A trilogy in seven parts.....hypno's latest efforts

hypno06

Hi nargle - my problem with lunches is due to the fact that I am surrounded by choice - delis, coffee shops, bistros......all within a stones throw and very tempting!!

Have done the Tesco shop - spent £151 :eek: but have now got a full freezer and full fridges and cupboards, so hopefully this will see us through for at least the next two weeks. I am armed with a pad of paper and my receipt, so I will go through it to come up with as many meals as possible so that I don't waste anything.

About an hour after getting home, I had a surprise visit from a friend who I have not seen for 3 years! After the initial shock of bringing her into my "hoover, what's that?" house, only to find out that she has developed OCD in tidiness and cleanliness, we had a lovely few hours catching up. It is one of those "true" friendships, where we can go years without so much as a phone call, yet can still pick up where we left off as though it was yesterday.

But I was very embarrassed about the state of the house - it is only in the last couple of years I have not been able to do the housework - so whenever she has visited before (and when we were on maternity leave, we spent every day in each others houses, so she has been a frequent visitor!) it has been quite tidy - I think it was a bit of a shock for her too!

So I must sort this inability out.........I just don't know where to start

hypno06

hypno06 wrote: »

Today's todo list:

• [STRIKE]check online banking[/STRIKE] done
• [STRIKE]do scratchcards[/STRIKE] done - every little helps!
• [STRIKE]check for mystery shops[/STRIKE] done - none available
• [STRIKE]deposit for a casino offer[/STRIKE] done
• [STRIKE]work at the ski club coffee shop[/STRIKE] done
• cancel DVD trial
• send off sponsor money raised so far missed the post office, so will wait until Tuesday
• [STRIKE]write a dooyoo review[/STRIKE] done - will try and do another later
• [STRIKE]do a meal plan[/STRIKE] done
• [STRIKE]do grocery shop[/STRIKE] done

Have a good day everyone x

So, I have done almost everything on my list, so not too bad. I hope you have all had a good weekend so far!

beanielou

I wish I had a 1/10 of your energy.
Glad u had a nice catchup with your frind.
I have same problem with the clutter.
Well, I think theres more to life.......

Nargleblast

shaun40400 wrote: »

Nargleblast
that's the problem with chickens thick as two short planks and only lay eggs when they feel like it
you would have been better with sheep!!!
poop it easy to clean,nice short grass,free wool,intelligent,make good guard dogs,
and look very chic on a lead!!!!!

What colour eggs do they lay???

Nargleblast

hypno06 wrote: »

Hi nargle - my problem with lunches is due to the fact that I am surrounded by choice - delis, coffee shops, bistros......all within a stones throw and very tempting!!


But I was very embarrassed about the state of the house - it is only in the last couple of years I have not been able to do the housework -

Hypno

1. If you don't take dosh to work with you then you can't spend it can you?

2. Sounds like you need Kim and Aggie...hell, I need Kim and Aggie!!

Sounds like you have my problem - OCD when it comes to making lists for everything. Trouble is there is so much stuff going on in my head that if it were not for my list of things to do nothing would get done.

boredofbeingathome

She came to see you Hypno, not the house. I am sure you were good company and as you say picked up where you left off. Look at how rich and full your life is with activities and jobs and whatnot...your recent achievements re the marathon and the race tomorrow are proof of that.

hypno06

nargle - yes, not taking money helps, but I think it is more the habit of taking something in from home, rather than anything (if that makes sense!).....:o

And as for the house - I just want it to be semi tidy - not worried about immaculate, just tidy would be nice

I have done some ironing this evening though.........

gallygirl

hypno06 wrote: »

she has developed OCD in tidiness and cleanliness
So I must sort this inability out.........I just don't know where to start

Hire her

hypno06

gallygirl wrote: »

Hire her

I did put it to her, but I could see the fear in her eyes :cool:

She

hypno06

gallygirl wrote: »

Hire her

I did put it to her, but I could see the fear in her eyes :rolleyes:

She needs help, not more trauma