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TheMagician

I cannot move :rotfl:
My body and mind have literally had enough.
Another full on day at college and exam type questions. I do feel that I will be exceptionally prepared for this last exam however just at this very moment I wanna sleep. And lie down. And rest my feet. And watch something funny
Almost there :beer:

Got a sweet potato in the oven, all I could think of - I've only got formulas in my head right now :rotfl:
Gonna have some of that chai tea after, delicious.

I will make sure to carve out some time for me this weekend and next week. It's been all go and I need to chill for a bit.
Might go to the beach with friends on this bank holiday, hope the weather is nice.

Apart from that, I've been thinking of my strategy now. I'm almost qualified, come end of May I'll be done and I'd like to start bringing in a steady income stream again. I want to buy a house very soon too so it all ties in. It needs pondering about. Do I get a job and do my business in the background? Do I only do the business? It'll all transpire soon, I'm sure.

TheMagician

Today I was meant to chill and not get up to much while DS was at school.
But my exam results came through (received 105pts, so again quite comfortable) and so I was able to book my last ever CIMA exam :j:j:j That was a wonderful feeling indeed :T

I then decided to plunge for that summer holiday I'd been thinking about. Wasn't sure where to go or whether to go anywhere at all. But after some lucky searching online, we're now going to Dubrovnik at the end of August. Very excited, never been to Croatia but have heard nothing but amazing things. Booked the accommodation, flights and insurance so only spending money will be needed but I'll get that in August.

So now that's all our holidays sorted for this year. We're going away to see family at the end of May for the half term. Should be nice and warm and DS has been promised fishing trips with grandad :j And I've already paid for the Christmas flights too. That's one thing off my mind and sorted and it's a huge thing indeed :T

I've also redone my food shop arriving tomorrow. For the first time in a while I actually did a proper plan and made sure I was ordering enough food. I always end up doing top-ups and it's annoying, not only is it a waste of my time and I don't enjoy it, it's costing me loads... So I hope next week will be much better. Plus I'm focused on reducing the food cost substantially :beer:

I've arranged for our hamsters to be looked after while we're away and contacted the grammar school for some information I need for their test. Washed up, put clean laundry away, took the rubbish out and changed the hamsters.

Weight loss and eating is going well, jeans are now very loose and I can see a huge difference in my face, especially cheek bones.

I still need to:
submit one more assessment to my tutor
start reading my life coaching books which I've bought plenty of :rotfl:
print our boarding passes but that's not urgent

TheMagician

Managed to find my mum a gift and it's something that she's been wanting for ages and couldn't find herself. I'm so pleased with that. On MSE front, I used TCB and got 30% :j

I also used TCB for the flights and £5 has already tracked :T

Another thing for the list:
me & DS both need bikes this summer
submit one more assessment to my tutor
start reading my life coaching books which I've bought plenty of
print our boarding passes but that's not urgent

TheMagician

We had an art class this lunchtime 12-2pm. We were using watercolour, DS drew some beautiful pictures :j I wasn't too bad either :rotfl:

Whilst we were in town I printed our boarding passes so that's one thing off the list.
I've also ordered some travel size bottles and tubs as I'm not taking a huge suitcase for the first time ever Saving money :money: And ordered travel size toothpaste and dry shampoo with my online delivery, shouldn't need anything else.

I also started reading a book whilst in the bath last night.
I will submit that assignment tonight. Or so I keep on saying :rotfl: I WILL

TheMagician

We've spent all day outside today.
Went to the park with a large group of friends and played loads of games, badminton was super fun and DS was amazingly good at it! He was beating adults :rotfl:
Had a really nice picnic and a chat.

Home now, need to call my mum and catch up. Not much else to do this afternoon, it's all fun and games :j

moneyonmymindsam

Sounds a great day
:j

You sound really focused :beer:

So pleased things are going well for you :T

Sam x

TheMagician

Thanks, Sam :beer: I've got laser focus on every part of my life :T Long may it continue.

Been a busy morning. Done a lot of cooking, lamb in the slow cooker for dinner. Cleaned as much as was needed. Might need to hover round as well. It's a bit on the hot side for a lot of housework indoors.

Called my mum last night and was on the phone for 2hrs. I haven't told my family I quit my job in Jan. In fact, I have only told DS and a couple close friends. Why? Because people are scared and I was in a very secure and very well paid job. And I'm the kind of person that doesn't wanna hear any of that. I know what I'm doing and I know how it's going to work out and I don't need anyone trying to put doubts in my head. And parents are always scared for their kids so I keep a lot of things to myself. I did mention though that things are about to change and I think she already had an idea, as mums do. But I won't tell the full story until I'm set up and good to go on my new journey.

Looks like the large food shop worked. We don't need anything, meals are planned and meat is getting used up in expiry date order. So far so good. Will only need two more shops this month as we're away for the last week and will get fed by the family :rotfl:

Don't have a lot of plans for this afternoon, just need to do yoga.

Hope everyone's long weekend is amazing :beer:

TheMagician

Whilst out this afternoon, I realised we were very unprepared for this heat. DS grows at least a whole size every year so nothing from last year fits at all. Tomorrow I'll have to go out and get him shorts, t-shirts and sandals. I also need a couple of maxi dresses.

Been watching a super interesting NetflIx doc about stalking. I was stalked for a while by my ex but he never did anything bad in the end. Finding this really fascinating.

TheMagician

This morning I had to keep DS at home, he was not feeling 100%. I am so grateful that I'm able to be there for him every time he needs me and I don't have to answer to anybody. Long may it continue. He should be fine for tomorrow.

Whilst home we took full advantage of it. I've changed the bedding and put it in the wash with the rest of the bits. The laundry basket is completely empty. Took the vacuum out and did a very thorough clean of all floors including under the bed, looks perfect. Might do the windows on the inside in a bit. Got my toes done in a pretty shade of pink. Did all the homework with DS. Not sure what else needs doing, better go get some dinner :A

TheMagician

Did do the windows in the end, look much better now :T
Also patched up DS's favourite teddy, made him very happy.
Ordered a tyre gauge and pump online. I'm planning loads of trips this summer and I feel like I should have one in the boot.

DS has been so itchy from the heat. I ran him a bath with A LOT of dead sea salt in it, it seems to have helped. Covered in coconut oil, hope he doesn't scratch at night.

Received my marked papers from the tutor and I got 80-85% on all tasks and I need 60% to pass so he's happy with my progress and I'm happy too :A It's the last day of the course on Thursday and we're doing a mock exam in real time - 3hrs Will be tiring... Last stretch now.

Didn't go shopping for DS's summer clothes cause he's been home but I'll pop out tomorrow. I've looked at sandals online and the ones I always get are £55 :eek: I can get 20% off so £44 but that's still expensive. I have decided to clean up and put his old ones on eb@y, they look really good still. It should fetch £15 min so will take out the pain from the news ones a little bit.
Also need to buy DS his bike this weekend. I have absolutely no idea about bikes so will pop into H@lfords and get advice.

Was watching a TV programme about people taking drugs last night. It took me aback how casually everyone was talking about it. It seems like it is a lot more widely spread than I ever thought. I'm against drugs in any way, shape or form and it was incredibly sad to see teens taking them. They all said they'd had a hard start in life ie. parents. Some were homeless at 17yo, sofa surfing. Some people should not be parents What chance do those poor children have.