Good news: I just received my ILR approval last Dec 10 after 3 months and 1 day of waiting
Badnews: I tried to book a flight after Christmas as I have 3 weeks holidays paid until Jan 15 but I cannot afford the price of ticket.
Good news! I received my 15 days holidays paid plus 100£ cash inside my employer's Christmas card given to me last week and I am really happy for that.
Bad news! I sent my Mom and 3 sisters half of my fortune money but the exchange rate was the lowest ever!
Will try to visit Pinas on April or May and I hope and pray that exchange rate will be higher and better. That will really make me happy.