Tuesday, 14 April 2026

#BlogLife1048 - When is a chapati not a chapati?

Yesterday I realised I was out of eye drops, ugh I thought I had a few, my eyes are so dry.

I'm wondering if that is an expense I can leave out? I feel like they are permanently fogged at the moment, not blurry, just not super clear.

I just unpacked the Iceland order and everything but the pies were in stock, I got the Iceland version which is pretty tasty as a backup, I should have bought 2x packs.

I ripped off a bit of the Elephant Atta chapatis to try. Hmm, they are thin like wraps, but wholemeal which is good..

It's 8x for £1.70 I tore a bit to taste, it has got a nice flavour, roti-ish..

Maybe it will be stronger, when they are reheated on the press and I add butter to it. I bought different fillings, cod, to see if I can tolerate it..

Chicken tikka strips, egg, cheese and sausages, so lots of variety as this will be a main meal throughout the week.

Yesterday I had a phone chat with a random. I always forget that 90% of the time, I can't stand their voices.

At least I warned him beforehand, it's a dealbreaker, young sounding or not deep, is not my type.

I prefer masculine but he took it well and I was polite about it and apologetic.

Can't win them all. Well I enjoyed the fish that was good. The chapatis were a let down, nothing like rotis.

But it was something different so it was ok in that respect.

I won't be buying them again. I want authenticity, otherwise it's false advertising.

I just remembered, although there's no Indian restaurants nearby, there is a Caribbean place and they might sell fresh rotis, although it is to find the energy to go.. Hmm..

Also an update on the Avon mud mask, obviously I cannot recommend it because my skin has dried out.

Well it's in a much better state since the Blink eye drops have finished.

Roti's are a flaky soft very flavoursome flatbread. It's got a unique taste so we used to have them a lot at home and when it's freshly made, with oil or butter, it's so delicious with practically anything.

Oh Mama called about the earbuds and she's leaving on her holiday at the end of April.

She said the reason the links weren't working was maybe me being on the USA website, not the UK version, so it's easier if I do it in person, if I stay with her this summer.

I guess it depends, if she treats me like crap again. I feel like I'm demanding respect but feeling bloody guilty about it.

Ridiculous!!

Ugh I am so irritated. It's April so normally the rent increases. Only my landlord has changed it to October.

Every single time I call up, they change the rent amount. Universal credit wants an up to date record of it.

How do I say it's changed but yet they are still charging me more than they are saying it is???

Ugh it's doing my head in. The same thing, every time, a million contradictions. I want my whole rent to be covered.

Let's be clear in my own head. The last time I spoke to the landlord my total rent was £666.81 for the month.

That's including the service charge. Now suddenly they are saying it's £591.80. 

What amount am I supposed to give?? I am already struggling with the expenses.

I suppose I'll give the lesser amount, I mean they confirm with the landlord anyway, they don't take my word for it.

Cripes, why is it so hard to get a straight answer? Well one of the maintenance appointments is booked for next Friday morning.

Ugh busy week, a UC appointment, meeting Mama and then no peace until Saturday.

Hmm ok, according to UC, last time I submitted, the housing costs it was £122.42 for the weekly rent and £31.46 for the service charges.

Now according to the landlord it is £125.73 for the weekly rent and £22.22 for the service charge, so higher rent, lower service charge.

Yet the landlord still insists I pay £666.81 and not £591.80. Why is it so shady???

Ugh whatever it's done and they can sort it out between them. Leave me out of your lies!

I hate that question, when did it change? How do I know?? They change it on a bloody whim!

You know what? At the end of April I will ask them what is the rent amount to pay, and if they say a different answer. 

I will report it to UC because it's on them, not me.