Life is a minestrone as the song says - my new diary

teapot2

Well I'm not sure where today went, I feel like I've been very busy but not sure I've got anything much to show for it

I had 2 online sales to post this morning which is good. The forecast was for strong winds and rain courtesy of storm Brendan but that didn't materialise until later so I got out to the PO in good time.

Made a chicken curry for the family and some celery and mushroom soup with the last of the fridge contents. All thats left in the veg box is half a tumshie and a bunch of spring onions. Got a Tosco delivery coming this evening. I say 'evening' loosely as it'll arrive right at the end of the 4 hour slot which is between 10 - 11pm.

The energy bill is in and much to my relief am still about £60 in credit, was a bit concerned as had the heating on quite a bit having been at home for 2 weeks.

Have done my 20 in 2020 list so will post that soon - better late than etc :cool:

Karmacat

teapot2 wrote: »

Well I'm not sure where today went, I feel like I've been very busy but not sure I've got anything much to show for it

Days like that are often why I count up what I've done when I'm going to bed ... should be doing gratitudes, really

All thats left in the veg box is half a tumshie and a bunch of spring onions.

I had to check this out online :rotfl: I love it.

teapot2

Back in the day we used to carve 'tumshie lanterns' for halloween - very hard work.

Been tidying and putting papers into the recycling, catching up with work emails and general life admin.

Had another decent online sale last night so have packed that up. Going out for a haircut at lunchtime, will nip back for a shower - don't like the bits of cut hair that inevitably land down my cleavage . Then going into work for late afternoon into the evening.

Karmacat

teapot2 wrote: »

Back in the day we used to carve 'tumshie lanterns' for halloween - very hard work.

We used them for Halloween as well! No faces carved, just a well for a candle.

greent

Also had to look up 'tumshie' - a swede - that must have been extremely hard work to carve out! :eek:

teapot2

Karmacat wrote: »

We used them for Halloween as well! No faces carved, just a well for a candle.

greent wrote: »

Also had to look up 'tumshie' - a swede - that must have been extremely hard work to carve out! :eek:

LOL they were very hard work, we did used to carve fairly rudimentary faces. Goodness know how we didn't end up hacking ourselves as well. Lots of parental supervision involved I think

teapot2

Well the week flew by followed by the weekend. I've been working quite a bit and had some long days but also had some fun things as well. Went to a course all day on Wednesday, lots to take in but I met someone I used to work with and hadn't seen for years so that was nice. Was out on Friday evening to see one of my favourite authors interviewed. Was a long day though as I left for work before 8am and got back about 11pm. Much needed long lie the next day.

Not much to report on the money front, all CCs paid, as money is so tight this month its just been the minimum plus a few £s.

On the plus side I've been doing ok with the online selling and have 3 items to pack so hope that continues. Am recording 'Vera' so off to watch that and whizz through the ads when they come on.

teapot2

Finally got round to posting my list, not quite at the 20 but getting there;

1. Declutter 20 ‘things’ a months

2. Sell 20 items on Eb@y

3. Cook 20 new to me recipes

4. Lose 20lbs

5. Complete 20 walks on the beach and litter pick

6. Fill 20 jars with jams/chutneys or other preserves

7. Grow 20 plants I can eat and cook with including herbs

8. Grow 20 plants that attract bees, butterflies and moths

9. Watch 20 TED talks

10. Read 20 books

11. Visit the library 20 times and find another 20 authors or books I haven’t read and read them

12. Make 20 donations to the food bank

13. Save 20 x £20

14. Go to 20 places I’ve never been to before or haven’t been to for a long time

15. Attend 20 gigs, theatre or author events

16. Meet a friend 20 times for a coffee or lunch

17. Offer 20 items on Freecycle

beanielou

Blimey that's some list :eek:

Karmacat

Vera! My DVD recorder is popping its clogs, and won't reach itv - I'll have to get to grips again with itv hub. Thanks for the reminder