Long time gone

[piplover]

I'm probably the worst blogger ever.  I've accepted this.   I do read your journals every day, and try to comment.  But sometimes just existing is about all I'm good for lately.

I think I mentioned that I had adopted a rescue dog several months ago, and she turned up pregnant.  The puppies are 9 weeks old now, and even though they're cute, I can't wait to be back to only one dog.  She had three puppies, all healthy and perfect little monsters.  I've a home for one of them, and possibly the second.  I need to find a home for the little girl.  I'll miss them, but I just don't have the energy for a puppy.  I want my computer room back, and to not have to clean up dog mess all day.

Money is also horribly tight right now. My cable and internet was turned off this morning, since I can't pay the bill until I get paid next week.  A few weeks ago my power was turned off, and a month before my gas.  I'm barely hanging onto things as it is.  Without the help of my mom I would have been screwed several times over.  She doesn't know how bad things are, but the other day I came home to find she had bought me groceries.  I actually started crying, I was so thankful.

I'm so overwhelmed right now, it's rather hard to be positive, but I'm trying.  I was able to purchase my ticket to England, but since round trip was too expensive, I bought a one way and figured I would purchase another one way back.  For some reason, though, the one way back from England is even more expensive than the round trip!  So I'm juggling expenses to try and figure this out.  I still have a mortgage to pay, and bills.  Sigh.

And before anyone suggest I not go, forget it.  This is the one thing that's been keeping me going when all I want to do is curl up and give up. I may not have a lot of money when I go, but I'm looking forward to getting away from my shitty job, to visitng my sister and friends and doing something that isn't confined to my house or work.  I just have to hold out a bit longer, and play adult tetris with my finances.

I think once the last puppy is gone I'll breath a bit easier.  They're a big drain on my finances and energy, even if they are adorable.
Take care, everyone.  I'm thinking of you all.

Comments

[shirebound]

I no longer have the energy or patience for a puppy, let alone three, so I know what you're going through. It's hard enough without financial concerns.

*many many hugs*

[piplover.livejournal.com]

*Hugs you tight*

It's been exhausting, even if the puppies are adorable. I miss my quiet time and not having to worry about cleaning up dog mess every time I turn around.

[eglantine-br.livejournal.com]

I have been there myself with the money thing. Horrible. And things to look forward to are so important. There is a sort of person who thinks that unless you have money to spare you are not entitled to any fun. They are wrong.

[piplover.livejournal.com]

It's been really trying. When my cat got sick a lot of my money went toward that. And then doctors bills and other bills just kept piling up. Now I'm trying to figure out how to get my return ticket without going completely broke.

[ancalime8301]

******HUGS******

[piplover.livejournal.com]

**HUGS*

Thanks, sweetie. I need all the hugs I can get!

[elayna88.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry things are so stressful for you now. I hope your trip is just the boost you need. *hugs*

[piplover.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*

Thanks. I'm looking forward to just getting away from everything. I have a place to stay, and there I can things I can do for free or really low cost over there. I'm really looking forward to it.

[hardboiledbaby]

I'm so sorry things are so stressful right now *all the hugs* Have you tried asking the airline about exchanging the one-way for a round trip? I know they won't refund, but they might exchange. And it may be cheaper, even if they charge a fee.

[piplover.livejournal.com]

I hadn't thought of that, though I'm certainly going to try now! The worst they can say is no.

*Hugs*

[hardboiledbaby]

Certainly worth a shot. Got my fingers and toes crossed...