NST December: Festive Fun

apple_muncher

Today I am grateful for 'getting stuff done', for dd enjoying dance, for a good haul in the ch shops (£17 got 4 bks, 2x trousers, 1 skirt, 1 puffa jacket, 1 nice jar, 2 PP mini dolls, a beeswax candle and a pack of mini muffin cases), for having a good ol' sort out of craft items and deconstructing what just doesn't sell, for the extra space created by putting some stuff away, for getting dd onto some hwk, for hm chick curry smelling yummy as I type.

dolly84

Have made my wreath for the front door today, all from foraged foliage, very happy with it. Have walked for an hour with DH, taken DS for his hair cutting and sorted out his online banking which he had managed to block. Spent some money in the charity shops, bought some craft bits and a planter for DD for Christmas, got some BN Christmas napkins and rings and a wool hat.

apple_muncher

Fmess - yep, am enjoying WSM and BSM and even Europe's SM. Yay! Though I still think Mariusz P is my all-time fave...

ditty1234

Am grateful for running and walking on my feet, civilised tea & scone w friend, and mechanics who put a new tyre on my car.
Sent cookies ans choc calendar to ds at uni - he's not coming home until the 17th.
2/15 NSD so far. But will have to do some food shopping tomorrow.

delta13

Foodbank/charity donation - Well the toys I bought for the collection were returned to the company - at least I'm getting the ££ back and I can buy more in bulk with the rest of the cash I collected from my team at work.
Eat well - Had healthy leftover dinner for lunch! Dinner was a bit of a wet lettuce (not literal) - must try harder when I work late shifts.
Savings/debt repayment. - Chipped an extra £10 off my CC balance.
Treat yourself - Didn't treat myself today - I'm working tomorrow but have Monday off, so may treat myself when I get home to a Sunday night treat (to what, I'm not sure!)
Invitations - Accept a maximum of 2 invitations during December. I'd already accepted more than 2, but I haven't accepted any extras!
Very merry Christmas - Not over spent on Christmas gifts so far and don't intend to! Going to the markets on Monday to have a nice stroll about - been told the weather is meant to be good! I'm also going to be knitting a scarf as a Christmas gift for my dad - he's the only one I haven't knitted one for and I think he feels left out
Exercise - I've been walking to and from work everyday. I'm also going to aim to get on the exercise bike everyday next week, even if it's just for 15 mins.
Fun - A contrast from yesterday to today - had a fun day at work! Nothing of note post-work but to be fair I have finished late and I am tired.
Understand what motivates you - Think about what you want to achieve next year and why. How will you achieve your goals? - Already done this.
NSDs - Aim for 15 NSDs - Set a target of 12, I'm on 3. Had to nip out to get milk, bread and picked up some YL items. Small amounts but still a spend.

Fmess

Foxholes your pies made me chuckle, sweet mice pies?

Yesterday was a good but spendy day. I’m away visiting a friend and we went to a Christmas market. Bought mainly presents and a few foodie treats for me so nothing too extravagant but definitely no bargains. Today I need petrol to get back home and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for no traffic.

dolly84

Fmess wrote: »

Foxholes your pies made me chuckle, sweet mice pies?

Yesterday was a good but spendy day. I’m away visiting a friend and we went to a Christmas market. Bought mainly presents and a few foodie treats for me so nothing too extravagant but definitely no bargains. Today I need petrol to get back home and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for no traffic.

Welcome back, glad you are well.


We are going out to my favourite little town today, they have two zero waste shops there so I am stocking up on a few dried goods.

ditty1234

All right - first official report here:
Foodbank/charity donation did £17 for Movember - that will have to count. And £2.5 entry to a charities Christmas competition yesterday. And ds might bring tins to fill food boxes in school.
Eat well - apart from heritage cookies our diet is not really different except for a few days around Christmas. Need to buy more vege though.
Savings/debt repayment. I will not be paying extra this month, but have a £200 bus pass to pay for and am very conscious to pay into my EF even if it is a but symbolic.
Treat yourself - Went for a run yesterday, and will go for nice walk w dog today. My treat is drawing at the moment. Did two social media portraits on Friday night, quite liked the result.
Invitations - I don't really have this problem. Scrapped work dinner, but will go out for a pint on last day. Went out w friend yesterday cost me £10 but it was my turn and it was a lovely morning in town.
Very merry Christmas - I think I will mainly be giving cash for young relatives then they can buy what they want.
Exercise - am aiming to do cross country next weekend - so got to stay on my toes.
Fun - yep home baking.
Understand what motivates you - I have started this and have quite strong goals both mse wise and privately, will collect and post for new year.
Checked diary so far 3/15 NSD

Probably should get properly out of bed now.

misstara

For Friday and yesterday

Foodbank/charity donation - charity donation has gone out. Added a few items into the food bank collection while shopping yesterday.
Eat well - slightly better although still eating too much
Savings/debt repayment - nothing added.
Treat yourself - lovely amaretto last night, lit the gingerbread candle both nights.
Invitations - girls night planned round at one of the girls houses next week. Have been to see Frozen 2. Went out for lunch with my gran on Friday, her treat
Very merry Christmas - made a few more cards yesterday and some gift tags. Wrapped about half of the presents.
Exercise - steps: 73,996/310,000, gym: 1/4, run: 0/4. Went to the gym yesterday for the 1st time since my surgery and really enjoyed it.

Fun - christmas film with a glass of amaretto .
Understand what motivates you - done.
NSDs - now on 2/15, NSD on Friday and food shop yesterday.

mothernerd

Welcome back fmess. I've missed you. Glad that you are finally getting your work done. Try to fous on what it will be like when it's done.


Hugs to ccl and everyone else who needs one.


Yesterday was a non-event. Didn't do much, spent nothing. Vaguely unwell. Feel hungry but feel uncomfortable when I have eaten. May just be the cold/ cough/ sore throat etc working their way out.


I really need things to get done today but it's not happening so far. This is a much more moderate post than you were going to get as I've just spent some time writing down all the things that are bothering me.



Multiple things wrong with the kitchen even when all the mess is cleared.

Lighting is inadequate - everyone did some lightbulbs last year and some have been done this year but more have gone and it's dismal (was thinking of using fairy lights but need to fix some underlying issues).


Ceiling is cracked in the corner from where the bath was leaking (and drains not draining is putting pressure on any weak points) and the temporary worktop is now damaged (used an old desktop which matched the kitchen).


I'm not going to go through the rest, it's so utterly tedious but I want to cry or run away and I don't have the energy to do either. May have a quick gander at the charity shops in search of solutions (check the bank balance whilst I'm out). Will give myself a stern talking to andd try to turn my anger and frustration into action. Probably need to find clean clothes to put on (drain problem is so bad I'm getting worried about putting the washing machine or dishwasher on).


I may need chocolate.


For yesterday I am grateful for good books, fun games and finding several Wednesday Plays on utube.