One day at a time - A DFW diary

my_mess

Another little update from me.

Strange things a-happening at work ..... I have been sort of shunted sideways and into a 'new' role. Doing much of the same things I have been doing over the past 6 months or so - but with greater focus and accountability/ownership. Whilst this idea of this change has been bandied about a bit recently - I was still quite taken aback by how immediate it has come into effect. It does give me the chance to concentrate my efforts, but I can't help feeling just a little bit sad. Maybe I did such a bad job of all the other stuff, that it gives them no real option but to move me along the bus ?

Dunno - time will tell, and I really do need to sustain my income to feed the DMP, so maybe just get on with it, and stop 'feeling' things.

Arrived home to a letter confirming that my DS (15 now) will need to appear as a witness to his accident last year. He's a bit wobbly about it and worried that they will treat him like he is on trial - poor fella. He didn't do anything wrong, and could have lost his life.

I find this really upsetting ...... will come back in a bit maybe .... bear with ....

Pippilongstocking

((()))) sorry to hear DS has to go to appear as a witness xx

my_mess

Just popping in ........

It's ages since I wrote in my diary - so a quick update.

Almost payday, and I have the huge sum of £20 to last me the week (have already accounted for £20 weekly bus pass and £10 DS pocket money) so will s--t--r--e--t--c--h that as far as possbile towards Friday.

That presents another problem, in a way, as April payday will be a long way off. eeking it all out, all while then !

Haven't been able to put a single penny in my (now at a whole £5) savings - very sad, but hey ho.

Work is still crud.
It's a real shame because up until now - 2 and a half years there - I have been happy enough, despite the heavy workload. I just get the feeling that there's a hidden agenda ...... paranoia perhaps ........

OH and I are still fighting like cat and dog - I don't know why I cant just be a nicer person - maybe then he'd be happy to support me along the way

DS is good - back on the football team - after leaving in a huff a few months ago. He, very graciously, took his place back on the team after 6 players left due to the manager being an arrogant git. We are waiting for the running order for the court case in May, so that I can firm up the days I need to take off work. Not looking forward to it - but there we are.

Mum - still poorly with sciatica, but chipper enough to be excited about her new furniture due to be delivered next week - YAY !

Dad - still not heard from him.

House - messy

Garden - lots of seeds planted (thanks fay, for your welcome contribution). Some seedlings, some action from bulbs and no compost left.

Washing about to finish, tea done for DS and an evening of TV awaits.


Love to anyone reading

x

Pippilongstocking

Lifes a bit up and down - I hope things have smoothed out a bit for you xxx

Been away and just catching up

my_mess

YAY ! fay

Am still here -- lurking in the background and just trying to get by.

Sending love to you north of the border


Will post a lil update in the next few days, hopefully

x

my_mess

Well, I haven't posted for ages, so it's time for a bit of an update, methinks.
Here goes :

Work - yuk ! Far too much to do, and not enough time to do it properly ok, so perhaps I am a bit pernickerty)

Mum - a little better - she's got some prescription painkillers, at last

House - still messy - I really do need to do some clearing out and de-cluttering. Carpet needs shampooing as well. Garden - veggie plants are coming on, but I do need to find a way to tidy up the rest of the garden on a ZERO budget

Money - still paying the DMP, so it's coming down (just feels a little bit slow-going)

DS - good, but the court case is in a week's time - not lookng forward to that


That's my lot.

'Til next time

x

Pippilongstocking

(()) to your Mum and glad somethings finally easing things a bit

What is it that you need to 'tidy up the garden'? I can help with gardening on zero budgets - either tell me or PM me with a picture/link/wish list

Fingers crossed for DS court case

Glad DMP coming down, you're working hard!

I wanted to post this ages ago and sorry for not going to do it sooner

with your craft stuff my DD made this

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=31756507&postcount=605

and my birthday card - which I must take a photo of- she calls it her 'box of delights' and takes it to make cards/pressies for other folks - so a huge thank you for being so kind

xxxxx

Our life is still a bit chaotic - gradually moving to the new house - almost sorted but a month or so yet to go. xx

DS in midst of exams - sure we'll get it all sorted soonish.

Lovely to hear you're OK and doing away. x

my_mess

Woo ! Hey fay (and anyone else !)

Fantastic card by your DD - she's a real crafty girl. Glad she has found use for the bits and bobs.

And have been catching up on your diary --- house move etc --- am always in awe of your ability to organise, raise extra funds and juggle (as well as do plant and flower things, of course).

Thanks for the lovely wishes for DS and Mum (I'll pass on the good vibes to them both). We ar ealla little bit stressy about the court thing, but just going to take it day by day and get through it.

OH has been an absolute rock, by the way. Things are looking up there, too

Love to you and yours

k xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Pippilongstocking

Hey missy

How's life at the moment?x

my_mess

Teeny-weeny update :

- house a mess
- work a nightmare
- DS has a girlfriend (!)
- OH intermittently present
- money reasonably on track
- Mum still poorly
- head - a bit wonky


Not sure if that is good or bad (or a mixture of both) - but I have to run and get those dishes done..........................................!

xx