Crazy Cat Lady Chapter 3 - A New Beginning

SpekySquarehead

Hope work today isn't too bad.

You might not feel up to it but nutrition is really important and impacts every other element in life (sleep, mood, energy etc). It can be the absolute last thing you want to do but I would suggest forcing down a nutritious meal for dinner. Some recipes only take 5-10 minutes and aren't terribly expensive to put together but if you're consistent, it could start to straighten out other elements.

I talk from experience as my ideal dinner is a bar of chocolate.

Have a good weekend CCL. Thinking of you.

crazy_cat_lady

Bless you Speky - you sound like my mam. She's always worried about whether I'm eating well or not. I should say that I have my main meal of the day at school and it usually does contain a few veggies (sausages, bacon, mushrooms and tomatoes today) so it's hopefully not as bad as it sounds. Plus I'm still managing to lose weight slowly but steadily so I don't want to go back to massive evening meals again. I have a few healthy ready meals in the freezer in case of dire emergency. Trouble is, I don't feel like eating when I'm tired and/or stressed out. You'll be proud that I managed to do myself an omelette tonight.
So pleased to have survived to the weekend. Today was actually a bit better than yesterday at work - I felt dreadful when I got there but felt a bit happier as the day went on. The kids seemed more placid as well so I'll take that. I was feeling productive enough to make a couple of phone calls as well after the kids had gone home. Still managed to miss the lady at the advice line but got everything else done. Came home as soon as ds had finished school.
DS and I had a good chat in the car on the way in this morning, about his dad. He brought up the topic so I let him talk. It's a sad situation, but he feels for the moment that he doesn't want to see his dad at all. However, he's very nervous about telling his dad this, so obviously I've said I will do it for him - unfortunately ex will not have anything to do with me at the moment so we'll have to wait until he decides to get in touch with ds and then I'll speak to him. I have told ds that I'm very proud of him for being so grown up, and thinking about what is best for him rather than worrying about his dad. I knew it would happen sooner or later but both kids have made their decisions about their dad without me saying anything at all. I couldn't be prouder of them for growing into such well rounded, considerate people with minds of their own. It's sad for ex but unfortunately they have both noticed his behaviour now, and in the past, and they have both tried with him as well... :T
OK, I have a bottle of wine in the fridge and I intend to use it tonight. A gift from someone at work that I made a hat for. I've written a massive list of weekend jobs but I'm going to relax tonight and do nothing...

beanielou

Enjoy your evening

foxgloves

Lol, CCL, I was glad to read you have your main meal at school, as I too had picked up on the chocolate bar for dinner! My sister is feeling just the same as you re end of term.....it just can't come quickly enough! You re really getting there now, though. It's not just the beginning of December, we will be half way to Christmas Day itself in the middle of next week, so time to grit your teeth & keep going, knowing you've got a decent bit of time off just appearing over the horizon.
Thinking of you & all teachers at this time.......I'm not a teacher but before my redundancy, I did work with children & young people, & I always thought behaviour took a dive around this time of year as they were mostly excited about Christmas, & a few acting up because they were sad or worried about it. I think it's one of those things which can bring out both the best & worst in people.
F x

f0xh0les

I saw this and thought of you ccl:

http://thecourieronline.co.uk/an-alternative-guide-to-your-christmas-5-a-day/

crazy_cat_lady

f0xh0les wrote: »

I saw this and thought of you ccl:

http://thecourieronline.co.uk/an-alternative-guide-to-your-christmas-5-a-day/

That's about right for me :rotfl: You know what though - I actually quite like eating fresh food, I just cannot be bothered preparing it. Ever. Today I have gotten as switching the oven on and cooking a couple of almost out of date chicken steaks.... I am SO lazy. I wish I could afford to have a chef - and am actually very excited at the thought of dd wanting to take a GCSE in food tech.
Anyway, as well as food use ups I have also cleared in the kitchen (thanks to one of the cats deciding the kitchen floor made a better toilet than the litter tray), hoovered through in the sitting room and done a load of washing. This afternoon I've written a load of Christmas cards and wrapped most of my presents - have to confess I don't get the joy out of it that I used to but it is mostly now done. I have 1 thing left to buy and that's my lot.
Busy morning this morning - got up early so I could go and see bestie before I went tutoring. I haven't seen her for a fortnight, but I was desperate for a good chat - so I caught her for an hour, then went and did my tutoring. Drove straight from tutoring to my hairdressers to meet dd who has decided she's ready to step into the world of hair colouring. I've decided she's not doing it on her own so have agreed to her colouring it as long as she gets it done properly (my dad's Christmas money for her will pay for it). After a nice long chat she has an appointment for after school on Thursday next week - still cannot believe how much my baby has grown up. She's had the skin test done and is good to go, and has already bought herself some special shampoo to look after the colour...
Walked into town after that and picked up a parcel that's been waiting for me. I was tempted with BM but managed to leave it well alone by reminding myself that I only need to get one more thing.
Got home to a letter from the child maintenance people, which means he will have heard from them as well. Bestie is pleased with how much progress I've made in the past week, and has been very supportive with the whole emotional abuse issue. Still majorly embarrassing but good to know that she's there for me.
Now just to spend the evening watching telly and relaxing, and hopefully getting a better night of sleep tonight.

beanielou

Have a relaxing evening

f0xh0les

I discovered the slicey dicey bit of DHs food processer.

Now coleslaw and other assorted grated raw things salads are top of the list, and it is a quick whizz, and rinse, job done.
Apparently the most donated thing to charity shops in 2017 was spiralizers. I have never even seen one! But I did see a spaetzle mill thing, and had to explain to the woman working there what it was. She hadn't put a price on it as she did not know if it was a toy or a kitchen thing.
Degree in German proving its worth then!:rotfl:

crazy_cat_lady

f0xh0les wrote: »

But I did see a spaetzle mill thing, and had to explain to the woman working there what it was.

Please also explain to me what it is - I did 1 year of German in Year 9 and the only thing I can remember is 'Ich bin auslander, ich spreche nicht Deutsche'. As you can see, my written German is even worse - also remember 'Die bahnhoff bitte?' for some strange reason. and kaugummi. Obviously these will serve me well if I ever end up in Germany.
So, today is a bit of a strange one for me. For the first time in six weeks I do not have to go to work. My Sunday tutoring is off until the New Year, which is excellent news for me although less good news for my purse. I'm trying to console myself by telling myself that you can't put a price on good mental health, and that I will find the savings elsewhere. Which I will obviously.
Something quite good happened last night. I only found that last present I needed on Amaz0n for half price in their last minute deals. Exactly what I was looking for :j - really pleased I held my nerve. So, my Christmas shopping is finished now apart from any extra ingredients I need to make my festive sweeties next weekend. I actually feel in the mood to try and make fudge today but I think it's still a bit too early for the presents. So next Sunday for that then (fingers crossed). I just need to continually remind myself that 1. My Christmas shopping is done. 2. I do not need anything else at all. and 3. I don't have the money to pay for it.
Actually, I may need one more thing. I have left it up to the kids to decide whether they want to get anything for their dad this year. So far they have said no, but I have kept the money to one side just in case they change their mind. Other than that though - all done.
So, today I'm relaxing a bit - it's after 11am and I am still in my pyjamas. This is unheard of during term time :rotfl: However I'll be getting dressed soon and heading over to my mam's for lunch and a Christmassy afternoon. She's asked me if the kids will put the tree up, which they definitely will, and wants to show them a couple of her favourite Christmas films. I'm looking forward to it Plus I always love a catch up with my mam as you all know.

beanielou

Never too early to make fudge

Enjoy your afternoon.