Monday 6th Sept - What small DFW things have you done today?!

determined_new_ms

nowpanicking wrote: »

Hiya determined, I started running just over a year ago - have done a few 10k's now but that was the first half marathon. I really feel the benefits from running - it's definitely a good de-stresser!! Plus I've def lost weight as well, so bonus!! Really do it for the healthy body and mind though ... plus it's free!!! (apart from the shoes etc)

I've just started running (although its a bit of a stretch to call it running at this point!) am doing it for a number of reasons, one of which is I am prone to being depressed at times, and have some stresses in my life which I don't have much control over (I can reduce these stresses but cannot erradicate completely, only time will do that) and it suddendly occured to me last week that I need to do things to keep myself well all of the time to reduce the risk of crashing and burning- eat a healthy diet, excercise, look at changing jobs & reducing stress/responsibility, develop my social network and not keep isolating myself. All seems simple and easy enough to do. the irony I work with ppl with mental health problems and advocate reducing stress to them & yet I don't apply this to myself! Anyway sorry for the rant (I'm also hoping for the weight loss as a happy by-product!) I must say I really am loving the way I feel afterwards :T x

nowpanicking

Determined, yeh, running definitely does help to de-stress - that was one of the main reasons I started... when I started I could only run for a couple of minutes at a time so keep it up - it's definitely worth it in the end... and like you say, the feeling you get after you've finished running is amazing

Redsam... I think £400 is pretty steep considering it's not the teacher's full time job and you're providing food and drinks as well!! Mind you, I got married 14 years ago so prices might have gone up a bit since then!!!:rotfl: Another possibility is finding someone who is training to be a professional photographer? They might do a cheaper deal as they'll be getting photo's for their portfolio plus gaining experience!

nowpanicking

Hiya everyone,

DH is putting DS to bed so thought I'd take the chance to update before settling down to some telly... can't believe DS is just going to bed - it's so late!!! He's just been really hyper tonight for some reason.

nowpanicking wrote: »

My list for today: -

• [STRIKE]HM Bread[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Washing to be hung outside[/STRIKE] one load
• [STRIKE]Banana Bread[/STRIKE]
• HM rolls for work during the week didn't get round to this so I'll possibly make some tomorrow night, will take HM bread in for lunch instead
• [STRIKE]Check on-line banking and update spreadsheets (spent more than intended yesterday, we went for lunch after the half marathon, was really good)[/STRIKE] not too bad
• tidy house and try and do some de-cluttering (kitchen mostly done as we managed to finally get it decorated at the weekend ) failed completely at this !!!
• buy boxes in Allworths which will be perfect for Christmas Hampers - only £1 each!! none left !!! I'll have to look on-line now to see what I can find, so annoyed - I saw them about a week before pay day so couldn't get them at the time
• [STRIKE]check surveys[/STRIKE] none
• [STRIKE]all meals from stores[/STRIKE]

AND managed an NSD today as well which was unexpected, enjoy your night everyone x

Wannabe01

DS is now in bed so thought I would update my list before I settle down with a cup of tea prior to going to bed. I am shattered tonight as I do not seem to have stopped all day but my first day back at college went well.

Wannabe01 wrote: »

Good morning everyone,

A busy day for me today as its my first day back at college.

My list for today:

• Check emails
• Check onepoll
• Check mystery shopping account
• Quick shower
• Attend college
• Sort admin folder
• Complete E assignments
• Complete copywriting work
• Look into new freelance jobs
• Check and water the plants as required
• Clean and hoover downstairs
• Dinner from stores

I think that is everything that I need to do today.

Good night everyone hope everyone has had a good day.

isy1011

Evening...

Parted with no cash today
Took a sandwich for lunch
Free childcare from my SIL for 5 hours. Thank you SIL.
Checked on line banking
Sold item on ebay for £31
Did not put heating on when I got cold. Put cardigan on.
Finally got a letter from Intelligent Finance to say that because my card not used in long time they were cancelling it. Thank god Ive been trying to get them to do that for years.

Think that's it for today.

redsam

Nowpanicking - I agree with you..i am going to negotiate 1st and see where we get, if it was her career and not a side line i would understand the cost...stuff to mull over...