Weekly Flylady Thread 14th September 2009

toochoosey

Good evening all, have done lunches for tomorrow so 1 more to tick off the list.

Just been catching up on the thread and have noticed people getting ready for christmas so popped onto the occassions board for some ideas on hampers....came across one for left handers( DD is left handed ).......t'was only Lil-me!!!!!!!........anyway, this was back in 2006 and was just wondering how he is getting on?....... and did anything you bought work???????

greenbee

Triker - I hope it turns out to have been a productive day for your recovery, if not for anything else.

I'm back from my cake-making. There's another photo on FB for those of you who want to see it!

My car has also had it's MOT. I didn't get back until after they were closed, so have to go in and pay tomorrow, on my way to Kent. Before that I need to go and get my rear tyres sorted, as it appears they're both close to the limit. I might as well get it out of the way.

I did two Italian modules on the train... I expect I'll get another one done while getting the tyres done, and probably a couple while I'm away. I won't be able to do anything in the car, as it's part CD, part book. I really need to borrow French & Italian audiobooks for car journeys!

Any tips from teachers as to how to accelerate my language learning would be appreciated...

Flying this week has been minimal, but I feel I've achieved quite a lot of other things (although I'm waiting for quite a lot of calls back :rolleyes:). I've spoken to the coach who a friend recommended, and although she's wildly expensive, I should have enough left in my training budget for a few sessions...

As I wasn't here last week, I'm not that worried about the lack of flying this week, but I will need to have a real blitz next week so that it's all prepared for going back to work :eek:

rosepink1984

elly2 wrote: »

:eek:Still have some of tuesdays list to do, was way too tired last night, Rose DD must attend meetings with her YOO once a fortnight, do 6 hrs community service with them and 2 hours punishment for me, she will attend a drink/drug course,self esteem group (to help build hers up) and also attend school for the next 4 month period oh and she gets a mentor to take her out and do stuff(not sure of this one but it was offered and she jumped at the chance to go bowling/pictures etc etc) it is a 4 month refferal order and if any of the contract is broken she will be in more trouble.

I hope she knuckles down and does it - it's nice because it's a mixture of work and fun stuff and things to build her confidence up, doing the community service will build up her self esteem too if she does it. I really hope she will

Greenbee, re French: Michel Thomas audio cds are absolutely brilliant - that's what I'm using, my parents are too, my sister (who hates languages has learnt loads!) and another couple we know are all using it, and we all love it. He teaches you French in the way you learned your own language

This evening I've done washing up and cooked dinner, done laundry and more walking. Have a few other things that I should do, but really can't be bothered and the football is on and so I get to have the laptop! Yay!

Have a nice evening everyone

gratefulforhelp_2

Wednesday ~ bathroom annd cruddy study
Level One
Declutter floors
Mop or vacuum as appropriate

Another manic day. Greenbee total immersion is the answer, but I realise you can't just pop off to Italy. Can you find someone, maybe on here? who can do conversation over the phone a couple of times a week?

greenbee

rosepink1984 wrote: »

Greenbee, re French: Michel Thomas audio cds are absolutely brilliant - that's what I'm using, my parents are too, my sister (who hates languages has learnt loads!) and another couple we know are all using it, and we all love it. He teaches you French in the way you learned your own language

Thanks Rosepink, I'll look into it...

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

Greenbee total immersion is the answer, but I realise you can't just pop off to Italy. Can you find someone, maybe on here? who can do conversation over the phone a couple of times a week?

That's what I thought :rolleyes:. It's how I learnt my Italian in the first place - 3 months in language school in Florence. If I hadn't found a job so quickly I'd have tried to do a month in Italy and then possibly the same in France, but it hasn't worked out like that! I don't think I could do conversation on the phone - at least not yet! I'm trying to persuade a friend who is married to an Italian and wants to do a course in Venice next year (just a week, and it'll be cheap as we can stay at her in-laws flat), that we should go and see a language school in Oxford next week to sort out a programme of classes for each of us that will bring us up to the same standard by the time we go to Venice (mind you, it might be better if we're in different classes, but I guess that would depend on how far apart our abilities are!). As well as classroom stuff they do sessions on skype & by phone, so I'm hoping that might work for me with the travelling.

I also need to get my French up to scratch, and remember a bit of spanish & german - just enough to make polite conversation! I'm a bit worried that I'll end up not being able to speak any language properly!

Right... I've cleared down a load of email, send of some stuff that needed doing, and now I need to find some food and have a bath and an early night!

froddington

Mrs_Beatson wrote: »

poor you, did I see toots said you are back at school? Is that learning or teaching? Either way, all I can say is I have NOO idea how people who actually leave the house every day manage to get anything done, Im only plowing through the lists this week (and other weeks) because I dont have to go to work/college etc. If I did, I can tell you for a FACT that I wouldnt do anything.
If someone else was feeling unmotivated like you do, I wonder what you would say to them? I bet it would be something about baby steps and just achieve what you can!!!!! Take your own advice and be proud of what you DO achieve, hun!!

xxx

Thank you. It's teaching and, cos it's the start of a new year, I'm dealing with all sorts from round the department on top of the teaching and it's manic at the moment :rolleyes: I have loads to do for work and I don't think I've done anything here except washing and washing up since last week

wilf55 wrote: »

i am in a similar state to you....seriously my whole house is a dump and i had a crying session last week as this lot will tell you

My turn this week then

Good advice though wilf - thanks x

tinkerbellsmum - hugs; I totally understand

holly - good news about the nursery; I'm sure it will be good for you both in the long run

Zoelikesjam

Manic Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas[/STRIKE]

Level 2
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything [/STRIKE]
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
[STRIKE]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!)[/STRIKE]
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. Sort through a handbag




Extra

1. Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
2. Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
3. Clean a window or two.
4. Binbag dance

Twinkly Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining Room
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Sweep and mop floors
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe worksurfaces and see if you can do those small appliances on the way round[/STRIKE]
Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
Run the large appliances through a clean cycle
Level Three
Clean out the fridge
[STRIKE]Wipe the hob and oven
Clean the table and replace cloth if needed[/STRIKE]


Extras

1. Wash windows
2. Clear and wipe all sills
3. Wash any blinds/curtains that are in need
4. HHI

Wednesday ~ bathroom annd cruddy study
Level One
Declutter floors
Mop or vacuum as appropriate
Level Two
[STRIKE]Empty and wash out bins.. to make it worth while you should fill them first! [/STRIKE]
Scrub bath, tiles, shower head.. you all read the link I hope?!.. sinks toilets keyboards mouses etc...

Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash the shower curtain/baths mats etc if required[/STRIKE]
Shine any mirrors and clear mantels
Extras

1. Wipe radiators, shelves and paintwork
2. Wash windows if needed
3. Clean any chairs in these rooms
4. 15 minutes filing & shredding

evening all, not been around much as treatment is knocking me for six. Im still more or less curled up on the sofa. Apart from taking the kids to sch and a wonderful shoping trip the other day i've not moved...oh and gp and hospital apps. Anyway, just so you know im still here! x

jinky67

zoelikesjam wrote: »

evening all, not been around much as treatment is knocking me for six. Im still more or less curled up on the sofa. Apart from taking the kids to sch and a wonderful shoping trip the other day i've not moved...oh and gp and hospital apps. Anyway, just so you know im still here! x

I was thinking about you today:grouphug::kisses3:

you take it easy:cool:

cyclingyorkie

i had a better afternoon - helped daughter shower....changed her bed....and then cleaned the bathroom.....which was yucky but is now pristene!

xx_Jo_xx

hello ladies,

Ive had a read through of the thread, but only from my last post! Hugs to zoe xx

Im managing to post as Ive done no flying!

Went to friends for tea, so this mornings breakfast dishes and some of last nights tea dishes are still in the sink. The wash i put on this morning is still inthe machine, but i am exhausted.

It can wait till morning. Ive been in bed for 30 minutes and am switching the laptop off now and going to sleep.

I know i could do flying, but im so exhausted i need to look after me, or ill be no use to anyone!!!

Am off to bed, i will fly tomorrow AND try to keep up with the thread......heres hoping xx