Ah, advice.

Always wear clean underwear. Drink plenty of water whilst out on a bender. Never cut your nails on the full moon. Stop dating psychotic Scandinavian blondes.

Such gems are a doddle to dish. But why must they be so damn hard to take, no matter how well-meant or useful they might actually be?

So when Taryn warned me that my distinctly head-in-the-sand attitude to the current economic clime was perhaps not the most efficient approach, I decided I'd try, you know, paying attention for a change.

But really, moi, eking out my weekends necking cheap plonk indoors whilst totting up my Waitrose 50p off vouchers? I just can't see it. And nor would I want you to. Financial common-sense is all well and good, but Scrooge-esque frugality never a happy bunny made.

Now half-price Yo!Sushi - food, company, laughs, and a reduced bill - sounds fine to me. Supper, a cocktail, and a West End club for £20? No complaints here either.