For the last 20 years I've had to share a car with my hubbie but today I bought my very own all for myself and I'm so excited I can't stop staring at it out the window and keep smiling stupidly

I can't wait to get some lovely decals on to advertise the business and the family are joking about pink furry dice and silly fluffy seat covers

I'm so excited that I've finally ordered my Minx kit. Got a bit carried away with the designs so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it'll take off cos if it doesn't I'll be a LOT out of pocket

A lot of my existing clients are really interested but I'll have to put my thinking cap on to go out and find new business opportunities. Trouble is I'm really busy with regular work and am struggling to find the time for business planning. If I could shave a bit off my timings I could...

Sitting here twiddling my thumbs as my 6.30 client hasn't arrived. Is she late? Has she forgotten? Shall I go out? Why hasn't she answered her phone?

Hmm, disappointed at not getting a new client after all. Happy 'cos I'm tired and could do with a break!

Oh, and now I've started having hot flushes and night sweats 'cos I'm getting past my sell be date!

All in all, a few mixed feelings all round.

Answer - down the shop for a bottle of vino...

From my central heating boiler - discovered at 3am last night


I'm pretty brassed off actually. Plus freezing cold!

First the electric went off in the early hours - fine we thought, great time for a power cut (we get lots here). Went back to sleep only to be woken a couple of hours later by the burgler alarm sounding. Hubby went to investigate and thought "hey, the dog must have done a HUGE wee 'cos...

Well, Rosie was messing my floor way too much imho so I took her to visit the vet yesterday.

It seems she's a bit poorly. I'm now armed with tablets for an irritated bowel, upset tummy, worms and antibiotics for the start of Kennel Cough (whatever that is!)
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