Working on my Stuff...

Yes, I am a terrible blogger as of late ( the past year or so to be exact)... LOL

I'm struggling to find the balance between two jobs, an aging parent( I'm the only one who lives in town),  a boyfriend, friends, dogs and the house...  Oh, and the constant struggle with money...

Going to the gym is non-existent now, but my body is craving the stress relief. I do walk the dogs almost every single day still! I try to include my mother in dog walking, as I get to spend time with her, while doing something productive. It's got its challenges being the only one around on a daily basis for an aging parent.  ( My siblings are good to help doing things, but they live away and have preteen children).

I work very little at my pt job. I don't want to work Saturday or Sunday, as it the time when LG is off work. I will work Saturdays in the winter, as LG likes to snowmobile, me not so much... My boss struggles to understand my work schedule ( 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off...). I also find it a challenge now to work more than 8 hours on my feet... The joys of getting older.

My FT job, it is what it is... I have 12 years, 6 months til retirement. Who knows, I may do something wild and crazy and leave some day...

LG is great, I have no issues with our relationship. :)

Spending time with old friends, is something that I an definitely struggling with.  There doesn't seems to be enough time in the day to see everyone and to get everything done....  I know that these relationships are at an impasse right now, and I'm open to any thoughts ideas, etc. I'm a shift worker, so I'm always at odds  time wise with my frineds with 9-5 jobs.

My house is a disaster... Messy, disorganized, and in need of some tlc...  Which at this point in time I cannot find the funds for... I need a roof most of all, and I may have to look at borrowing the money when I remortgage, to do the roof... Which I really don;t want to do, and maybe I need a minor miracle to come into so cash to pay for a new roof...

I'm a constant learner when it comes to managing my money...  I still struggle, and i can;t see to get a grip on it... Yes, I know that I over spend... I just need to figure out where to cut. I thought that i would find it easier whe i quit smoking, but somehow it's worse... But hey, my lungs are clean.. :)

Gotta go, my cleaning list is calling me. Miss you all!

Sam




Comments

Jennifer said…
That balance is so hard and you are not alone in your struggle! Keep hanging in there!
Jane said…
Hi Sam: things don't get any easier when you retire either. I seem busier now than ever lol! Managing relationships with friends is always hard - can you meet people for an early breakfast? I like breakfast meetups because then the rest of the day is free. Don't be a stranger!
That's a lot of stuff to have to balance! We miss you too, Sam, but thanks for letting us know you're okay and all is more or less well with you xx