Me and My Big Mouth

This is just a brief post to confirm that I really should think before I speak (or type). I recently, about 20mins ago, insulted on of my friends' friends over Facebook. The person in question is undertaking the challenge of living for five days on £5. Needless to say I took exception to this. Largely because she had spent her entire budget on food and left no money left to pay for the gas (and equipment) to cook it. Not to mention the complete lack of water she had procured. Unless she was to stick a straw (not purchased) in a puddle I felt she may struggle to survive the week.

Upon reading that I was upset at the corrupt nature of this project my friend, Amy, challenged me to do it properly.

Uncharacteristically I accepted.

So I will give myself the head start of a tent in the garden, but other than that I shall endeavour to survive on just £5 for 5 days. Not exact date has been set due to a couple visa issues (not for the UK) which may require me to travel, but late May seems likely.

Here is a list of things I will go without in no particular order, suggestions welcomed:

• No technology (except if I have to do a bit of work for my dad, but there shall be no deviation from the task). No mobile, no TV, no PC. Nothing.
• No transport. I will walk everywhere.
• No washing of clothes. I will pray for rain.
• No books, unless I find one.
• No indoors.
• One set of clothes only.
• No food storage.

I am not doing this for charity. If this somehow moves you, give to charity of your own volition.