Misery Loves Company

 I've felt miserable for the past week or so!

My seasonal allergies are extreme. Mikey is down as well today but he says it feels more like a cold. So maybe I have both, a cold and allergies. All I want to do is sleep!  I planned on making dinner but I really don't feel like cooking or eating!

Then just to add to my misery and stress I got a letter from the city hall about the land tax that we have to pay!  It's a lot more than I thought it was, the full amount is 10,3194 yen, about £536. Not a lot but more than I have. Looks like going to the city hall tomorrow and seeing if it can be divided into monthly payments! 

Problem is that my income just covers my national insurance. David is paying for everything else, which isn't fair on him. Mikey needs to save for a new car and to move out. Christopher isn't working, he's looking but there isn't anything near here at all! 

One good thing is that a friend bought me a flag for the front of the yard.

My new flag

There's a pole and stand as well. I'm really moved by this. This friend was my acupuncturist many years ago, we reconnected through Facebook.  I was surprised when he said that he had bought this to help me!  This simple act has restored my faith in people!! 

I'll have to get the front cleaned out more before I can put this flag up! David cut down some of the trees last week but he has hives on his face, looks like he is allergic to something but he doesn't know what!

I'm going to sleep again, I need to get over this cold/allergies as soon as possible as I have so much to do. I want to start teaching by June! So just three weeks but a lot to do!!!!