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I thought I'd start a discussion where we can check in with members and use this space to keep in contact. It's a space to be able to say how you really feel and it's a space for the good, the bad and the ugly moments in our lives.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
I am alright, but came through an overcommitment period, where my neck went, and I cancelled 4 things including choir tonight. Had an unecessary panic last night re son and have a bit of a cold.
Made a nice dinner and cat is curled up with me now.
Should take my own Gently Bently advice .. lol
Heard your lot have exams @Teej... how are you?
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TeejSenior Contributor
Oh dear and yes gently Bentley sounds about right @Appleblossom. The nice dinner with cat curled up sounds like a start.
Last week of uni and usual last min run of assignments. Swat vac next week then exams. Son doing PhD will be busy marking no doubt as he tutors at the uni too. He said he was also coming through a heavy work period.
I’m ok today mostly for a change. I have a lot of uncertainties happening at the moment and a lot of insecurities. I think I have to find a house mate sometime early next year which was sooner than I was hoping if I want any chance of staying here. I thought I had the perfect person lined up (in my head) but after a conversation today realised that’s not going to happen. Guess I’ll have to have a rethink of it all.
Not much else happening here for now. 💜🤗
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TABSenior Contributor
@Teej Nah all good. Was just that had got pension card even tho on newstart and they were offering stuff. Wasn’t to be. Im okay tho
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TeejSenior Contributor
Glad you’re ok then @TAB. 👍😊
think I’m ready to slink off to bed. Been a long day. Hope you have a good night.
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TABSenior Contributor
Same here pretty much @Teej good to hear from you 😸
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Thanks @Former-Member
@Teej I have never had tertiary study routines as a typical part of household life. Its great your kids have you to back them. Things have always been unique to the individual, not patterned.
House Sharing is easer when we are young. When I left my husband I hoped it might work, but as it was I could managed on my own. My son constructs study plans that are not part of the typical academic year. He also has seen and understands his dad's dislike of the uni professor in the family. I am not sure how much that influenced him. He had his own reasons why he felt bad at school.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Call out to @Queenie ....
Missing you. How are you going ?
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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QueenieSenior Contributor
Hi there @Faith-and-Hope and @outlander. Wow! Thanks for the shoutout, I honestly didn't think anyone would notice me not being here.
I had a great extended weekend. It was freezing cold in the mountains but it was so quiet and relaxing. No technology whatsoever. It was a good self-reflective weekend.
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