Life after bankruptcy?

recoverydust

Open house in Edinburgh in September xxxx

ani_26

Another day in paradise started with bacon butties for breakfast. I decided to make my last trip to the launderette, since i'm going to be without transport, and hey presto, big pack of bacon, for 10p. Not only that, it turned out to be " proper " gammon thickness bacon, none of this stuff that falls to pieces when you take it out of the packet. Then ensued an epic, trying to cook the b*y stuff, and an extra 50p for a loaf of bread, because i didn't have any bread. Never follow the instructions when it tells you to microwave bacon on kitchen roll. One hour later, after washing the bacon, i had bacon butties " with extras ", namely paper. Next time............... Still some bacon left for another bacon butty, tomorrow. I don't remember the last time i had bacon. Or " real " , fresh meat, for that matter


Another stressful day spent largely, as ever on the telephone. Bills to be paid. Not enough money to pay them. The usual. But after weeks and a concerted, ( stressful ) day today. i think i am getting there? I shouldn't say that. Dla is supposed to have already been despatched to my account, but hasn't as yet, arrived. On that basis, i've managed to sort my car insurance, ( even though i haven't paid for it yet.) That's a miracle in itself. So i needn't have bothered going to the launderette. Never mind, i got the bacon, ( not from the launderette, ) i should add, just in case you think launderettes have started selling pigs. Car insurance sorted. Is it really? Nothing sinks in these days, but i find it all so stressful, that i can't cope with a simple? everyday, transaction. Mind you, it hasn't been simple. Quote after quote, after quote, after problem, and it's all taken some sorting, especially for someone who is insolvent. Gawd, have i actually managed to get car insurance, and relatively cheap and comprehensive at that. I was told if i've got insurance in the £200's take it, and that's what i've managed. Pleased with myself on that one, although i still feel guilty running a car. It's only today, it struck me, this would be the first time in over 35 years, i wouldn't have the use of a car, and it's only when you start contemplating how you are going to manage, it strikes you. It is real mobility and independence, to me. Especially now. I've also spoken to the Is, and everything is up to date with them. They say everything will be fine, so i'll have to wait and see.


Now all i have to do is wait for some money to arrive? start stressing about emptying the kitchen, and do some gardening. Maybe take a chill pill? ( hypothetically, of course.)

ani_26

recoverydust wrote: »

Open house in Edinburgh in September xxxx

Yipeeeeeeeeeeeee


F & c. I will look at fares, but the date will be dependent on the cheapest fare available? :rotfl::rotfl:


Thanks xx

ani_26

miggy wrote: »

There are probably SCs hiding under them.




I think there was a day... in about 1974... or was it 1973? Well, when I say a day, I mean half an hour...

((Big hug))

1976?.........:eek:

recoverydust

F&c?...

Of course we want cheap fares.... This is a money saving site

Don't feel bad about your car. It's a necessity not a luxury, much the same as international, water and food.

Pleased its moving forwards for you

Jealous of bacon sandwiches

Xxxxx

beanielou

Hopefully you will get the money tomorrow.
Yah for the bacon butties.

ani_26

beanielou wrote: »

Hopefully you will get the money tomorrow.
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They said it would be next week. I can't imagine what it will feel like if and when, it finally arrives. Disbelief? It's easy? to forget the journey to this place, and the wreck i am now.


Still, financial stability, for now? I won't say financial security, because this is only short term.

So_Sad_Angel

Evening All :j

Hope everyone is well . Sorry not been around but life has taken over at the moment but I am still lurking when I can.

Ani - Good luck with emptying the kitchen it will all be worth it and you know where I am if you just need a natter:T

I have been busy looking for a rescue dog as my border collie needs a friend as she is pining so much being on her own...just can`t find another border collie though!

Anyway have a good sunday....looks like being a hot summer day too ! :j

Angiexx

miggy

Hey Angie! Good to hear from you. Is it a good sign that you can find time to post? Two Border Collies... what a nice thought!

ani_26

I finally received my esa85 form yesterday, and it's a reality check to have an assessment of you, put into writing. I'm going through one of those bleurgh times, for no apparent reason? Isn't everything coming together, for now at least? I don't have to worry, at least for now, about paying those normal everyday things that everyone has to pay? Like bills? Keeping a roof over your head? Buying food? I should also be able to afford help with any care needs? Because that's the place i've reached, right now. I do, indeed, need help. I also received another form to complete, yesterday. All these additional benefits i wouldn't have found without mse. No one ever tells you what you are entitled to claim. It's as well my brain is still functioning, ( just.)


How i spend money now, has changed, forever, as i cherish every penny i have, and the manner in which it is spent. Probably deep rooted psychological problems from being deprived, for so long? Never mind. I have become mr scrooge in my attitude to money. Actually, i always was mr scrooge. I don't come from yorkshire, for nothing. I will continue with my 10p purchases, why on earth shouldn't i? I got 6 eggs for 10p, yesterday, and they had the 23rd on them, which means nothing, as all you have to do is stand them in a bowl of water. :rotfl:I shall have a treat of scrambled eggs on toast for several breakfasts, with my, still, limited, cooking facilities.


I still haven't received the payment of my dla, and until i do so, i don't believe it. I don't believe official letters. My esa has now almost run out, with a week left, to manage, and i certainly couldn't afford to pay any more bills, with it. I've spent a small amount of money on the proviso my dla has been sent? I hope so. That's all i can say. Imagine if they turn round and said there's been a mistake? We've changed our mind? Because that's how it is here, right now. Waiting and not believing. I spent the last of my money, yesterday. £9 on a food shop, and £6.99 on some brick acid, to clean ani. Such relatively small amounts of money, but a fortune, in my world. And i still feel guilty. Yup. I've definitely got deep seated psychological problems with money, now.

With that brick acid, ( told the builders yard something they didn't know, another mse tip, ,) i set about the major overhaul of ani. 7 hours later, ( and 7 pm on a saturday night :rotfl:,) ani is almost finished. I just have to polish inside, and hey presto. A brand spanking new car. 3 washes and one wax later. I never do anything by halves, do i? A mini service admininstered, too. All it cost was around 50p, plus the brick acid which will last forever, and there's a multitude of jobs i can use it for, Yep. A brand spanking new car. B E A U T I F U L, if i do so say so myself. We mustn't leave it so long, next time? I had no idea ani had changed colour. :rotfl:However, it has revealed the essential bodywork repairs. Shame. Apart from that the bodywork is remarkable, almost pristine, for a car of ani's age.

Right. Today i shall finish with ani, and finally spend some time gardening? I'm also getting panicky about the thought of emptying the kitchen on time. Maybe i should just try a box a day? Except i can't lift boxes. Ah well.