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I'm really pleased with what I achieved last week, so as I'm on a roll here is next week's list-starting Saturday. Some are carried over from last week.
[STRIKE] Do 4 loads of washing and get it dry[/STRIKE]
Ironing
Meal plan for the week
Sort and wrap Christmas presents
[STRIKE]Do clothes repairs[/STRIKE] almost finished
Fix curtain
[STRIKE]Arrange door repair[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort CDs and DVDs for Musicmagpie[/STRIKE]
Tackle my NVQ-must do this!!
[STRIKE]Check bank accounts[/STRIKE] and now I have to ring CSA :rolleyes:
Clean hall carpet AGAIN and spot clean stair carpet :mad:
[STRIKE]Hoover stairs [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Pack away summer clothes[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort ‘office’[/STRIKE]
File monstrous pile of paperwork and cull and shred as necessary
Sort books etc for listing on Amazon or Greenmetropolis
Complete and return HB form – must do this PRIORITY
Tidy remaining 2 drawers in sideboard
Try to descale kitchen sink
*ring CSA
I'm sure there'll be more...:rolleyes:
RVK20 -
This week's list, which I really need to get done:o.
- hoovering
- [STRIKE]polishing[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]2x washing [/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]dry washing[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]general tidy of room [/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]clear everything off bed[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]coins in piggy[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]declutter wardrobe [/STRIKE]
- bag of books to charity shop bagged up to go
- bag of clothes to charity shop bagged up to go
- [STRIKE]tidy dressing table[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]tidy bedside table[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]tidy top of baskets[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]tidy handbag[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]store Christmas stuff[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]check internet banking[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]sort ironing basket[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE] washing up[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]post letter[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]check email[/STRIKE]
- tidy magazine rack
- [STRIKE]put rubbish out[/STRIKE]
- finish Christmas present buying
- [STRIKE]check quidco/pigsback/nectar[/STRIKE]
- use tesco points vouchers
- [STRIKE] sort underwear drawer[/STRIKE]
- get savings book updated
- [STRIKE]hang clothes up[/STRIKE]
Pay/save £20k in 2010 £5888.75/£20,000June Mini target 0/5lbs Total 23/40Ebay profit 2010: March £207:) April £95:) May £130:) June £0 Total £432:j0 -
Hi :wave:
Well, didn't complete last week's list, but that's not unusual :rolleyes:. I also didn't have time to put up a daily list, but I did have the list in my mind and did what I could. I am starting to see (slight) progress (I'm ready for tomorrow a whole 3 hours earlier than last Sunday!).
Anyway, here it is:
This week I promise that I will- Do the housework. Have tidied, but not really cleaned - might try to do a bit during the week.
- Do the washing. Done although I might do some more and finally get to the bottom of the laundry basket!
- Do the ironing. Will do tonight.
- Go shopping and get enough food for the week. Half done.
- Clear out some paperwork at work every day.
- Clear out some paperwork at home.
- Throw/recycle/donate one thing every day.
- Do any new things on the day they come in.
- Do one thing every day to make me feel/look better.
- Write to a pension scheme to update details.
- Spend 30 minutes every day doing something for work that I keep putting off because there is always something else that needs to be done first (and so this stuff is always at the back of my mind).
- Leave work on time every day.
- Do one thing that needs to be done because it's irritating me!
Polly0 -
Okay it's my 1st week on here so here's my list:
Sort and list toiletries DONE
Wrap twins Xmas presents
Buy Catherine/ Aunt D's presents
Call Aunt D
Email Deborah back
Start ASDA order DONE
Daily clicks at least 4 times DONE TWICE
Change to go into pig DONE'The road to a friends house is never long'0 -
Hi Souk, welcome to getting things done.
Good luck with your list. 0 -
Morning :hello:
I'm going to try to put up a daily list this week, because it does help me focus.
So, today I will- Do any new things that come in today
- Clear out some paperwork at work
- Throw/recycle/donate one thing
- Do one thing to make me feel/look better.
- Spend 30 minutes doing something for work that I keep putting off because there is always something else that needs to be done first (and so this stuff is always at the back of my mind).
- Plan for the rest of the week's work.
- Meal plan, go shopping and buy enough food for the week.
Polly0 -
Hi all
Ok so not a lot achieved last week, so a few will be carried forward
Make a list of freezer contents
Meal plan for the week
Sort out old phones for recycling
[STRIKE]Order cellophane and bows from Ebay[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Pay for prom dress[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Do 7 loads of washing [/STRIKE]
Ironing
Sort and wrap completed Christmas presents
[STRIKE]Finish clothes repairs[/STRIKE]
Fix curtain
Tackle my NVQ-must do this!!
Clean hall carpet AGAIN
[STRIKE]File monstrous pile of paperwork and cull as necessary[/STRIKE]
Sort books etc for listing on Amazon or Greenmetropolis
Complete and return HB form – must do this PRIORITY
[STRIKE]Tidy remaining 2 drawers in sideboard [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Try to descale kitchen sink[/STRIKE]
Clear leaves from front garden and tidy up
Pressure wash paths and drive
[STRIKE]Deep clean kitchen[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sweep[/STRIKE] and mop kitchen floor
[STRIKE]Clean bathroom[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Hoover and polish lounge[/STRIKE]
Ring car insurance company
Get [STRIKE]extractor fan [/STRIKE]and overflow fixed, [STRIKE]sort out back door[/STRIKE] door being replaced :j
Have a productive week all
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Didn't get loads done last week so carrying a few things forward:
Wrap twins Xmas presents DONE
Buy Catherine/ Aunt D's presents Bought Catherine's
Call Aunt D DONE
Email Deborah back
And a few new ones:
Do toenails DONE
Pay storecard DONE
Finish Asda order ready for Friday. DONE
Finish Decembers budget DONE
Have a good week all'The road to a friends house is never long'0 -
Hi everyone
Well done to those getting on with their lists (unlike me :rolleyes:). I think I might be heading into a (slightly) easier time at work, so I might actually start to get some things done.
As usual, this week I will- Do any new things on the day they come in.
- Do the housework.
- Do the washing.
- Do the ironing.
- Read the gas and electricity meters.
- Prepare work for Monday.
- Go shopping and get enough food for the week.
- Take a bag of things to a charity shop.
- Tidy my handbag.
- Clear out some paperwork at work every day.
- Clear out some paperwork at home.
- Throw/recycle/donate one thing every day.
- Do one thing every day to make me feel/look better.
- Write to a pension scheme to update details.
- Spend 30 minutes every day doing something for work that I keep putting off because there is always something else that needs to be done first (and so this stuff is always at the back of my mind).
- Do one thing that needs to be done because it's irritating me!
Polly0 -
Hi all, have a big list as I have been ill this week and done nothing:rolleyes:.
- [STRIKE]hoovering[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]polishing[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]general tidy of room[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]clear everything off bed[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]2x washing[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]drying[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]coins in piggy[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]check nectar/pigsback/quidco[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]tidy dressing table[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]tidy beside table[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]post letter[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]check internet banking[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]put rubbish out[/STRIKE]
- do nails
- tidy car
- [STRIKE]hang clothes up[/STRIKE]
- buy tights
- [STRIKE]empty fridge[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]finish Christmas list[/STRIKE]
- finish Christmas shopping some done
- [STRIKE]sort out birthday present[/STRIKE]
- books to charity shop
- clothes to charity shop
- add to vision board
- [STRIKE] lottery[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]food shopping[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]amend sig[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]sort boxes[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]clear top of baskets[/STRIKE]
- clear magazine rack
- [STRIKE]check email[/STRIKE]
Pay/save £20k in 2010 £5888.75/£20,000June Mini target 0/5lbs Total 23/40Ebay profit 2010: March £207:) April £95:) May £130:) June £0 Total £432:j0
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