Adulting

Urgh what a day! I have been forced to seriously adult today. So many things that need to be sorted out. And not the fun kind. The kind that usually goes in the ‘too scary for Pip’ category.

Things like:

My energy deal is running out.
My broadband contract is running out.
Part of my mortgage fixed rate is running out. My breakdown cover needs renewing.
And many more…

Oh and to top it off, my driving license photocard is running out. I mean, who knew that was a thing?!

So I spent a lot of the day feeling like I’m going round in circles trying to find good deals. All while dealing with the rising fear of making a bad choice or getting it wrong. God adulting is so hard sometimes.

I spent two hours on a video call with a mortgage advisor. Came off with some options, but still a bit confused. Seriously, I’m an intelligent person. But finances scare the pants off me. Ironic I know for someone who’s spent their career working in Financial Services.

I also came to the conclusion that the process is aimed at people starting out on their mortgage journey. Not someone like me who’s crashing towards retirement… No, I really don’t need life insurance. Yes I understand the benefits of buildings and contents insurance. Where do I see myself in 5 years?! Alive preferably!

I tried to find a more superior adult to discuss it all with. Failed at that, so headed to see my second largest outgoing, Buddy.

Anyone got a crystal ball I can borrow?! It’s all so doom and gloom out there. Who knows what ‘crisis’ we will hit next…

Clearance

One of my aims for 2024 is to declutter my life. It’s a bold aim I grant you. I’ve made a start at least. I’ve sold some stuff, listed some more and set a goal to clear something each week.

Let’s face it, donating my wedding dress took me 10 years. It seems I’ve held onto a lot of stuff I rarely use – ‘just in case’. So it’s time to let it go.

Horse stuff

What is it with cats and horse stuff?! Hugo has decided all of Buddy’s stinky stuff is his favourite new sleep place. He spent most of the day there!

He was most disgruntled when I moved him to start washing it. Till he saw the pile of clean stuff and curled up on that instead.

The camp clean up is getting there. As is the inbox wrangling I did today. All 5 of them! The joys of multiple clients.

I also got some surprise visitors when Martine and her sister popped round with some flowers to say thank you for everything I did for the fundraising and show. The mark of her as a person that even though she’s poorly, she still goes out of her way to recognise people. What a woman!

Fluid

My day has been rather fluid today. Think that the best word for it. Plans changed, stuff changed and got stuff done.

Spotted Dodo on the garage roof as I was filling the log basket. I’m rather impressed with my photo. But then I do have a good subject.