And when she got there the cupboard was bare....

Roll on pay day!!!!
Dear oh dear......hasn't been this bad for a while - we are both on monthly pay - I get paid a commission on my teams sales - while Big A is doing this apprenticeship, if I get a low month we're stuffed - we had a low one two months ago and I think it's put us behind.
He is due to complete his apprenticeship in March next year.
Mum reckons we've done a much better job handling the finances than she thought (what r u trying to say Ma???kidding - I know what she means!) $1000 per month less is heaps really, and we've managed - til now - just catching up a bit. Especially with two cars that need repairs and stuff ( maybe he should be doing a mechanic apprenticeship he he!). It will all be very worth it in the end. Til then it is as it is - and I'm making the best of it.
The first two years I was super organised with Xmas and stuff, putting things away from very early in the year.
I am pretty modest with my wants and needs - don't want much, only buy what I need!!!
I am happy to buy my clothes from the op-shop - I don't do it because I have to - I do it because I like to - you never know what you'll find! I get the occasional item from eBay too. I really don't like going into town much, so the op-shopping suits me and I love it!!!
I cut and colour my own hair - not because I have to because I have hairdresser phobia and haven't had many hair cuts I actually like. I have noticed the hair extensions protect my own hair a bit and I haven' had many split ends or anything so that's a bonus! The extensions take a bit of maintenance - imagine how much I'd be paying a salon for upkeep - no thanks - plus I'm not good with appointments either!! He he!
My auctions are going well, I haven't done many in the last few weeks, so that drags the old account down a bit too.
Thank goodness for my gorgeous boys that are happy to hang out at home, and do simple stuff, hang out together, play with the dog/sheep, cook something, make funny powerpoint presentations on the computer.........they haven't asked for a single thing, or to do a single thing all holidays....not saying they're perfect, their rooms are a mess! but they're not demanding and are grateful for everything.......

On that note - I'll be off - getting the candles ready....JOKING! It's not that bad!!!!

G
xxx