ISOM's life begins at 40 diary to freedom!

In_Search_Of_Me

thanks all...just had a lovely lie in, no doubt to make up for lack of sleep tonight!

boredofbeingathome

Hope the camping goes well

In_Search_Of_Me

Hi there
Am back! Had a nice time but it was a bit rushed but still enjoyable! Been a fairly busy week here with trying to be out more, get ready for work etc. Have cleaned the car today and got new car mats so thats done. Need to get lunch bag and a carry bag for worky stuff and other than that am ready! Got some new shoes and few new clothes as wardrobe very different to last job. Good thing is I get to wear jeans in this one, much more me! Feeling ok about it and looking forward to getting back into a proper routine.
Money wise thinks ok. Didnt pay off as much of cc as I wanted but should be able to dig in now and focus. Violin lesson tonight and then chilling for most of weekend.

taxi73

All sounding good and looking positive for work

penguin83

Hi ISOM, hope your Mum is feeling ok. You sound like you are organised for Monday and hope it is not too long before you feel settled in your new routine. Glad you had a nice break camping. x x x

In_Search_Of_Me

Thanks all! Had a lovely day; violin practice in church this am and then lunch with friends (bargainous 3 courses for 10.50!), bit of shopping and now just chilling! Feeling ok about tomorrow but going to get an early night as never good at getting up early! Im only in for a few hours tom but its the hardest bit as wont have fob etc so have to be let in...while a small step in some ways in others its huge! Onwards and upwards I go!

dbushes

Hi ISOM,

I am relatively new to MSE forums and have just come across your thread. It has made interest and inspiring reading.

I hope that your mum is doing well and that you enjoy your new role.

I had my LBM early on this month and am 42 and determined to make a difference in my life.

Good luck with your continual successes and I look forward to seeing your being DF and me being DF to.

Bx

beanielou

Hope all goes well tomorrow.

In_Search_Of_Me

hello dbushes!! Good to see you! Well done on the lbm! Whats done is done, just learn from it and move on me lovely! Feel free to post here any time, all welcome!
Thanks beanie. Am feeling ok but will be more nervous tom am no doubt!! It feels bizarre having to set alarm, travel in rush hour etc as havent done so for almost a year but am also looking forward to returning to mundane routine! I have hated not working and its made me realise how important goals are to me in my journey through life.
Current ones are to carry on violin even when it feels a drag so that I can get to grade 5 and be in an orchestra!; get to grips with my new job and overcome all that this entails and make a concerted effort with debts. Ive been paddling a bit because of uncertainty, followed by some frivellous spending so need to nuckle down! Mum and I are going to stick to food budget and spend as little as poss. I now have an ultimate aim when debts paid as desperately want a vw campervan thats been converted so that I can just drive and stop where I/we want (wouldnt go on my own as tooooo scary!!) so that helps focus the mind...am going to cut a piccy out and maybe stick it on my purse as an aide memoir when I want to spend!

boredofbeingathome

OOh a camper van- is my ambition too- we can pootle around England. I won't mind going on my own- i am looking forward to it Bliss.