Midlife Musings and Measurable Goals

Seasidegal58

I hear you about the amount of clutter in small spaces DIA!  I have a glory hole too and when I last had a clear out and tidy up I couldn't believe that I managed to get all that stuff in one cupboard!   It's a mystery on par with where do all the missing socks go?😀

doingitanyway

Thanks @MovingForwards I have spoken to them about the line and it is better but still leaves a lot to be desired...

Thanks @moneyonmymindsam You always make me feel good about giving things away

doingitanyway

Still a struggle to get going. I'm thinking of investing in one of those natural sunlight simulating alarms as I am getting up later and later. I definitely need more sunlight (but don't post suggesting I have have SAD because I don't)

I had a chat with a friend. Trying to be sociable but not really feeling it.

No house news to report...

 A walk and bought a few essentials like masking tape, but a few non essentials like flowers and chocolate. I haven't drunk any alcohol this year partly because it was making me feel bad but also budget. I felt like wine, but was pleased I did not buy it. 

Some boots I ordered are going back as not 100% and the money will be used to pay off CC in one go this month.

I now have masking tape so will tape up a few boxes

Made a noodle soup at lunchtime. it came out well

House is a mess, a reflection of my low mood but I will tidy up.

Off to make mini meatballs, soup and salad

I hope everyone is well.

MovingForwards

How about more yellow / orange lighting in a couple of rooms instead of normal white light bulbs?

Winter is cold, wet, Christmas has gone and January / February are always difficult months to get going again. Let alone adding in virus, selling, moving home and everything that goes with it.

Flowers and chocolate are essential 😁

moneyonmymindsam

Me too about the alarm clock, I really did think of getting one, I think it's just dark early and late wherever we are so that messes about with my brain and body clock. 

Flowers and chocolates - that sounds like just the medicine to help lift the fog.

What is it they say "a clean kitchen is a sign of a wasted life" 😂 🤣 and a little mess means you have relaxed at some point, so that's a win. 
Sam x

savingholmes

Flowers make a difference. Missing them...

Sunshine_girl2

Hoping your low mood had risen today and you are able to tackle the house tidying . Everything seems to be on course for the house sale and you are doing well with the clearing out and packing .
Hebden Bridge is not a million miles away from me and a favourite destination for a ride out and lunch on a nice day , but flooding is a problem . 

Keep going DIA you have come so far in the last 18 months . 

RosaBernicia

I had one of the light awakening clocks and really liked it - it's much more pleasant to wake up that way than to a shrieking alarm.  I have considered getting another one, especially as I usually also have blackout curtains to avoid being kept awake by streetlights.  Tbh the thing that put me off most of them is that they were so ugly but I think the designs have improved now.  If you struggle with the dark season I'd say it is certainly worth a try. 

RB xx

moneyonmymindsam

I think when you are eating the flowers and smelling the chocolates that's when I would start to worry 😂😀
Sam x

doingitanyway

MovingForwards said:

How about more yellow / orange lighting in a couple of rooms instead of normal white light bulbs?

Winter is cold, wet, Christmas has gone and January / February are always difficult months to get going again. Let alone adding in virus, selling, moving home and everything that goes with it.

Flowers and chocolate are essential 😁

Thanks MF. I don't use white light bulbs or overhead lights.
You are right chocolate and flowers they are indeed essential shopping!
moneyonmymindsam said:

Me too about the alarm clock, I really did think of getting one, I think it's just dark early and late wherever we are so that messes about with my brain and body clock. 

Flowers and chocolates - that sounds like just the medicine to help lift the fog.

What is it they say "a clean kitchen is a sign of a wasted life" 😂 🤣 and a little mess means you have relaxed at some point, so that's a win. 
Sam x

Thanks sam
Sunshine_girl2 said:

Hoping your low mood had risen today and you are able to tackle the house tidying . Everything seems to be on course for the house sale and you are doing well with the clearing out and packing .
Hebden Bridge is not a million miles away from me and a favourite destination for a ride out and lunch on a nice day , but flooding is a problem . 

Keep going DIA you have come so far in the last 18 months . 

The gloom is still with me but I am pottering on and keeping busy. What you are saying is correct. Thanks for the reminder