Hi all, just dropping in for a quick update. Nothing much to report....had the usual stuff on this week, salsa, gym, yoga, bookstore, work. Went out with a friend to visit a craftsman in his studio on Friday - that was interesting.

I'm in the pre-move stage now. A little early to pack, but time drawing near. I've been doing a couple of upcycling projects and a bit of sewing. Wednesday I collect boxes and Friday, start packing in earnest. I move a week on Monday. Seeing my L on Tuesday and hopefully will exchange next week. I may get the keys before the end of the week, which would be nice.

Still trying to make arrangements to get the joint account closed down or my name taken off it. Emailed XH a couple of weeks ago to say - let me know when you want us to do this. No response. Late this week, I found a form I can complete to get my name taken off (if he agrees). Emailed him to say - is it easiest if I just do this form and post to you? Still no response. If I've not heard from him by middle of next week, I'm going in to the bank to ask what the best plan is.

NG and I still having contact at work and a little texting outside of work. A couple of times, he has said to me - I'll put some champagne on ice (WRT moving and another success...nothing big.) This week, he said to me - I actually do have a bottle of champagne in the fridge. I was a bit flustered and didn't follow up on that one. I don't feel I would be comfortable visiting his for a glass of champagne - but I wouldn't mind a drink out once I've moved, and I may well suggest it.

And now for today's exciting news! So, one of the nice things about XH - he was a morning person and always brought me a coffee in bed. I loved that, and it's one of the big things I miss. Well, this week I read about a coffee machine with an app, that you just switch on from the bed. Wow - I thought!! I can just replace XH with an app - perfect!
But the reviews weren't that great. However, I have bought a cheaper machine with great reviews and a timer you can set the night before - so I'm looking forward to waking up and smelling the coffee!

Anyway - that's it from me folks and hope you're having a good weekend xx

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We receive & we lose, and must try to achieve gratitude & embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses - Dubus