Climbing the Mountain

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Good on ya!

Have a lovely day xx

MistyMountainTop

We had a nice xmas, everything is a mess but I was able to enjoy the moment and not stress too much.

Today I'm in the process of organising my goals etc. for 2018. My banking
/savings / income spreadsheets are all up to date, my calendar is filled in, and I have a plan to get the house deposit started. I'm going to put 10% of everything I earn plus the "extras" that EH taught me about (all the spare change so leaves even pounds in my current account) into my savings. My job hours have been cut back now that xmas is over so I will need to find ways of increasing my income to cover the bills.

I'm still confident that the right job for me is out there and it won't be too long before I have it. Surprisingly I have had a few people contact me about sideline jobs. I have agreed to do them because the extra income will be a huge help while I'm still looking for f/t employment but will not be actively looking for more.

I have a lot of cleaning to do, along with more decluttering and a massive clear-out of wardrobes. I'm planning it all in my diary so it will be done within the next two weeks. May as well do it while I'm still feeling motivated!

MistyMountainTop

I'm having a bit of a meh day, it seems like time just drags between the big event and New Years. Everyone is grumpy and snapping at each other now that the newness of presents has worn off and the junk has been eaten.

I have strange work hours and appts. this week which makes it seem hard to get jobs done, but I also know I'm using that as an excuse to be lazy and I could break big tasks down into smaller chunks if I tried a bit harder. I'm not enjoying the lack of structure at the moment. I was motivated and optimistic about the future yesterday and I'm not sure where it went because I'm not feeling it today. I guess it's the post-Xmas blues...

[Deleted User]

Ah defo post Christmas blues.

Your motivation will return I am sure of it.

I am also going to get a new spreadsheet and diary on the go.

Super excited about the new year.

Dxxx

MistyMountainTop

I feel like a terrible mother because now I can't wait for school/uni to start again, and I was so recently excited to have the whole family home! I must be more set in my ways than I'd realised - the constant noise and mess is making me feel very on edge. The sibling spats aren't helping, and neither are their attitudes. They feel this is their holiday time so don't want to be bothered helping out with jobs that need doing. Since some of them have been away they have developed certain tastes "I don't eat that anymore" - but not telling me until supper is served, then sitting there pouting because I won't fix them something else. Honestly I tried to raise thoughtful, polite, caring human beings, I don't know where these ones came from! I wasn't like this when the kids were little, I was a "the more the merrier" type mum and loved having a houseful. Now I want peace and quiet and feel guilty for wanting it when I have been so blessed in so many ways with my children.

It's very cold here today and the CH is on a timer. As soon as it goes off, the temp in the house plummets. Even with two jumpers, two pairs of socks and a woolly bobble hat, I'm very cold. I may cave and just turn on the CH until we go to bed, it's expensive but being so cold makes us all feel miserable.

Today I'm mainly doing of laundry (glad I stocked up on washing powder!!!) and trying to clean up the best I can. I've applied for a job this morning that I'd love to have - working for an organisation that I believe in. I've asked about jobs there in the past and kept my eye on their website but there were never any openings - I don't know that I have all the right skills for the job but have most of them and I'm certainly keen to learn so fingers crossed xx

MistyMountainTop

More laundry today, then a trip to the clothing donation box on my way to do a top-up shop. I'm still finding it impossible to get anyone to help tidy up. I would just let it pile up if I didn't know that it will be me who finally clears it all up but it will be a much bigger job by then. I'm going to use the bin bag trick again so at least the offending items will be out of the main living areas.

When I get back this afternoon I'll sit down with a coffee and make more plans for 2018. I have my fresh diary pages ready and am looking forward to getting on with it. I'd like to finish setting my priority goals for 2018 and outline my plans to reach them by tomorrow evening so I feel prepared for the fresh start on the 1st. It will be nice to at least have the illusion of being in control

MistyMountainTop

The donation box was full to overflowing so I hauled it all back home again and will need to try again in a week or so. I might just take them to the nearest charity shop as I really wanted them out of the house ASAP so will need to see when they open again after the new year.

I was just sitting down with a coffee and a plan when the hoards decided it was the time to have some quality time together. I was happy that they wanted to sit and talk but it soon turned into petty arguments and roughhousing. The house is too small to have a squad of grown/nearly grown adults chucking stuff about and it didn't take long for me to lose my temper. I suggested they take a football to the park for a kickabout and they looked at me like I was crazy. "Outside? In this weather?" :eek:

I think my chances of making a plan this afternoon are nil as I need to start making supper soon. Hopefully I can do something tonight. If not I will have to try again tomorrow.

[Deleted User]

Hi Misty,

Know what you mean about the post Christmas blues, I'm so ready to go back to work.

Grr to the kids.

Hope you've managed to get some relaxation in, in the mayhem xx

MistyMountainTop

Thanks PMo2, I'm glad I'm not alone!

I didn't make any progress as the in-laws dropped in unexpectedly last night right after supper. They were not impressed with the state of the house and did their best to make me feel inadequate. It didn't work, though I did get a bit miffed with them laying the blame solely on me. I snidely remarked that they hadn't helped matters by raising DH to be a complete and utter slob who was incapable of cleaning up his own mess. At least DH had the decency to look sheepish

I'm relaxing a bit today and staying in tonight. I hope to be asleep well before 11 but with this noisy lot who knows. If the mood strikes I will write down my goals and plans but I'm not putting any extra pressure on myself and if it takes a few more days, it won't be the end of the world. I hope everyone has a happy new year xx

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Cheeky lot and good on you for standing up to them

Have a lovely new year xx