Debt and Caring

Cherryfudge

I read an article on trauma recently which stated that just writing out what happened is immensely helpful - not analysing it, just recording what happened and what was felt. I wonder if that's a transferable concept? Perhaps just writing what comes into your head might have value, as it gets it out and onto paper.

WelshmansDaughter

That is the basis of the book I'm reading- it asks you to write for a certain length of time about your emotions relating to specific events. Its definitely interesting and moving me more towards where I want to be.

Spent all the money today. All the money. It is all stuff that has been on the list for a while. Socks without holes, bras that have more than one hook… I did buy 3 t shirts that weren't strictly necessary but seeing as they cost £4.20 they were probably the cheapest thing I got today. I also randomly decided to buy a portable washing machine because for some reason my brain could go to Sainsbugs and Arg0s but not the laundromat. And I have no clean clothes for work. And I had to buy milk and shoes. And to top it all off I remembered I have to buy my house insurance before the quote goes up. And sure enough it had gone up but by a tenner so not too bad. The only thing left on the list to buy really is my bike lock. And having thoroughly confused the girl in Evans (and myself) I have decided to do more research before I pay the money for a lock and then my bike insurance. It's a lot.

I think I will have to do overtime this week just so I can't buy anything.

Cherryfudge

Don't feel guilty for buying things that have been on the list for a while - and the tee shirts weren't exactly expensive, and will give you more leeway in your clothing choices.

I must have led a sheltered life as I wouldn't never have thought of a portable washing machine, but again, I can see the sense in getting one. Years ago I had to wash all our stuff by hand but m y parents gave me a spin dryer which was brilliant. These little machines can make a big difference.

PennysIntoPounds

Sounds a good list of things that were needed 🥂

WelshmansDaughter

This is my second portable washing machine, they are a bit of a faff but for what I would need them for (clean uniform etc) they work well.

I'm sitting on a wall reading diaries while I wait for my interview at 9. Mostly I'm tired and fed up. And it's cold. And I have what I think is a cold sore. In my innocence I went to ask for testing kits in pharmacies and it turns out they are very much not a thing. People order the kits online to be discreet 😲 I was mostly wanting to make sure it wasn't an acid related thing so I won't be paying £80. I bought plasters and that will have to do.

peb

Sending successful vibes

in_need_of_direction

good luck with the interview

PennysIntoPounds

Hope it went well!

Cherryfudge

How did it go?

WelshmansDaughter

Seeing as they tried to get me to start today, I think it's safe to say they're (desperate) keen.