World Enough and Time

You've put your finger on it: it's the motivation. When I cut down on spending on particular things, it's because there are better things to do with the money. If I reduce the amount of television I watch (NO WAY am I going to give up "Doctor Who" and "Torchwood") it's because there are better things to do with my time, like practising folk fiddle. Or sorting out the house. I too have a prepaid mobile at the moment and wouldn't be without it, because when I haven't had one I have from time to time been stranded in the rain, with heavy shopping and a mile walk home. I don't cut down on heating (one gas fire in one room) because otherwise I get too many colds. I don't cut down on meat because if I do I get anaemic and if I take iron supplements I get constipated

*fantasises about offering to Ms Carlomagno to swap lives for six months and then see what she says*