LonelyRat's (not so lonely) Road to Riches

Well, it went far, far better than expected! Thank you again for all the support and advice. I appreciate it all

I managed to stay quite put together - there was no crying (thank you modern medicine!) and as I wasn't crying I was able to articulate everything I wanted and didn't need to rely on my notes. I was clear and concise and was honest about the mistake that I made. I took full responsibility for my actions, but also managed to express my point of view.

I had accepted the most likely outcome which was a 12 month disciplinary warning BUT they lowered it! Still have a warning but it's only 6 months which feels a lot, lot better. What I ended up with wasn't actually on the list of possible outcomes but they felt after discussing it with me that it was a fair result.

Very happy Also very proud of myself (oddly). A few months ago this would have set me back a lot further than it has. It gave me the push I needed to go the doctor and also showed me that I do have it in my to stand my ground and clearly articulate my feelings/ point of view. Something I've found hard to do previously as I usually get too choked up with my emotions. I also made it through all of this without a sip of alcohol which feels like a mammoth achievement.

Now off work for a few days for OH's birthday which I am very much looking forward to. Presents sorted and wrapped and the only thing left to sort is the Jammy Dodger cake which I'll get the night before. Am going to wake him up early and do presents/ breakfast in bed then head for a day out to the beach. Weather not looking too good for the day but will still be fun to go exploring somewhere new

Friend from work finishes on Monday, she's somehow managed to sort it with them and isn't working her notice. She cancelled her gym membership and I have a confession.... I may have cancelled mine too. Good news is they've offered me another free month to sign up again in the future so will do it later in the year :rotfl: Will just continue with the walking and diet for now and see how we get on. I'm sorry MSE... Failing on the money front AND the exercise front!

Am going to have a wee nosey around diaries then get in bed and have the best nights sleep I've had in a few weeks Plans for tomorrow include a nice big walk with OH, laundry and general house tidy-ing/ cleaning stuff.

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