u/TheMutzNutz

So many years ago I used to keep a diary/journal. I have used quite a few different apps in the past, one being "Momento" when I was on IOS. When I moved over to Android I used an app called Diaro for a while but way back in the day before smartphones I used to just keep it in a Microsoft Office document, and if I was ever out and about, for example if I was on the bus and a random thought popped into my head, I would just write it in a note/message on my 'Blackberry' (yes, you read correctly, a BlackBerry 😅) and then transfer it across when I got home.

Anyway let me get to the point without going into crazy detail. I do struggle with my mental health and when I went to what we call in the UK "TALKWORKS", I told them how I used to keep a Journal and they suggested I should do it again to help vent and get the thoughts out of my head.

What I'm asking is, can anyone recommend the perfect app for me that works with Android and maybe I can use it on Windows as well when I'm using my laptop? Luckily I have managed to decrypt my DIARO and MOMENTO backup files so I can import them as CSV files if needed.

I don't mind paying a small fee for an app if it's worth it for, say, a lifetime premium or pro version, but I'm really not looking to spend a fortune on a monthly subscription. As I'm not financially well off as I'd like to be, if anyone is able to advise I would be very grateful.

Sorry for the essay but I thought it'd be best if I try and explain a little detail, but then this IS a journaling sub-reddit after all. 😜

Hi there,

Apologies in advance for my lack of knowledge on this but I'm hoping somebody can give me some positive advice about this.

I am currently with Octopus Energy under their tariff Octopus Go, mainly because I have solar panels and a battery for storage.

I recently discovered that Octopus do a tariff which is specifically for storage heaters (Snug Octopus), which would be handy for the winter because I do have storage heaters and an immersion tank for hot water as well.

Obviously in the winter there are going to be shorter days and less sunlight to be able to charge the battery so I will be using it in the evening a lot more and preferably charging it overnight on the cheap rate, which I currently do on Octopus Go when needed, ready for the next day. Also I would need to be able to run the storage heaters because it gets pretty cold in my house during the winter.

My question is, is it worth me switching tariffs from Octopus Go, which is obviously vital for my solar at the moment, to Snug Octopus ready for the winter? Will it work okay with solar panels and battery storage or will there be a conflict at all? Also I noticed with Snug Octopus you get an hour in the afternoon at off-peak rate (currently 9p), which would also be handy to get a hot water boost and a little top up on the battery ready for the evening when needed.

I'm also just wondering if anybody else with solar panels and batteries has switched over to Snug Octopus and is happy with it or if they stayed with Octopus Go or a different tariff. I just want to be ready for winter, that's all.

Thanks.