Day 23
That's me finished at work for 11 days. Il try to keep busy and keep the gambling demon away. Got plans for Wednesday but need to occupy the other days. I needed this break though. Not had any time off since I started the job at the beginning of the year
Day 24
Why do things always creep up when you have no money. When I got paid, I paid my overdraft off and bills and basically had zero in my account. My goal was to try and spend as little as possible and be in a better position next month. My daughter needs some new school shoes so will set me back about £40. Think about gambling to win the money? Yea I did if I'm honest but thought I'd come here and post instead. Wanted to take her out somewhere nice tomorrow but can't afford to do both so new shoes and a day to the park will be our day. Better than loosing gambling
Good call coming here or you might of lost the money for the shoes and other living expenses. Your daughter won't know know a thing you can have a good day out on no money like you say the park a museum or just spending time with her. She will be delighted to be spending some quality time with her Mum.
KTF they is no good answer in the spin of a reel or wheel
Thanks KTF. dad* though haha. I'm most certainly not her mum haha
I get those thoughts all the time Wishicouldstop but it always goes south in the long run. I know this is different but in all my relationships, people didn't really care that much about the gifts and stuff I got for them, they just wanted to spend time with me. I think that's pretty common with most people and your daughter would be more than stoked for a new pair of shoes and a run around and explore at the park with her dad. Best of luck!
Day 25
Yea your right Chubb. She loves the shoes and we got some dinner whilst we were out. She's happy and I'm happy she's happy :). Also happy I didn't gamble so it's win win all round. Had another dream about gambling again last night tho. That's like 5 times since I stopped. They seem so real too but I feel so relived when I wake up to realise they are just dreams. Well another day closer to my next target of 1 month. Hope you all have a nice gamble free bank holiday.
Day 26
Still on this journey and going strong. Gonna spend some money tomorrow going to Alton towers but think I need a day out. At least I'm getting some enjoyment out of my money this way
Day 27
Been a good day. Went to Alton towers and it was so quiet. Walking on rides with no queue all day. Spoke to the friend I went with about my gambling and he was happy to listen and talk about it with me. The day has taken it out of me though. I must be getting old ha. Just got to bed after achieving another day gamble free. Almost at one month now
Day 28
Still going. My legs are aching today from all that walking yesterday. No gambling though
Day 29
Yea I agree phill it most certainly is. I did have some gambling urges last night but whenever I think about gambling now I just come on here and read. It actually helps so much. This site might become part of my daily routine for the rest of my life but if it stops me from gambling then I'm more than happy to log in here several times a day. Hope everyone has a good gf weekend
Day 30
Well my last bet was 8th April. Make it through today and I will have completed my first month. Hopefully the first of many
Day 31
1 month done. Feels good. There have been a few urges through the month but just logging in here every day has helped me. Iv hardly spent any money yet I have bought things for me and my daughter and been out doing things. Just shows how much I was spending on gambling in the past. My next target for me to work at will be 50 days. That will be a nice and proud target to hit
Day 32
Coming to the end of my annual leave now. Well I'm back in work on Thursday. Not had any urges to gamble at all and with only 2 weeks to go till payday, my overdraft isn't looking too bad and should be a lot better financially next month. Here's to another week gf
Day 33
Spent most of my night on here last night. Went onto the chat and that was good and then spent a few hours reading people's diaries. Here's to another gamble free day.
Good to see you clocking up the days. If you still on your hollies and free tonight the oldham GA meeting is still on the same spot tonight.
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