Update

Today (Friday), I spent a total of $1.00 for a can of soft drink at work. I added a bit too much sweet-chilli sauce to my lunch and my mouth was on fire so I splurged. Usually I bring soft drink from home a couple of days a week to negate the cost, so this really was a one off.

We are hopefully exchanging contracts on Monday. I am excited and nervous, hoping everything will pan out. So far, so good. Fingers crossed!

I am starting to have a lot of second thoughts, but I think it's just nerves. I had a good talk to my mum today who told me that people raise families on what I earn (whilst paying a mortgage), so I as a single woman should definitely be able to manage. I have no doubt I'll be able to manage, I just won't have as much as a cushion as I would like. But by doing the hard yards now, I think it will be worth it in the long run.

This weekend I am going to check out a couple of second hand furniture stores as I am looking for a bed. I am also going to buy my saucepans. My grandma gave me an early house warming gift of $200 and said I have to spend it on saucepans! So that's what I'm going to do!