NST September 2020: the turtles do the Hokey Cokey

misstara

A NSD today taking me to 3.  Just need to do a second coat on the half wall that is left and that will be the bedroom painting finished   Gratitudes - a good day at work, OH having a good first day at college and a yummy tea of sausages, mash and veg.

mothernerd

Up early for a food delivery - arrived close to the start of the two hour window so was able to get a much needed rest afterwards (already done all the getting up stages pills, shower, dressing etc). Went to town this afternoon, was aiming for the end of lunch period and to be back before the end of the school day. Didn't take the walker as I was hoping to bring back the trolley or the older dolly and more garden stuff. Went onto the canal bank and came out on the far side of the bridge (wider pavement). Over the bridge to the crossing by the bypass (lights all in my favour) then along the bypass path as it's shielded from the bus station by a band of trees. 

Into the 'mall' and into the card shop (mum started a list of things she wanted as soon as I mentioned going into town - 2 specific cards and metal pan scrubbers). People were only wearing masks as they entered shops (except for me who gloved and masked up before I left mum's and only took them off when I got back in the bungalow) and although there were far fewer people in there than usual, some overtook, walked backwards or ignored the one way bit). Later on I was having a sit down and someone came so close they nearly stood on my toes. Walking was tough but doable (not in pain but very slow and an effort). Picked up a puzzle book, 4 books in the sale, the second card, put mum's letter in the post box and came out at the top end rather than risk going through the market.

Only one person at the cash point (bank I used last time has now closed, cash machines haven't been removed yet but if there's no-one in the bank, they won't get loaded with cash. Quick will co visit and found the pan scrubs + ibuprofen and loratadine (only had cetrizine online). Picked up 5 x 99p books in Oxfam then went to pay cash into the bank. Tempted by a couple of other shops but just too tired. Didn't call home or go in the community shop, but went directly to the taxi office.

Put clothes in the washer, had a shower and then lay on the bed. When I paid the money in at the bank and had to put my pin in the machine, my hands started to shake (think it was the carrying heavy bags) and the same thing happened when I tried to get the key in the lock. Has taken a few hours to recuperate but I know it can be done as long as I take extra precautions to cover the laxity of others.

Today I am grateful for reasonable weather - cool but not cold, no rain, for getting things done, for nearly being debt free again (now I have the money in the bank), for being more organised (despite the mess).

Deni_debt-free_dreamer

Evening everyone
Been quite spendy on food supplies and getting extras for DD2's return to uni. Also DD2 and i went to the cinema, flelt very clean and well spaced and a good film too
Have been walking with DDs and paid for online exercise classes for the week - first one yesterday eve.
The weather has been nice today so i have got lots of washing dried on the line.  
Gratitudes - helpful colleagues; sunny days; videochats with family (not seen them in person since end Feb)
Dx

Fmess

Morning all,
SFD number 3 yesterday. Went to the gym for a class and ended on 17000 steps which was good. So tired this morning from being back to work and the gym but need to power on, another full day today.
hope everyone else who is back to school is doing ok.

Toni'sfriend

Still on NSD No 5

Went for a walk to the local fruit shop for some salad things. 

Whilst i was out I got a message to say my cousin's husband had died. Not unexpected as he had been very ill for the last few months but very sad. I've known him for most of my life. They have a large family Children, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, etc so because of restriction on numbers I won't be able to go to the funeral. I sent some flowers to her so I hope that will give her some comfort to know that we are thinking of her.

I'm still feeling stressed and finding it difficult to sleep. I think I've got too much time on my hands and I'm overthinking everything. Although I'm a bit of a worrier I'm not usually this pessimistic. Think I should find something to occupy me.

Well, enough doom and gloom off to have a cup of coffee.

greent

Tues/ Weds
Health
Zumba today & Mon, rowing machine yesterday. 12k steps Mon, 13k yesterday and so far 18.5K today (with a school run still to do....) Food 99% good (DD baked a lemon and raspberry sponge on Mon - filled with whipped cream and lemon curd....)
Me-time - exercising and also ironing to catch up tv (it works to soothe my mind! )

Wealth
Some more PSB bought yesterday with final holiday refund bit - keeps the hol fund separate from any other money. Car service and MOT today - total pass but was £220 for both bits (DH's is booked in for the same tomorrow) Paid for DS1's dentist appt (£71!) and some study papers (£36)  Did cash out £38 from TCB into Tesc0 vouchers though

Life well lived
Gorgeous sunny day today and yesterday - spent time in garden (ok - was doing clearance/ Winter prep but still nice)
2 bags of uniform to drop to primary tomorrow

Gratitudes
Weather, DS3 making some new friends at secondary school, car passing MOT and not needing anything done in service (just usual filters and oil changes), sunflowers in the garden, a completely fenced in garden (we haven't had one since the storms in Jan/ Feb!), tomatoes/ carrots/ pears/ potatoes / courgettes from the garden

f0xh0les

One!  One year group closed for Covid!  Har! Har! Har!

I tell you Sesame Street would have be a very different animal if I were in charge. The Covid Count has spoken.  Yr 12 is  quarantined for a fortnight, but not yr 13 which is odd as they have registration together for 20  minutes twice a day.  I suppose they are waiting for one of the yr 13s to fall over - they will be alone in the college building now, why isolate until you have to?  I suppose I should be grateful they managed to stay open for a week and a day.  Cross contamination is def. an issue.  I hope the teachers are ok.

Gratitudes for today: Only having 4 kids, so we are a family of 6 and thus I do not have to tell them which is my least favourite person , and nobody has to go live somewhere else. - the school letter stated if the yr 12 kids  had elderly or vulnerable people in their household they should send the vulnerable person to live with  friends or relatives - thus ... erm, spreading the possible contagion to other households????    Honestly, they are making this stuff up as they go along.   This is the PHE advice??  It is getting beyond a joke now.

apple_muncher

Toni's friend - hugs for you. Even thought not unexpected, yes, it is still v sad x.

Today I am grateful that weds is done and dusted, for fair weather (imagine the situation in schools when it is raining...), for dh being able to help a friend, for dd surviving school + hwk tasks, for good coffee, for our aldee re-opening tomorrow (we have missed it loads - liddle just ain't the same!)

facethemusic

Wednesday- NSD 6/15, have been riding, have 21000 steps clocked up, have filled 2 bin bags for the bin, 1 bag of clothes for the "good quality" rag bag, 2 bags for "scrap material" rag bags, a bag of metal items for the relative who sells to the scrappie and half a box for the charity shop- I'm calling it a good day and going to bed! 
Gratitudes- time with my pony, decluttering going well, DD coming round to the idea that stuff is leaving the house. 

Toni'sfriend

NSD No 6 yesterday.

Didn't get out but did spend the day trying ti tidy up a bit. Everything is looking a bit messy at the moment. 

Well done on the de-cluttering, facethemusic. That sounds really productive. I managed to sneak another bag of broken bits and bobs into the bin and organise some paperwork. Just as well the recycling man comes today. There was quite a lot of paper,  And I sent a few emails that I've been meaning to do.

So, I do have some plans for today. Another cup of coffee and I'm off.