The Happiness Fund.

It's a lovely bright day outside but chilly. I am washing some clothes.

I saw an interesting documentary about minimum wages in the USA which are really low. I thought my salary was rubbish but at least I have sick pay. They really suffer if on low wages unable to afford medical insurance. It's a real poverty trap. In another programme we were predicted to have another economic crash. It is looking a bit grim.

I have always been a pessimist and expected a recession in 1994/95 way before it happened. Part of me (a big part) is expecting another one as I don't think austerity has worked.

I see many people around me that seem to be v well off with overseas holidays and house extensions and the high brand shops seem full so maybe it won't happen. People at work seem to be spending as usual despite the threat of redundancies. Am I imagining it all?

I slept for 4 hours but feel refreshed and am not coughing. Found a fab thread on MSE called 'Not Buying It. A Consumer Holiday 2016', blooming great. On the occasions that the members have to spend they don't need to worry as they have lots saved up. Really inspiring and something for me to look forward to in the future.

It's Budget Day. We shall see what the day will bring.

Outside it is bright and cheery. The fridge is full and I wont starve. I have to do some work.

Hooray, 3dogs- Susan is staying with me for two weeks. She is helping the boys to get ready for their house move and is cheering me up and trying to keep me on the straight and narrow with my food.

I am sitting here surrounded by exam papers that must be marked by Monday.:eek: On the positive front at least I haven't spent any money this weekend. 3 working days to go till holiday. Hurrah.

Really happy about Easter hols that are coming up. I am going to sell lots of silver jewellery and have a carboot with John the builder. I have quite a few books to get rid of (bookshelf is full and I don't read them anymore) and also some paintings & pictures that are lying around. I don't care how much I make I just want to declutter any money made will go to kitchen fund. Also my parents are visiting and I have 3 birthdays to celebrate.

Exam papers done now some lessons to write. No housework done this weekend as I had too much to do for work.

I was so bored with work that I have applied to my current bank asking for another bank account so I can switch from it for another offer. Don't know if I will get it though. I applaud my initiative in any case lol.

What a beautiful day outside. It is probably freezing but v nice to see. About to put a wash on line. Stunning for drying today. :j

I was happy till I heard that the b******* have bombed Brussels. I am a child of immigrants and if anyone in my family was even remotely interested in ISIS or anything anti British I would hand them over to the police immediately. My dad would have been so ashamed if I ever said anything anti monarchy. He is grateful every day for the Queen and the Commonwealth. I hope casualties are minimised and people can feel safe again. I am so sorry that innocent people have lost their lives v sad news.