In the Meantime

beanielou

Great news on the jumper.Enjoy 

MovingForwards

Write a frog list of the places you can get money / grants from and work your way through them. You're every bit as deserving as the next person.

Bargain jumper, seems like you've a fantastic CS.

another_casualty

Just catching up .
You are still active on so many levels with everything . In a way this is a good thing , as you won't have time to dwell on the knock backs and can keep pursuing jobs/ goals / home etc. Frogs 🐸are being eaten and hopefully things improve quicker .
Yes, the CS sounds a good one . 

Seasidegal58

I've been catching up with your diary over the last few days reading a couple of pages at a time!  You've certainly had some ups and downs the last few months  I was pleased to read your relative is on the mend, but sorry about the last house you had particulars for. You've made the right decision though  - taking on renovations needs a lot of energy!
Yiuve been really cracking on with your various froggy friends though and the CS designer jumper sounds a fantastic bargain!👍

doingitanyway

Thanks @beanielou
Thanks @MovingForwards frogs are being eaten but there are so many to keep on top of! 
Thanks @another_casualty you are right. I keep looking forward, no point looking back...
Thanks @Seasidegal58 for catching up on my diary 

So, today I had my pedicure and mani. Feet look and feel lovely. Mani passable. Just about afforded it all. Hate money being so tight at the moment. It builds in anxiety, but at least it is done.

Coffee using up free coffee stamps. 

Got a letter. DB pension has been incorrectly calculated (I hope) down valued by £1,500 a year. Filled me with dread. Will do a letter tomorrow. 

A house possibility. Will call tomorrow.

Still not sent job application. Will try to get this done tonight....

Life feels like an endless To Do...Life admin...Frogs.

I have some money coming in this week (HOPEFULLY) Will use a little of it for a membership to somewhere nice like a gallery or garden or museum. Annual memberships are frugal (MSE) for me as once I have paid I tend to use it a lot.

Back tomorrow with an update.

Seasidegal58

I love my monthly pedi too! I feel very relaxed and pampered when I'm having it done - the painted toes look so much better now we're getting into sandal weather!
I hope the house is a potential when you call tomorrow. 

Good idea on the gallery or museum membership - as you say these are good value if used frequently. 

beanielou

With you on the life admin & paperwork.Sigh.
It never ends 

MovingForwards

Pampers are great for lifting spirits and increasing feel good endorphins.

Is there any way of eating tadpoles and not letting them grow to frogs? Perhaps they'll be a little easier to deal with.

Come on DIA, get the application in. No more procrastination.

doingitanyway

Thanks @Seasidegal58 I've booked another pedi for next month. One of the girls is doing treatments in her home at the same price as the college. Clever girl. So, I will be able to have a monthly pedicure when the college closes for the summer 

Thanks @beanielou it is truly never ending!

Thanks @MovingForwards. It isn't a matter of eating tadpoles. Life is presenting me with frogs fully formed so I have to find a way to eat them!

Back here to report I have just finished an application form. At last!... Not due until Friday. I will download the next application and start that tomorrow

The frog for tomorrow is writing to pensions. (Want to keep a trail so not phoning.)

savingholmes

Well done on the pamper. We all need that at times.

Good luck with the pensions - sounds scary.

Hope that your form filling bears fruit soon.