Frugal Frump to Fab-u-lous Dharrrrrrrling Winter Solstice to Spring Equinox

fedupandskint

I'll be having a little restful day after some cleaning, washing and a bit of exercise. Far too windy here for a run plus I feel really bunged up today in my head but ok overall. Will take some rosehip syrup later for a vitamin boost to try and ward it off amd do Shred instead as its quick and straightforward

Fabwise, I am counting my exercise and a hair mask as some fabbiness, also tidied my nails up again last night after they chipped and split - still not recovered after that long virus so strengthening treatment applied once more. I will also sort out a nice outfit for Christmas Day and also later in the week to as I am determined to look stunningly marvellous despite being back at work for 2 days.

Can't say I feel very festive, really feeling more like I can't wait until its all over and done with which it will be soon. It doesn't feel like much of a holiday this year to me or much else.

WelshWoofer

I'm still very unfestive too Sparkles! I'm another one that will be glad when its over - roll on the 27th:rotfl:

Took the dog for a mile long walk to test him out - he really enjoyed it so we'll be going again later for 30 mins or so. Then did a 2 mile run - not very far but hard work in the wind - hoping its been a bit of a mini-facelift pushing against the wind.:)

Right, time for a shower and an effort at rescuing the hair......

lessonlearned

Good morning

No rain here, a pale blue sky and an arctic wind.

Today DS2 coming over to help me tackle the garage:eek: and take a car load of "keeping stuff" over to the new house.

Because it is a local move the removers offered me a choice, two vans on one day, or one van on two days.

So I have elected to move some things out on 28th December and the rest on 4th January. It will make life a lot easier at the other end.

One thing I have noticed - moving house at 61 isn't nearly as easy as moving at say 40. I may be well organised but I'm not as fit and as strong as I used to be.

Sorting it - well done with the make up and perfume. I agree the "drowned rat" look isn't a good one.:rotfl: Yesterday I washed and styled my hair nicely - what with the wind and rain it soon looked messy and bedraggled.

Anyway ....time to get cracking, get the casserole on for tonight's dinner and then make a start on that garage. Will need to layer up - it's going to be cold.

lessonlearned

WW - glad to hear the doggie is better now.:D

indiepanda

I managed to go to bed at 4 am and still take my make up off yesterday - am sure my skin is thanking me for it.

The rain finally has stopped here so I'm going to get myself out for a walk in the park.

I did get a walk in yesterday - to and from the town centre shops in the afternoon and the same to pub and back in the evening. Thinking about it probably added up to 4 miles... But having succumbed to cake on the first visit and 3 pints of cider on the second plus some macaroons when I came home from the pub I think would have negated the exercise!

Skymist

Thank you so much Bitsy, LL and Rummer for your kind birthday greetings

Whatever you are doing over the holidays, I wish all you lovely ladies a peaceful, stress-free time and as much happiness as you can capture...you ALL deserve it after all the effort that you have put into achieving you goals and enduring the path to reach them!!!:T

Much love to you all for a wonderful Christmas AND a brilliant 2013!! :beer:

S XXX

mineallmine

Had a big lie in this morning. Going to have some lunch/dinner then head out with the dog.
:j

Bitsy_Beans

Get me. I am pushing the Hoover round wearing heels :rotfl::rotfl:
How's that for classy I bought myself a pair of nude heels (2.5 inches I think) from Sainsbugs the other day and I am trying to break them in.

Wearing straight leg black jeans, a nice top and boyfriend cardi and I feel pretty good. My mum reckons I've lost weight but I ain't so sure. Still I feel slim today so that's a bonus!

Did a quick pedicure on my toes this morning, will paint them this evening.

Off to carry on house fabbing.

Have a great day all

WelshWoofer

Whenever I think of hoovering in heels the Freddie Mercury I Want To Break Free video look springs to mind - I'm sure you look fabulous though Daahrling!:rotfl::rotfl:

fedupandskint

Apologies Skymist - forgot to wish you Happy Birthday yesterday - best belated wishes to you!

Just back from a walk up to town and back - oh boy its busy out there plus the super long queue for food odering. Anyway, was treated to a frosted mint hot chocolate as a seasonal treat - about as festive as we both felt!

Still feeling a bit bunged up - ok in myself but full of bungyness. This afternoon will catch up on the housework and do a bit of baking too and then fit in 30mins shred at some point