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Mission:Control - MinnieSpender's DFW diary

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  • kathfisch
    kathfisch Posts: 3,042 Forumite
    This is the place where you can rant Minnie, and say all the selfish and grumpy (but totally understandable) things that you feel but couldn't say to anyone close to the situation.

    You can't sort life out Mins, it'll do whatever the hell it likes! You can, however, sort yourself out and be prepared for what it throws at you. And from what I've seen, that's exactly what you've been doing!

    Keep going hun x
    Don't stress, relax, let life roll off your backs. Except for death and paying taxes, everything in life is only for now... Avenue Q
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 003 :DProud to have become debt free... and striving to keep it that way
  • freebird65
    freebird65 Posts: 1,751 Forumite
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    You're not being remotely selfish Mins....it's quite natural to want to chuck your toys out of the pram when frustration brings you to the "aaaarrrrgggghhhhH" stage!

    Unfortunately life is never fair.....it always chucks a curve-ball at you when you least expect or want it.....all you can do is deal with it as best you can.

    And if anyone can....YOU can.

    Hugs from yer gang! xx
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    Hope you feel better Min, have just had a virtual tantrum on your behalf. 4_2_203.gif

    And just to really cheer you up....... DS saw Ray No. 1 in the street on Boxing Day, when I asked what he looked like DS replied 'a fat old bloke' :rolleyes: .

    Chin up hon, 2007 will be better for you and yours xx
    A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort
    :) Mortgage Balance = £0 :)
    "Do what others won't early in life so you can do what others can't later in life"
  • Hullo Mins.

    I hope by the time you read this you are feeling relieved of anger & frustration and things have improved.

    And none of us are perfect angels, if you can't want good things for yourself in life, might as well just go and live in a cave right now and give up.

    Trouble is, sometimes we can't always put ourselves first and life's a b**** for making that perfectly clear at the worst times for us on a personal level. :rolleyes:

    Rant away whenever you like sweetie, we are human...we *have* to vent!
    Bank Balance: In the black for the moment.
    Sainsburys Loan: Cleared July 2010
    Credit cards: AMEX Airmiles Card: direct debit set to clear balance monthly
  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    Awww Minns...rant and rave all you want love:mad: :mad: :mad: you are not selfish...the emotions you're feeling right now are perfectly normal...hope you manage to sort things out while you're away and remember we are all here for you(hugs)
  • jessicamb
    jessicamb Posts: 10,446 Forumite
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    Aw Mins

    Sorry to hear your news :(

    Big hugs from me
    The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese :cool:
  • Back again.

    And calmer.

    Thanks to all who posted while I was chucking my toys out of the pram (thanks freebird - exactly the right description!). I'll blame the lack of sleep, if you don't mind (poor excuse, I know). And actually, it didn't last long. Only half an hour or so...

    The past few days have been dreadfully sad. But that sad old cliche "life goes on" does apply here. As does the one about time. I suppose we all go through it/will go through it and hopefully we all have friends who can be there when we do.

    I've thought about you lot over the last few days a great deal and I feel so fortunate to have had your support and kind words to think about.

    The next bit involves gritting my teeth, accepting the changes and getting on with it. In fact, I'll be working harder than ever to a) get myself straight and b) make the most of what I do have. It actually seems so much more important now for a variety of reasons.

    Some things are more important than a bunch of silly a*se debt collectors, aren't they? They too have a lot to learn about acceptance - in this case, they'll have to accept that I'll take my time.
    :eek: What if the hokey cokey is what it's all about? :eek:
    Official "Bring back Mark and Lard NOW! or else (please)" Member 16
  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    Hi Mins...glad to see you are feeling a little better and coming to terms...hugs to you
  • LookingAhead
    LookingAhead Posts: 4,633 Forumite
    Hello love. Good to see you back.

    Spot on re: debt collectors.

    Nuff said.

    xxLAxx
    Bank Balance: In the black for the moment.
    Sainsburys Loan: Cleared July 2010
    Credit cards: AMEX Airmiles Card: direct debit set to clear balance monthly
  • kathfisch
    kathfisch Posts: 3,042 Forumite
    Glad that you're back Mins and feeling a bit calmer.

    Any big event is going to have an effect on the way you think but well done you for being more determined than ever!

    x
    Don't stress, relax, let life roll off your backs. Except for death and paying taxes, everything in life is only for now... Avenue Q
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 003 :DProud to have become debt free... and striving to keep it that way
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