The final count down:)

newlifeahead

What a week.

Well, I have had to cancel all of my gym classes. I did get my car fixed but the exhaust sounded awful and I just didn't want to drive it anywhere. It is also drinking petrol like mad which is costing a fortune.

Took the car to the garage this morning to get this fixed and have now just heard that the problem is bigger than they thought and could be double the cost:eek: (I hate those words.)

I won't get my car back until later, I can't get in touch with my mom to ask her to pick DS2 from school. I'll have to get the train to pick him up. I don't mind this so much it is a lovley day and he will enjoy it anyway.

I had so much to do today which I may not be able to do now.
I registered for the 6 week lite loser course at the gym which I have to go to at 5:15pm today. I can't miss this appt. I have already paid for it.

I haven't got anything to cook for when the kids get in after school.

So, everything is going great:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I am suppose to leave this time tomorrow(2pm), I still have to work 9:30-1:30 and fit everything else in.

Late night for me then:p

newlifeahead

Managed to go on the train yesterday and collect ds2 from school. The weather was perfect and ds2 loved coming home on the train, he now wants to do it often I can't believe how much it cost to go on the bus now. The train was cheaper.

Managed to get to my appointment at the gym via the bus. I was only supposed to be there for 30 mins but this then turned into 1hour 30mins:mad::mad: . Even though this is no big deal I really wanted to keep this to myself (about joining the gym). Ex found out and for some strange reason was really upset with me for not telling him. Why should I? He must have forgotten that we are no longer together and I can do anything I want and not tell him about it:D

Once this weekend is over I hope I can get on with my life.
My car has now been fixed but I still need to collect it at some point. I don't know what the garage did but after giving me a fright yesterday they have fixed it for £20 :T. Wow that is even better and I will have money left over after all. Happy days.

I didn't get to do even half of he stuff I needed to yesterday and I won't get it all done before we go. I am not going to stress about it now:cool:

On a very good note - Had B'card statement yesteday. The balance is now £1626.66. I am now on normal repayments and the interest has gone up to 17.9% so I have been charged £24.49.
When I get back I will pay £200 and plan the rest from there.

I hope everyone enjoys the bank holiday and I hope the weather lasts xx

MrsNotAPenny

Good news on the car!x

newlifeahead

MrsNotAPenny wrote: »

Good news on the car!x

Thanks :money: £20 was much better than I thought. Car is now noise free and working well:j

newlifeahead

We came back yesterday from our weekend away. Weather was great and the kids really enjoyed it. Overall I had a good time even with the ex there. I must admit after a while we did get on a little.

Now that is over and done with I can get on with everything else. The washing is on the line and a 2nd load in the washing machine. I will try and get all the washing done today as I think the weather may change tomorrow.

After having problems with my car and other issues it feels good for a change to not have any real issues going on. I can finally breath without feeling like I am choking.

Need to get some shopping done at some point today and need to make a payment to b'card.

newlifeahead

Finally managed to get to a gym class this morning at 6:30am:j and there the fun ends.

I was feeling great but now work has put the spanner in the works. Don't want to bore anyone with this but I am feeling sad about it.

I have felt the need to have Take That - "Never forget" on replay.

"We've come so far and we've reach so high,
And we've look each day and night in the eye
And we're still so young and we hope for more!

We've come a long way, but we're not too sure where we've been.
We've had success, we've had good times, but remember this.
Been on this path of life for so long,
Feel I've walked a thousand miles,
Sometimes strolled hand in hand with love,
Ev'ry body's been there.
With danger on my mind I would stand on the line of hope,
I knew I could make it,
Once I knew the boundaries,
I looked into the clouds and saw my face in the moonlight,
Just then I realised whata fool I could be,
Just cause I look so high I don't have to see me,
Finding a paradise wasn't easy but still,
..........
Never forget where you've come here from,
Never pretend that it's all real,
Someday soon this will al be someone else's dream,
This will be someone elses dream.
We've come so far and we've reach so high,
And we've look each day and night in the eye
And we're still so young and we hope for more.
But remember this, we're not invincible,"

:j

I am not even a Take That fan but hearing this song makes me feel like I could just jack it all in and find something I really love doing and It will all be ok.

After all.......
I have come so far and I've reach so high.

I'm going to listen to it one more time and then collect DS2 from school. I need a hug and he gives great hugs (expect on the school playground, I'll have to wait until we get home :rotfl:)

newlifeahead

I don't like the trumpets at the start though. It sounds like the Queen is coming:)

newlifeahead

Paid £100 to B'card yesterday and £200 today. My target for this month is to pay £600 which would bring the visa card down to £1026.66 plus interest. I would love to get it under £1k. I will then only have 2 more payments to go before it is cleared.

Also went to the gym again this morning, legs are still aching and I have another class in the morning.
Also got weighed today and lost 1lb this week Very shocked about that but happy too.

newlifeahead

Well yesterday was a down day, work had become very stressful and I felt like just walking away from it all. Had a long think overnight and decided on a 5 - 10 year plan.

Woke up this morning feeling less stressed and just got on with work. My manager called me and we had a good talk about what happened and he apologised.

I feel much better now and can move on. It's not a job I want to stick with for too long but it is convenient for now so I will just have to think of the good things and get on with it.

newlifeahead

£300 paid again to B'card, the balance is now £1026.66 (almost there now:j)
I am currently between banks at the moment. First direct have already paid me the £125 transfer fee:money:I thought it would be paid after 3 months but I'm not complaining. Transfered this to my savings account which I use for car expenses. This will be used for my car tax in August.

I now just need to make sure I pay my Egg card in a few days. I'm not sure how much money I have left for this month and will have to wait until all my DD clear in both accounts.

Kids are staying over at their nans tonight and their dad's tomorrow night. Also no Rugby on Sunday morning, so I have a free weekend:D