2009 diary - time to make changes!

Radish72

Hey Shoegal

I'm so jealous a week off work, I spent my last week of work shovelling overgrown garden into a skip, just 3 days so not all week

If I known you had a week off you could have done it for us, great for the waist and thighs

I met the man of my dreams when I least expected it, I was out with friends having a good giggle and he was a friend of one of the friends I was out with, hit it off straight away and 6 years later he cons me into filling skips - what an evil plan by him :rotfl:

Have a great week, do the boring stuff first, then the essential stuff, then the pampering, then all the fun stuff

But NO shopping, this is not a week off work so you can INCREASE your debt


Is that last sentance to harsh

Shoe_Gal

Hi Buffy, thanks :A

I know that everybody is right but we both know it can be hard to be objective when you are in the middle of the situation

Have had a good night's sleep -10 hours :eek: so I probably needed it! Going to try to make a start on a few things on my big list in a minute then off to my Mum's later

Shoe_Gal

Hi Radish, thanks :A

No -the last sentance wasn't too harsh, I need somebody to remind me!

I am feeling a bit more positive, and less hungover , today so am going to make a start on my list

Know what you mean about not spending and I promise no big splurges but I think I am going to treat my self to a few 'housey' things as a reward for a major declutter. I have some pictures I bought in Madrid last September still without frames so would like to get a few bits like that

Shoe_Gal

So far I have managed to go to the gym - and have now come to a grinding halt

Oooh - I managed to buy a top in Asda too Only £10 though and I do need a few work things, most of my work stuff is starting to look really tired

Onviously, am not feeling very motivated :rolleyes:

Radish72

A few house items after your huge de-clutter would be worthwhile, if you get some frames you could put up the pictures and imprint ino your head

No debt = holidays to places like this (or something else)

I'm trying to think of something that would give you some motivation each time you see it

Anyway - chop chop, 2 days of your holiday gone :eek:

Shoe_Gal

Ok - plan for tomorrow

• gym
• tidy flat
• bathroon blitz
• start spare room/wardrobe/shoe cupboard
• something fun

makeup

Hey Shoegal

Totally sympathise with your situation.

Last Summer I was totally into this guy and I really thought there was lots of chemistry and it was so hard to let it go as it was clear that 'he just wasn't that into me' but I didn't want to believe it!

Keep on with your fab plans for your week off - it sounds brilliant.

Can I recommend Ikea for frames if you have one near you - I bought a couple recently, good value and really striking.

Onwards and upwards and all that.

PS Sarah, HollyB & Buffy's advice is all really great and so true.

Shoe_Gal

Thanks makeup :A

I have had some really good advice, and I know it is all true. If anything good has come of the situation it has made me realise that I do want somebody in my life and I have to get into the frame of mind to do something about it

In a way that's what this weeks plans are about, I think the first thing I need is a confidence boost. I know it's a bit shallow and vain but my confidence is really tied to my looks, and I have to feel good about myself first

Not sure if I'm ready for the internet dating scene :eek: but am getting into the accept every invitation, you don't know who you might meet frame of mind Not that good for the debt busting but I have always thought that you still have to have a life as well as debt busting

And thanks for the Ikea tip - I love that shop but I always come out with loads of stuff l didn't know l 'needed' :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

makeup

Shoe_Gal wrote: »

And thanks for the Ikea tip - I love that shop but I always come out with loads of stuff l didn't know l 'needed' :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I know exactly what you mean.

I can never get to the ones near me so going there is a real treat. My parents took me earlier this Summer.

Luckily - for my bank balance - my Dad wasn't too into browsing so as we were walking through the store I had to scan the shelves while I went, surprisingly managed not to bump into anyone!

I did ask for a stop off in kitchenware though and managed to pick up a couple of bits - my mum was a good partner in crime for that one!

Re: internet dating, I'm way too chicken to try it but a couple of friends have done so with good success. Also good for just going on dates and feeling like there are options...

Shoe_Gal

makeup wrote: »

Re: internet dating, I'm way too chicken to try it but a couple of friends have done so with good success. Also good for just going on dates and feeling like there are options...

Need to get much braver before l try it :eek: am too worried that l would get chatting to somebody and then we would meet and they would go 'yuck' Think l would prefer meeting 'real' people then there are no nasty surprises for them - attractive l'm not :eek: