Day 439.
Two years Monday gone since we lost my lovely nephew - my sister’s son 💔💙. Cannot believe we have been without him for this long already. Something none of us will ever get over 😥. His Dad took us all out to a lovely restaurant for lunch on Monday so it was nice just to all be together and remember/talk about him. He was a total gentleman through and through. Forever in our thoughts Rich 💙.
I had my check in with my line manager on Wednesday. She informed me that my contract with the Home Office/Passport Office, has been further extended until 30th September 👌. This is good news, given that originally, it was only until March of this year. Some permanent positions have also come up so I have completed the initial test, passed that, which allowed me to complete the personal statement part. Just waiting now to see if I get an interview 🤞🙏🙏🙏.
Off to my nieces with my sister this afternoon for a girly afternoon/sleepover. Filled with nibbles, champagne and chocs, courtesy of me!😊. Then I am treating everyone to a Lebanese takeaway this evening to christen my niece’s wonderful, new, amazing kitchen/dining extension they have had built at the back of their house 👌👏👏👏👏. Again, it is so nice to just have the money sitting in one of my savings pots to be able to treat everyone and not have to worry whether or not I can afford this.
To those of you new on here and struggling. Please read through some diaries, especially positive ones. I was once in your shoes - spending my income, the minute it hit my account. Up all night trying to chase my losses. Then going into work the following day with no sleep, pretending all was ok but in reality, not having a penny for a whole month until payday came around, only to repeat the cycle 🙈😱.
When I think back to all this, the physical and emotional stress I put myself through was unbelievable and even more important, totally unnecessary! Just typing this fills me with fear and dread and I am glad that revisiting this time of my life still makes me feel this way.
So for all you new people on here, I want to make it very clear that as long as you remain g.f, committed and determined to stop giving all your hard earned money to those rich gambling establishments , your emotional and physical wellbeing (as well as your finances) will all greatly improve. I can assure you of that 👌.
Take care all and make your weekend a good one.
Pink Lady 🩷🍎.
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