Mooloo's little tapestry of life, 2016

jackyann

Mooloo, it won't feel like it's helping yet, but you will get better much more quickly if you do rest. Hope it doesn't take too long.

dktreesea

Try not to panic. Sadly, being ill from time to time is just life catching up with us. I know it's worrying being away from your business, but that's what other people are for; to keep the camp fires burning while you're a bit off form. Hopefully you won't need to dip into your emergency funds, but in a way that's what they are there for. And to fund your next real holiday :-)


Sewing parties for birthdays! What a great idea. You'll probably get a couple of kids hooked for life over time.

pollyanna_26

Mooloo - Not wishing to depress you but I have just recovered from what seems to be very similar to what you're feeling at the moment . It came following flu and is a super virus . As one who like yourself has spent decades putting one foot in front of another it came as a shock to literally hit the deck . Only finally giving in worked in the end . I lost a lot of weight as for days I just couldn't face food . I did keep hydrated as my lips were cracking . I wish you a speedy recovery but please listen to your body . I found you can't mess around with this .
Hope your dgd is feeling better .
polly

Savvy_sewing

I used the emergency funds to pay the rent and the insurance. So I have a month to get it back.
The shop has been open most of the time, but was closed around 1 today as it was very quiet and the lady didn't want me to have to pay wages for sitting being bored.
She's chased all she can. Been taking money each day and banked about £300 this week. Better then nothing, and it will cover the wages.
I know the staff are doing their best especially as they are both really supposed to be part time retired ladies.

I am struggling I must admit. But I couldn't do anything if I tried. I just don't have the energy.

Savvy_sewing

Morning.
Now I am fed up of this illness. 6 days is long enough. My head still aches.
My ribs and tummy feel like I've been in a boxing ring. I'm still waking up drenched in sweat in the middle of the night.
I'm having to sleep propped up because of the coughing so now my back hurts and I'm getting a numb b u m!
Enough is enough!
So another bath this morning, to ease the aches and pains, with scented candles to calm and sooth, and lavender bubble bath.
On the plus side I managed one piece of toast and a cup of tea for my breakfast.
And I must be getting better because I'm getting frustrated that I can't do anything. Before I just didn't care.
My Mum has gone and cut her own hair!, as she couldn't wait any longer. She needs a card posting for Canada and it's now going to be late so I have asked Biggest of Mooloo to go and do it.
One of my friends here told me off for not letting her know I needed help sooner, and popped by briefly yesterday. She's coming at 10 to do some housework for me.
The babysitter didn't get my phone message so turned up anyway, except I didn't answer the door as I'd just got into the bath. So she rang. Felt awful, then thought actually it's not my fault. I left a message and she never thought to double check! So why do I feel guilty!
At least yesterday's bedding and my dressing gown are dry. So we can change the bed again, and I can get comfy later with my favourite Cath Kidston Dressing gown. Molly bought it for my 50th and I just love it.
So I have managed to put a wash load on, have breakfast, and a bath.
Dgd has just woken up.

Savvy_sewing

That's as far as I got!
Energy gone.
Still can't sort my Tax out. The link just isn't there on my Page. So I presume I was right and I had done it in the summer!
I dont have any voice left to sit on the telephone to double check. I come to the conclusion that if I end up with a fine I really don't care that much. When I am better I will call. I did email and asked HMRC but they only told me to follow the link once I log in. But all that comes up is the PAYE and that I don't owe anything. Well I know that as I religiously pay my bills.
The one thing I'm not good at is record keeping. I am getting better but it's still not good enough.

Savvy_sewing

A better day. The antibiotics are starting to work. Thank goodness.
I stayed up today, but did very little. Which actually was about four times as much as the day before.
I also managed cereal, soup, and sausage sandwich.
I even did the washing and drying. Even though that only means I turned the dial and emptied the drum!

Savvy_sewing

Right poorly or not I have to get DGD to school, then drive to work to see if I can work for a while. But if I am struggling then I will stop.

pollyanna_26

Take care MOOLOO.
polly

Savvy_sewing

I will be careful I don't overdo it.
My theory is to go in straight from school. Get a cup of tea going, look at the jobs left from the week before, and the new jobs in, and do a job, see how I feel, and do another job. After I finish a job I will decide if I have enough in me to do the next one or if I need to come home and rest.
I once did that before and actually managed to work till about three. Although if I manage two hours today I would be happy.