2021 DIARY WEEK FIFTY TWO 20th DEC - 31st DEC [YEAR END EXTENDED SPECIAL]

An extending last entry for 2021, to take us through to year end. Been out and about prior to Christmas, last few days of work but also seeing friends and drop off final few cards and gifts. Not sure I will be doing much myself for Christmas Day itself but as long as I have something for dinner, milk and bread then I will be fine. Monday morning, not many working this week, will keep busy and see if we can get through without being too bored. Hard to get anything done as cannot login to most sites, or have other questions so just do what you can. Had nice message/card from Kate and Wendy that was lovely, not been out today so I might do something on Tuesday instead. A better day on Tuesday as found something things to do and keep occupied, also popped out and bought some wine, chocs, and few other bits for myself that will get us through the weekend. Will need bread/crumpets and maybe pick up a few other things later in the week. Tuesday night will have another gaming session with Vince in charge working the magic from Ireland, was entertaining though we will skip a session on Sunday as it's Boxing Day. Hopefully good, get some sleep later and see how Wednesday works out, it is after all your last "working day" of the year. Missed the NFL show so caught up with that in the morning instead, then ready for another day, work was fine, did something and then signed off, but worse of all today I lose loads of money, same every month, will have funds to see me through but the plans just aren't working right now. Get into Thursday and get the final bits for yourself into Christmas, try your best to keep well, sadly seems like the year will end as it began. Been out, got a few bits, nothing special, nothing really for Christmas and already feeling low and unwell due to recent events. Will draft some messages to friends and family to wish them a wonderful time, personally I need a rest and a break. Tv and Radio for tonight, then Friday must be a nice peaceful day for you with blogs to write. Still struggling but we did get through to the weekend, going to be a quiet few days for us I think, no one to go and see, received couple more cards from Cathy and Claire which was nice, nothing from Pam though sadly, never mind. Posted messages for friends, will do a few on WhatsApp later as well I think. Football has been called off for Sunday against Charlton, so will focus on the racing on ITV instead, see if our game on Wednesday against Oxford goes ahead or not. Getting through the day as best we can, listening to podcasts from the other day, bit of music later on. Feel down and lonely now, it's your fault though, get some life into you. Stop the online betting please. Clearly not working for you. Go out on Monday, get rent money, something for lunch and rest. Didn't stay out long, raining, but got rent money done and will have to wait a little while and see how bad things are. Blogs updated for today next ones will be at the weekend for New Year. Gaming session on Tuesday, otherwise a very quiet week for me. Worrying about funds again, as usual, will sort something on weekend and hopefully can pay final bills then look at January. Not been out today, need to find somewhere to go later in the week and get some lunch / dinner too. Gaming session starting early tonight with guys. Terrible time again and I really don't know what to do anymore. Go out Thursday instead, and next week will have to dep some money to bank, to pay something to CC again. Stupid wanker. 

2021 DIARY WEEK FIFTY ONE 13th DEC - 19th DEC

Just a couple more weeks left for 2021, will have a few days off later this week as well and last bits of Christmas shopping to do and then we are all done, even got a few bits in for myself and some money to see me through. The important bit is that I need to get into a better position, physically, financially and mentally. More sleep, less stress and try to enjoy life more. Gaming sessions continue on Tuesday and the Sunday this week not sure if we will have a full compliment over Christmas but it's all fine for now. Monday managed to get out and pick up some bits and pieces for me, topped up Oyster card so fine till paid, write last few cards to pop into neighbours later, then need final gifts to wrap. Quite a few off work (ill or leave) and will have to keep busy enough, the evening wasn't up to much just caught up with blogs and also podcasts. Watched the NFL game into the early hours of the morning. Tuesday covered the stand up call and also had a lengthy chat with Simon, then popped out and post a few final cards, also received one from Steve so need his address to get one away there too. Later tonight we've another gaming session, which went off okay, then we will reach Wednesday which is our final day working this week. Good. Shall get out and dispose of the damaged candle and look to pick up a replacement. (sorted) Hopefully today will pass by fine, a work release later tonight and Kempton Blog to update too. Nothing exciting, managed to catch up on the NFL Show that I clearly missed last night too. Julia has invited us over for the Strictly Finale on Saturday so that will be nice, make sure i got a bottle of something to take over there. Off now for a few days, see if we can get some sleep tonight and into Thursday. Went out today to Staines, final shopping (hopefully) got some more cards for birthdays, and some supplies for myself, bit of lunch and headed home. Hayden kindly left some headphones for us to try out, took a bit of fiddling to get them to work okay but we are fine now and all being well they will improve things for the gaming sessions. Another day off on Friday, need to get some wine/chocs to go over to see Julia at the weekend, seem to be fine and have a little cash left over which is nice. We managed to get a few things today, and relaxed during the afternoon, will need some dinners for next weekend but I have enough supplies for the time being, will be out Saturday, our football match on the weekend is called off due to Covid and should be more gaming sessions on Sunday. One more week to go.

2021 DIARY WEEK FIFTY 6th DEC - 12th DEC

Beginning to see the Christmas window approaching, I have begun to send out cards to friends and family and I've almost got enough in for Mrs H, so just some more supplies needed for myself. Wine, Spirits, then I will need something for Xmas dinner (which I am not that fussed about really, as long as I have something in for me plus bread/milk). So Monday we will see how the week starts, I need to visit bank today or tomorrow and deposit some cash, then assuming I can pay final bills, will be fine. End of this week we are out on Friday evening to meet up with a few old school friends, as long as I have enough for that then good. Still feeling rather cold, but will hopefully feel better once I get through this week, Am busy writing cards now to post, on top of things, good. Have a peaceful evening with NFL Game on in the early hours of Tuesday then see how we do during the day, new sprint begins, retro and a gaming session later on in the evening. Was good to see Richard on the session too, was a slow moving opening adventure, shall see how it progresses in coming weeks. Wimbledon beat Accrington 2-0 away which was nice. Head into Wednesday and see what the day brings, should be able to pay bill in morning, and have some money for Friday night out. Not 100% sure about going into office on Thursday as feel a cold coming on. However we were up early and came in on the slow train still the first in the office, see Liz, try and have a good day today, pick up some dinner on way back and also need to prepare for Friday night out. Busy day, got home and did last few cards to post out so aside from few local ones we are almost good to go. Didn't sleep that well into Friday morning but up and ready for action, check we can get out later on to see Jason, Lee etc. Also updated a Cheltenham blog for the weekend and we have more football (vs Wycombe) and the final F1 Grand Prix too. The Friday night out was fun, good to see the guys although Jason a bit late to meet up, excellent Indian food and despite the cold it was a good laugh and enjoyed being out. 

2021 DIARY WEEK FORTY NINE 29th NOV - 5th DEC

Okay can we have a nice peaceful week with no anger issues, not sure, but please try. I think you fine having paid bills last week, got most of your Christmas stuff in hand, and will send out birthday cards for Karen and Vicki this week, with the package of cards already away to Australia we should be doing well now. Pick up some bits for yourself later in the week, have a tidy up too, and then make sure your work continues to stand up. Very cold as you might expect now we reach December, slightly better sleep and just glad working at home as much as possible. Monday see how Liz enjoyed her days off and weekend, see what work has in store for us and use up soup, bread for lunch. Did hear from Hannah in Australia that she is expecting another child which is great news, but seems to have split from her partner Cory, which is unfortunate. Might go out tomorrow perhaps, although I fancy something today, loads of people will be off in December so find something to keep myself busy. Fighting to keep warm and a cold at bay, fairly quiet start to the week. See how the evening plays out, and can we catch some sleep after the NFL game in the early hours. Tuesday did get some sleep but the NFL game was lacking in entertainment sadly. It's still cold here, did get out and post cards, picked up some wine, and lunch. Richard has left the D&D group and bailed on the campaign for tonight so unsure what to do with that. See if we can get online with the guys, and then later in week will have to stop losing money as we are well behind once more, try and keep enough for going out on Friday week. Wednesday morning I managed to update other blogs and keep busy, will be up earlier tomorrow too for a trip into the office, there isn't a lot happening but nice to go and see Liz at least. Keep checking that money will be fine, it's not great but we are just about making do, still have £100 in tin and may need that for next Friday night as out with the guys. Long day Thursday and feet are in pain, loads of calls and meetings, got home about 6pm having set out about 12 hours earlier with snow falling. Listening to podcasts and will catch up with an online concert tomorrow. Friday morning and it's still rather cold but working at home continues tried the work laptop and cannot get on VPN will raise a call about this later. Pop out to get lunch, and the afternoon will listen to other podcasts and the Duran Duran concert from last night. Risked a bet this afternoon, need one of them to come in and that would help matters, else we are just about okay for the coming week(s) and will sort the rest out over Xmas. Family birthdays this weekend, and will begin to write Christmas cards to send in the coming week, then all I have left to do is wrap up few bits and pieces for Mrs H and that's it. I even had a few bits and pieces in for myself which is nice. Try and have a good weekend too, find some peace and quiet.