It rained earlier so I stayed in and baked, nipped in the garden to do a bit but got rained of so now I’m indoors reading.
Hello all. I finished work yesterday then went home, packed a bag and headed to the train station to "move house". I got to my new hospital around half ten last night, then had a 40 minute wait to find anyone from security to get my key to the hospital accomodation. Finally got into my room around half eleven and just felt like bursting into tears. I do have a sink (though it's partly blocked) and a window ledge (very narrow, but I could maybe fit some small pots on there), but otherwise it is pretty grim. Furniture that I suspect was bought cheap in the 1960s, dirty carpet, exposed pipes, unplastered painted brickwork and just two plug sockets make up my room. It's ground floor, so doesn't feel particularly safe. The accommodation is broken up into flats of three people. The shared shower has mould all over the ceiling. I have no intention of setting foot in the shared kitchen, except to use the washing machine, because it is disgusting. There's no fridge in the kitchen, and there's no sink in the toilet. And worst of all, one of the other occupants of the flat has repeatedly been singing at the top of her voice (including at 7:15am this morning). There's also no dedicated WiFi (just the hospital guest WiFi) and I don't get a mobile signal here. I also haven't come across anything to suggest I can have post delivered here - no pigeonholes or anything like that.
I will have to try and make the best of it, but it's going to take a while to come to terms with it.
I have also just realised that someone has been in my room while I've been in work. There was a missing drawer knob with a sharp exposed screw when I went out this morning, and now the knob is in place. If I have to live here, I want my privacy and I absolutely will not be able to stand anyone coming in without my express permission.
I am curating a list of things that might make this room a little better so that I can decide what to bring back with me after my trip back to Grimsby. However, a lot of things I was planning to bring will have to go into storage instead as there's just nowhere for them here.
So, if anyone has any suggestions for plants I can grow in pots with a very small footprint, I would be grateful. I will need to find a very narrow tray to put them on too.
((((Hugs. Prosperpina))))x
Is there no other option for accommodation? I can't believe that anyone could live in a place like that - sorry I can't say anything positive to you.
Virtual hugs from me Proserpina, so sorry things are so bad. Is this actually hospital accommodation? Absolutely awful, will be thinking of you. x
Not a good situation! Multi hugs from me too.《♡》 Must be a temptation to take photos and go to the press to show how the NHS are treating its staff, but that can backfire unfortunately. I hope the job is rewarding to give you some solace.
Sounds like average student digs, very grim.
Vax hoover or similar, camping fridge, kettle mugs and some storage jars. Drain unblocker. Mattress topper, Sugar soap a stiff brush and cloths for cleaning walls, Air purifier, a new lock on the door. An extension lead with trip switch. A couple of throws and a rug for your bare feet. A collapsible hanging rail, and earplugs.
Wishing you well.
So sad to read your post Pro
I hope things soon take a positive turn for you
Proserpina I really feel for you xx.
I’ve been thinking would something like take out trays, or containers they sell grapes in work on your window sill? You could then grow lettuces, radishes and maybe a hanging basket from the curtain poll to give you a big more growing space.
Hello Proserpina, Orchids can thrive in very small pots as can some succulents. We had an orchid in a pot that was 3" at top and 2.25" base for a couple of years when I potted it on because the compost needed changing. I could have trimmed the roots a bit and put it back in the same pot though. Some bonsai trees can be in very small containers and can be fascinating to grow.
Sounds like flip flops would be a good idea in the shower.
Word of caution to all those going out today...in my part of the world they are saying temps could reach 38°
Remember your hats and sun block, plus dont forget to stay hydrated.