My Journey To My Pot Of Gold

doingitanyway

I wouldn't worry about the pralines Tink because if you remove the tissue paper from the box you will notice there are now none left
Sorry Rosa

Tinkerbelle2000

RosaBernicia wrote: »

:eek: oh Tink, and you seemed so normal! Are you really one of those strange fruit cream fans in disguise? :rotfl:

*puts out mixed box of choc, wafts scent in hopefully MT direction, nods to Tink *


Rosa xx

Yes, yes, yes I love the fruit creams :rotfl::rotfl: they are always the ones left whenever I visit anyone.

Mmmmm strawberry and orange gone. Sorry if you like those MT.

DIA did you eat all the pralines :rotfl:

Tink xx

RosaBernicia

oh dear well I suppose if we're going to keep everyone happy and maybe even have some left when MT gets back, we'd better have another box *sound of cellophane tearing* :rotfl:


Rosa xx

doingitanyway

sound of box creaking opening...

MuffinTops

Ha ha. I'm here and all I can see around me is empty boxes of chocolates and lots of wrappers. But the smell of all that chocolate obviously tempted my trip here. Thank you all for still writing on here. I shall add an update now

MuffinTops

So, what's been going on? Work has exploded far more than I ever thought it could. I've been working 6 day weeks around 14 hours a day. It's not felt like fun as it really increased my symptoms too. I've been exhausted!

Then I had my appointment for my op scheduled and when I had to fill in my admissions form I had no one to put as an emergency contact. In that moment, sitting and looking at those empty boxes things just crashed in on me. It sounds really deep but all I kept thinking is what have I done with my life that I have no one I can contact in an emergency. A massive wake up call!

So, I had the op and I think he must have done a lot while he was there as he went from saying I could go back to work after 5 days to signing me off for two weeks. I've decided I need to maximise that time and figure things out. I'm also taking a while to recover and that's got to be a health thing so I feel a bit of a mess.

It's not all doom and gloom because now I know that the only way is up. Financially I'm good so money isn't a concern. I do have some friends that I love dearly and I know care about me too but they live miles away from me. At least a 90 minute drive. So, I need to put myself out there and meet some like minded people.

I'm also working on a healthier life plan. Watching lots of videos and making lots of notes and meal plans so I'm confident I'll be able to repair this area quickly now I have time to get myself organised. I've already lost some weight and starting to feel some benefits to not eating bread and other rubbish.

Financially the op will put a dent in as I went private and have an excess. I'm also due to pay for my estate agent in December and it's Christmas shopping time now too. Eek, but I have enough in the bank so I won't let it bother me. I do need to keep plugging away with the savings as its my freedom fund but I also feel like I need to budget in for the changes I now need to make.

I hope you've all been doing well and I'll catch up on diaries now.

This is such a special place. I should come here when I need the boost as you always make me smile. Thank you.

Lots of love, MT xx

Tinkerbelle2000

The wrappers are all down to DIA I tell you :rotfl::rotfl:

I'm so sorry to hear that you will be off longer than you thought but make sure you rest. We have all missed you and the dancing girls on hump day.

At least you are in a good position financially and that is one worry you don't have. Are you moving in December? Or is that when you are putting your house up again? We could both be moving in the new year.

I tended to do the same and stay off here while I had things going on but I really wish I hadn't. We have such a lovely bunch of people on here that give us the best support, sometimes more than RL friends.

Take care lovely.

Tink xx

RosaBernicia

Crikey MT that's not ideal at the best of times, let alone when you aren't feeling top notch. I hope it's calmed down since and that you go back to a less dramatic situation! Perhaps it's as well you have some recovery time to chill. Really glad to hear it's all gone OK.

I know what you mean about those boxes... but they aren't a real reflection of your life or what you've done with it. Filling those boxes with the usually accepted candidates doesn't necessarily indicate how loved or kind or special someone is. It's good if it helps you identify things you want to change, but please don't take it as meaning nobody would want to receive your call because I'm absolutely certain that's not true.

Please do come on here any time you need a boost or some gloom busting. Plenty of support and silliness and virtual chocolate that evaporates all by itself :rotfl:


Rosa xx

MuffinTops

Thank you for the heads up Tink. DIA have you eaten all the chocolates?

No dancing girls today in case I split my stitches Tink but they're definitely here in spirit.

I'm not sure when I'll be moving. I did get an offer on my house but it's £25k less than asking. I've replied with a counter offer but I'm not too fussed about them offering any more right now. I would like to be sorted for May next year! So am happy to wait it out.

I'm already feeling like I've turned a good corner and I think coming on here and receiving kind and thoughtful messages has really been a big reason for that. Thank you. MTxx

MuffinTops

Rosa I have to admit that I was so relieved when I was given the 2 week sick note. I've done my best to put the time to good use, especially with being out of physical action.

I think you're right about not letting those boxes define me. I'll try to just see that as a reason for looking at my life a little closer.

I did see a boost wrapper here somewhere. Is that DIA again?

Thank you so much for your support. It's really appreciated.

MTxx