Time to step up to the plate..

stepuptothepl8

Happy New Year all! I've been up for ages. No hangovers for me, I'm being much more mindful of my drinking so although I know I'm still drinking too much for my diet to ever be effective I am drinking less. Small steps again.
Plans for today - my last day off work - include cooking a roast, and freecycling 2 chests of drawers that used to be in DD's bedroom, which now looks like one of those blue and yellow shop room displays She loves it
I'd also like to sort out the dining room which has become a bit of a dumping ground over Christmas (again!). And then I'm going to ponder my next move career wise. There are aspects of my job that I really enjoy, but not enough of them. The money is good though, and DH shows no sign of job hunting for anything near his previous salary so I can't think about less money. And I (because it is just me) still have the debt to pay off. He's been looking at sailing holidays :eek: to which the answer is of course no. Sigh. Hard not to feel like I'm the wicked stepmother.. and quite alone.

Still I do have a lot to be grateful for, and I do count my blessings. Today I am grateful for a warm house, a fantastic relationship with my DD, and a job that pays the bills. And a very soppy dog. Not quite so alone really.

Sun_Addict

Found your diary

Happy New Year and good luck with your goals. On the TV this morning they were talking about SMART goals - small, measurable, achievable, realistic and timescale (or something like that), makes sense really. Best to break things down into manageable chunks.

I'm the only one on the MSE bandwagon in our house too - Mr SA just wants to spend and has no concept of money, he never has done.

I'm also looking to move upwards on the pay scale at work, seen far too many of my peers do it and I'm getting left behind, although I love what I do at the moment I'm capable of more.

It's good that you can see the positives,no point worrying about things you can't change, I've learned that the past few years - focus on what you can change and forget the rest.

stepuptothepl8

SA!!! Lovely of you to pop by thank you, I'm writing out my goals in a shiny new notebook (love stationery!) and breaking them down into 30, 60 & 90 day goals.

Currently trawling through p!nterest to find ideas for my sitting room. No new furniture is within budget, so it is just the walls, but what colour?!

redofromstart

I love new notepads too. Bought a pile of pukka project pads in H&B months ago but can't find them at the moment.

I loved hockey. There's an art form to accidentally clipping people you don't likes ankles whilst looking very innocent

stepuptothepl8

Hi redo - I think knowing how to wield a hockey stick is an art form

*Robin*

Happy New Year! Step-Up - hope you achieve all your aims in 2018.

Rx

abba1772

Happy new year xxx

stepuptothepl8

Lots of lovely visitors!! :hello:

First morning at work didn't go so badly, and I've had the afternoon off to see the consultant about my knee. He thinks it could be a meniscal tear 'presentation is consistent with...' so I now have an MRI booked for next week. And now I'm cwtched on the sofa with the tablet doing work emails. Much more comfy, and peaceful than at work!

Worked out the budget, and it is definitely tight this month (surprise!). I discussed it with DH last night and we're going to have a freezer surprise month as much as we can to squeeze the grocery bill as far as possible. Tonight is leftover roast, and DD and I are off the the panto (oh yes we are!) tickets were a birthday present. I'm going to take snacks with us

redofromstart

I think there are a lot of people having freezer surprise this month. I'm trying to find nice recipes to use up several bags of white fish for the same reason.

stepuptothepl8

Two weeks since I posted! Time flies etc..

The freezer is looking a lot emptier which is good, as I'm absolutely skint. Thank goodness it's payday tomorrow. Already all allocated of course, but I'll feel better. We've had a busy couple of weeks, and it's been a bit of a shock to the system going back to work. Everyone seems quite grumpy.

Roast chicken for lunch today, and I've got a few bit and pieces I'd like to get done, so time for a list:

* washing x3
* ironing for holiday let
* start collecting paperwork for tax return
* supervise DD homework
* meal plan for the week
* finalise 90 day goals

Think that's enough.. first though, finish my coffee and go and dry my hair!