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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

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  • WannabeFree
    WannabeFree Posts: 4,438 Forumite
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    Morning :)

    Went to town yesterday, I really don't like it! I won't be in a hurry to go back. I went to my appointment and the card shop and that was enough.

    I will order the girls dresses online this morning and I really need to find something for myself! I'm getting worried :o 2 weeks today! I'm always so last minute.

    No other plans today. It's my step dads birthday so will have to go and visit with cards/gifts and cake.

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • earthgirl
    earthgirl Posts: 3,762 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Hope you get your outfit sorted soon. Would a charity shop have something at a reasonable price? Glad you made it into town and to the card shop, it can't be easy :)
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  • RosaBernicia
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    Hello WF

    I seem to have missed 3 pages... just wanted to stop by and give you a virtual hug.

    Nobody has a crystal ball and the best decision is the one you make at the time.


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  • WannabeFree
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    I don't even know what I want to wear EG. I hate going anywhere I have to dress other than my usual. I won't show my arms nor legs. But I do want to look nice. Hard.

    Thank you Rosa

    x
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  • WannabeFree
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    Morning :)

    I have decided I'm trying to keep their pace and I'm willing to try and make that work. I feel happier knowing I am willing to try. End of the day there's nothing that can't be undone and it's worth a try.

    Smalls are all doing well with school. Youngest is on her 3rd day back and finding it tiring I think. She got home yesterday and fell straight to sleep :o She has been so moody! Other DD has SATS this week and is finding it stressful. I've told her do you best and that's all we expect! Nothing more! I feel bad such small children have worry over Exams :(

    Looking forward to the long weekend, we don't have exciting plans but will be decorating and things. Need to find myself a bed then! Cannot wait! I'm so boring :rotfl:

    x
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,594 Ambassador
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    How about a long dress with a nice cardi?
    Nice trousers & a top?

    Yes, way way too much pressure on the wee ones now at school.
    I dont agree with it myself.
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  • WannabeFree
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    I think I'm going to look for a nice long sleeve top/blouse beanie. I need to be smart enough but not too over the top because it's an all day thing from 10am! So I do want to be comfortable.

    x
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  • beanielou
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    WannabeFree wrote: »
    I think I'm going to look for a nice long sleeve top/blouse beanie. I need to be smart enough but not too over the top because it's an all day thing from 10am! So I do want to be comfortable.

    x

    10 am :eek: That is early:eek:

    A good idea on a nice top.
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  • jwil
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    Have a good day :)
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  • EssexHebridean
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    Good plan on a nice top to wear with existing trousers WF. Primark? Matalan maybe? Matalan have some lovely stuff at a really good price at the moment.

    Agree totally that kids have pressure put on them about exams so young now - test them by all means but don't make a song and dance about it!
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