Lock-down Day 204

Two weeks, and still not one single piddle puddle! And no, I don't believe it's the size of the place - it's the lack of trauma! They are not being 'teased' or threatened in their home anymore, that's all!

Yes, my ex landlord still pops into my head somewhat frequently, each time that aggravates me. I've decided they are not worth it, so I refuse to dwell on it. I won't allow my mind to wander off obsessively on a tangent of negativity, building up resentments which achieve absolutely nothing, except sour my life. So, whenever it happens, I 'force' myself to think of something else, something positive. The only contact still ahead is, when they'll need my banking details to pay back what's left of my deposit. I have no doubt they will go to extremes deducting as much as they can - and the longer they talk it over, the more ridiculous their deductions will get. They'll probably write another acid mail - and I've decided that my only response will be to give the banking details. Not one syllable more! And if they've worked themselves to the point where they've somehow justified spending the full amount - I will not reply at all!

I've just looked at properties available now - and I think I've moved at just the right time! Or, at least, was looking at the right time. There isn't much on the market now - yes, it's mid-month, but I looked on the 1st as well. People moved the same time I did due to the lock-down - mostly down-scaling as result of the financial impact of the lock-down. I see some of the places that have been advertised since August are still on the market ... I didn't see my flat on the market, though. I wonder, maybe they've decided not to rent it again? Ah! Stop! Not thinking about that!

Essentially, this weekend will be the 2nd day available for me to settle in my new home. That first Sunday was split between getting ready for the work week (laundry, bread, etc) and settling in. Last weekend, I spent Saturday settling in. This weekend - since all essentials are placed - I'll do my chores first, and then continue unpacking. I'd like there to be no more boxes in the lounge by the end of the weekend. After all, the boxes inside (lounge & 3rd bedroom) are all essential items. Non-essentials (mostly books) are in the garage. It's also time to allocate what should go where - there's a lot of stuff I've just 'stuffed' into shelves ... anywhere ... just to unpack them. but they're not in logical or ideal places. Some items have their place in some of my own furniture - I'll start by putting those where they belong. But I haven't worked out what I want to do with the 3rd bedroom, yet.

I'm thinking of moving the sleeper couch into the lounge - but that means, some bookshelf will have to move from the lounge into the 3rd bedroom. Hmm ... thinking now ...

Okay, I've been putting off calling my bank to set up buying pre-paid electricity online, expecting a lot of difficulty ... it was really simple! All I needed was the meter number! So I bought more units, and will load them this afternoon - hope that works!

I've decided to buy additional units, once-off - to keep as a 'rolling balance'. That will allow me to budget, and if I use more, it 'eats' into that rolling balance, rather than I run out. Since pricing is re-set at the beginning of every month, it means I'm paying a high price once-off. Rather than paying a high price every time I use more than budgeted. I've been keeping an eye on my usage, and I use approximately 100 units per week ... well, at this stage. I've been doing heaps of laundry, including wash-and-dry cycles every weekend, with the bedding and towels I wasn't allowed to wash in my old home. Most of the back-log is done, now, I think there's one more back-log load and that will be it.

I just called a school friend, as it's her birthday! Always lovely to chat to her! I used up all my Airtime, so ... I was going to buy airtime online, and googled ... then I thought: Why not try the same way I bought pre-paid electricity? And you know what? Easy peasy! Done! Giggle, I'm finally entering the 21st Century! Now, all I need is a smartphone, eh?

Half past six, I've only just switched on the internet. I've cleaned the oven - again, just roughly, not as clean as I'd like, but clean enough for me to be comfortable using it. I've cut some tobacco leaves, so I can play with my new toys again tomorrow, when it's dry enough. And now mippies are at my feet, mewling and gawking, because I've just fried my dinner - and while I'm waiting for it to cool, they wait for their share! They are not patient about waiting for it to cool.

We've had my dinner - I was allowed a reasonable share, thank you very much!

I've also moved some other things around, so ... progress has been made. But now I'm really tired and looking forward to a good night's sleep! Not quite yet, but soon ...