Today, marks the beginning of Lent 2012...
Year after year I've tried to give up bad foods like sweets & sugar but always ended up giving in to tempetation and scoffing my face with Mars bars before Easter Sunday!
But seeing as I havent got money to pay my rent in the next few weeks I thought that this is the perfect opportunity to make me learn how to save!
This means no clothes or make-up purchases, no magazines & alot less takeaways!!
I really want to save for a holiday this Summer as in my 20 years, I have never been abroad (well.. except for a boat trip to Scotland when I was about 8 which doesnt count!) Ive always wanted to travel & see the world & I want 2012 to be the year I get to experience my first ever holiday! Where? I have a longg long list of countries I would love to visit so itd be a difficult decision choosing one!
I also would love to treat myself to a Macbook pro as my wee Dell Inspiron isnt exactly up to the job anymore, and seems to be dieing a long slow horrible death. I really need one for University work, so this would be a great investment.
40 days of no shopping!!
Considering I haven't got two pennies to rub together this shouldnt be too hard to do!!
Wish me luck!
Love
Shauna xo
This is such a good idea! And an idea that maybe I should have done - saving for a wedding isn't easy!
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Yeh its so hard tho! Only the first day and im already browsing the internet looking at the nice new spring summer clothes :( ooh your getting married?! :P Congratulations! You should try it & save hard and have the day of your dreams! :D xo
DeleteMy goodness, I respect you for attempting this. I know I couldn't do it. Good Luck!
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Thank you! It is extremely hard but Im doing good so far! The no magazines is proving the most difficult! :( xo
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ReplyDeleteI never thought that it would be hard not to shop :)
great post!
lol thank you! xo
DeleteGood luck with not shopping! You can do it, and it will give you more time to study. I just saw that you are following my blog - I thought I would return the love and follow yours. You look like you are off to a great start! I'm coming to Ireland in a month for Spring Break! So, it will be nice to have an Irish Blogger friend for restaurant and sightseeing suggestions.
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Thank you so much!! I'm doing good so far but then again Ive been sick and havent been in any shops haha! :) ohh are u staying in Belfast? xo
DeleteI would love a Mac Book too! House buying sadly limits your dispensable income :S
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Iknow! They are so overpriced but I want one so bad especially as my boyfriend just got himself one and im super jealous :( id rather be able to buy my own house though! lol Thanks for following! :D xo
DeleteYou've got to get a Mac...its the only way to go. Go refurbished for your first if it helps! That's what I did.
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Omg thank you so much! :) xo
Deletea macbook pro is amazing :) i love mine and I don't want any other notebook anymore. The battery of it is also very longliving and -lasting.
ReplyDeleteI want to save up money,too :'D i want to fly to NY this year. i hope i can make my wish come true.
you made such a lovely post, dear :))
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Iknow im selling so much stuff on ebay in the next few weeks to try and save some money for one. Me too! I reckon my life will be complete if i ever get to go to New York. My all time favourite city for sure! Hopefully some time in the future! :) Thank you! xo
DeleteYou can do it! To resist the temptation of splurging, i ask my hubby to keep my credit card, as for the extra cash i immediately drop it in my piggy bank. It works!
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Goodluck though
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Thank you! :)
DeleteWish you the best of luck and strength. I know it's not easy cause I've tried myself. But... you can do it! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Only 2 weeks left! :)
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