Stressed Out

Stressed out Tuesday
Up to a lovely bright day again. Had my usual coffee under the trees followed immediately by my second cup. I really needed my chill time today as I was already worrying about the visas. After breakfast Hubby left and I did some office work before phoning the High Commission. The recording said everybody was busy and phone later. I cleared a few more things before phoning again. This time I got through but the lady I had dealt with was busy and she would phone me later. Diane and I went into Meyerton to sort out a few things and then needed to go to Heidelberg. We got there only to find after an hour and a half that we had wasted our time so we dashed home to pick up things to do in Alberton. First stop was the license dept to pay due licenses. Before we left there I phoned the High Commission again. This time the lady was still busy and couldn’t come to the phone. I asked if the fax sent had been received (our computer said transmission successful) but was told it hadn’t but the lady was to busy and would only look at the forms on Wednesday. Frustration! Next we stopped at Tremontis as it was now after two and we hadn’t time for lunch. We relaxed slightly while having our favourite scoops again. Once we had finished there we stopped at SARS to drop off the forms for Dec as we get back from Oz too late for the deadline. Last stop was the workshop. From there we stopped at the supermarket to get milk and other necessities. We arrived home just after five and after unloading re-sent the forms to the High Commission. We chilled with a glass of wine. Hubby went off to a car club meeting and Diane and I had supper. We watched our usual on TV having our Milo. I really can’t relax as I’m very stressed about the visas. I hope they are looked at tomorrow and granted which will mean we will be able to pick them up Thursday or Friday.
Wednesday
Having my coffee outside under the trees today was not relaxing as I am too stressed out about these visas. I didn’t even notice the birds singing. All I could think about was visas.
Hubby left after breakfast for his Drs appointment and the insurance lady came to see me about a new medical aid. We sat under the trees drinking coffee and filling in forms but still my mind was full of visa, visa and visa. I just couldn’t settle to do anything constructive. I checked my email but apart from a successful delivery there was nothing from the High Commission – we put a request informing when the email is read and nothing yet. I tried to phone and the recording said they are too busy to answer. All that’s left to do was Hope and Pray. Phoned Hubby to get the latest update from the Dr. His operation for the gall bladder removal is scheduled for the 6th January as the Dr. will be away when we get back. Checked email again. Still nothing. Went into Meyerton to get lunch –Wacky Wednesday again. Got back and ate before checking email again. Still nothing – stress levels were now sky high. Ali wanted to go to Alberton to do shopping and asked me to go with so we left about two. We had a good shopping spree and managed to get all she wanted. Sylvia was in contact during the day in connection with the visas and managed to get through on the phone to the High Commission. She was told the file was out and to phone at three for an answer. When she phoned at three the place was closed and she was most annoyed and sent them an email. Shame she is also stressing now. I can’t believe how we are being messed around. Ali and I got home about half five and we had a glass of wine outside while she gave Travis his supper. He played around the garden until his bath time after which he went to bed. I made supper and then Ali and I packed her case (Trying to be positive). Diane and I watched our daily dose of CSI and NCIS. Diane is now making the Milo (such a sweet girl) while I finish the blog. We will be off to bed shortly and I hope I can sleep instead of lying awake worrying about visas. I only hope tomorrow will bring the news we want to hear. Three days and we fly!
Cheers