If I wannabe a nurse then I have to be DF

32b3in2013

That's awful Lindsloo. Hope you feel secure in your home again soon.

As for whoever did this I think it's lucky there are sensors on here.

tootallulah

I wanted to post my congratulations on your job success and then read of your burglary. How horrible for you but please don't let it take away from what you have worked so hard to achieve. You are so determined and have the kind of ambition that will move you on into a rewarding and fulfilling career. I hope you are feeling better today and look forward to celebrating when you are debt free.

Hiddenidenity

Well done on the secondment You sound like you deserve it

How awful on the burglary though I know it doesn't feel like it now but it will get easier the feeling of uneasiness in your own home ((Hugs)) x

lindsloo

Thank you so much for your messages of support, I really appreciate them.

I am pleased about my secondment though it's been totally overshadowed by the break in. The most positive thing to come out of this is how amazing my neighbours have been, I know so many more now than I did before and even though I've found the break-in traumatic it's made me feel lucky to be surrounded by so many lovely people in a time when people don't often want to know their neighbours.

It's back to money saving business now. Not making as many repayments because of all the security bits I've been buying though the positive thing is I've not had to use credit. I have replaced my boyfriends iPad, good old mum and dad have bought it and I will repay them. Money meant for cc2 will be split in half, half for cc and half for them.

I don't know what my figures are, how much has been paid or what's left to pay. I have the spreadsheets backed up but as they stole my laptop I have nothing to open it up on. I am going back to a small book and pen, I will not replace the laptop until its time to go to uni (sept 13 or march 14).

Now it's warmed up the heating is off, not really saving money as I've doubled the debt repayment. Washing is drying outside and is off the radiators. Kids are back to school which has stopped them from eating me out of house and home.

I've replaced my big savings tin with a smaller one, will not put notes in and will bank often. I have hidden the tin. The tin they stole had at least £500 in which was supposed to be for solicitors fees when I bought.

I have a big load of items to sell on eBay, I always keep my fees in PayPal from the things I've sold but used it last week on buying items to help me feel safe.

Have to dash for play school run, thanks for reading

Hiddenidenity

Spending the money is worth feeling safe xx

Nice to see you have good neighbours just sad its such an awful situation to meet in x

tootallulah

I was burgled the day I moved into my house, the neighbours were wonderful and I got to know loads of them. Chin up and keep positive, good times are ahead.

ManPants

lindsloo wrote: »

Today my secondment has been confirmed in writing, I GOT IT woooooooooooop!!!!!!!!

Very well done! Grab it with both hands as secondment opportunities are becoming few and far between! A bright new future!

SPS X

tootallulah

Oh that is really brilliant, well done. I hope that you are feeling better too.

lindsloo

Hey guys.

Yes I do feel very lucky, I never thought I would get through the process let alone be offered a place. From the hundreds that applied in the trust, there were 15 on the day for paed/adult nursing, midwifery and odp. 2 failed the tests on the day, 13 interviewed. That I know of so far there was 1 midwife, 1 ODP, and 4 adult including me. Can't track the paed down but I have a feeling she did well.

There are so many terms and conditions attached to the offer that I'm to scared to officially celebrate, I still have to get through uni process yet. I'm feeling positive though, I've been knocked back lots over the last few years but it feels like the right time now.

I'm still having a hard time dealing with the break-in, I've never been effected by anything like it and I totally underestimated the psychological effect something like this would have. My body is responding to this emotionally as though im mourning a death, very strange. On the outside I'm getting on with it, inside I feel physically sick and am tied up in knots.

I'm feeling very resentful over the money I've spent on security that should have gone on debts, I even sulked over paying car tax until BF pointed out it was £30 for the year and should get a grip lol. I'm bordering OCD on getting my debts paid off lol.

No idea how well I'm doing, will sit down this week and write out my spreadsheets on a notepad. No one will want to steal that lol.

I don't have any hobbies and as a single mum I don't have the chance to go to clubs or get involved in activities so I have got into gardening. I live in a rented place, the garden is very dated and not easily maintained. Some might say I'm mad but I'm doing a DIY amateur job of landscaping the garden. I'm finding it very therapeutic and look forward to having spare time to spend getting the work done. It isn't costing me a penny, anything I need will be requested through freecycle and the LL is chuffed with the free makeover. Am getting great satisfaction out of seeing the garden looking better after each *attack*.

Am keeping to shopping budget, lots of meal planning, batch cooking and packed lunches means we eat very well on a budget of £40-£50.

I am lucky enough to have a very economical car to run and have a budget of £20 a week diesel. By having a budget means I think about my journeys, if I wait a few days can I combine the trip with another?! I avoid using the car when I can, making the most of an opportunity to have a brisk walk listening to iTunes.

I missed the last free listing weekend on eBay, I have a basket where I keep items I want to sell in between each free listing weekend. Saves me having to dig stuff out on the spot. When I do the washing and rediscover bits for the girls that are too small they go straight in the basket.

My Isa account has been confirmed as open. I need an emergency fund, with 2 children they happen far too often and it's a nightmare having to pinch from bill pots. The plan is every time I receive money, £20 will go in savings and the rest will be split in half to pay mum and CC2.

Today I'm enjoying spending time with my girls, they're playing in the tent outside while I do some gardening. Not before the house has had a good clean.

Have a lovely weekend everyone and enjoy the sunshine.

lindsloo

Today after the nursery run I took a gold ring that an old boyfriend bought me years ago to a jewellery shop. Was offered and accepted £35 for it, don't think it cost that much from Argos lol. Walked it straight to the bank and transferred it to cc2 when I got home.

Really pleased with that, made my day.