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Peaceful day

Had a peaceful day, managed to call the DWP and Universal Credit. Both confirmed the amount we owe, and that they wouldn't take it back in one lump sum. They are going to take it back in small increments over the next year or so. So that's a worry out of my mind.

I noticed Right Move estate agents sent me a list of 28 new properties to look through. Barry has a property viewing Friday morning. I am hoping we will go for it as you know I just want to move and be done with. Its not far from where we currently live but a new area all the same. 

Paul is doing really well with his home education. Today I discussed college with him and a college course not far from us that is gaming development. I also told him he could go straight into work and the average salary for a game developer is around £30 an hour. He was amazed. I also told him he could easily go into lighting and audio as a side hustle if he came to terms with different software and technology. For now we are doing a diploma in Game Development. College is not far off and that he would need various GCSE's to get into the college first. I am emailing the college for further advice, although last time I did this they ignored me.

I am knitting a new scarf for a Jamaican gentleman who gets cold really easily. I am trying to be quick about it, but my back is really playing up. I've been to Chiropractic but my back is still being naughty. I am sat here with a hot water bottle on and listening to music to take my mind off of the pain.

Paul is here with me as Barry has gone out and Paul is showing my the latest inventions in cyberspace. He is definitely a games developer in the making. Its good because at 44 I still don't know what I want to do and Paul has figured it out age 13. The boy will go far. 

Heres my view at the moment...because I missed the snow!



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