Make do then mend

For the last few weeks I have been trying not to make a mental list of what I would be able to pay for once I knew I had a job. I no have found out that I do, albeit not starting for maybe 10 weeks. The first fact hasn't really sunk in yet, let alone then having so much time I could spend doing all that I want to do.
Interestingly, my mind first listed all the jobs around the house I could try and complete. And yes, it will be good to get things ship shape before I then am working more hours than I've ever worked before. I made a start today :)

And now I know money will be coming, I can get sorted those things that for a long while I have made do with. I'm going to get the vacuum hose mended so that it actually works. I will get my bike serviced so I don't have to ride my girly 's with my knees up round my ears.
The more exciting aspect tho is that I could plan what I would _like _ to do with only a little paid work to do each week. What if I made the most of this and arranged to hang out with some lovely people, assigned an entire afternoon to reading a book, or even go on some adventures (once that bike is fixed...)