My mood definitely lifted after writing this last night.

It just shows the power of journaling.

We had a fantastic day in the shop today. It was HEAVING. There was a real buzz. Everyone was lovely. It’s such a lovely atmosphere. 🎄🎅🏼

The car was ready at 12.15 so Craig went down to pick up the key. It was only £342… only.

I’ve since read the warranty documents and you have to organise it all through them. I might get the labour back which is something but that’s all.

How typical that something goes wrong that IS actually covered under the policy and I go about it in such way that renders my claim invalid.

What is the point of warranty eh?! Insurance has a way of catching you out at every eventuality.

Hmmm… I’m almost over it.

I came downstairs at 4.50am. I couldn’t get back to sleep so decided to come down to the light of the Christmas tree.

It was so quiet downstairs. The howling wind outside was almost non existent from the living room.

I spent the afternoon doing housework as I’ve not had time to do much these last few weekends. It feels SO good to have cleaned. It really clears my mind.

The old fireplace is still quite a scar on the wall but the tea lights look lovely in it.

I’ve also written all my Christmas cards (finally!) and gone on the Royal Mail app to get them collected at no extra cost. saves me going to a Post Office.

I picked up the last of my presents too. It’s all happening!

I always go from not organised, not in control, hate Christmas to BOOM 💥 DONE!!!

I still have to wrap more but in my clean and tidy house that is ok.

And I still have one more day off work. I don’t feel exhausted, I don’t feel washed out. I feel focussed and calm.

I felt so low yesterday it’s good to feel brighter again.

So a quiet night for us…. With kilted sausages!!

What’s not to love?!?

Stay safe everyone ♥️♥️♥️