Weekly Flylady Thread 15th January 2018

MrsChaos

I promised myself that I'd try to post daily, even if I haven't achieved much. Today DH and I went looking at cars - home just before 7pm, so not much achieved beyond cooking tea and usual daily stuff. I intend to be home before 5pm tomorrow! It's going to be an intense day with the first full new-style French speaking Mock exam. Even with only three candidates I'll be so nervous.

Fayolle

Good morning,

As predicted, I had a rubbish night's sleep, but thanks for the prescription LW, and you are absolutely right. I often wonder how I used to hold down a responsible full time job and survive. The leaving decision from that stress was the right one. I was very lucky that DH agreed it was for the best all round.

DW from last night has now been emptied, ironing cleared, WM set for DH to turn on when he gets in. However as it isn't on the usual cycle, no doubt this will cause great consternation and be a reason for not running it until I get back.

Looking out of the window, everywhere is white again, but it is only a really heavy frost, so de-icing and not snow sweeping in a minute.

Hope everyone has good days.

ETA - v jealous of your pantry as well Dizzy. We had one at home when I was little, and I would love one again.

Mademoiselle

Morning all, I'm still here. Been a difficults week as had very busy weekend back in UK so started the week tired and OH was off sick. But still plodding along with washing and no great ironing pile building up which is good news. No paid struff today so hoping for a productive day. Up and going early as car at garage for 8.00, then went to different garage to book other car in for next week (this is going to be an expesive month for cars, 2 due services and MOT).

Also went to see one of my employers and got a document needed for my nationality application so think that I now just need to find OHs current work contract and wait for DD2 birth certificate and then can send it all off.

Need to write letters to tennants that aren't paying to chase that up so I guess it will be an admin day interspersed with other tasks such as changing sheets and washing.

Very pleased to say that by sticking at keeping the living area and kitchen tidy DD2 now comes in and lights fire and sorts out cushions and clears anything left out in the kitchen so that it is nice when I come in.

Mrs Chaos, mock French speaking exams,fun! Are you examining or taking?

Hugs to all and remember to SMILE

Mademoiselle

Love the analogy to Tigger and Eyeore. DD1 who is studying medicine did a project/presentation for her English course (foreign language) on the different mental conditions/disorders of the characters in the Winnie the Pooh stories. I was amazed about what they are all show signs of and it's a good way of showing kids (and adults) that just because someone suffers from something doesn't mean they are stupid or nasty or dangerous or whatever. Owl is clearly dyslexic but they all agree he is the wise one!

2 loads of washing done, dried and put away so having coffee. Then will order some food to pick up later and go and change sheets etc in DD2 bedroom as she has friend over for the weekend.

Back soon

Narc0lepsy

Well done MrsMP
So far I've put away a load of clothes from the wash basket and floordrobe.
Filled bird feeders.
Caught up with emails.
Today will be split pretty much between report writing and dismembering/removing our plum tree which came down during recent winds and is now entirely in our neighbour's garden.
On the slinkie front, I have finally lost a measly pound which is pretty pathetic when I think about how much I have exercised and how careful I have been with food, but I suppose as most of my work is sitting down it only just compensates. Never mind it is in the right direction and our holiday pack arrived this week which should give me incentive. 3 weeks today.


was 11st 1 now 11st

donnajt

LameWolf wrote: »

We have carpet tiles (cos I go barefoot at all times indoors), and a pedestal mat in front of the loo which is washed very frequently. At least a part of the problem is that Mr LW's aim is suspect, I think - as witness the "strange substance" that appears on an amazingly regular basis along the bit of porcelain behind the seat hinges (iyswim).
And yes, my senses are heightened; I have always had a very good sense of smell, and these days, if Mr LW switches the hall light on at night, I have to shut my eyes and feel my way along the hall, as I can't cope with the sudden light.

LameWolf have you tried covering with bicarb overnight and hoovering up the next morning? that works a treat for children/kid incidents

that's what I am like the other night we were all literally sitting in the dark round the dining table til little one said I can't see my dinner to cut it up

re the smell have you asked someone other than OH to have a whiff? I was convinced I smelt of sick for weeks - family and friends reassured me I didn't ... saying that I haven't had many visitors in weeks :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

donnajt

Fayolle wrote: »

Not the best of days at work, and I came home with a headache which I'm trying to declutter now. I also know that I will be awake during the night replaying some of the work stuff in my head. I was intending to clean the shower when I got in, but that hasn't happened. Flying this evening will be restricted to cooking dinner and clearing up afterwards.

Well done Mrs M-P on the distinction :T

Hope you are feeling better Fayolle today, housework/decluttering can wait your well being is far more important, hope work issues have been resolved xxx

donnajt

lamewolf wrote: »

reporting back.....

The whole of the gas oven - hob, grill, oven, glass door (complete with removable inner glass) has been cleaned. And the underneath of both frying pans has been scrubbed, as there seemed to be a bit of a build-up of grease.

And i have worked out our route for our holiday; part of it was easy, we'll be sailing from holyhead, and i already have a route from when we stayed on holy island in 2013. we're staying overnight at the same motel, so only needed to plot motel to ferry, and ferry to hotel the other side (plus return routes).
The holiday isn't for a few months yet, but there's no harm in getting organised. ;)x

go lamewolf!!!!

donnajt

roundtuit wrote: »

Thank you Donna xx I've been asked in the past if I am bi-polar, but I've never been diagnosed with anything other than depression and anxiety. I've never been to see a doctor when I'm in Tigger mode - I just sort of accept that I'm a Tigger / Eeyore type of person. The sudden crash last week was very un-nerving but I'm determined to keep on with the slinky challenge. By the way, my name is Donna in the real world too

First day back at work today in the 'new' office - it was wonderfully quiet and I had no problems getting my IT and phone up and running, so I got lots done. Two people told me they are struggling with the noise in the other room too: maybe I've started a trend!

Flying: I've brought in the general waste bin and the recycling boxes - my blue box (for paper) has just about disintegrated: it cracked when work men 'rested' their scaffolding planks on it years ago, and I suspect that today the bin men tipped out all those Home Health Fact File pages on to the cracked edge and it gave up the ghost. I'll look in to obtaining a replacement... wonder whether you can recycle a recycling box?:D I've also made the bed; fed the birds; put out the recycling; oh and last night I went through my emails and decluttered my in-box.

Every little helps,

Rxx

Rountuit (Hi Donna), I always thought I could be bi-polar but I was ashamed to seek help due to the stigma attached, things got ridiculously out of hand for me in Oct,Nov,Dec 2016, I finally saw a GP he arranged for me to see a psychiatrist in Jan 2017. Psychiatrist was shocked that I had been on the same antidepressants for 7 years, he said that for someone my age anti depressants should only really be used for 2 years max then a psychiatrist referral should be made to make sure there is nothing else going on. Having had my meds changed (and my god coming off the citalopram was horrific) I feel like myself again, I am very honest about it, family and friends were amazing and there is so much support out there.

I keep a diary, just jot down my mood, anything that I consider unusual behaviour, my sleep pattern, what I've eaten/drunk - it helps me when I have low times and also helps identify triggers or reactions

Mental health is so interesting, eventually I hope to train as a counsellor or buddy but physically my health is not up to scratch right now to commit

If you have any questions or need a bit of support on bad days, pm me x

donnajt

Dizzy_Imp wrote: »

Evening all!

I have a fully functioning pantry - complete with fridge and upright freezer, shelves, automatic PIR lighting, panelled entrance and new oak door. I've cleaned and scrubbed and stacked and sorted and planned and ordered and....:T

Bit tired now.

Will catch up on the thread with my glass of wine...

Dizzy imp - Dead jealous!!! have always wanted a pantry whatever its condition, well done you - hope you enjoyed that wine x