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Glad your dog was safe.
I would be having very stern words with Mr SA about that one!1 -
Very difficult to live with your situation SA. He seems to be oblivious to anything except his needs and wants. From what you've said previously this was in his character prior to the brain damage, but was probably mitigate by other behaviours, which have deteriorated due to the brain injury.I hope you can release some of your frustration on here, knowing that we all support you, albeit virtually (((hugs))) XXI Believe.....
That it isn't always enough, to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery
Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.
happiness isn't achieved by getting extra things,
but by getting rid of the things that make you unhappy3 -
milann said:Glad the dog is safe.How’s Dd doing now?I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2
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RelievedSheff said:Glad your dog was safe.
I would be having very stern words with Mr SA about that one!I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2 -
Chrystal said:Very difficult to live with your situation SA. He seems to be oblivious to anything except his needs and wants. From what you've said previously this was in his character prior to the brain damage, but was probably mitigate by other behaviours, which have deteriorated due to the brain injury.I hope you can release some of your frustration on here, knowing that we all support you, albeit virtually (((hugs))) XXI get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2
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Glad the dog is ok.
Do you find the organisation that deals with brain injuries (Head***) offer much support?If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them
Emergency fund 0/1000
Buffer fund 0/100
Debt March -1,119 (April) -889 (April) -498 (April) -378 (May) -875 July (190)1 -
That's Wednesday done. Worked in the office until 2pm and finished up at home.
Payday 😁 The money shuffle has been done. Money waiting to send to regular savers tomorrow. Not buying any premium bonds this month as it's my birthday soon and I have several catch ups/meals out so the £100 will be put to good use for that.
An oddment of £7.88 has gone to the Christmas pot.
Two freebies today a coffee courtesy of 0ct0pus and a pack of lentil curls courtesy of Lid!.
Small spends day £2.03 in Lid! and £2 on a handmade bracelet from a charity event at work. I managed to lose said bracelet less than an hour after I bought it but luckily found it underneath my desk. Obviously didn't tie it on properly.
Exercise today has been walking to/from work including walking up 12 flights of stairs 3 times today. I have a Zumba class at 6pm so that will take me well over 20,000 steps as on just over 18,000 now.
Tonight's dinner is air fried salmon, rice and steamed veg.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)4 -
Glad the bracelet turned up AND a helpful passer by alerted you to the situation with the dog as well!🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her2 -
Forgot to say attended a webinar about LPAs delivered by OPG for carers at work today. I really should get one in place for Mr SA. Some of the feedback in the chat bar was dire about being unable to get through to them if they needed help.These sort of things should be made as easy as possible.Caught Mr SA rummaging through my gin cupboard earlier for the second day running. He had my treasured Cafe del Mar bottle in his hand. He doesn’t like gin (so he says) so am wondering why he’s doing this. Might have to move them elsewhere, annoying if I have to do this though 😡He is being very challenging at the moment for some reason, I really don’t need this 😞I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)6
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I seem to remember he had a phase of moving your keys a few months ago and I think you traced it back to him feeling insecure about something. Could this be similar? (Sorry I can't remember precisely what was going on).I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
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