Small steps lead to big changes...

jwil

beanielou said:

Can I suggest you have a wee trip to your GP. I had this problem like you with the staying asleep. 

I now have something to help massively. 

beanielou said:

Oh & I am glad you like the bathroom. 

Thank you   It's good to know there are options out there.  I've had some better nights, so won't go now, but if it lingers for a long time I will.

jwil

dawnybabes said:

I once stayed in a hotel that had cadburys purple walls in the bathroom was lovely 

Ours is probably a shade darker than cadburys but very close.

jwil

Today's PAD - £2

Jan - £319
Feb - £135
Mar - £129
Apr - £114
May - £118
June - £93
July - £123
Aug - £118
Sep - £60
Oct - £113
Nov - £42

jwil

My sleeping is still hit and miss, but I had a lovely 6 hour stretch last night which was a delight!

I was planning to go in to the office today but little miss was home feeling unwell, so I didn't make it.  She seems fine so she'll be back to school tomorrow and I'm going in then.

We had a nice weekend.  Friday I went out again with colleagues - it was a lovely evening and I caught up with some ex-colleagues as well which was great.  Some have offered help and references so I was quite touched.  It's been lovely to see the support and outrage on my behalf, and I've had some really lovely things said to me which is a nice little boost.

Saturday we went to Exeter to have a mooch around.  It was nice to see the Christmas market too, which we've considered for a couple of years but never made it.  We didn't realise it was on.  We also went to the Swedish store but couldn't find what we wanted, so I've just ordered it online.

We still haven't done the final coat in the bathroom, but I've booked the plumber to come and put the towel rail back on so we've got a deadline for early December. 

I'm also trying to book the boiler service as we got offered a free one this year due to them changing the installation date last year.

Sun_Addict

Sorry to read the work situation is still unresolved. It’s dire how they’re messing you about 😠 I guess your lack of sleep is understandably linked to this. 

I really hope something is firmed up soon. 

Work aside it sounds like you’ve been very productive getting things done around the house. My DD previously had a very dark purple on her bedroom wall, I bet it will look fabulous in your bathroom. 

teapot2

Good to know there are those who do appreciate you x

beanielou

Glad to hear that people are offering you support. Priceless. 

jwil

Sun_Addict said:

Sorry to read the work situation is still unresolved. It’s dire how they’re messing you about 😠 I guess your lack of sleep is understandably linked to this. 

I really hope something is firmed up soon. 

Work aside it sounds like you’ve been very productive getting things done around the house. My DD previously had a very dark purple on her bedroom wall, I bet it will look fabulous in your bathroom. 

I think much of my sleep is related to the work situation.  It would be much easier if I knew one way or the other for definite. We're not due to find out until early next year, assuming it all remains on schedule.

I do love the purple, I just need to get it all finished and tidied up.

teapot2 said:

Good to know there are those who do appreciate you x

beanielou said:

Glad to hear that people are offering you support. Priceless. 

Out of all the rubbishness that's going on, this has been the best part.  I do sometimes feel a bit of imposter syndrome so hearing all the good things said, particularly where people have no obligation to do so has been a real boost.

jwil

Today's PAD - £2

Jan - £319
Feb - £135
Mar - £129
Apr - £114
May - £118
June - £93
July - £123
Aug - £118
Sep - £60
Oct - £113
Nov - £44

jwil

Hey everyone, I decided I'd have a fresh start as I feel like I've been a bit moany, so I have started a new diary here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6569651/all-change-for-2025  It would be lovely if you wanted to join me!