....is not something I have ever been afraid of, and usualy embrace it - when it is required or just beneficial. Sometimes, however, change just doesn't work out the way we want it to - eh?
My life has encountered much change lately. Dogs, partner, job, home. Four very potentially stressful elements. I had to destroy my dog, my partner Keith left (thoughtfully for the better), and I rehomed the other two dogs (having become single with a full time job, and a part time job in the TA - left me with no time for dogs - it wasn't fare to keep them), moving on with my life, my job seems to be going places, I have been re-titled to 'Continuous Improvement Officer', sound impressive don't it? I love my work!
I got involved with a fella, one I should have known better than to have, but he seemed nice, and reassured me of good things to come for me/us. My situation at my house had gotten desperate, it was damp and cold. After mons of asking, tha landlord, still hadn't fixed my bedroom window,(it doesn't close), nor put the insulation in the loft, nor done the pointing or re-damproofed the property. Water would freeze in the glass on my bedside table some nights over this winter, when it had been particularly cold. This fella offered me a way out. I though about his offer. It seemed like a good idea. A warm place to be, with someone who cares..... I accepted, handed in the notice to my landlord, and my lodger (who still hasn't paid this months rent), and moved into his flat. My landlord has since signed contracts with my replacement tenant, so there's no going back. I had no contract with him and paid no bond, so i have no money to come back to me either, no means of securing another place of my own. My fella's emplyer rents this place and so I'm here illegally. So am no more secure than, an open padlock - doh.
I have backed myself into a vey tight corner, with no resources, or means to fight my way out. This is not a cercumstance of which I am accustomed. Sure I have made mistaked before, but I have always had a solution or a route around it. Not this time. Im a fool. A stupid and naive fool. Those of you who know me, please feel free to stand back and have a laugh. Laugh for me too, cos I can't find my laugh just now. I hope i dont get too desperate, you know. I dont want to become a crazed fool...
There will be an answer, somewhere. Just have to look for it. Try to be rational and conditioned. Spend more time a the gym, and away from 'home'. What else is there now....?
Take care all of you. APpreciate what you have, and love everyone in your lives, especially yourself. Take each decision carefully and be steady!
xxx