OliveOyls 82 day challenge

OliveOyl_2

Seaxwyn that is SUCH a good idea (using my walking time to plan my writing) and I had every intention of so doing. But it goes like this:

Now where had I got up to - Ah yes, must think of a good name for the teacher - ooh blackberries on that wasteground, I wonder if I could pick some? - oh but I've got loads in the back garden, that I'm going to cut back after I've harvested them all. Anyway I'd feel a right fool picking them round here. I remember a time when I picked nettles because I found a recipe and the kids in the street started calling me a witch - we had to move before I lost that reputation [STRIKE]If [/STRIKE] when I finish this play, what am I going to wear to the opening night? will I be slim enough to fit in that nice sparkly dress? that would be OK in the West End, but probably not in a Village Hall. How about I submit that last play (rejected by the BBC, even though I'd planned what to say to Jonathon Ross) to a play publisher? How do they get their front gardens so neat? I wonder what they're building there? I'd put solar panels in if there was a generous grant, we are after all South facing.....etc etc etc

Got home, not a scene plotted. (took me 30 mins too, which is an improvement)

OliveOyl_2

Day 22 and I'm SO pleased that DD has returned - I can borrow her car to get to work
Last night I listed a book on Amazon and, and nothing else Hang around here, waiting for Popeye to Skype/e-mail me, but he was at the pub he confessed this morning.
Cleaned the two bathrooms this morning already. DS2 had left the one he mostly uses in a Terrible :eek: :eek: :eek: state. He went a couple of days ago too. Funny how I don't feel like breakfast today.

Tonight we're collecting my car, and going to Mr T's. After that I doubt I'll have the energy to do any gardening/e-bay listing
However I signed up for 3 mystery shops yesterday, one of which I'm to do today.

Seaxwyn

No no no, you must WALK to work. Think of the weight loss, the saved petrol and the 'mental space'. While you are thinking about the blackberries and the front gardens your mind is working away on the play in the background, I'm sure of it. The teacher's name will suddenly pop into your head.

OliveOyl_2

You're right Seaxwyn

I'll walk tomorrow.

But my knees are thanking me today

Geraldine !!!!!!? Will that do?

Seaxwyn

I think you can do better than !!!!!!.

OliveOyl_2

she's only on briefly, for a sex-education lesson. The kids just call her miss.
I was even thinking of having a male actor play her......(he's in another scene, but not much ) I think it will work.

bluejeans

Here i am as as promised. Whooooo Hooooo way to go girl. You going great guns. :T Can I join "you" ?.

Im off to bed now, so will check in with you later.

Jo x

OliveOyl_2

Bluejeans; company is ALWAYS welcome in my book.
But this challenge should expire on 18th September (was 12th September) and you may be thinking longer term? Still maybe short term and long term goals are called for.
I'd like to lose 4 stone long term, and have given myself 1 stone to lose in my [strike] 75[/strike] 82 days.

Hope you get a good rest. it must be difficult sleeping during the sunshine hours?

OliveOyl_2

Day 22 Part II
I've been invited out for a drink through work, I'm hoping there'll be food I'm not driving
So a NSD for me after all. (Didn't collect the car either, nor will I go to Mr T's. I hope the cat can survive on dried food for 24 more hours :eek: )

Did my MS, and have submitted the report (searches for Smug smilie)
Booked an Abel&Cole delivery through Quidco and although it has tracked, estimated pay date is December :eek: which isn't going to count in this challenge, but might help Christmas

DD tidied the kitchen and dining room, so the house is looking lovely. I feel quite cheery.

Had a bit of a spat via e-mail with Popeye - not like me at all. I phoned using Skype (13p a minute, he's on the road, no internet connection so not free) *not* to apologise (I am in the right ) but to make sure that there were no hard feelings. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

OliveOyl_2

There was no food :eek: :eek: :eek:
Had 3 or 4 glasses of wine ( not sure why I've lost the ability to count) got home 11pm and went to bed. The others went off for a takeaway, and I didn't join them.

This morning I feel vaguely down, don't feel like eating either. Which can only be good news for the waist and the wallet.
And I managed to walk to work, which only took 30 mins too. I *ought* to feel cheery, but don't