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The 'Get It Done' Challenge!!

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  • My list is:

    1) [strike]List my DD's clothes on ebay[/strike]
    2) Clean my oven (a job I detest!!!)
    3) [strike]Do my paper filing[/strike]

    Think that's enough, on top of my regular jobs, for this week!!!!

    Well - not done too badly - really can't face doing the oven:rotfl:

    For this week:

    1) Sort out DSs toys - for donation to school christmas fair
    2) Declutter the understairs cupboard (again!!) - need it to hide xmas pressies;)
    3) Clean my oven :rotfl:
    4) Do a storecupboard check before doing my BIG shop for December...
    5) Book eye test for DS1 & me
    6) Arrange contact lens check up (overdue since August!!!)
    20p Saver Club #33 60p/£100
    Christmas Saving £0/£1300

    Saving Target 2014 £25/£1000
  • ok, so here is my new list for this week!

    1. Finish Sustainable Tourism report (working on it as we speak)
    2. Find 4 Spanish newspaper articles for Speaking exam
    3. Do Spanish Essay
    4. Spanish Reading Passage & Questions
    5. Study ALL Spanish tenses
    6. Clear out and reorganise wardrobe
    7. List clothes that don't fit/don't wear on Ebay
    8. Post 4 books i sold on Play.com
    9. Write out Christmas Cards
  • Buffy's List
    1. file post done
    2. shred junk mail done
    3. clean out hamsters. done
    4. medicate hamsters. done
    5. hoover and dust room done
    6. wrap up e bay parcels
    7. organise Avon filing done
    8. check dates for next two campaigns
    9. send Avon order (ask Mum and sister and check e mail)done
    10. sort out dolls house stuff - make list of what I need
    11. tidy up consevatory
    12. e mail new Am for area
    13. re pot house plants before it gets too dark! done
    14. empty school bag and sort marking in order of importance
    15. mark at list 60 assessments sat and sun.
    16. clean out fish tanks (x3)
    17. order new transformer for radio. done
    18. make proper Christmas list of stuff I need. done

    am going to carry on now sort of on a roll, but so hungry wish lunch was now!!
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • musclesza wrote: »
    Originally Posted by CompletelyLost viewpost.gif

    + Phone alliance & leicester about my esaver - still haven't done... not sure whether to call today? are they open Sundays? hmm any excuse not to call!!!

    + Get all the washing done/ironed/put away - done!

    + Do at least 2 parts of my project (due 5th Dec, eek!) - i've done the title page... which is part of one task... that's something, right?!

    + Take masses of magazines to the recycler - might not sound like a big deal but they've been invading my floorspace for about three months and I keep forgetting to take them - will get mum to do this today as i'm loaded with cold so not going out!

    + Catch up on Eastenders - yes, this IS important and needs to be done ;) - done, aha!






    OI!!!!!!!!!! Stop procrastinating!!!!! Eastenders can be a reward for doing point 1 and 3 - 5 december is close matey dont piut it off!!!!!!!

    I am just as bad as you

    ^^I know I know, I'm terrible. However to redeem myself I've done ALL the washing & changed all the bed sheets :o
  • sarahb123_3
    sarahb123_3 Posts: 2,767 Forumite
    Hi, I would like to join please, here is my list for this week.

    1. Get food shopping done today before supermarket closes. done
    2. Take wine bottles to recycling (can be done at supermarket.) done
    3. Take car to garage.
    4. Buy net curtains for room.
    5. Fit net curtains.
    5. Tidy bookcases. started
    6. Hang up clothes. done as much as I can, need more hangers.
    7. Buy storage basket for bedding. have folded bedding and put in neat pile ready for storage.
    8. Sort and post overtime claim sheets. done
    7. Hoover room. done
    9. Sort out outfit for party at weekend. done
    10. General tidy up of room. done
    11. Get washing done before washing basket bursts. started, first pile now drying, second in machine
    12. Sort pile of shoes on floor into pairs and store properly. done

    Think that's it, a lot of it can be done today, am just lazy:o
    Pay/save £20k in 2010 £5888.75/£20,000
    June Mini target 0/5lbs Total 23/40
    Ebay profit 2010: March £207:) April £95:) May £130:) June £0 Total £432:j
  • ok, so here is my new list for this week!

    [STRIKE]1. Finish Sustainable Tourism report[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]2. Find 4 Spanish newspaper articles for Speaking exam[/STRIKE]
    3. Do Spanish Essay (will start this tonight)
    4. Spanish Reading Passage & Questions
    5. Study ALL Spanish tenses
    6. Clear out and reorganise wardrobe
    7. List clothes that don't fit/don't wear on Ebay
    8. Post 4 books i sold on Play.com (will do tomorrow)
    9. Write out Christmas Cards

    yay me! that report has been doing my head in, but it's done now!
  • ShelleyC_2
    ShelleyC_2 Posts: 1,500 Forumite
    Aww Emily, I'm so sorry to hear about your break-up. Big hugs and feel free to procrastinate as much as you need :grouphug:
    1. [strike]Sort out paperwork[/strike]
    2. Once above done complete expenses
    3. [strike]Contact EON about electric bill[/strike]
    4. [strike]Contact HBOS re prob with account[/strike]
    5. [strike]Open Barclays regular saver[/strike]
    6. [strike]Clean bathroom[/strike]
    7. Clean oven (thanks brummiebabe for suggesting it :rotfl: )
    Afraid I got no further with my list but will use the left overs to start this weeks tasks :T
    1. Complete expenses & savings income upto end Oct 08
    2. Clean oven ( :eek: )
    3. Organise booze for early Chrimbo this coming weekend
    4. Look for Chrimbo party outfit
    5. join Dooyoo and start reviewing stuff
    6. Sort out Amex cashback CC
    7. Open Natwest internet saver
    8. Big clean of kitchen (including cupboards, fridge & oven)
    Yes I know the oven is there twice but I really must do it :p
    Looking for the perfect home and saving to make becoming a MFW easier
    MFiT3 48103/50000 Saved So Far :j
  • sarahb123_3
    sarahb123_3 Posts: 2,767 Forumite
    sarahb123 wrote: »
    Hi, I would like to join please, here is my list for this week.

    1. Get food shopping done today before supermarket closes. done
    2. Take wine bottles to recycling (can be done at supermarket.) done
    3. Take car to garage. done
    4. Buy net curtains for room. done
    5. Fit net curtains. done
    5. Tidy bookcases. done
    6. Hang up clothes. done as much as I can, need more hangers.
    7. Buy storage basket for bedding. done
    8. Sort and post overtime claim sheets. done
    7. Hoover room. done
    9. Sort out outfit for party at weekend. done
    10. General tidy up of room. done
    11. Get washing done before washing basket bursts. done
    12. Sort pile of shoes on floor into pairs and store properly. done

    Think that's it, a lot of it can be done today, am just lazy:o

    Ooh, I love this thread! Am actually amazed at how much I've got done today, am very pleased with myself:j I only have a few things left so will think of some more to add. Thanks to OP for this idea, it's brilliant:D
    Pay/save £20k in 2010 £5888.75/£20,000
    June Mini target 0/5lbs Total 23/40
    Ebay profit 2010: March £207:) April £95:) May £130:) June £0 Total £432:j
  • Buffy's List
    1. file post done
    2. shred junk mail done
    3. clean out hamsters.done
    4. medicate hamsters.done
    5. hoover and dust room done
    6. wrap up e bay parcels
    7. organise Avon filing
    8. check dates for next two campaigns
    9. send Avon order (ask Mum and sister and check e mail)done
    10. sort out dolls house stuff - make list of what I need
    11. tidy up consevatory
    12. e mail new Am for area
    13. re pot house plants before it gets too dark!done
    14. empty school bag and sort marking in order of importance
    15. mark at list 60 assessments sat and sun.
    16. clean out fish tanks (x3)done done done!!
    17. order new transformer for radio. done
    18. make proper Christmas list of stuff I need. done


    I am pleased and everything but it just makes me realise how much time I waste! I mean it took an hour to do the fish tanks and I have been putting it off for AGES!

    must get on with the marking now. I hate my job!!!

    xxx
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • penguin83
    penguin83 Posts: 4,817 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Ok then this weeks list W/C 23/11

    - Read and complete Chapter 2 for next week
    - Make a list of christmas cards and presents with rough costings.
    - work out Decembers budget
    - lose 2lbs for Wednesdays weigh in
    - tidy/clean kitchen
    - meal plan for SW and use it to do shopping list.
    - finish typing training notes for new team member
    - conduct and write 3 appraisals for work (what joy!)

    Thats my week sorted! x
    Pay Debt by Xmas 16 - 0/12000
    There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.
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