2009 diary - time to make changes!

Shoe_Gal

Hi




Not feeling as positive/motivated this morning but I am determined to keep the momentum going so here's my list for today:

1. sort old mobile phones - done
2. exercise - done, the gym
3. clean and tidy bedroom
4. clean ensuite
5. eat well - not too bad!
6. create spreadsheet
7. 2 x charges reclaim letters
8. a little treat -a big roast and an Easter egg!

I thought it wasn't a big list today but now I've read it back it's quite daunting! :rolleyes:

Better get cracking - will update later

Hollyberry

sarahb123 wrote: »

I love the Boots thread, those girls are amazing.:D

Re the "humiliating powder," heard the Island Glow shade described as "David Dickinson powder":rotfl:I can see what they mean, but can't bring myself to knock a freebie:D Have had a powder and line gel free this month and still got a voucher for another powder.

:rotfl::rotfl:Ooooh scary. :eek: They didn't have the pink one, so I am stuck with the DD variety. I think I had better save this for late summer; it's going to look a bit daft on a strawberry blonde with freckles. Hmmm. Thanks for the warning.

I agree with you about the Boots thread - my, are those girls dedicated to the art of the bargain. It certainly puts me on my mettle to check the machine offers and the cheapy shelves every time I go in.

Shoe Gal, I guess today feels a bit flat because you've done so much over the past couple of days. I agree with Sarah - can't wait for October and the big virtual celebration here. Hope you've got a nice treat in mind for later.

Jo - That's a great suggestion about the library - will pop over to mine in the week & see what they have.

Shoe_Gal

Hi everybody

Didn't get very far with my list today, managed the gym this morning and sorted out my old mobiles and Quidco but nothing else

Spent time with family though and had a nice afternoon so all is not lost! Last day off tomorrow so I intend to give all the planning/sorting etc one last push before I go back to work

Shoe_Gal

Mornin!

OMG - I have loads to do today and I'm sat here watching Jeremy Kyle in my pyjamas - I'm in the pyjamas, not him! :rotfl:

Not doing a list, as I didn't finish yesterday's I think it might be quite demotivating as it will be soooo looooong !!!

Back later with an update

Hollyberry

Shoe_Gal wrote: »

Mornin!

OMG - I have loads to do today and I'm sat here watching Jeremy Kyle in my pyjamas - I'm in the pyjamas, not him! :rotfl:

Bleaches brain at the thought of Jeremy Kyle in PJs... :rotfl:

Didn't get too much done yesterday either as someone managed to reverse into OH's car. As he's gone off with mine to do some work, I am fortunately chained to the house and therefore need to do some tidying and sorting.

Race you! :cool: Not racing Sarah, as she is much faster than me with that Golden Bin Bag.

Shoe_Gal

Hollyberry wrote: »

Race you! :cool: Not racing Sarah, as she is much faster than me with that Golden Bin Bag.

Ok, you're on!! So far I have put washing on, quick tidy of lounge and kitchen, and a proper tidy of my bedroom - one bin bag filled! Mostly magazines and earrings, didn't realise I had so many and can necer find a matching pair! I have far too much stuff - no wonder I am in debt

Shoe_Gal

Today I have

1. tidied apartment
2. done loads of washing
3. decluttered and cleaned my bedroom
4. cleaned ensuite - I hate this job!
5. done a meal plan and food shop including stuff for work lunches and paid from weekly cash allowance
6. returned an unflattering top
7. paid car tax
8. 45 minutes exercise - walking and weights session
9. PAD
10. created budget spreadsheet
11. 2 x letters for credit card charges reclaim
12. a little treat - some flowers

Shoe_Gal

I am quite pleased with what I have achieved over the last 4 days, I really feel that I have turned a corner

Now the next big challenge will be keeping on track when I go back to work. With my long hours and commute I am always really busy and tired when I'm working and I easily let things slip

I know not to set my self too high targets and then sabotage myself but I really want to keep going. I have just joined the 100 day challenge to buy no magazines :eek:

The big thing I need to do is get up in the mornings and get to work for 8.30. This is always a big challenge for me, I am so not a morning person :rolleyes: but if I can do this and take advantage of my flexible working it means I will have more time for the other things I want to do - like the gym


So here's my, slightly revised, list for the rest of the week

• lose 2lbs
• exercise 3 times
• drink 1 litre of water a day
• 2 x NSD
• get to work by 8.30
• take lunch to work
• print and post letters
• keep apartment tidy
• do one thing every day just for me

Will keep updating, wish me luck

Lula-Hula

Shoe Gal, you are an absolute star :jyou're doing brilliantly & I'm so pleased for you.

I have been a greedy lazy moo all weekend & am thoroughly ashamed at myself. Oh well, back on track again tomorrow :rolleyes:

Lots of luck for the week ahead although I think you're on a mission now so just keep that momentum going & I'll be trying to emulate your success :T

Lula
xx

Shoe_Gal

Lula-Hula wrote: »

Lots of luck for the week ahead although I think you're on a mission now so just keep that momentum going & I'll be trying to emulate your success :T

Lula
xx

Thanks Lula :A