) — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 04:52:57 PST

It's day three and I have money to add. my driving instructor didn't have change last week so I owed himless this week. So I came back from my lesson with £5. I know this should go towards next weeks lesson but I'm just going to save it.

Old total: £132.13
Added £5
New total: £137.13

New Year

(Sarah) — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 12:22:33 PST

I wish I could participate in the new challenge but I don't think I will manage to save the money that I need too. When it's over in April I will still save money. I'm not feeling confident about this saving at all. If I'm being realistic then I should admit that there's no way I can...

Merry Christmas

(Sarah) — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 14:17:31 PST

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas tomorrow.

I like it when I save money

(Sarah) — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:02:02 PST

I saved £1.40 today when a friend of my mum's gave me a lift home from work. I only had £1.50 in my purse so I added that.

Old total:£130.63
Added:£1.50
New total: £132.13

Tomorrow my uncle is giving me a lift home so I will add the money that I save.

Found money

(Sarah) — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 04:29:45 PST

I found £2 in my bag.

Previous total: £128.63
Added: £2
New total: £130.63

10 days to go

(Sarah) — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:07:04 PST

Between now and Christmas, I only have one day off from work. We've been really busy recently. Next week will be worse.

I have to buy a secret Santa gift for work. I only have to spend £5 so that's fine. Apart from that I have a couple more presents to buy.

£1901.37

(Sarah) — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:43:24 PST

I have to save up £1901.37 by April. How am I going to do it? I really really need to budget. I'm stressed now! It'll be a miracle if I do manage to save this.

Lazy day

(Sarah) — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:55:01 PST

I'm off work today so I've started wrapping Christmas presents and writing cards.

I added some money to my challenge so my new total is £128.63. Still got a long way to go.

£126.98

(Sarah) — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 09:19:48 PST

My new total is £126.98. It should be way more by now. I don't know what my problem is. I hope I get this other job, especially if overtime at work stops after Christmas. This other job will make saving so much easier than it is. It doesn't help that I've dramatically increased the...

I haven't stopped blogging

(Sarah) — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 13:23:30 PST

I've been really busy with work lately, I haven't really made the effort to keep this blog up to date.

My interview went well. I've to phone when my disclosure comes through. This job is only temporary so I really need to keep my current one.

At my current job I have been doing...

Update

(Sarah) — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 13:42:25 PST

I've got a new driving instructor. I had my first lesson this week and I booked my test today, it's not until January though. Driving lessons are more expensive this time, I'm taking two lessons a week rather than one. One of my friends has booked her test already and she's only just...

Tomorrow is the day

(Sarah) — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 14:49:48 PST

I'm opening up a savings account tomorrow for my challenge money. I'm meeting my boyfriend after he finishes work so I will go to the building society before I meet him. My money has been in my room for ages so it's about time I put it into a savings account.

On Friday I am going...

Desperately seeking a new job

(Sarah) — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:42:28 PST

I was working the other day when a girl who I have worked with for years handed in her notice. She's still going to work in customer service, but at least it's another job.

My job is annoying me right now. I don't know if it's because I've been searching for another job for months,...