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Stepping into 2014- walking in My Shoes with Mooloo

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  • Errata
    Errata Posts: 38,230 Forumite
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    What did we do? Behaved like mature responsible adults and didn't waste time faffing about with electronic toys.
    .................:)....I'm smiling because I have no idea what's going on ...:)
  • minimoneysaver
    minimoneysaver Posts: 2,222 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    As a single parent, I find MSE and Facebook allow me to be in touch with many of my friends all at once. I can share happy events and not feel alone. I wouldn't have liked to have been a single mother 15 years ago when none of this existed.
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Rampant Recycler
    I doubt I would have coped as well without being on line, here on MSE, is where I have met many friends over the years, virtually and in reality.
    Today I was at work, got in a little earlier, as I needed to go to get my glasses fixed at the end of the shift.
    It was a productive sewing day, but I was not thrilled around 11 when I accidentally trod in dog poo! Bl00dy thing had pooped on the mat in the loo.
    I was not impressed, and did complain. I felt like turning around and walking out, but then thought I better not shoot myself in the foot.
    I am not ready to leave quite yet.

    Time now to go and collect DGD from after school club.
    It's now when I start to feel very tired. When the plans too do work in the evening falls by the wayside.
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Rampant Recycler
    Eureka!
    Twin2 got a job and a room in a guest house for the summer. Feel so happy for her, all those positive vibes must have done the job!
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • karen310
    karen310 Posts: 178 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Mooloo wrote: »
    Eureka!
    Twin2 got a job and a room in a guest house for the summer. Feel so happy for her, all those positive vibes must have done the job!

    Brilliant , you must be relieved x
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Rampant Recycler
    I am over the moon.
    Actually feeling quite proud of her. I hope she has found something she can do. X
    And at least for the summer I won't have to worry that she hasn't got a roof over her head.
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Rampant Recycler
    Taking DS and his GF to look at a flat this morning, I am hoping they are successful, and then I can hopefully relax about my lot for a while at least.
    I am trying for as much good vibes as I can muster.

    DG has just come in saying she doesn't feel very well. Bit sore throaty.
    So is trying to get out of school. I will have a good look at her throat, but there are a lot off from her class with Tonsilitus so I better get her checked.
    Just what we didn't need.
    My plans may be all changed once again.
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Rampant Recycler
    http://mooloo61.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/recycled-creations.html?m=1, my recycling efforts yesterday. Incase you fancy taking a look.
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • dogcat_2
    dogcat_2 Posts: 21,401 Forumite
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    Mooloo wrote: »
    http://mooloo61.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/recycled-creations.html?m=1, my recycling efforts yesterday. Incase you fancy taking a look.

    Well done, looking really good....so clever!:D
  • *Robin*
    *Robin* Posts: 3,364 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Stoptober Survivor
    Mooloo wrote: »
    Eureka!
    Twin2 got a job and a room in a guest house for the summer. Feel so happy for her, all those positive vibes must have done the job!

    :j :j :j Oh that is wonderful news, Mooloo! :D

    You had a very productive upcycling day - quite agree, your items should be sold with a 'made by Mooloo' tag. Hope the recycling centre boss goes for the idea. :)

    Good luck with DS' and GF's flat-viewing today. <fingers crossed>

    ps. Will DGD gargle with salt solution?
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