So now that the blog has been reinvented, now it's time to get the rest of life in order... I always find it better to write it down, record it and then hopefully, my new "set of rules" will guide me into creating (excuse the cliche) a better me!

First things first... I am now in the working world, I graduated and got a job.. pretty standard really, I didn't go off on some crazy adventure like I originally said I would, instead I merely glided into normal everyday life and if I am honest it really has been a treat. Being on a salary has seriously made me question my economical brain. Ok, I've never really possessed that but still... the shopping addiction seemingly escalated as my first pay check wen through the bank. HUGE problems! 

My goal of the week.... learn to budget! 

1. Do not go to the shops when you know you cant afford the clothes, that's dumb, you will cry!

2. You know you cant afford to go out to lunch/dinner/coffee so find yourself a boyfriend that will take you       on dates, no I am joking, but rather just have your people round to your place and maybe ask you BFF to grab a carton of milk on their way? Then you have for the whole week!

3. 2 Minute noodles... do not underestimate the power of the R4 dinners!

4. If you think that by shopping at Mr Price is going to save you money, you're wrong. You will end up spending more because each individual item is so cheap that it seems like such a bargain, until you get to the till point at and the cashier ask's you to swipe your life away... again you will cry.

5. Get a hobby, will keep you out of the stores (and no, not a hobby that;s going to require you spending more time buying things) 

6. Put your cold turkey feelings into maybe exercise or reading books... don't start smoking or drinking, you will be more broke than before. 

7. At the beginning of the month, spend your money on the necessities, you know, petrol, groceries, rent... this does not include a new jacket or shoes because its your treat. NO, you are not rich, you cannot treat yourself!

Let's see how long this lasts...ha!