Midlife Musings and Measurable Goals

maggiem

Very sorry to read of the burglary and everything  else going on. Please be kind to yourself. Hope the retreat will allow a bit of time to reset and rest too. Take care. 

jwil

Sorry to hear about everything that's happened.  I hope the retreat gives you some calm and time to yourself.

Seasidegal58

Echoing everyone else on your rotten news. 😞

Hoping you can forget things for now whilst on your retreat. It sounds a lovely, calming place. 

x

doingitanyway

Thank you @Sunshine_girl2 too true. On hell of a year sums it up!
Thanks @mark55man the heat has definitely left the market. Hopefully bed behaviour left with it.
Thanks @MovingForwards I got £100 off deal
Thanks @another_casualty I looked for the finder feature and got a demonstration
Thanks @Mrs_Boo_Boo @RosaBernicia a @beanielou @in_need_of_direction @Chrystal @maggiem @jwil @Seasidegal58
Your kind words are a help...

So today I replaced the fruit machine. I considered not doing so but I can't function properly without it so hey ho I just had to pay...I'm hoping I can replace the cost somehow? Not sure how yet.

I made soup. I always make soup when life is impossible.

Tomorrow I care for the relative then pick up a usb. Of course the fruit people have created a new more expensive usb that is exclusive to fitting their machine...grrhh

Very tired so having an early night but will be checking in here until I go to keep me on track.


I am describing the time away as a retreat but I'm also going to work, that is the point. I suppose it will feel like a retreat. Anyway a few days to go and lots to do. I'm frantically washing my hands as I have to turn in a clear covid test to be admitted and I'm aware luck isn't exactly on my side at the moment.

It feels distinctly autumnal here...

Hope everyone is ok

doingitanyway

**bad behaviour not bed behaviour! 

enthusiasticsaver

So sorry to hear of the roller coaster month of August. Hope  the retreat allows you to recharge a bit even if you have to work.  

MovingForwards

Replace the cost over several months, it's easier to find £1 or £2 each month, than £50 in a lump-sum.

doingitanyway

Thanks @enthusiasticsaver I will indeed be recharging
Thanks @MovingForwards I've spent so much on fruit based computer that it will take more than 1 or 2 pounds a month to make up the shortfall but there is time to be frugal when I'm back...

So, where am I?
Well I am posting for the last time until I am back in October.

Today I paid for another 6 months redirection. It feels good to have both storage and redirection paid for until the Spring

This afternoon I still need to find the USB so I will pop out, only locally and will pick up some snacks for the trip too.

 I have no reason to spend for the next month so what I would have spent can go to the CC!!

I soaked up all the passive aggressive barbs yesterday, not nice but I understand it and I am still standing. Family want me nearby to help but I am not Mary Poppins and I need to get away for a bit and then rethink my role in this situation. Hopefully a home will materialise and I can get some distance...

I did a lateral flow test and I am clear.

I won't have time to take my bike to the storage unit so I will have to hope I am not burgled. There are new locks so it should be ok but I can't live in fear so will have to let that one go.  I had a migraine a few days a go so need to stop pushing myself. My last posting said I was very tired and that is a pre migraine thing I should have picked up on, but I was pushing too hard...never mind...


So that is it for me. I hope everyone stays well and I'll be back posting next month x

mark55man

depending on when you read this - welcome back, or have a great retreat

MovingForwards

Make the most of the retreat, work out plans in your free time and remember you can't change anything, therefore worry about it on your way home.