Wednesday 20th April. What small DFW things will you do today?

crazy_cat_lady

Evening everyone :hello:
I didn't get time to check in before work this morning - minor work related crisis meant that I had to go into work a bit early so no time to stop. Not a big deal - more a minor inconvenience.
MTC - I am worried about you. Are you speaking to your doctor/HV about your current situation? It's hard work with little ones at the best of times, and you aren't having the best of times at the moment with your neighbour... I don't want you to burn out or break down. Hang on in there and don't give up.
Hi to everyone else :wave: I've been enjoying the nice weather today as well, although I've literally not stopped all day. I have:
checked banking and PAD
no heating
read Martin's email
Full teaching day at work
Marked 3 sets of exam papers
Finished my coursework annotation
Done a good deed for the Head, which has made me feel good
Daily housework with the kids as dh has stopped helping
nsd
all meals were leftovers today
packed lunches for tomorrow
Think that's about it. I intend to finish on here and get an early night, because I'm feeling very run down at the moment...

allydowd

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make_the_change

Thank you CCL. I've not yet had the courage to speak to the doctor yet. I am not good with speaking about my feelings, I just shut people out. I feel I have peaks where I am happy and then reality kicks in and anxiety builds up again. I'm stressing myself out trying to figure out a solution to this problem x

crazy_cat_lady

Well remember if you're not comfortable speaking to your doctor, then you can always be completely anonymous on here, or you could contact the Samaritans by email, text, phone and just have someone there to listen to you... I really hope this stuff is sorted out soon for you - lots of love and I'm keeping everything crossed that you find the house of your dreams very soon.

allydowd

Did some maths and worked out it'd cost £45 in rail fares for me alone to do the last two legs of my Great Big Canal Lollop on Saturday and Sunday. However, if we drive there and stay in a hotel on Saturday night that'll cost us £75. So that's what we're doing. I've booked a hotel deal through Booking.com. £120 room reduced to £65. Includes access to leisure facilities.

Going to spend tomorrow planning the finer points of our itinery. This will use a fortnight's entertainment budget so the following weekend will have to be free.

Will also serve as a Wedding Anniversary treat.

make_the_change

crazy_cat_lady wrote: »

Well remember if you're not comfortable speaking to your doctor, then you can always be completely anonymous on here, or you could contact the Samaritans by email, text, phone and just have someone there to listen to you... I really hope this stuff is sorted out soon for you - lots of love and I'm keeping everything crossed that you find the house of your dreams very soon.

Thank you lovely. X