Name changed. Long time poster. Feel a bit silly.
It's my birthday next Wednesday and although I often don't particularly want to do much, this year I'm feeling very sorry for myself.
I've realised that I haven't actually got anyone to do anything with.
I have a busy life, full on job. 3 dc,DP.
I'm Outgoing and sociable. Though it's just occurred to me that I don't actually do much.
DP never takes me out as a couple. Combination of busy lifestyle and work patterns. Plus hes a bit of a couch potato. We do stuff obviously like days out with the kids and dog, regular holidays(which are my saving grace).
He would take me out If I mentioned it. But I'm not going to.
I have 2 siblings. I'm close to them. One isnt that close by. But doesnt really have the same interests as me. And will be at work on my birthday. The other does quite a lot with her own DH. So isnt ever free. And she never has any money when I suggest a meal out etc.
My 'best' friend is local but has the busiest social life I've ever known.
Always doing stuff when I suggest us going out. So shes never free when I suggest a night out. Goes away with other friends/older DD or her DP.
We have great fun when we do go out but it's literally once or twice a year. So ive given up asking.
I have friends at work but it's a military operation getting a night out organised.
I'm starting to feel a bit lonely which is mental as i have such a full life in other ways.
Anyway, I love dressing up but seldom get the chance to do it and actually go out, unless it's on holiday.
Love the theatre but no one I know likes it only the DC!!!
Love walks with the dog.
Am a member of English heritage and NT.
Love the coast!! But am miles from the sea as central England!!
What can I do/where can I go on my bday to cheer myself Up,?
I wish I had a couple of days off and I'd go somewhere on train and just leave DP to sort the DC but I only have one day off work.
Just to compound things, I do have a car, but i am (to my shame)a very limited driver. Although I am in my 40s, I have only been driving a short while. I have never been on a motorway.
I'm my ideal world, I drive to the coast(not an option with the distance) or somewhere lovely with the dog and walk and think.
All of this has to be between school hours.
I hate myself being such a crap driver that i can't actually go anywhere.
I'm not interested in spas or beauty stuff as I already pamper myself and get hair, nails etc done regularly as it is.
Any ideas?