NST April 2024: April appreciation

Toni'sfriend

Sorry not to have posted for a few days. Things got a bit difficult again but I've been feeling much better yesterday and today. Unfortunately Himself had a bit of a "turn" this morning. He stretched up to get a bowl which was on top of a unit and suddenly started shaking all over and didn't seem to know where he was. It was a bit frightening but luckily my neighbour was there and sorted him out. I'm wondering if stress is causing all of this.

Going on holiday on Saturday, Hope the rest will sort us out. xxx

beanielou

My DS has 3 different interviews this week for 3 different teaching positions this week. Can you please send positive vibes his way. Thank you 🙏 

DawnW

@Toni'sfriend I hope himself is ok

@beanielou best of luck to your son

Chilly but sunny today. Dog walk first thing, then we went to a boot sale. Didn't buy much.

Gardening this afternoon. We earthed up the potatoes which have just appeared above the surface, then sowed seeds - carrots, beetroot, radishes, spring onions and chard. Also sowed some courgette and cucumber seeds in pots in the conservatory. and watered all the seedlings.

Tried out our new air fryer to cook dinner, which was reasonably successful once I had removed the invisible sticker from the control panel   We had marinated chicken legs, crispy new potatoes and chard with onion and garlic.  All perfectly edible and nice, but a couple of things I will do differently next time.

I have completely lost track of NSDs as usual but I haven't overspent.

Grateful today that it hasn't rained!

Flying_By

I've been absent recently due to Step-mum being released into the wild - i.e. home - and not behaving herself and DD 2 being diagnosed with Secondary Addison's disease, which has been a huge blow to us.
I've really missed the good sense, humour and kindness the Turtles provide and I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone's news over the next few days  xx

ditty1234

Hi just checking in to say that I am grateful I still have my £34 and now have 13 nsd days. 
Happy Monday All.

lcc86

Good luck to your DS @beanielou

Today has gone off plan. I bought a laptop a few months back thinking it would be good for my upcoming uni work starting in September. Over the weekend I've tried to install Office and a few other bits and it's not compatible.... without naming brands I had no idea it wasn't compatible (it's not the fruity brand). I did lots of googling (there's a hint) and there are some ways around it but for the level of work I'm doing it's not going to be easy and I don't want to jeopardise any deadlines etc. Its too late to return the laptop so I've had to bite the bullet and order another one that IS compatible. The one I have is really small so I can take it to and from work etc so it's not totally useless but I'm frustrated, mainly with myself for not knowing it wouldn't be compatible (even though I've not bought a laptop for about 10 years). To make matters worse I accidentally ordered two laptops instead of one. Tried to cancel but it was too late as they've shipped both already. Can't complain about customer service I guess! Luckily I got them both on BNPL for 9 months so I'm not missing any money but need to arrange a return of one of them ASAP. *sigh*

I'm also feeling really, really tired at the moment. My back is playing up hugely and it's affecting my sleep. Even though I'm exercising and keeping active it's not helping. I have a pain clinic appointment in a few weeks but am pretty reliant on painkillers atm, which comes with its own wonderful side effects. I bought a coffee this morning as felt hideous, lost my NSD with the laptop debacle anyway. I think feeling poorly makes me want to spend as it gives me that temporary hit and makes me feel a little "better". Must do better!

f0xh0les

Everything crossed here for him @beanielou. Sending hugs @Flying_By
Today went well, things got done, blimey but it is cold out though. Brrr! 🥶

beanielou

@icc86. Not to downplay your coming pain clinic appointment but for me it was more accepting that there was no easy answers. It is sometimes difficult to take on board that that we actually need to change our mindset to help us to deal with our pain. I hope this makes sense. 

Hope it goes well for you. 

Chrystal

Sending positive wishes for your DS Beanie and hope he gets the one he prefers.  Hope your feeling better after your fall.  (((hugs))) X

apple_muncher

Lots of hugs and best wishes to all turtles and their kin (❤️).

Today I am grateful for my last day of invigilating for a few weeks, for being in the middle of such a fab series of books, for dh being home to be with Pip, for 85% chocolate and for good coffee.