My year of living dangerously

another_casualty

Congratulations on the PB win . Hope the window issue won't be too much of a pane . You're doing everything you can at the moment .
There will obviously be days when you're trying to sort out your home and feel like you're not progressing , when in reality it's probably best to not get too put out about it . You're getting there n terms of box ticking and more . You're probably a bit tired at the moment DIA .
You're doing really well ...

doingitanyway

savingholmes wrote: »

Wow you have been busy - new job, PB win and a greater commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Hope your health improves and that your window offer does too.

Thanks SHs The window offer fell through! Waiting for a new company to quote...

jwil wrote: »

Congrats on the PB win :T

Thanks. jwil. It was £25 and it was in my account today

another_casualty wrote: »

Congratulations on the PB win . Hope the window issue won't be too much of a pane . You're doing everything you can at the moment .
There will obviously be days when you're trying to sort out your home and feel like you're not progressing , when in reality it's probably best to not get too put out about it . You're getting there n terms of box ticking and more . You're probably a bit tired at the moment DIA .
You're doing really well ...

Thanks AC. It really helped to read your post. It was well timed as I was feeling a bit low. You are right, overall I am doing what I can at the moment

HairyHandofDartmoor

It's easy to get despondant when you're tired and that's when you need a day of rest to recharge body and mind.

Good news on the PB win .

doingitanyway

HairyHandofDartmoor wrote: »

It's easy to get despondant when you're tired and that's when you need a day of rest to recharge body and mind.

Good news on the PB win .

Thanks HH I'm not actually tired, just fed up really, but it happens sometimes and won't last forever.

doingitanyway

I got a few hours of good creative project work done today so that is the good news.

I worked in IK3A restaurant and that went well as free refills of coffee and a good space to spread out work. It is ages since I got any work done

I found a throw in the bargain section reduced by a third. (It is washing now.) It can work on the end of the bed and the back of the sofa. It is a linen/cotton mix and very heavy. I also bought a £10 reading light so I can read in bed and cut down on screen time.

Today I am grateful for: my bargain throw, free coffee refills, my hot water bottle

doingitanyway

I had a manicure and pedicure at the training college. An excellent job was done, much better than in a salon and cheaper. It could be seen as pampering but the state of my hands and feet I’d say it was essential works! :eek: The girls were lovely but I overtipped as I did not have any change. Next time I must remember to have pound coins ready (I only tip when it is really good but at the colleges it usually is! Not MSE maybe but I have always done this.)

Returned 2 items by post and 1 in the shop. I am much better at returning items and getting my money back

I ended up out and hungry so I ate in Pret and got a coffee and bought the evil K crisps so bad nutrition and wasting money! About £10! Sigh.

Today I decided I need healthy food prepped so I have something to take food out with me. Decided to use what I have so I made spiced lentils, prepped a raw food box using veggies at the bottom the fridge. Grilled some YS sausages found in the freezer. Salmon in ginger and miso cooked too.

I have a quote for windows this afternoon. Yawn. Why isn't it easier to get this job done :mad:

Need to write Christmas cards for neighbours and a letter and a card for BF abroad and post that too.

WILL EAT A FEW FROGS AND REPORT BACK

Grateful for healthy hands and nails, a good night's sleep,invite to a exhibition.

Have a good day everyone

klew356

Just been catching up on December, sounds like good progress made and like everyone has said the job will give you structure, hows the gym going?

doingitanyway

klew356 wrote: »

Just been catching up on December, sounds like good progress made and like everyone has said the job will give you structure, hows the gym going?

Thanks klew356. Gym is fine

doingitanyway

Two big frogs eaten :T:T

First I began the process of unlocking a small amount of savings. :TI have been putting this off for two months. :oI was going to cash in my PBs for some cashflow, but I like having them and I won this week, a sign, perhaps, to leave the money there.

I called the fifth emergency service after three months:eek: to address the frog in the driveway that makes my heart sink every time I pass it.

There are problems and my options are
--do the work (expensive)
--do part of the work and get rid in the Spring
--get rid of now

I’m not sure I want to be on the road that much, not sure if I enjoy driving at all, it is a means to an end. I am glad I regained this skill as it showed me I could do it if I wanted. The money I have been saving up for c** costs could be used to start an emergency fund.

I might revisit driving again in a few years if I come into enough money to buy something decent.

I litter picked my front garden In the rain! I also sorted all the bins at the front and put them at the back of the house...

I also kept my windows appointment this afternoon, so a good day overall in terms of getting things done

Edgy all day but I feel slightly more settle for having eaten these two frogs

doingitanyway

I have a beautiful bunch of mixed coloured tulips reduced from £6 to 60p. I also have hyacinths in 2 rooms grouped in bowls. Nice.

I stayed up most of the night watching the election. Big changes afoot.

I concentrated on an application for a fellowship that is a long shot, but I have tried long shots in the past and been successful so I am pushing on. I will leave it for the night to settle, reread in the morning and send it off. The deadline is Monday so well within the timeframe

I like the idea of being able to change my future myself rather than having outside factors changing my life. If my efforts come to nothing, that’s okay, at least I gave it a good shot

Lots of dishes, ironing and washing to be sorted this evening.

Today I am grateful for YS flowers, a reestablished friendship, and a stepping-back day today

Hope everyone is okay.