Weekly Flylady Thread 25th Jan 2016

Narc0lepsy

nicki wrote: »

I didn't know that! That might come in useful when the weightloss effort starts next week. Thanks for sharing.

Good luck! We'll have to keep nagging each other to keep going.

Narc0lepsy

Frizzlef wrote: »

Narco- well done on all the fitness! Is it having the desired effect? Are you doing regular weigh ins to see progress? I'm quite sad and like the little graphs!

Well this morning was disappointing; I got on the scales on Mon and it looked like 2lb down from last week, but I'm trying to stick to Wed am weigh-in and it was back to last week's weight. Sulking but logic (and a biology degree) tells me that a) it will fluctuate and b) I'm less concerned by the number than the way clothes fit - it's just that the number is a handier measure!!

Had thought about trying the 'new' gym zumba today, but I should really have a determined day's paperwork and flying as I'm getting very easily distracted these days and probably don't work as many hours as it seems. Need to return to Mindfulness (still haven't finished the course; now I think about it, that did keep me on track and better at focussing for a long time).

WM on.

Dizzy_Imp

Morning ladies! The limestone wall is 90% finished and looks amazing :T The poor builders have worked tirelessly during this awful weather and the end result is superb. I've been keeping them fuelled with bacon sarnies, coffee and cake in between downpours. They are currently hiding as the rain is hurling it down....again.

One of my surveyors is due today to go through some of the restoration work needed, so I've whizzed round stuffing toys in boxes and cupboards and have just shut the door on my SS's room :eek: Another part of the upstairs bathroom ceiling fell down yesterday :mad: I think due to the dehumidifiers downstairs, which has added to my general joy, but I am tasked with researching new shower room sanitary ware and tiles today, so spending time doing online research which is nice. So tired as this week I've not been sleeping well as keep having disturbing dreams (some quite upsetting) which I know is a result of everything that's going on, but still is impacting on my days.

Sorry to be continually whingeing - and thank you to anyone who reads my blithering

pigpen

Dizzy ... keep offloading if it helps.. it will get better.. look at that lovely wall and keep in mind how lovely all the rest will be very soon xxx

First cardigan finished.. second one just cast on! age 1-2 for a 4 month old baby .. extra long cuffs so she can roll them up if needed..

Narc0lepsy

Dizzy golly after all you've been through, who wouldn't be whingeing? As Pigpen said, focus on the new stuff and enjoy the shopping!

mrs-moneypenny

Dizzy I think you are coping fantastically and need a place to vent when it gets too much.

Mumof2_2

Dizzy_Imp wrote: »

Sorry to be continually whingeing - and thank you to anyone who reads my blithering

Please don't think that even for a second - you are not continually whingeing! It helps to get it off your chest - I know that - so feel free to offload here.


Back from GP - had to wait 40 minutes to be seen but she was good. She's recommended a really useful CD for 7-11 breathing/mindfulness which is just what I need as my poor head is like the M25 with all sorts of random thoughts/songs/gibbley carp spinning round and round and I do need to be able to find some space for me in there. Sorry, probably sound like a hippy, but anyone who has done mindfulness will know what I mean. Whilst out I almost got drawn into getting a new phone as really good offers on but gave myself a reality check and hotfooted it out of there sharpish.

Plan for this afternoon after lunch is to get flying. I need to get a bit motivated as feeling a bit bleugh at the moment but I find if I just get on with it the motivation comes. First thing is some lunch and then I'll get going ... promise.

procrastinator

OK
Today I will really try to get to grips with this. The mess is making me ill. Will begin with a HHC from now.

Will catch up with thread after I have done.

Monday - Living / Family Room & Hall
Level 1
First off, remove any miscellaneous garb that belongs elsewhere.
Dust and vac all around
Level 2
Wash the windows
Polish any mirrors or glass-covered pics
Level 3
Pick up any stray shoes - do they need polishing? Find a proper home for them...
Wipe or spot clean the sofas / chairs as needed
Extras
Can you fit a duster / brush behind the radiator? Give it a tickle!
Polish your fireplace
Test smoke alarms if you haven't for a while!

Tuesday - kitchen and dining room
Level 1
Wipe down the cupboard fronts, including kickboards, and get those door handles hygienically clean!
Wipe down your large appliances.
Level 2
Clear a hotspot, is the under sink cupboard ready to topple out on you if the door opens?
Give your DR table a polish and change the tablecloth if needed.
Wipe down the chairs too. Including the legs!
Level 3
To the cooker - give the hob a good shine!
And the oven too, if you've any steam left!
Extras:
Set aside a little time for you, this week!
Mop a floor or two.
Wash a window or two.
Check over your fridge and cupboards for your next shopping list.

Wednesday - Master bedroom and s&s
Level 1
Bedroom clearance: clear the floordrobe, tops of drawers, windowsills etc. Then the bed, remove any stray items and strips and remake the bed.
Level 2
Bedroom unfluffling: dust and deweb all your lovely clear surfaces, and Hoover up all that fluff. Get the nozzle out and tackle your edges, corners, skirting and behind anything you can safely reach. Wipe over light switches and door handles.
Level 3
S&S the downstairs sink and loo
Shine your kitchen sink and S&S the work tops
Extras
Put a wash on
Make any plans needed for half term - only a couple of weeks away for us!
Mend something - a tear or re-attach buttons or something
Find five things to donate to charity.

Frizzlef

Dizzy- hugs to you. We all need to have a rant so you go ahead. It won't be long and you will have your lovely new home back.

Mmm- good luck for the interview.

CY- thinking of you x x x x

Late getting on today but here is my list..

Cat to the vets.
Wm x 2
Dw
Hhi
Pay garage bill
Meal plan for the week
Sort out shoes
Wipe down skirting boards downstairs
Sweep and Mop kitchen floor
Make a loaf of bread

Wednesday - Master bedroom and s&s
Bedroom clearance: clear the floordrobe, tops of drawers, windowsills etc.
S&S the downstairs sink and loo
Shine your kitchen sink and S&S the work tops

Find five things to donate to charity.

procrastinator

Just over half hour - washed up last nights and today's dishes, left to drain. Cleaned sides (2 of 4) put recycling into bins. cleaned light switch - noticed how filthy it was when holding cloth and spray so done. Dining table and mats cleaned and dried. Cloths left in bleach and powder solution in boiling water, will put into mc to rinse and spin later. Tea made - using up a xmas selection ginger, cinamon and other spices, not too bad. Have set the time for 15mins to give me time to report here and read as much as I can to catch up then will set about another HHC. Cannot believe how little I achieved although it does look a lot nicer and clear for diner tonight. Couldn't cross off anything on the list but that's my fault for not keeping up.