89 days free of gambling
19 days to go. 350 to pay off next payday.
704 pounds saved.
1168 paid off (long term debts)
0 spent on gambling
Money +- in last 164 days = 1316
On the 12th day of Christmas a gamble free day gave to me a new suit worth 96 quid, not a top of the range suit but I have a few weddings coming up.
Today actually got my Christmas shopping done, well most of it. Didn't spend too much but feels good knowing that what I buy will not leave me short.
90 days free of gambling (1/4th of a year)
18 days to go. 350 to pay off next payday.
712 pounds saved.
1168 paid off (long term debts)
0 spent on gambling
Money +- in last 165 days = 1324
On the 13th day of Christmas a gamble free day gave to me ski pass for 4 days in Andorra worth 104 quid.
Every day just gets better and better. Going to be the best Christmas I've had in a few years. All I need now is an angel to top things off 🙂
91 days free of gambling
17 days to go. 350 to pay off next payday.
720 pounds saved.
1168 paid off (long term debts)
0 spent on gambling
Money +- in last 166 days = 1332
On the 14th day of Christmas a gamble free day gave to me, a new storage unit for my bedroom from ikea worth 112 quid.
Thoroughly enjoyed yesterday as had friends round our house for a festive meal games and films.
Was great just having fun without the need for me to be glued to my phone. In fact had 9 people round and I don't recall many actually looking at their phone all night.
92 days free of gambling
16 days to go. 350 to pay off next payday.
728 pounds saved.
1168 paid off (long term debts)
0 spent on gambling
Money +- in last 167 days = 1340
On the 15th day of Christmas a gamble free day gave to me, a luxury stay in a hotel room at my friends wedding next year worth 120 quid.
Quiet day in the office but no thought of gambling, keeping ear close to the news about this terrible hostage situation in Australia, feel for their families especially just before Christmas.
93 days free of gambling
15 days to go. 350 to pay off next payday.
736 pounds saved.
1168 paid off (long term debts)
0 spent on gambling
Money +- in last 168 days = 1348
On the 16th day of Christmas a gamble free day gave to me, a return plane ticket to hamburg for a friend's stag do and a couple of drinks worth 128 quid.
Off to play footy with work for the last time this year.
94 days free of gambling
14 days to go. 350 to pay off next payday.
744 pounds saved.
1168 paid off (long term debts)
0 spent on gambling
Money +- in last 169 days = 1356
On the 17th day of Christmas a gamble free day gave to me, a used ps3 worth 136 quid, need something to play dvds and blu rays on and can actually get these quite cheep now ps4 is out.
So I get my results of exam tomorrow and really hope it's good news otherwise I don't know what option to take in terms of future studies.
95 days free of gambling
13 days to go. 310 to pay off next payday.
752 pounds saved.
1168 paid off (long term debts)
0 spent on gambling
Money +- in last 170 days = 1364
On the 18th day of Christmas a gamble free day gave to me, a snowboard worth 144 quid if I ever think of taking up a new expensive hobby.
I passed my exam!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, so happy and I think being abstinent from gambling during the vital weeks was key to this.
Congratulations on passing your exam, which you was able to do by abstaining and maintaining 95 days, only 5 off that big milestone, proud of you RST you deserve to feel very happy indeed
Suzanne xx
Hi Dan, well done on passing your exam! All that hard work is paying off. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Suzanne and Martin, just had a reflective moment earlier while at my desk at work and thought why did I not go down this rout before, I feel the best I have in 3 years and yes although I'm not there yet I'm set up ready to enjoy next year.
96 days free of gambling
12 days to go. 310 to pay off next payday.
760 pounds saved.
1168 paid off (long term debts)
0 spent on gambling
Money +- in last 171 days = 1372
On the 19th day of Christmas a gamble free day gave to me, a brand new high spec 32 inch tv for my room worth 152 quid, my other one I've had for ages and is pretty small.
97 days free of gambling
11 days to go.
768 pounds saved.
1168 paid off (long term debts)
0 spent on gambling
Money +- in last 172 days = 1380
On the 20th day of Christmas a gamble free day gave to me, a flight to Andorra and transfers worth 160 quid. Already bought this recently but good to see after only 20 days of staying clean in December I can afford something extra like this without even trying.
99 days free of gambling
9 days to go.
784 pounds saved.
1168 paid off (long term debts)
0 spent on gambling
Money +- in last 174 days = 1396
On the 22nd day of Christmas a gamble free day gave to me, a new camera worth 176 quid. I already have one but a trade up and sell my old one or maybe a camera training course to use my current one to the best of its ability. It's something I really enjoyed but don't do it enough now, but with more free time.
So didn't check in yesterday as I was busy catching up with friends and at a lovely carol service at a pub was a great community spirit that I've not really seen before, probably as in past years I would rather stay in and gamble. Got me in the mood for Christmas.
100 days free of gambling!!!!
8 days to go.
800 pounds saved.
1168 paid off (long term debts)
0 spent on gambling
Money +- in last 175 days = 1400
So happy waking up on day 100 but this is only the beginning. I re-read my letter I wrote to my parents and can see a totally different person now. I am enjoying life to the fullest and not being clouded in a mist.
Here's to the best Christmas and new year I've had for a long time. Looking forward to carrying on to 365 days and beyond.
On the 23rd day of Christmas a gamble free day gave to me. A gold sovereign coin worth circa 184 quid. Have been looking into this as a future way to invest as it's not easy cash to transfer and the value of this could well go up.
Hi Dan,
A big well done from me on the 100 days! I enjoy reading your diary and like your 'days of Christmas' idea - it's nice to see how your money can be spent on things that are so much better than gambling.
Enjoy your Christmas. You've built up solid foundations for 2015 and things can get better and better from here provided you avoid that next bet.
Fantastic going on 100 days, a good milestone to have at Xmas.
Well done, your life is improving by the day,
Suzanne xx
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