I'm just feeling a bit worn down right now - minor I know compared with lots of you. My dad is very ill - big cancer op next week and he's had a few minor procedures. He's 88 so not good. I'm an only child, 3 cousins is my entire family, all at the far end of the country. DH was out of work (between contracts) for about 3 months so money is really tight - still seems to spend it madly although I'm scrimping on everything. Was furious with him for buying something totally unnecessary for his hobby yesterday. 2 DDs at uni - one postgrad so no funding for living expenses in London so I work bloody hard for very little money right now. Dad's op coincides with dd2's 21st. He's the only grandparent they see and I don't think the children are aware quite how ill he is. I hate living in the middle of nowhere - spend all of my time in the car. Even the nearest gym is 10 miles away. Had to cancel that anyway because of work and money. Oh, and I don't sleep well - never have. Even worse at the moment because my mind buzzes all night - I definitely don't get enough mental stimulation. Not to mention my £600 tax bill - child benefit to pay back. Dh and I don't share any of the same interests. And breathe. Thanks, feel better for that. Doesn't seem all that when I write it down.