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I just want to write. And talk about nothing specific. So let me share some of what's in my mind coz I can tell you, mine is full.
School Supplies
I don't know why I'm like this but lol the school is just finished but I'm already getting bits and pieces of what Tia and Jigz need for the next school term. Glad they both got a list.
And here's the funny and confusing part. Off you go to the shop and went to the school supply aisle and you'll be overwhelmed with everything you need. But for the same thing like it's all pencil and all crayons or glue but why on earth do they all have different prices. Like the other pencil or pen is affordable, cheap enough and the other is ridiculously priced. Like as if it's made of gold.
And oh common, they're both pencils! And sometimes I'm wise enough to get the cheaper ones for doing the same thing. And most of the time I feel guilty not buying the good ones, I mean the more pricey ones. Because it's in our head that a much expensive one is a good quality when in reality they function and does the job same as the cheaper ones.
It's like when I'm buying things like toothbrushes but "Pink and Blue" always cost much more than any other colours and their all the same!
Marketing strategy. We all fall into their trap.
Also in getting shoes I always go to Clarks because Mum told me that's the best place to get the kids shoes. But the shoes for Tia is like £30+ and Jigz is at least £55. So what I did is search eBay and for the same shoes I see it's cheaper. So that's an option for me. Still loads to get especially uniform so I'll get it sorted one step at a time.
Holidays
As I've told you I've booked our summer holiday in Butlin's and Haven. Haven is in Devon Cliff and is a holiday park. Wonderful view and lots to do but we have to book everything. I tried to plan what we have to do and everything must be made in the advance.
So for a start, this is what I book for the kids.
I'm so happy there's bike coaching because Tia doesn't want to ride her bike without the stabilizer and maybe she will be keen on learning when we are there. Bungee jumping is always on the list. And Jigz will have the jump on his birthday. And I also book for our dinner in the restaurant at the park.
Look at the place! We will be staying on that Cliff. I'm so excited to see it for real.
Devon Cliff's Haven
https://www.newhols.com/devon-cliffs/devon-cliffs.asp
I've got the kid's wetsuit and paddle board. I still have to get mine. Husband got one!
I'm already thinking about what to bring and what to pack. We're bringing the van and still not ready for our 10 hours drive from Scotland lol.
Butlin's Minehead
The kids are looking forward to this resort and the pool they are eager to slide and splash.
https://www.butlins.com/resorts/minehead
Go home
Then my Papa in the Philippines wants me home as well. But my problem is the flight cost £2200 at least for July and August!!! And he is not happy that I can't go home but I'm the one who is not happy not to be able to see them. But I will keep checking flights. If I can go October-November as that is the cheapest I've seen so far. Before I can have a flight for £400 return now it is impossible.
But hopefully, I will see my family before the year ends. I missed them so much!
My Portfolio
Lol, I still look at it with a hopeful heart. Because if I only use my eyes I will not stop whining. But It's great to see it is green. Let's stay this way. I even dream about the market pump and BCH went straight to $2000 lol. Then I wake up, look at my account and laugh. That was a nice dream! But you'll never know, in the future, it might become real! IT WILL BE.
That's some of what's in my head now. What's in yours?
Thank you for reading.
but I envy you. Take me on vacation. I want a vacation too. Sometimes I just want to get on a random train and get the hell out of my miserable life.