When Shortcuts Turn Into Missions

I tried to save more money this year by moving into cheaper accomodation. I understood that this way wasn't going to be the easiest as it required me tightening my belt and going without. I agreed to those terms and sucked it up.

I am spending more time in London because I decide I have earned a pick-me-up (i.e. friends and family) at the end of most weeks. I thought my old landlord was a pain - this one is five times worse. I am saving money, but I am sending a threatening e-mail approximately once a week about crap I shouldn't have to deal with. On the plus side, the neighbours are lovely and we all agree we rent from a jackass. I am counting the days until I move out - I am seriously considering setting up a countdown and prominently displaying it somewhere that will give me sustenance.

Has it been easy? No.
Has it been fun? Hell no!

But I'm glad I am going through the experience. It is character-building and it gives me a chance to reassess what I am willing to do to save money.

Initially, in my quest to stamp out debt, I considered many shortcuts - such as going without everything I enjoy. I discovered I am not into hardcore sacrfice. What happened was, I went on serious random shopping sprees to compensate for the hard few months. Though I love every single thing I purchased, I do accept my timing was poor and my planning non-existent. It probably set ym debt recovery back by a good few months.

I am willing to take the scenic route to achieving goals. I agree with the cliche - life is too short to live in a bedsit be unhappy.