fighting my way out of the misery, moody,mayhem muddle.

bluejeans53 · 7 March 2011 at 6:17PM

Hiya Robsmum, I am back........been trying to log back on for a week it would just not let me in, but all sorted now

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robsmum_2 · 8 March 2011 at 1:10PM

;)Bluejeans: Welcome back!

I guess it should be welcome back to myself also, have rather neglected my diary as life took over.:rotfl:

Spring fever struck early here after what seems to have been an endless winter.

Financial: Still slow and steady progress there. Still am managing to have a little bit left at the end of the week, even if it's only shrapnel. It's still money left:j
Have seriously discovered how good internet banking is and that's helping me to keep track and make payments etc.
Squirreled away £8 last month in change and that's half as the other goes in the Christmas pot.

1st waste was a bag of tomatoes(69p) - I was gutted as I hadn't wasted anything since December.

House and Garden:
Had an early spring clean and everywhere is now de-cluttered (for a little while).
Found whilst de-cluttering my house wish board, done last year and I'm nearly there:j
Garden had a quick tidy and veg seedlings are going great guns.:j

Health and Wellbeing:
Been a bit lac on that front and need to get back on to it.
Smoking still 18 a day, seem to have got a bit stuck there.:eek: Hopefully, as I'm getting all creative and crafting, sewing, cooking and growing things that should plummet again.

Job:
Not much happening on that front.

Knowledge, learning and creativity:
Masses there. Have started making cushions for living room, and appliqued panels for fronts. Spent hours seaching for patterns and templates and once have some things made am hoping this can become my side line. Perhaps I should learn how to put pictures on here next;)

Right back to hpousework:eek:

bluejeans53 · 8 March 2011 at 1:20PM

Hiya Robsmum, you are doing real well :j.
Yes internet banking is a real boon. I log on to mine almost daily, brilliant to keep track of everything going in and out (more out for me) on a daily basis. Helps keep right up to date with everything.

Yes life does get in the way of posting and I find once I laspsed in posting, I start to slide. Must keep it up.

I am going to re plan, quite a few of my plans fell by the wayside

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bluejeans53 · 8 March 2011 at 1:21PM

P.S. Fab on the money left at the end of the week, no matter how little

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robsmum_2 · 5 April 2011 at 12:15PM

I've finally got back to my diary - life has a habit of getting in the way.

I've got to get back to posting regularly as I have slipped on several things, particularly MSE. I've lapsed on my spending diary, menu plans etc and consequently things are sliding back to old ways - so kick up the bum time.:eek:
Financial:
Very tight there. Need to start the spending diary again and really need to get an emergancy fund and some savings. Not sure how to do this at the moment as cost of living etc is making it very hard to exist let alone save.
Back to basics again.....

Job:
Nothing much around but I must really try and find a new job. I need to earn more, want some job satisfaction/security and have now started with arthritis in my hands - not good for a housekeeper.:eek:

Health and Wellbeing:
Health is ok but haven't been looking after myself.

Smoking:
Got that to 15 a day:j and have just been bought by OH an electronic ciggie which I'm hopeful will get it to virtually zero.

House and Garden:
Coming on slowly. Veggie seeds are doing well and greenhouse is filling up nicely.
Started to clean the kitchen down so that I can start on project kitchen as I get the money. Already have tile,cupboard and furniture paint so it's not too far off.

Knowledge, Learning and Creativity:
Have made 2 of 4 cushions and ground to a halt on them as can't get the right zips at moment.
Have made the lavender bags and a writing case/stationary folder as a birthday present. Have got the beginnings of a collage as another birthday present.
Have learnt how to download!:j

OH is giving me money for my birthday so that I can buy clothes. I will be 55 and live in jeans, have no nice clothes and intend to give myself a make over. Hardly ever wear make up and need a haircut:eek:Any budding stylists out there who can point me in the right direction?

It's 10 days until my birthday, so I want to get back on the straight and narrow by then.
Any suggestions /contributions gratefully recieved.
Job:

psychopathbabble · 5 April 2011 at 12:44PM

For new clothes, why not try a personal shopper in debenhams or something? You don't have to buy anything if you decide it's too expensive but might give you a good idea of what you would like to look for? Or maybe talk to Souk?

For hair, you are meant to be able to chat to your hairdresser about a new style so that could be worth a try? (I never have the guts though)

I want to start growing things but have no idea where to start and that puts me off a bit as I hate trying new things and failing... also feel like a bit of an idiot as my friends will probably laugh.

beanielou · 5 April 2011 at 12:53PM

Good to 'see' you & sorry to hear about the arthritis.
Personal shopper is a good idea to get a few tips & you dont have to buy anything.
Im not a great make up fan but do use mineral make when I do IYSWIM as its nice & light & lets your skin breathe.
Keep plodding.

robsmum_2 · 5 April 2011 at 1:07PM

Physcobabble: Thank you that was useful. I hadn't thought about Souk. I think half the problem is knowing your fed up with your image, very little money and then not having a clue where to start!

What do you fancy growing? It can be so easy and very rewarding. Your fears sound just like me about making these life changes.

Beau: What is mineral make up? Told you I was clueless.

beanielou · 5 April 2011 at 1:16PM

Mineral make up is made from minerals & comes in wee pots.
Most companies make it.
Maybelline do one that is really reasonable.

beanielou · 5 April 2011 at 1:26PM

http://www.maybelline.com/products/99/face/foundation/mineral-power-powder-foundation/classic-ivory/light-2?shadeId=542

fighting my way out of the misery, moody,mayhem muddle.

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