Ugh, packing

^ Part of the carnage of packing!

Yeah, so I really don't like packing. Like, really really. It takes so long, and then you have to unpack it all again. Lame. However, I'm thinking that it's going to be worth it as we're going to have a nice new flat and everything will be hunky dory. And I'm thinking that it'll do wonders for the relationship between me and Rachel as I reckon the cold and damp hasn't made either of us cheerful. So... as of tomorrow I'll be in a new place, where I plan to unpack properly this time (bonus is that lots of stuff still isn't unpacked from when I moved in so that cuts down on the amount of packing!). I never realised I have so much stuff!

Moving!

So, it seems that a solution has come about to the flat of doom... We're moving on Friday! The estate agents decided that we can't live in the flat in the state it is in, and it's such a big repair job that we can't live here when it's being fixed. So we're moving! To nice flat up a huge hill. But there's no mould! Yay!

Looking forward....

After some really useful advice I received recently, I'm having a mental tidy. Focusing on what makes me happy, not the negative things. Mainly because there are just so many negative things at the moment, that it's hard to see past them. So, the little things that make me happy. The things I enjoy. The things I have to be thankful for. That's what I'm going to think about now. And I'm feeling the benefits today. I am thinking in the small picture at the moment, the bigger picture is just too big to deal with right now.

Surprises!

Last night I was watching TV with the boy, blissfuly cuddled up on the sofa, when the doorbell rang. First off, I ignored it. Our doorbell never rings with people actually for us, usually just for the girls upstairs who can't tell the difference between the letters A and B... anywho, the doorbell rang again, so I got up. Answered it. And screamed. There standing in front of me were my two lovely friends from Barcelona. Completely unexpected, as the last I heard they were in Spain. Surprise visit! I have to admit it, I swore rather loudly. But it was in Spanish, so it wasn't as bad. So, it turns out that they've come over for a surprise visit to everyone, and they're staying with their friend Helen. We're going out for drinks on Sunday, which will be fun! AAAAAAAAAAAAND they brought me my favourite spanish snacks! Donettes Rayados, which are possibly the best donuts in the world and I was so addicted to them when I was living in Barcelona. And Lays Campesina, which were the only decent flavoured crisps out there and I sadly got addicted to those too. So, now I am all happy with my wonderful gifts of joy!

Also tonight, I have my first shift back at the diner, and I'm rather looking forward to it. It's an easy job and I did enjoy it. Also, I should be working with Danny again next week, fingers crossed. We had many fun times, singing diva songs and watching Supernatural. Working with camp gay guys is loads of fun!

Paaaainful teeth!

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I am in so much pain! For some reason, the left side of my mouth is killing me! Two teeth near the front that will not stop hurting! I don't even know why! Maybe it was the bag of haribo last night? Maybe it's my gums? I don't know what it is but it HURTS!!!

Complications

Why is life so complicated at times? Honestly, when one thing in my life is going well, something else has to go wrong. Why can't it all run smoothly? I mean really? So, all that's going well is lovely boyfriend, stress free job, more me time. What's going wrong? Banks, money, flat of doom... doom and gloom. Apparently banks are evil, did you know this? It's far too much stress. Money is just evil as well. We try not to let our lives be run by it, after all, there's that saying that money can't buy happiness, yeah? Well, it's true I think. However, money can give you peace of mind, which leads to happiness. Thankfully, in this day and age with so many people being in debt, there are plenty of advice lines and such. So, I think I'm on the right solution and I'm sorting it. Further proof that I am growing up, usually I just ignore these things, which is why I've got in to debt in the past and why I'm probably in debt now.

The flat is just beyond a joke. Seriously, it's just damp and mouldy, and we've been told that it's going to need months of work and that we probably won't be able to live here during that time. Which is not good. We need somewhere to live. I just want it sorted!

In the meantime, I am searching for distractions. One great distraction is Mike. He is very good at making me forget all that is rubbish in my life. How does he do this? Well, with kisses, cuddles and boxes of red wine! Oh yes, we love a good box of red wine. 4 bottles of wine in a box! Bargain. And the drunk conversations that follow. Honestly, I don't need to go out to bars and clubs and spend stupid amounts of money. Just give me lovely people and a box of wine. Obviously, just cuddles and kisses from Mike. And possibly Carys.

Another distraction is knitting. I actually really enjoy knitting, is that sad? It's really relaxing. I've finished the phone sock for Rachel. Complete with fiddly sequins. I'm starting on making her gloves now. And I want to make a blanket. This is also a remedy for the flat of doom's coldness. See, there is method to my madness. And it gives me something to do with my hands when sitting in front of the TV instead of playing games on Facebook. Honestly, I'm so addicted!

I'm rather proud of this :)