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10 positive steps a day challenge - 2012

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  • EllaBeagle
    EllaBeagle Posts: 390 Forumite
    edited 16 June 2012 at 4:48PM
    Good evening everyone :beer:

    Things have really started to progress lately with thanks to this thread especially with finding the motivation to keep a spreadsheet for mine and my partners bills and debts.

    I´ve also been in my new job for 3 months :j and in this time I´ve managed to replace my car (gone from a very small shed to an 05 people carrier which is much easier to do the school run, new sofa (well off preloved but a damn sight better than the 7 year old sofa I have), new wardrobes for me, new beds and bedding for the kids (catalogue :o ) and a new TV ( bit of a luxury as its 51 inch ) but its almost paid off now and will be winging its way to my house in about 3 weeks! I´ve managed to pay off some old debts and very carefully replace them with new ones, thus replacing old furniture and helping my credit score.

    Anyhoo........positive steps for this weekend are:

    1. Clean the house thoroughly
    2. Wash all bedding and the usual ritual (hoovering mattresses and febreeze )
    3. Plant the new plants I bought
    4. Put new wardrobes up
    5. Get partner to start tiling in bathroom (we´ll see )
    6. Pick new car up :)
    7. Put desk on ebay and scour ebay for new tv unit, welsh dresser, dining table and chairs and garden furniture.
    8. Pay all bills DONE
    9. Read up on claiming PPI DONE
    10. Watch film was meaning to watch

    Will add to it if I think of any more.

    Ciao for now.
    :j Comping wins: Gig tickets, Lovemydog tag, Country Livings Christmas fair tickets

    Freebies: Redken hair product, Cow teddy, Pebble grey illuminated compact mirror.
  • TM6
    TM6 Posts: 1,116 Forumite
    edited 14 June 2012 at 9:35AM
    Good morning Happy Steppers Crew :hello:
    Rain, rain go away
    Don't come back another day
    TM6 wants to play!

    Fab news Ella re 3 months in your new job and your spending spree - I bet it felt good :T

    Yesterday I achieved 12 smilies :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

    Today, I would like to
    1. Send sick note off to work and accompanying note card
    2. Write to my friend Pat W and return chq
    3. Put a £1 into my 'Stash The Cash' tin Done
    4. Put a £1 into my party tin Done
    5. Enter info into our daily financial ledger Done
    6. Start on 'Operation De-Clutter' :rotfl: sorting items from our house to go to the sale (17 days until the sale) Done
    7. Send postcard to Auntie
    8. Biggest Loser Diary
    Not on the list but I have also.....

    Had lunch with my friend Sharon :D
    Helped a lady who tripped in the street and stayed with her until the ambulance arrived :D
    Agreed to go out to see 'Starlight Express' on Friday night - that is a major step forward for me :D


    Wishing all the crew a wicked Wednesday :grouphug:
    "One hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much was in my bank account, nor what my clothes looked like but the world may be a little bit better because I was important in the life of a child."
  • Xandersmum
    Xandersmum Posts: 493 Forumite
    edited 14 June 2012 at 9:31AM
    Happy Wednesday Gang

    For some reason it wouldn't let me post yesterday, kept coming up invalid token or something!! Grr.

    Have my second shoulder injection today - dreading it but it really helps!

    Ella - fab news about the job and purchases!


    Today I want to:
    • Post Carers Form :)
    • Wash Up and clean sides
    • Go to shoulder appointment :)
    • Attend SW :) lost 2.5lb yay!
    • Write up sales for April in new Accounts book :)
    • Parcel and post ebay :)
    • Load of washing :)
    • Check dates for college open day dates :)
    This week I want to:

    • 3 x wii fit or exercise dvd - 1 down
    • Shop over 75 items - now at 63
    • 10 SH Listings :)
    • 3 xDY Review
    • Fill Out Holiday Insurance forms
    • Call School RE volunteering
    • Order Xan new Bar boots
    Make £10 a day June 103.04/300

    Declutter 2018 in 2018 3/2018
  • Sligo
    Sligo Posts: 210 Forumite
    Hi Everyone!

    I'm being a bad stepper! Dragging my feet big time! I'm just a bit preoccupied. i'll try to get my act together tomorrow. I am doing things but just not focused.

    But I am inspired by all your lovely posts!!
  • Xandersmum
    Xandersmum Posts: 493 Forumite
    edited 15 June 2012 at 10:04AM
    Morning Guys,

    Shoulder is killing at the mo, but at least its got me up nice and early and started on jobs! They are trying Xan on some new splints today to try and give him a bit more support when he is using his crutches - dreading it a bit, well ok a lot!!

    Sligo - Don't beat yourself up! It's feast or famine with me when it comes to posting!
    • Wash Up and clean sides
    • Attend Xan's orthotic appointment :)
    • Stick to SW :)
    • Write up sales for May in new Accounts book
    • Parcel and post ebay :)
    • Photos for ebay :)
    • Put out bins and recycling :)
    • 5 new ebay
    This week I want to:

    • 3 x wii fit or exercise dvd - 2 down
    • Shop over 75 items - now at 63
    • 10 SH Listings :)
    • 3 xDY Review
    • Add some suggestions to DY
    • Fill Out Holiday Insurance forms
    • Call School RE volunteering
    • Order Xan new Bar boots
    • Cut Grass
    Make £10 a day June 103.04/300

    Declutter 2018 in 2018 3/2018
  • TM6
    TM6 Posts: 1,116 Forumite
    edited 15 June 2012 at 9:47AM
    Good morning Happy Steppers Crew :hello:
    Rain, rain go away
    Don't come back another day
    TM6 wants to play!

    The sun WILL come out today :p

    I have 2 hours to do some blasting jobs and I'm going to treat it like a military boot camp! I want to be like Taz - mania - a whirling dervish :rotfl:

    Let's see what I can achieve

    Yesterday I achieved 7 smilies :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

    Today, I would like to
    1. Attend CBT Done
    2. Send sick note off to work and accompanying note card Done
    3. Write to my friend Pat W and return chq Done
    4. Put a £1 into my 'Stash The Cash' tin Done
    5. Put a £1 into my party tin Done
    6. Enter info into our daily financial ledger Done
    7. Start on 'Operation De-Clutter' :rotfl: sorting items from our house to go to the sale (16 days until the sale) Done
    8. Send postcard to Auntie
    9. Biggest Loser Diary
    10. Organise paperwork Done
    11. Swim
    12. Ebay packing Done
    13. Update Filofax with diary dates Done
    14. Book optician's appt Done
    Not on the list but I have also.....
    Booked an appt with the EASA :D
    Completed some Governor work :D
    encouraged hubby to ring the auction house to have items entered :D
    Answered the front door twice without any anxiety :D



    Wishing all the crew a wicked thunderous Thursday :grouphug:
    "One hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much was in my bank account, nor what my clothes looked like but the world may be a little bit better because I was important in the life of a child."
  • Sligo
    Sligo Posts: 210 Forumite
    edited 15 June 2012 at 2:24PM
    Hi Steppers

    Well I got here eventually. Procrastination is a terrible trait! I have it in buckets!

    Today I have already:

    - checked bank :D
    - done polls & cashback site :D
    - Bought a shed load of birthday, father's day, thank you cards at lunchtime :D
    - Bought a gift for DD1's 18th birthday (from her sister and brother!) :D
    - made hair apt for DD1 for her grad - fancy upstyle required :D
    - made hair appt for me and DD2 :D

    This evening I will:
    - bring washing in - hope it hasn't rained! :DBut it had!:mad:
    - put away the dry washing :DChanged to put in dryer!
    - iron the couple of items that need it :(N/A thanks to rain!
    - make some muffins :(
    - Watch the Ireland match!! :footie: (and try not to roll on floor laughing if they lose again!!) :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::D

    I have also rung mobile co and checked on upgrade! Yippee! I'm eligible for one and will be using for DD1's birthday! And asked for discount and he knocked €50 off straight away!! :T
  • TM6
    TM6 Posts: 1,116 Forumite
    edited 17 June 2012 at 8:30AM
    Good morning Happy Steppers Crew :hello:
    How are you feeling this morning Sligo? Are you still feeling sick? After all after being defeated 4 - 0 you must be quite dizzy from all the rolling around on the floor you have been doing :rotfl:

    My 2 hours of blasting jobs went far too quickly but I'm pleased with the 15 smilies :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D I achieved

    Today, I would like to
    1. Put clothing order in with Tescos (school uniform etc) as they have a promotion code for £10 off £40 spend Done
    2. Put a £1 into my 'Stash The Cash' tin Done
    3. Put a £1 into my party tin Done
    4. Enter info into our daily financial ledger Done
    5. Carry on with 'Operation De-Clutter' :rotfl: sorting items from our house to go to the sale (15 days until the sale) Done
    6. Send postcard to Auntie
    7. Biggest Loser Diary
    8. Swim Done
    Not on the list but I have also....
    E-mailed Naz re meeting up :D
    Gone to see Starlight Express at the theatre :D


    Wishing all the crew a wicked fab TGI Friday :grouphug:
    "One hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much was in my bank account, nor what my clothes looked like but the world may be a little bit better because I was important in the life of a child."
  • Xandersmum
    Xandersmum Posts: 493 Forumite
    edited 15 June 2012 at 5:14PM
    Wow TM - Great day, I managed a pathetic 5 yesterday but arm still feels like lead so not too diappointed! Going to try to work on my weekly ones so I am not carrying into the weekend!

    • Wash Up and clean sides
    • Stick to SW
    • Write up sales for May in new Accounts book
    • Parcel and post ebay
    • 5 new ebay
    • Call School RE volunteering :)
    • Order Xan new Bar boots :)
    This week I want to:

    • 3 x wii fit or exercise dvd - 2 down
    • Shop over 75 items - now at 63
    • 10 SH Listings :)
    • 3 xDY Review
    • Add some suggestions to DY
    • Fill Out Holiday Insurance forms
    • Cut Grass
    Make £10 a day June 103.04/300

    Declutter 2018 in 2018 3/2018
  • Sligo
    Sligo Posts: 210 Forumite
    TM6 wrote: »
    How are you feeling this morning Sligo? Are you still feeling sick? After all after being defeated 4 - 0 you must be quite dizzy from all the rolling around on the floor you have been doing :rotfl:

    Oh I'm positively giddy! And told the kids that at least they were half English so they still can shout for a decent team who has a chance!!

    All I need is England to win the next match and I will probably be forcibly deported for all the gloating I'll do!!!;)
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