Apple muncher's number crunching

earthgirl

Hope your observation and full on day goes well

apple_muncher

Obs went well and dep head liked it. Yay.

Day was indeed full on, as I , yet again, 'lost' the free period gained from y11 leaving. For my own record, I think I'll count up how many of these I have actually had...!

Up early to mark, more after morning sch run, then again once home. Have now completed a couple of questions, phew.

Tomorrow I shall get up early and do a workout. Dh is around so he'll sort dd out and I can take a break to walk to sch with her. She is spending the day at a local secondary school, and tomorrow has an inset day. So she's got a few lovely days ahead of her.

apple_muncher

Got zcut #2 done with the 12k kb. It is rather tougher so I have reverted to just 2 rounds for time. Dd has told me to do another one tomorrow morning!

Marking went well. I feel like I am getting on well with it, although the questions are all different lengths. I need to start to tackle the hardest ones tomorrow.

Got more stuff done at work - laminating, stuff to big bins, moving things from one filing cab to another, thus freeing the filing cab for someone else. And teaching too! Also spent some time with a colleague whose mum died on Weds. Yep, yesterday, and she was in work. It was a peaceful death, thankfully.

Was filled with joy on getting home to discover a bar of aldee's 85% choc hiding in the cupboard...

Tomorrow we shall open up the paddling pool, do lots of washing and marking, spend aeons in the library and have an ArtFest.

apple_muncher

Up early and had said that if I woke early, then I'd do another zcut. So I warmed up and did #3 with my 12K KB. 2 rounds = 11m45. Then cooled down - I would stiffen up like a stiff thing if I didn't...


The sun is trying to burn off the cloud and is doing a better job than yesterday so far.


Dd is still assleep and I have heard dh moving around, so I can go and get my bath. Shower is kaput. (Washing machine dial has a growing crack across it. Fridge freezer is making a lot of strange noises. Door into hall has to remain open cos it feels like the handle might break and lock us in! Roof has a hole in it. Guttering needs sorting. Garage door needs replacing. Most of the double glazing needs replacing. A new front door tha doesn't lock when you shut it would be good. I want a new bedroom, new carpets upstairs, new kitchen... Hmmm!)


But the sun will shine today and we are all off work/school and will have fun!

earthgirl

Wow that's a lot of repairs you've outlined, will you have a o yourself?
We are just not confident enough with plumbing!

apple_muncher

We can have a go at some things - painting (not mentioned) for one. It's all rather overwhelming to be honest, especially as we have no space to move things to whilst we do the work. Such clutterbugs!


Lovely day out at the library - dd has already finished her 3 books. No artfest as dd opted to chill out and read.


Paddling pool is out and half filled. And my rotary washing line has been consigned to the sidelines, so I am using dd's climbing frame as an airer!


Oooh, dh has just announced that tea is ready. best go and show willing...

apple_muncher

The July NST challenge:

• The challenge runs from 1st - 31st July 2018
• NSDs; if you like to monitor NSDs, choose either the gentler target of 13 or the stretching target of 20; or set your own somewhere in between! Usual exceptions (fuel, YS items, medical (inc for animals!) etc) apply
• Remember others; donate money/ items/ time to a charity of your choice. Helping at PTA events comes under this! As do Random Acts of Kindness (RAOKs)

• Set your budgets
• Use things up; not just food in cupboards & freezer, but toiletries and excess cleaning products etc; share your wins! Using something up instead of buying something else is :money::money:
• Revisit those targets you set back in January. We are halfway through the year; how are you doing?; do you need to tweak things to stay/ get back on track or set some new targets/ aims?
• Vacation time; school hols have started for those in Scotland, I believe. For England & Wales the school hols will start this month. Budget accordingly; what free or low cost things can you find to do?; especially for any rainy times. Maybe check local faceb00k pages for details of what's on and any offers. And for those with no bother for school holiday periods, they may be planning their Summer getaways or days out. Make the most of any memberships you have (you've already paid for them, after all! ) and any vouchers you can find. Gr0up0n sometimes has good deals for different things to do; check the local page for anywhere you plan on visiting to see if there are deals on local attractions/ restaurants.
• Inspire others; share your ideas on here of things to do with kids/ how to keep holiday costs down/ what things you've used up (especially if you've used them as a substitute for something)
• Value for money; research for any planned (or unexpected !!!9785;) spends. Don't forget cashback sites for purchases. Often banks seem to have offers you can activate for cashback on debit card purchases; if you're going to spend then getting some money back is a bonus!:money:
• Every day check in and also remember your daily gratitudes.
• Jump; or run, garden, swim, walk; we all know that being active is good for us; ideally 3 or more sessions a week. Take care in warm weather and stay hydrated.
• Unless budgeted, no takeaways, coffee shops, lunches out etc. Picnics for days out are great; maybe have a budget for ice creams and extra drinks for the way home. Social plans are hopefully already thought of (birthday meals/ takeaways/ night in pub for football etc) and can be budgeted accordingly
• Lose the excess. Most of us have too much stuff. Declutter. Use things up. Donate to a worthwhile cause. Sell books/ CDs/ old games on Z1ff1t/ Mus1c Magp1e (not forgetting to go through a cashback site first) Sell on flebay/ gumtree/ faceb00k/ car boot sale; any money made can either be put towards debt/ savings or maybe summer treats (you all know your own situations and what would work for you) If there's excess weight, maybe jump/ run/ walk a little more and be mindful of what you are eating. Perhaps keep track on here of items/ lbs lost and £s made
• Yearly plans- we are halfway through 2018. If you haven't planned on how to finance Christmas/ birthdays in the second half of the year/ DIY things which need doing (we keep an ongoing list of large and small jobs and try to knock something off it each month)/ any holiday plans you may have; NOW is the time to think about this. Perhaps draw up a list of birthdays between now and January and also a Xmas list and keep an eye out for items/ put money aside monthly. Don't forget yourself; make a list of what you'd like for Xmas and then you'll be prepared when asked!

So come along for the journey, Turtles - let's encourage one another to not just survive July, but to enjoy it as well! xx

apple_muncher

In decreasing size:


all my marking
27 days not at work :j

20 exercise sessions
15 NSDs
12 Headspace
4 days at work
4? counselling sessions
2 Kids Klub
1 prizegiving
1 school fair
1 consultant visit
1 taekwondo competition (done today - dd won a broze and a silver :T)
1 webinar
1 house cleared...:rotfl:

apple_muncher

This is what I want to focus on this month. Weighed and measured this morning :eek:. Oh dearie me.

apple_muncher wrote: »

• Jump; or run, garden, swim, walk; we all know that being active is good for us;
• Lose the excess. Most of us have too much stuff. Declutter. Use things up. Donate to a worthwhile cause... If there's excess weight, maybe jump/ run/ walk a little more and be mindful of what you are eating. Perhaps keep track on here of items/ lbs lost and £s made

xx

And having said htat, I've done ZCUT #4 with my 12K KB (apart from the tricep presses - used the 8k for that).

earthgirl

Well done dd for teakwando!

I have had to give exercising a rest due to my back but I was back at it this morning. Good luck with your challenge are you setting targets for weight loss/decluttering?