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neglected blog

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I envy you bloggers, how do you find the time to do an update every single day?  I started off that way, but the demands of real life have taken over so much since the start of December that this blog has become neglected.

I felt like deleting it actually but I put so much into it that I decided against it, I intend to get back into it more though.  Thing is, what do you do?  Everyone needs an outlet, believe me I want one.  That is the beauty of a blog, a chance to tell the world what is happening without showing your face.

Where are we now?  well, work has been ultra busy and I have had the children more due to the ex continuing her ridiculous home life.   They have more questions, as expected, which I have answered and continued to make them feel safe.  But, with the long work hours and also being a single father there are just not enough hours to sit down and blog.

Been a tough start to 2015 financially too, couple of unexpected bills but you all know I am well used to that!  However, good news, I will be getting my work bonus at the end of March, this will make major inroads into the debt total.  I am desperate to clear it all this year, and desperate to just have my wages and the usual bills.  ‘Tis the dream.

No competition win for 5 weeks either, until yesterday.  Some expensive golf equipment, I hate golf but my brother is very good and loves the sport/hobby.  That is his birthday present sorted then, see how winning things saves you money?

Anyway, the blogging will pick up again.  You have my word!

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time to get on the road

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What a busy week, work wise.  Driven over 800 miles and stayed in another hotel, but saw some beautiful scenery.  If you ever visit the UK, I recommend the Pennines.  Beautiful mountain range between Sheffield and Manchester and a pleasurable 22 mile drive.  Apart from the sheer drop on the side of the road that is!

Importantly, it was time away from drama.   She has moved back in with him now and they are working through it, but this causes issues for the kids which I am monitoring obviously.  Instead of dealing with though, it was nice to be away.   Utterly cold up north, but miles from home and just myself.

January has started off so busy with work, everyone wants to plan 2015 which is why I am out and about.  This happens sometimes and I cannot complain.  It dusts off the cobwebs a bit and gives you some peace and quiet.  Sadly, it also caused an unwanted financial burden.  I managed to hit some debris on the way back, hit a tree branch which had blown onto the road from the gales last week.   Quickly obvious something had happened to the car as I had a small vibrate on the steering wheel.  Took it into a garage and I had damaged front tyres, joy.  £150 later….cheers then!

Probably the best time of year to get them done though as it is now winter and snow continues to threaten the UK!

I do need to make use of my working from home contract though and trust my team more, but sadly I take a lot of pride in my work and my team’s performance so I like to check on certain aspects.   However, it does leave me tired so I will make changes.

On a personal level, I continue to make minor admin changes here and there.  I have posted off my final will and testament now too.  This is not as morbid as you think, I have just removed the ex-wife completely from anything if I am removed from this earth!   Now, everything is left to the kids with my parents as guarantors.   This is a sensible move I think, and yet another financial move on my part.

I think all the lessons I have learnt have taught me to bargain, I often query renewal quotes and bills and most of the time they have been reduced forthwith.  This goes back to driving a lot and being away, it gives you time to evaluate situations.

One day there will be no more situations to evaluate, only situations to savour.