All change..... Determined to be solvent, single and successful

Thank you Red and Honey!

Good news... The washing machine has sprung back to life!! I took all the washing out, spun the drum and gave it one last chance and it's decided to work??!!! At least that's one less thing to worry about ....
Hurrah!!!

Thank you Louby and MeandO!! I started the tablets today - no side effects yet but it's early days!

Spoke to dad and they've taken 10 more biopsies - his blood samples show an increase in the cancer marker but we'll know more when these additional biopsies are reported back in 10 days or so. He sounds anxious though and said today's procedures hurt - poor dad.

Work was ok today - the new woman offended even more people and I know I shouldn't feel smug but can't help it. My day was ok - got lots done and had a "naughty " 14 year old child with me all day and made a breakthrough with her - a really positive experience for us both. She's had a very difficult childhood so far and I think just needs a bit of care and attention - she's actually a really lovely girl but doesn't show it - all a defence mechanism I think. She thanked me at the end of the day and really meant it - some days teaching is much more than learning....

Was going to running club but my running buddy cried off at the last minute - thought about not doing anything but forced myself to head out in the pouring rain and did my longest run yet Was soaked by the end of it but really pleased with myself. Made me feel very positive about myself.

Have walked the dog in the rain - not too far as he hates it but better than nothing. Felt sorry for him so gave him a roast chicken breast for tea - spoilt doggy. But it made him happy .....

Got a load of washing in and will have a little tidy round later but otherwise no big plans for tonight - might start another job application if I get really bored but think a long bath with my book and a bit of telly is in order..... I'm actually fine by myself

Thanks Joey - you're totally right. He did call last night to see how my dad was but couldn't get off the phone quickly enough.... Had a meeting with him today - was very professional and didn't let him see how fed up I am with him.... He's still my boss unfortunately so have to do these things but I'm damned if I'm going to let him see the emotional side of me the moment!

A busy day at work - the usual teaching, meetings and pupil stuff and got a bit of real work done so am more ready for the rest of the week and next week. But I did leave at 4pm and came straight home, collected the dog, took him to the vet to pick up his tablets, went to the big park (his favourite) and listened to some motivational podcasts whilst walking him, dropped the hospital paperwork off at the GPs and eventually got home.... Then sorted the bins, made a quorn spag bol for tea for me and the dog with a portion for tomorrow (very nice) and gave the kitchen a good clean afterwards. Finally sitting down....

Feel very tired today and joints are aching, probably the tablets kicking in, but have powered through to get things done! Need to Hoover downstairs in a minute (mucky post-park dog) but then will have a soak in the bath with my book to try to relax and ease the aches and pains.

I'll then do a job application that needs to be in by Friday and watch some telly followed by an early night.
Have arranged a night out next Saturday (5th may) with a friend (really enjoyed the last time we went out) and a walk/run with my running buddy tomorrow after work so have something to look forward to. Have phoned dad to see how he's feeling today and he's played golf so must be a bit brighter - good news.
Right, going to have a quick Hoover and bath before I conk out completely

Just back from walking the dog.... Very slowly, he still loves going for walks but only goes one speed bless him I did listen to two motivational podcasts and some of my audiobook while strolling around the 2k loop to pass the time.

Work was ok but got kept an hour longer than I'd wanted to be there for by the new woman wanting help. At least I looked like I knew what I was doing

Just waiting for spaghetti to boil - having last nights spag bol again so a proper tea and not buying quick easy rubbish instead.
No big plans for tonight except sorting out the banking and maybe a job application. I might go for a run if it stays dry and I have the energy after tea.
Otherwise it's a quiet night with a long soak in the bath.

Going to I try to change my hair appointment from this Saturday to next Saturday as I'll be going out and it can probably last another week and it will be after payday.