Find the SecondStar and soar, and then straight on till the morning…

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Gosh, that was very ‘woe is me’! It’s scary how being exhausted really grinds you down.

I’ve slept better the last couple of nights, although my mattress still isn’t supporting my joints properly. I’m going to test some again after work today.

I’ve ordered a couple of pairs of Rocket Dog shoes, not in the sale any more unfortunately, but I’m also not convinced that they’ll suit. They have a thicker sole and less flexibility than my barefoot shoes, but I don’t think the toe box will be wide enough. Worth a try though, and it’s free to return them. If they do work, then I can get a pair off of Vinted to do for now.

I’ve got presents sorted for my 2 BFFs - lush stuff and chocolates for 1, and a pretty pair of earrings for the 2nd. Still need to sort my partner’s anniversary present - thinking about a nice silver viking bracelet, from one of our friend’s business.

I also applied for a new 0% credit card, since mine runs out of the 0% offer in September. It has a 3k limit, and will be used for the other Delhi bookings, any vet emergencies, and a new mattress.

Our Saturdays are busy all month - working tomorrow, which I’ll go ahead with as the money is useful; a 1-day event next week, which I may or may not attend as it’s quite far and I might be too tired; working again the 3rd Saturday; 2-day event the 4the weekend, which is also our anniversary event;  nothing the last August weekend; possibly an event 1st & 2nd Sep weekends; and an event the 3rd Sep weekend.

My friend and her partner are also possibly visiting either the 1st or 2nd weekend of Sep, they’ve not been over for a long time, and haven’t seen my new house yet, so it’ll be lovely to host them.

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Be careful what you wish for..?

Got 2 missed calls this afternoon, returned it a few hours ago, and it was HR from my 2nd job - my fixed contract term is ending at the end of August, and I haven’t been chosen to stay on.

I knew it was fixed term when I took the position, but I had anticipated remaining, I suppose. Perhaps wishful thinking in hindsight, I will never be able to dedicate as much time to the job as other people, who are retired or part-time workers elsewhere. I’ve always been hampered by also working full time. Add in all the aggro I had with 1 particular manager about communication around shifts, and it makes sense that I wouldn’t make the cut.

I’m still a bit gutted though. The management was atrocious, the communication was awful, and the lack of clear structure was infuriating. I enjoyed the role and my co-workers, and the extra money was handy, but I can’t say I’ll miss it that much. Working there has spoilt the place for me, now that I’ve had dealings with the under workings of the organisation, which is such a shame. It’ll be a long time, if ever, before I’m able to go back as a non-worker.

On the plus side, I was able to withdraw my shifts this month and so I’ll have more opportunity for rest.

My main job has also released news of our pay award - 4.66%, to start in September, and backdate to June. This will be around the same amount as I was earning from my 2nd job, so I won’t really be out of pocket at all. I can pick up overtime as well, if I feel like it.

Now that I have tomorrow back for myself, I’m going to take a shower, do some spinning, and plan out my day - starting with no alarm, and a long lie in!

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Today was what I’ve been needing for weeks now, thank goodness.

Just a nice, quiet, chilled out day to myself - woke up naturally at 7, but then napped until 9; out of the house for 10 for a potter about the charity shops and picked up another present for my friend; had a lovely time catching up with her when I dropped by; and have whittled down my mattress choices to 2.

I had initially wanted to go with an option from Dreams, but honestly the sales team in our store are very over bearing, and it doesn’t make for a nice shopping environment. Instead, I’m getting one from an independent stockist - they have a huge range in store, but their footfall is tiny as it’s an out the way location, and the staff are friendly but hands-off if you need.

My choices are both traditionally built, tufted, and all natural materials - cotton, wool & silk. Not sure if I’m going for medium for firm - the firm would be higher than my initial budget, but still affordable. I’m going to see if my partner is available  during opening hours to test them too, but I’m leaning more towards the firm option. It’s still a bit scary spending that much money, but if it lasts me 10 years then price per use is tiny. Plus, I can’t keep going with my old saggy, squeaky, uncomfortable mattress!