Complete the text using the correct words.

Dear Aunt Mara,
Thanks for your message. I ... for not getting back to you sooner, but I've been incredibly busy.
When I went into nursing, you warned me that it would be really hard work, but I ... that I didn't really believe you. Don't get me wrong - I ... that I'm not enjoying it. It's incredibly rewarding, but I ... how hard the job is. When I get home I just eat \(not very well, I **\.\.\.** \) and go straight to bed. It doesn't help that the bus journey to the hospital is so slow. I ... buying a car, which will make things easier, I hope. And what about you? How ... living in a village after so many years in the city? I ... how difficult it is for you to travel such a long way, but it would be lovely if you could come and stay with me for a weekend. I've got plenty of room in my flat. I ... to cook as well as you do, but I ... to find time to show you around this lovely old town.
Hope to see you soon. Keep in touch.
Love,
Martina