Cinderella is proof that shoes can change your life!

Shoe_Gal

Lap top seems to be of be running Ok this morning after all the updates have finsished overnight so that's good news

Got my car insurance renewal this morning and it's gone down. Only a couple of pounds a month but good news anyway! It's not due until the end of the month so I will do a comparison before then to see if I can save any more. Looks like all the talk about insurance increases for women have not been true in my case - one of the few advantages of being old!!!

Plans today include getting my nails done (I'm going to the races tomorrow), some holiday shopping and the gym. Then housework and making a start on the 'great declutter'! It really does need doing and I am seeing it as the first stage of a couple of little interiors projects I have in my head to make my apartment nicer. Anybody who followed my old diaries will know that when I had a long commute I was considering moving closer to work, now I have a new job nearer to home that option is no longer on the table. I really like my apartment, I am happy in the area I live and OK with my rent, whilst having a really good landlord. However, because I was thnking of moving I haven't really done anything too it in the last couple of years and it's looking a bit tired. Nothing major but a few walls painted, furniture moved and some new accessories are on the agenda over the next few months. Declutter first though!

Also need to make all my monthly minimum payments today and get everything organised for my hols next weekend

Shoe_Gal

Nails done and back from shopping so a little list of this morning's haul!


Sports socks -£7, needed
Gym vest - £8 - not really needed but will be used
Pyjamas - £9, Primark and needed
Cotton thongs for under running tights - £3 and definitely needed!!!
Nude blazer - £50 less £5 voucher from Top Shop, planned and budgeted buy
Suitcase - £12 in the sale and needed
Vanilla candles - £4 and an indulgence


I also bought the Benefit They're Real mascara, the best and well worth the money! And a L'Oreal serum to try - my skin really needs some work! . A third off in Boots

Quite a successful morning! Am re-fuelling and then need to haul myself to the gym!

Buffythedebtslayer

Hello Shoe Gal

Welcome back!

I was worried you'd never return! so good to see you and know that you new job is going well and the debts are going down:)

I have a new job - first week done, seems good. Debt wise and money generally things are interesting. Summer was expensive and the house is a mess!

but it is really nice to be a new job!

XX

Shoe_Gal

Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »

Hello Shoe Gal

Welcome back!

I was worried you'd never return! so good to see you and know that you new job is going well and the debts are going down:)

I have a new job - first week done, seems good. Debt wise and money generally things are interesting. Summer was expensive and the house is a mess!

but it is really nice to be a new job!

XX

Hi Buffy

So glad you finally made the job move, and that it's been a good move for you :A

Have caught up with your diary, don't worry the rest will come. We all have down days when we think it will never come right but I can honestly say making the job move has sorted my head out in other ways too - remember I am 4 months ahead of you when it comes to settling into a new job!

Take care of you. :j

Shoe_Gal

Didn't make it to the gym but went for a walk and have kept on track with food today

Have done 2 hours of decluttering in the spare room (the room of doom ) but I've barely touched the surface. You can't actually see a difference at the moment despite me throwing out 5 bags of rubbish including more than 20 pairs of shoes! . The problem is piles of stuff stacked everywhere because there is nowhere to put anything so I had to start with the wardrobe and shoe closet to make space. That's done but that's why there looks like no progress!

I've tried on all my purchases from the last couple of days and some patterned trousers from earlier in the week and I'm happy with everything! . I have to say it's easier to find stuff I like now I've lost some weight - I never felt like 'me' when I was heavier

Treating myself to a nice cold glass of rose then off to bed - earlyish start tomorrow for the races

castlelough

Hi Shoegal!
Well done on the decluttering - I have a LOT of that ahead of me in the coming months, and I can't bring myself to begin....
Enjoy the races tomorrow!

Shoe_Gal

castlelough wrote: »

Hi Shoegal!
Well done on the decluttering - I have a LOT of that ahead of me in the coming months, and I can't bring myself to begin....
Enjoy the races tomorrow!

Thank your :A. We can start a little decluttering club! :rotfl::rotfl:

Shoe_Gal

Off to the races today! :j:j:j. As I was organised, had my outfit and accessories planned (tried on and found!) it's nice to be leaving the house calm and relaxed for a change! Am happy with how I look too, am getting there with that! I need to learn from this!!!

Happy Sunday everybody!

Lula-Hula

Hello gorgeous :hello:

I've been a-lurking on these 'ere DFW boards, patiently a-waiting your return .. so congratulations on hitting the half way mark, the weight loss, getting a new job and for just being so damn fabulous :j

I'll be joining your exclusive de-cluttering club too - needs must !

Have a fantastic day at the races today
xx

Shoe_Gal

Lula-Hula wrote: »

Hello gorgeous :hello:

I've been a-lurking on these 'ere DFW boards, patiently a-waiting your return .. so congratulations on hitting the half way mark, the weight loss, getting a new job and for just being so damn fabulous :j

I'll be joining your exclusive de-cluttering club too - needs must !

Have a fantastic day at the races today
xx

Hello lovely lady - fab to 'see' you around! :j:j

And thank you for your kind words - even if not strictly true - but I will try to be fabulous! And welcome to the decluttering club - there are much more exciting clubs I'd like to be part of but needs must eh!