NST February 2020

apple_muncher

Today I am grateful for dd having a good day, for some good chats with pupils, for some extra work tomorrow, for avoiding the nasty weather and having a dry lunch duty, for dd finally finishing her sustainable city project - and it looks fab!

facethemusic

Monday, small spend today so still on 6/14 for NSDs. 
Will get some moisturiser on before bed.
DD and I had a dance in the kitchen while pasta was boiling. 
No snow here, but it's supposed to hit tomorrow - seems too mild but we'll see! 
Gratitudes today - remembering to take batch cooked frozen sauce out of the freezer so just the time it takes to boil pasta to make tea (Monday is a full day at work for me, so it's late before I pick DD up from the childminder and get home, batch cooking is one time saving tip which I tend to stick to), missing the worst of the storm, having a student to teach at work- not officially part of my job but it sneaks in now and again and I really enjoy it. 

df-MRes_student

dolly84 said:

I stitched a strap onto the back of the dogs coat to go under his tail to stop it blowing up in the wind, I used a hot pink ribbon from my sewing box, he now walks in his coat as if he is crippled - I believe he hates me.

Your last comment made me laugh out loud, dolly84! Poor thing... 

ditty1234

Grateful for shortish club run, ds cooking me dinner after his training, a shower and an early night.

df-MRes_student

crazy_cat_lady said:

I'm still busy putting together the price book for comparison but the plan is sound if I can find the time.

crazy_cat_lady, 
What a great idea to set up a price book for comparison! I may well start one myself. Thanks for the tip!
Best,

Deni_debt-free_dreamer

hi all
Another NSD for me - 4/14
I bought some bread from Mr C but used loyalty points so no actual spends.  Also went to exercise class but pay for a course in one go so again no money handed over.  
Gratitudes:
DD2 got safely to her boyfriends after an epic journey
DD2 managed to get herself to her therapy session and is overall feeling happier after being upset yesterday about various things
That I was brave, took the plunge and left my stressful job as I can see from Fakebook that my temporary replacement is having a similarly difficult time
Inside No 9  
nite all 
deni x

apple_muncher

Good to hear that dd2 arrived and didn't have to spend the night on a train, Deni.

misstara

NSD yesterday taking me to 5 .  Today won't be as I'm going out for tea with friends - one of my dates.  Yesterday I was grateful for a good workout at the gym, being cosy inside and OH.

PurpleFairy26

Hello frugal pals. Today I’m grateful for friend coming for a cuppa, like a date but no spend! Another friend who has offered to come to an all day appointment with me for company  and a fridge full of healthy food. 

no spend day today. 

mothernerd

Sorry for missing check in yesterday. NSD number 7. Went to the district nurse appointment with mum and felt wiped out when I got back. Phoned the doctor's to check on the iron tablets mum has been prescribed (possible clash with other medication) and have to wait for a call back today. Took the sheets off the bed and washed them (nearly dried outside but got caught when it started to rain) but not much else done.

Really poor night's sleep, back and forward to the bathroom (mum thinks I eat too many veg). Just back from visit to the optician, who started from mum NOT needing laser surgery and did his best to sell her new glasses. Left eye is blind but right is better than normal vision and no change from last test. Did give the lenses a good clean (something else to add to my checklist). Will have a follow up in 6 months to see if the cells have increased, to the point of needing the laser treatment. Optician said mum could legally drive but I said I'm not going in a car with her - she had never learnt to drive and is quite happy being chauffeured eveywhere.

Had a phone back from the doctor's surgery, mum is going to take the iron tablets for now but we will monitor her for side effects and blood test is due in another 2 weeks so that should show any problems. Had a visitor from mum's church.

Will be going home soon (too rushed this morning to pack things). Hopefully will be another NSD (just want to crawl back into bed) but need to sort out the drain problem and tidy up all the bits I left undone.

Grateful for positive optician visit (and no spending), feeling more rested (still need more especially after bad night) and going home (despite the chaos that awaits).