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What a rubbish week!

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merryandbrightdelight · 14/11/2025 18:52

This week at work has been rubbish - short staffed and loads to do and as a result I’ve spent double the time head down staring at my laptop.

Tonight my TMJ has flared up which has resulted in jaw ache and a dull headache, the back of my neck is killing from looking down at my screen (I do have a laptop stand at work, but when I’ve been home two days this week and on evenings I’ve just had it on my knee - yes, stupid me and entirely my fault!) and my B12 injection isn’t due until December so I’m irritable and the worst person in the world to live with right now.

DH has suggested we have a take away, and while I wait for it I’m laid on the couch in my pjs catching up on tv from this week. Going to pop some Deep Heat on my neck tonight and hope the ache goes away. Tomorrow is a new day, I’m doing absolutely no work over the weekend and will be meeting family for lunch tomorrow and then taking our kids to see reindeers on Sunday!

Anyone else had a rubbish week who’d like to jump on the thread and tell me your lovely weekend plans to make up for it?

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Buscobel · 14/11/2025 18:56

It’s been a rubbish year!

GarlicBreadStan · 14/11/2025 18:56

That does sound absolutely rubbish, OP! Sending the warmest hugs to you (and if you don't want a hug, then I'm sending hope that your takeaway arrives swiftly!)

My week has also been dreadful. Well, no, more specifically my day has been fucking dreadful.

No particular plans for the weekend except slobbing out and waiting for Monday when I go on holiday with my partner and his parents!

RobertJohnsonsShoes · 14/11/2025 19:02

It’s the first anniversary of a bereavement for me. This week has been really shit. But I did have leave so wasn’t surrounded by the stress for the latter part!

diggermama · 14/11/2025 20:17

Oooo the reindeers sound lovely! Well not only did a woman crash into me and DS8 on the school run, she has then lied to her insurer and completely flipped our roles in the crash?! My first ever crash in 20 years. Has been a bit of a rubbish week 😕

merryandbrightdelight · 14/11/2025 21:29

GarlicBreadStan · 14/11/2025 18:56

That does sound absolutely rubbish, OP! Sending the warmest hugs to you (and if you don't want a hug, then I'm sending hope that your takeaway arrives swiftly!)

My week has also been dreadful. Well, no, more specifically my day has been fucking dreadful.

No particular plans for the weekend except slobbing out and waiting for Monday when I go on holiday with my partner and his parents!

Why thank you - your hug worked, and food turned up not long after! However, my eldest wanted to ‘to my hair’ and I answered the door looking like some form of K Pop Demon Hunter which did amuse the delivery driver!

Oh a holiday how lovely! Where are you all off too?

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merryandbrightdelight · 14/11/2025 21:29

Buscobel · 14/11/2025 18:56

It’s been a rubbish year!

Ah sorry to hear that! I hope the remainder of it picks up for you

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merryandbrightdelight · 14/11/2025 21:30

RobertJohnsonsShoes · 14/11/2025 19:02

It’s the first anniversary of a bereavement for me. This week has been really shit. But I did have leave so wasn’t surrounded by the stress for the latter part!

Ah I’m so sorry to hear this - I hope you are as well as can be expected, and have been kind to yourself while you’ve had your leave x

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merryandbrightdelight · 14/11/2025 21:31

diggermama · 14/11/2025 20:17

Oooo the reindeers sound lovely! Well not only did a woman crash into me and DS8 on the school run, she has then lied to her insurer and completely flipped our roles in the crash?! My first ever crash in 20 years. Has been a bit of a rubbish week 😕

Oh no you are joking how awful ☹️ were there any witnesses or any dashcam footage that can help? I hope it hasn’t stopped you from wanting to be behind the wheel - don’t let one person ruin it for you

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MaybeNextYear2026 · 14/11/2025 21:36

Currently having my second miscarriage since September. Thought this was going to be the one that stuck. Spent 3 days in and out of A and E and need to be back in Monday and Wednesday. Probably the worst week of my life .

GarlicBreadStan · 14/11/2025 21:36

merryandbrightdelight · 14/11/2025 21:29

Why thank you - your hug worked, and food turned up not long after! However, my eldest wanted to ‘to my hair’ and I answered the door looking like some form of K Pop Demon Hunter which did amuse the delivery driver!

Oh a holiday how lovely! Where are you all off too?

Well, I'm sure your hair looked lovely! KPop Demon Hunters is one of my favourite films at the moment so I approve 😂

We're off to Center Parcs!

Qualityroses · 14/11/2025 21:44

I found out this week that a close relatives cancer is incurable. They are young with young children. No plans this weekend yet.

merryandbrightdelight · 15/11/2025 19:14

MaybeNextYear2026 · 14/11/2025 21:36

Currently having my second miscarriage since September. Thought this was going to be the one that stuck. Spent 3 days in and out of A and E and need to be back in Monday and Wednesday. Probably the worst week of my life .

Oh my word this is such awful news, so, so sorry to hear this and sending lots of love your way 💐

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merryandbrightdelight · 15/11/2025 19:15

Qualityroses · 14/11/2025 21:44

I found out this week that a close relatives cancer is incurable. They are young with young children. No plans this weekend yet.

I have absolutely no words for this, absolutely none 💐

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merryandbrightdelight · 15/11/2025 19:17

GarlicBreadStan · 14/11/2025 21:36

Well, I'm sure your hair looked lovely! KPop Demon Hunters is one of my favourite films at the moment so I approve 😂

We're off to Center Parcs!

My children would adore you 😂 oh how lovely! Never been there but it always looks so lovely! It’ll be lovely and cosy this time of year too!

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