Hi Anita,

How are you?  I finally went back to work and decided to resign from my permanent position and go casual as I’m not coping with all the sleepovers and split shifts.  I’m still not really 100% in that I have a lingering cough since the influenza.

I don’t officially go casual until the 17th July but have been getting calls from the casual bank already asking if I want extra work.  I am doing an extra shift Monday, but mostly going to meet the manager and clients.  I am so broke right now, at least also it will be a little extra money.  I have an appt with an accountant on Wednesday for my tax return and really hoping I get some money back.

I’ve had a recent fallout with a local business person here, and a bit upset about it.  I had been told years ago that she has a drinking problem and can be difficult.  I think she has been drunk texting me tonight.  Bit of a story to it, but soon I will be able to wipe my hands of her.

It’s still winter here but I have been doing quite a bit if work in my yards and by summer, I should have a nice little back garden/entertaining area.

The digs are keeping me busy.  I’m waiting to receive a custom-made dog wheelchair for my eldest dog coming from Texas. It’s probably at Australuan Customs now.

Most people I know are feeling the financial pinch.  Gas us $2.20 per litre, and food prices have gone up.

Mostly though, I want my health and mental well-being back.  I might have to try living on less money – or I might end up earning more on casual, but if course without sick or holiday leave so I will need to put money aside for this.

Life is quiet though.