I stayed up till about 3am last night, because I thought of a business idea, it's brilliant, and I think this may be just what I need.
I have no idea what I want to do in life, I cant seem to fit into anyone's business, so maybe i should start my own...
This really has given me a bit of a jump in my step. It's all I can think about! I've pretty much covered every little detail, and looking at the hard work/ stress/ cost etc, isnt even putting me off one little bit. I can be naive, very naive, but not right now, I completely have my head on my shoulders and I'm very excited about how this could turn out!!! :D
Thursday, 14 July 2011
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
My name's Gretchen and I'm a serial spender...
I am very open to money saving tips! (practical ones)
I love to spend money, on anything, mostly clothes, but I love trying new make up/ facial products/ toothpastes/ shampoos etc. It gives me a buzz. I guess I also like the more expensive things in life, I always have done. However, I will go into poundland every so often so see if there's any bargins, and I love getting things in the sale for great prices (WAS £200 NOW £40! How can you not resist???)
My spending does cause slight problems for me, for the last week/ two weeks of the month I probably won't eat haha. It's all on a debit card and it's all my own money, so I won't be in any kind of debt, so that's ok.
I've tried a few things to stop me using my card. One month, I took out all the cash I needed to pay off bills, and then I put my card in an envelope, sealed it shut, then put it inside another envelope, writing messages as I went, (DO NOT USE; EMERGENCIES ONLY; DO YOU REALLY NEED THAT?!) I then completely covered the envelope in sellotape. This worked for about 15 minutes. Then I fell in love with a jacket and just had to have it. (I wear this jacket all the time, so it was worth it!)
Sometimes I'll go shopping with Kyle (my boyfriend) and I'll be very focused (he hates being dragged round the shops) but if a certain piece isn't in stock or what I want isn't in my size then I'll get upset and annoyed and decide that instead I'll just buy some deodorant and a loaf of bread, just to make me a bit happier. I also like having loads of different carrier bags from different shops, all different colours.
I love to spend money, on anything, mostly clothes, but I love trying new make up/ facial products/ toothpastes/ shampoos etc. It gives me a buzz. I guess I also like the more expensive things in life, I always have done. However, I will go into poundland every so often so see if there's any bargins, and I love getting things in the sale for great prices (WAS £200 NOW £40! How can you not resist???)
My spending does cause slight problems for me, for the last week/ two weeks of the month I probably won't eat haha. It's all on a debit card and it's all my own money, so I won't be in any kind of debt, so that's ok.
I've tried a few things to stop me using my card. One month, I took out all the cash I needed to pay off bills, and then I put my card in an envelope, sealed it shut, then put it inside another envelope, writing messages as I went, (DO NOT USE; EMERGENCIES ONLY; DO YOU REALLY NEED THAT?!) I then completely covered the envelope in sellotape. This worked for about 15 minutes. Then I fell in love with a jacket and just had to have it. (I wear this jacket all the time, so it was worth it!)
Sometimes I'll go shopping with Kyle (my boyfriend) and I'll be very focused (he hates being dragged round the shops) but if a certain piece isn't in stock or what I want isn't in my size then I'll get upset and annoyed and decide that instead I'll just buy some deodorant and a loaf of bread, just to make me a bit happier. I also like having loads of different carrier bags from different shops, all different colours.
Gretch loves...
This vintage classic Pashley Britannia, from Bells Bicycles
As I don't drive yet (long story/personal choice) This would be perfect for getting from A to B!
http://www.bellsbicycles.co.uk/index.php
As I don't drive yet (long story/personal choice) This would be perfect for getting from A to B!
http://www.bellsbicycles.co.uk/index.php
Who Is Gretchen Foxx?
I have no idea.
This thought dawned on me a couple of weeks ago. I just had no idea who I really was. I have changed so much in the last couple of years, I really don't recognise myself. So I realised that I need to work it out for myself.
To tell you what I do know.. I'm 19, I'm from Essex and have three brothers who are all typical Essex blokes. Two older, one younger. I have a mum, dad and step-mum who I love very much. I haven't seen them all in about 6 months as I live in Newcastle. I have a Jack Russell, called Milo. He is my very best friend. I also have a boyfriend, we will have been together for four years on the 30th of July (eek!) I am totally in love with him.
So, what will I be talking about? Yeah, I'm not sure on that one either. I'll use this blog as a stress relief from work and bitch about snotty customers, I'll talk about jogging and my weight loss, hair, make up, products I love, money saving, tattoos, anything that's happening in my silly, boring life.
I would love as much feed back as possible, I really enjoy talking to new people, they have a big impact on me.
This thought dawned on me a couple of weeks ago. I just had no idea who I really was. I have changed so much in the last couple of years, I really don't recognise myself. So I realised that I need to work it out for myself.
To tell you what I do know.. I'm 19, I'm from Essex and have three brothers who are all typical Essex blokes. Two older, one younger. I have a mum, dad and step-mum who I love very much. I haven't seen them all in about 6 months as I live in Newcastle. I have a Jack Russell, called Milo. He is my very best friend. I also have a boyfriend, we will have been together for four years on the 30th of July (eek!) I am totally in love with him.
So, what will I be talking about? Yeah, I'm not sure on that one either. I'll use this blog as a stress relief from work and bitch about snotty customers, I'll talk about jogging and my weight loss, hair, make up, products I love, money saving, tattoos, anything that's happening in my silly, boring life.
I would love as much feed back as possible, I really enjoy talking to new people, they have a big impact on me.
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