My journey to a debt free life

Honeysucklelou2

Thank you for sharing your story. Sorry to read about your firstborn. 

Your decorations look lovely.  

Onebrokelady

badmemory said:

Do any of us look "normal".  I too haven't worn make up for some weeks.  I may look rubbish but my skin is loving it.

My skin is enjoying it too, mind you I only wear it if I'm going to meet someone for coffee or nights out,I don't wear it for work or if I'm going to be at home 

Onebrokelady

Honeysucklelou2 said:

Thank you for sharing your story. Sorry to read about your firstborn. 

Your decorations look lovely.  

Awww thank you, she is in my heart always 😊

Onebrokelady

Yay I've finished work until Tuesday the 8th of December 🎉🎉🎉 yesterday I was in clinics all day and worked 9-5 so quite a nice day, it was very quiet as well so we weren't rushing around like normal. They have moved a lot of our clinics onto virtual consultations at the moment so people don't need to come to the hospital. I was a bit worried about the afternoon clinic because the consultant is a pain in the butt and likes to shout at me but he was off so someone else who is really laid back did it instead, it was a perfect end to a good day

Today I have been really lazy,I had a nice lie in then after a shower and breakfast I took B out for her walk where I bumped into some neighbours from another road who I'm friends with, we had a socially distanced chat ( they were in their car ) and I told them I had had the virus they both said oh yes you do look like you've been ill 🙀😀 so it's not just my Mum 😀 I haven't seen them for about 6 months. They aren't seeing their family at all over Christmas, they've decided to forget it this year and hope next year is better which is fair enough. 

My christmas plans have changed slightly too. I thought DD was coming to me but apparently she thought I was going to them, god job I found out before I bought loads of food. I really want to stay at home but will feel very guilty if I do so me, DD2 and B are going to theirs  for Christmas Day. My Son in-law does do a lovely roast so that will be nice and it will be easier for the DGC because they can have naps in their rooms and play with all their toys, she just wants me to bring dessert so that takes the pressure off a bit 🎉🎉🎉 she didn't mention any of their plans for the rest of the time so I will leave that up to them  

I'm not sure what I'm going to be doing this week apart from knitting and reading, I will be going to do some Christmas shopping after Wednesday when the lockdown ends and I do have some bits to do in the garden but that depends on energy levels and the weather,we've just had two lovely sunny days but today it's rainy and miserable

It was also payday yesterday and I'm pleased to say my wages aren't too bad despite not doing any unsocial hours last month. All bills will be covered and there's spare for savings so that's a relief. I got my off duty up until the middle of January yesterday and I have a few weekend shifts so that's looking good, the person who does our rota asked me if I would like to do my long days at the weekend so I said yes please. The week I go back to work is really nice, I've got 9-5 in clinics on Tuesday and Friday and then a long day on the Sunday 🎉🎉 . I also mustn't forget that yesterday and today have been NSDs 😊 

Willowtree222

That's great about NSDs and getting a dessert will ease the pressure a lot. 
Glad the money is ok though and having money for savings is also a bonus. 
Enjoy your time off. X

HairyHandofDartmoor

It's not surprising if you look a bit peaky OBL as you have been very ill. It will be more restful for you to go to DD's for Christmas and cheaper.

I hope you enjoy your week off and we get some more sunshine in Devon, we deserve it after all the rain we've had.

milann

I don’t blame dd wanting you to go to her. All the children will want to do is play in their own house with the toys Father Christmas brought - like you said they can nap in their own rooms giving the grown ups a bit of time together. Bet you’ll have a lovely day together 🎄

LondonLiz

Hi OBL, I've read your diary for ages and when I saw the comments from your mum and friends about you still looking a bit ill I thought I'd pop in with a suggestion.  Which is to use that moisturiser with a bit of fake tan in it.  You only have to use it every few days and it really does give a little bit of a glow and brighten the complexion up. 

I am naturally very fair with freckles and in winter I often look very washed out, with the freckles standing out more and making my underlying skin tone looking even paler.  If I ever get comments about looking a bit tired I  immediately use the moisturiser a bit more frequently and the next time I see people they say ' oh you're looking much better'!  I use the D*ve one which isn't expensive and oK for sensitive skin, but there are loads out there.

Hope you are feeling better and have a relaxing few days off work.

Onebrokelady

Nicnak said:

That's great about NSDs and getting a dessert will ease the pressure a lot. 
Glad the money is ok though and having money for savings is also a bonus. 
Enjoy your time off. X

I'm quite proud of my NSDs 😀 I try really hard to have them but something always happens and I end up spending money ,yesterday it would have been ibuprofen because I have a painful neck and shoulder and forgot to take them to work, we have a Boots chemist at work and I was tempted to go and buy some but I made do with paracetamol because I didn't want to spend 30p 😂 it's does ease the pressure a lot, I'm feeling quite relaxed about it now, I will take a couple of desserts and also some wine or alcohol too 😊

Onebrokelady

HairyHandofDartmoor said:

It's not surprising if you look a bit peaky OBL as you have been very ill. It will be more restful for you to go to DD's for Christmas and cheaper.

I hope you enjoy your week off and we get some more sunshine in Devon, we deserve it after all the rain we've had.

Thanks Hairy, Im really tired so looking forward to my week off, I do have some things I would like to get done but will have to see how I am. The last two days here have been lovely until today so quite good for November. I'm hoping it will dry out and some point because I have lots of leaves to sweep up and they are all soaking wet.