Monthly Archives: September 2008

The world is not a dangerous place!

Posted on September 28, 2008 by

Part of downshifting and simplicity is seeing the wonderfulness that exists in this world, our communities and our homes. Substitute North American media for UK media if you are a UK reader, sadly we have the same experience. “I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Downshifting, Simplicity | 20 Comments

The Pieces of the Puzzle

Posted on September 27, 2008 by

People always comment on my self-discipline and motivation to stick to my goals. On the whole I am exceptionally motivated to reach the targets I have set myself and that is a very very good thing indeed, but one thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals, Repairing Damage | 16 Comments

Working 9 to 5…..!

Posted on September 22, 2008 by

Maybe in Dolly’s world but certainly not mine! Currently, how I feel, is more along the lines of: I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat – Winston Churchill Everyone who reads this blog knows I want … Continue reading →

Posted in Downshifting, Dreams, Goals | 19 Comments

Credit Crunch & Buying A House – when is the right time?

Posted on September 20, 2008 by

Everywhere I turn it seems like renting 20 and 30 somethings are talking about buying a house; it seems like people are of the opinion that rent is going to soar as less people get on the housing market, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Housing, Single's Money | 19 Comments

Whew!

Posted on September 20, 2008 by

Well, let’s just say the stress/bad things didn’t end with the last post but things are looking up! I can confirm the following: Working more than 50 hours a week for two weeks on the trot isn’t good Working those … Continue reading →

Posted in Giving, Lessons Learned | 32 Comments

Do “bad” things happen in 3′s, 5′s or 10′s???

Posted on September 12, 2008 by

What a week, sorry for the brief hiatus from blogging, I only expected to be away a night (was letting a friend use my computer for the evening) but I was then sent on a business trip, had another friend … Continue reading →

Posted in Lessons Learned | 17 Comments

Daily Tracking – September 7th, a recipe and the “go to hell” fund

Posted on September 7, 2008 by

Updated to add: It’s 9:28 pm and I’m desperately craving cheese, not that I have any, any vegans know what to do??? Yet another blissful Sunday. I started the day at 6:30 am – ever since I began my downshifting … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Tracking, Goals | 20 Comments

Daily Tracking September 5th & September 6th – cheap grocery alert!

Posted on September 6, 2008 by

So, Friday (the 5th) got off to an OK start, I decided not to go for the power walk and instead made homemade lentil soup to take to work for lunch!  It was a *very* long day at work, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Tracking, Frugal Living, Goals | 12 Comments

Emergency Fund Goals!

Posted on September 5, 2008 by

I’ve mentioned how much I enjoy the book Love Is Not Enough: A Smart Woman’s Guide to Making (& Keeping) Money. One part of the book in-particular resonated with me; the author stated that having a substantial emergency fund gives … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Fund | 26 Comments

Daily Tracking!

Posted on September 4, 2008 by

Today was a day filled with temptations – cakes at work for Birthday celebrations, free cheese sandwiches from an event we hosted, invites out to dinner….but I held my ground and made it through. It was pretty easy to avoid … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Tracking, Frugal Food | 19 Comments