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LiT - starting from the beginning and rebuilding my life

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  • Today im back in work and have 7 shifts this week so no rest for the wicked. Im going to make a start on youngest sons bedroom today but it shouldnt take too long as the room isnt that big!

    Still no ciggys and still not been to a shop!!!
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
    In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
  • Managed to get DS bedroom done. DD is on work experience this week she is at the hairdressers! Work was quiet tonight but had all the usual regulars in. Think this week is going to be a long one. Going to clean the car out tomorrow its manky. Needs a good wash and a hoover out, the tyres pumping up and the water/oil checking.
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
    In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    edited 12 July 2011 at 11:57AM
    Im so tired this morning, could do with an extra couple of hours in bed. The dog has been fed and walked and the kids have gone to school/work placement. Should be a not so busy day today (I hope) and ive got work later.

    Plan of action for today is:-
    [STRIKE]Put DS clothes away[/STRIKE]
    Hoover the car
    wash the car
    [STRIKE]tidy livingroom[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]s + s bathrooms[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]unload and reload dishwasher[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]put washing machine on[/STRIKE]
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
    In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
  • Footiemad_2
    Footiemad_2 Posts: 1,419 Forumite
    Hi LiT
    .
    Your doing great with no ciggies keep it up hun :j And keeping those hands so busy. I cant remember when do you go away? I know you said the date way back but I dont want to have to go back over them, it could take me ages and my eyes are tired. Hope your not too tired from work and doing all the tidying and clearing.

    Catch you later ;)
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  • This time next week I will be heading off on my hols Woop woop. Everything is packed and ready to go. I need to get the roof box on the car which should be fun!!! Once everything is in the car/roof box I can give the house another going over as at the minute there is carp everywhere lol.

    Not really got alot of housework done this week. Im working 7 shifts this week and feel knackered. 5 down 2 to go. Roll on Monday when I have 3 days off. Only in work Thursday and Friday evening next week then Saturday we leave. I will blitz the house again over those 3 days so its all ship shape before I leave and before my mum arrives. (shes dog watching and its a change of scenery for my dad as he is unwell at the moment and a change will do him good) As a treat I will add sky sports to my sky package just for him then get rid of it when the month is up lol.

    Still not had a ciggy!!!!

    Savings now £1729.11 :j
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
    In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
  • 6 shifts done 1 to go! Woop woop im knackered so im off to bed.

    Still not had a ciggy but I think ive put on a couple of lbs with all the chocci ive been eating at work!!!
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
    In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
  • chevalier
    chevalier Posts: 7,937 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Glad to see that you are still making progress. Hope things go well with you for the rest of the week
    chev
    I want a job that is less than an hour driving away from my house! Are you listening universe?
  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    edited 18 July 2011 at 1:31PM
    off to work soon so thought I would do my list for the week

    Monday

    [STRIKE]Put roof box on the car[/STRIKE]

    Lounge
    [STRIKE]Declutter all the floors[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Declutter all the flat surfaces above the floor!![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]dust and deweb[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Vacuum and mop[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wipe over the sofas, or any marks off them[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wipe over any cabinets/electricals get rid of those stick finger prints![/STRIKE]

    Bathroom
    [STRIKE]Declutter and mop floors[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clean bath/shower/loo/basins[/STRIKE]

    Kitchen and dining room
    Sweep and mop!
    Clear and wipe worksurfaces
    Wipe units, tables and appliances
    Wipe out fridge
    Clear and clean tops of freezer and fridge
    Wipe over oven and hob
    Degrot a small appliance
    Clean out the microwave

    My bedroom
    [STRIKE]sweep and mop floor[/STRIKE]

    EXTRAS
    washing x 3
    [STRIKE]unload and load dishwasher[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]pack kids cases and put in roof box so theyre out of the way[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]put my suitcase in roof box[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]put bedding in roof box[/STRIKE]
    put non perishable food items in roof box
    [STRIKE]write shopping list [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]do online shopping order and get it delivered on Thursday[/STRIKE]
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
    In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    Been out in the garden all afternoon and cleared the junk. Took a load to the tip and put the bags out for the bin men to take tomorrow. Hosed down the patio and made a gate to keep the dog from escaping. (Who needs a man hey!). Tomorrow ive got the kitchen to finish then thats me done, all ready for Friday night/sat morning. Woop woop.

    Just trying to work out how much spending money to take. How much for a family of 3 for a week in Wales???
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
    In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
  • erdd2
    erdd2 Posts: 1,070 Forumite
    I am exhausted from reading your thread!

    Well done you not only for getting things done but with such inspiration for others!
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