I got my backdated money from my work and it turns out it was more than I expected! This means I can afford to put some away in savings and I've just booked my flights for November I've been very savvy with my money and trying to cut down on how much I spend and save a bit more each month

S still isn't sure if she is coming for Christmas, she has a poorly car and had to fork out $800 for a new radiator for it (ouch!) but I'll keep you posted!
I'm so excited to go back and spend more time with her and her family, I miss them all alot and I will be over there for my first ever Thanksgiving! S gets a 4 day weekend (yay!) so we can have more time together even though she will be working the rest of the time I am there, it will be nice to see her off to work and make her dinner when she gets home on an evening

I just need to sort my hotel and train tickets for the night before I fly and I'll be ready