Frump to Fab - Sizzling Summer Solstice to Awesome Autumn Equinox

lessonlearned

Good Morning Everyone

Thank you so much for all your kind birthday messages. I had a lovely birthday. First of all went to see OH, unfortunately he wasn't too well but at least we were together. In the evening my boys took me to see "Rock of Ages" with Tom Cruise. It was good fun and some great music.

I have decided to use some of my birthday money and buy a cross trainer - any recommendations anyone. I already have an exercise bike. Any tips??

Carmen and Maman - how lovely to "see" you both again. I have been thinking about you both and wondering where you had got to. Hope you are both well.

Sparkles - sorry to hear about your flooded cellar. So far we've been ok - the garage is fine. Funny because just a few miles away they are having a terrible time. Mind you the Water Authority did do a lot of work to the drainage systems hereabouts a couple of years ago so maybe that's helped. I understand that we've still got a lot more rain to come though. Hope everyone is ok and your homes stay nice and watertight.

Apparently I need some work done to the roof, the mortar is coming away from the ridge tiles so I need to get that sorted fairly pronto.

WW - well done on the weight loss, you are putting me to shame. Like you I had a bit of a naughty day yesterday but I will try and get back on track today.

Callisto - sorry to hear about your BF trouble. A little break in the Peak will do you good. It's lovely up there - hope you manage to see a bit of sun.

Well in a moment I'm going to do a bit of top to toe fabbing, then a trip to Asda. This evening it will be curry and film night with OH.
The house is still looking pretty good after last week's blitz. DS2 did a little mini blitz for me yesterday so no housework is required today.:D- So a nice relaxing weekend for me.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

WelshWoofer

LL - glad you had a good birthday.
Sparkles - hope the flooding isn't getting any worse?
Hewie - I'm like you, if I'm not busy I eat - will try to stay pottering today to keep myself out of the cupboards.

Just done the food shop and spent ages looking at the packets and ingredients, only bought 1 treat and that's under 300 cals. Very good for me.
The rain looks like its holding off for now so I'm going to try the Couch to 5K first week 2 run later:eek:

I got chatted up in sainsburys - granted it was by a pensioner but you've got to start somewhere:rotfl:I had showered, put a bit of face on and done my hair and I'm wearing jeans that a few weeks ago were very snug, I wouldn't say they are too big now but there's plenty of room in them :T
Right a quick sit down and a drink and then the hoovering and dusting beckons.....

fedupandskint

Looks like the water is staying at calf deep level - quite a bit is damaged but most things are ok and out of reach and I'll write off what is damaged and just say hey these things happend. Never seen anything like this before - the result of so much rain over the last 3mths and the non stop nature of it this week.

Anyway, got some stuff for the holiday starting tomorrow - a pair of bright blue 3/4 length trousers in a size (gasp) 8 which fit pretty tight but fit and do up fine - looks like the Shredding is paying off! Half price from Sainsbugs costing £4.50 and a nice bright t-shirt (also an amazing size 8) for £3 half price meaning I have a nice new bright outfit for £7.50!

Looks like the holiday will be the same weather as we're all experiencing. Never mind, the break will do me good and looking forward to lots of walking and cycling and hoping for a little bit of weight loss as a result! Doubt it though because if it rains so much it will be lots of tea shop walks to cheer us up!

faithless

Did day 5 L1 Shred this morning, but found it tough, might give myself tomorrow off, yesterday I found it quite easy and was thinking of moving up to L2 soon, so hopefully I'm just tired and a day off will do me good.

Good luck to everyone with flooding, can't believe how calm you all are!

WelshWoofer

Sparkles - where are you going on holiday? At 6am when it was raining hard I spent an hour online trying to find somewhere hot and dry to go in my hols for about £4.50! I need to sort out a break away even if its less than a week, just for a change of scene and a bit of warmth!

Have spent all afternoon marking SATS papers for year 8 - the most boring yet entertaining few hours...
Typical question and answer from bottom set....
Q - what is the usual age for boys to begin puberty?
A - around 12-13, although I started growing pubic hair at 10:eek::rotfl:

I marked 50 papers and there were a few gems like that hidden away!
Had a numb bum afterwards so took the dog for another walk for 30 mins, looks like its going to rain again here - had a good afternoon, managed to dry 2 loads of washing but it looks like it was a false start!:(

Madrabbitgirl

Callisto - I really hope the doctors will be able to help you out on Monday. I agree it will be good to have some time away from him to help you think more clearly about your situation.

I am also a depressive. I do not take anti-depressants anymore, I have tried so many different types in the past but found they either just made me feel completely numb and spaced out that i was unable to carry out day to day tasks or I had bad side affects and one even made my symptoms much worse. I didn't find my doctors that helpful and was just told that if my tablets aren't working then I can't be depressed.

I had councilling etc but did not have very good experiences. I have had to learn to help myself, to watch out for signs that I am not coping and to allow myself time to just stop and let myself recover. At the moment I am not too bad, I feel like I am a bit more in control of my life, my feelings etc but it holds me back in many ways. I know if I put too much pressure on myself then I can go downhill quite quickly. I often avoid many social situations and only work a few hours a day as I need to feel that I can get back home if I am feeling bad.

Part of me would like to try to get some more help as despite feeling 'ok' at the moment I feel like I would really like a lot more from life. I feel like I am stuck in a bit of a rut and scared to go too far out of my comfort zone. I don't really feel that the 'right help' is really available for me. So I am just going to try to take it a step at a time, trying to make my life a bit better a bit every day.

Anyway, trying to bring back some positivity! :j Today I was complemented on my hair (by the bus driver!). I have eaten quite healthy, (apart from 2 choccie biccies! Oops!). I know I still have a long way to go but it's a start!

Fedupandskint Well done on getting into a size 8! I'm hoping that one day I will get back into my size 8's (I can't bring myself to part with them! I have so many lovely clothes that I can't wear! ) but I'm aiming for a 10 at the mo.

WelshWoofer

Just back from week 2 run of Couch to 5K - its getting harder!
Was panting like a dog by the end and swearing at the man on the ipod but I finished it:j

If the weather holds I'm off on an 8 mile hike tomorrow:eek: never done a proper one before. Its with the Spice group, some of which are "professional walkers" - gulp! I may be an inch shorter by tomorrow evening.:o

Callisto

Boyfriend has forced the decision to end things by getting blind drunk, shouting and swearing at me, punching a hole in the door (which was apparently my fault), saying he really wanted to hurt me, threatening to commit suicide, apologising profusely, then passing out.

Have spent quite a while looking at websites as there is no way I can sleep, how could I not have realised I was in an emotionally abusive relationship?

Can't help wondering if he will pretend everything is ok when he is awake or if he can't remember what he did due to the drinking. At least he can't deny the hole in the living room door. Just need to get him to leave now.

fedupandskint

Oh dear Callisto. Sounds to me like it should end for good and you carry on your life in a safe way valuing yourself. I can't make the decision for you of course but I read the above and thought stick to what you think now. All the best my dear.

I'm up early to get ready for the holiday, cellar water has receded a lot and only left with about an inch or 2 now. If the water reappears with plenty of rain next week just the things already ruined will ruin, everything else is out of the way. A lot to clear up when I get back!

Have a good week everyone or at the very least bearable and manageable. I'll be back in a week no doubt full of fresh air and rain exfoliated skin! Looking forward to plenty of biking and we are just looking for somewhere to spend the 2nd half of the week after moving on from the camping pod in the Lakes

WelshWoofer

Callisto - I really hope you are ok this morning. Nobody deserves to be threatened in their own home - if it were me I'd get him out of there pronto. You have been unhappy for some time and this should be the last straw. Just think how your family would react if they knew about this - you need to be safe and, ultimately, happy. Please be careful - if you were inclined to this could be reported to the police - I know that could make things a whole lot worse but I just want you to realise how serious this is. He is an abusive, aggressive man who said he wants to hurt you - get rid of him. Is there anyone you can call to come round for a while when you tell him you want him to go?
Please take care - you deserve much much better.
Lets hope he's suffering from the hangover from hell today - the very least he deserves.


I'm off on the 8 mile walk this morning if the rain holds off - not going if its pouring, I'm not a masachist! If I don't walk I'll go swimming instead.

Sparkles - have a fab holiday in the Lakes, hope the weather improves for you.

Will be back later with this week's minigoals - better get the dog walked the sky has suddenly gone black:mad: