Building towards a complete life overhaul....might take a while but determined to do it

joeyjimbles

Oh I didn't know you were back with a new diary.
Your plans sound so exciting, and it's clearly giving you new momentum which I think all teachers must need especially in the current situation. So hard when everything is changing around you all the time. 
Loved the story of your mum and dad treating you, I lost both of mine over the last year and this is exactly what they would do - made me smile.

mumblingtaff

joeyjimbles said:

Oh I didn't know you were back with a new diary.
Your plans sound so exciting, and it's clearly giving you new momentum which I think all teachers must need especially in the current situation. So hard when everything is changing around you all the time. 
Loved the story of your mum and dad treating you, I lost both of mine over the last year and this is exactly what they would do - made me smile.

Hi Joey!
Lovely to see you!
I'm sorry to hear about your mum and dad - its really heartbreaking.
Mine are getting older and I feel like they're getting more vulnerable, especially mum, and the move home is half driven by that. Although I'm sure they'll drive me round the bend from time to time !

mumblingtaff

Awake at the normal work time today so up early for a Sunday. Did manage a better sleep than normal though so I actually feel ready to go this morning.
Faffed about last night after watching a film on Netflix and cleared out the medicine cupboard and a big box from under the stairs and cleaned the sofa bed cover in the spare room using some upholstery cleaner I found in a cupboard. There's still plenty to do though.
Thought I'd do one of my lists to motivate me today.....

• Finish marking chemistry mocks
• Finish marking physics mocks
• Dye hair (desperate now!)
• Sort the airing cupboard out
• Sort out the sock drawer
• Finish sorting under the stairs
• Do two big walks with the dog
• Trip to the tip
• Put petrol in
• Prep some lessons for the week
• Drop a newspaper off for my elderly neighbour (The Sunday Times keeps him going all week!)
• Do a bit of personal grooming - nails, defuzz, face scrub
• One load of darks washing
• Do a bit of Xmas shopping online for mum

So, enough to keep me busy today
Just waiting for it to get light so I can get out for a walk then will crack on

mumblingtaff

Literally haven't stopped all morning!
Have tidied out the airing cupboard, sock drawer, cupboard under the stairs and done the recycling etc. Then a dash to the tip with a car full of stuff - some for recycling, some for the waste area and a bag of clothes for the Salvation Army.
Found a brand new steamer under the stairs, never been out of the box, and put it on the estate's Facebook group to see if any one could make use of it and it went straight away so have dropped that off too. Makes me happy to see things going to someone that needs it. She's a lovely lady that does loads for the local people so I'm happy she had it.
Put in some petrol, spoken to mum and dropped a newspaper off for my neighbour too - so quite a lot of jobs ticked off - oh, and I've finished marking all of the mock exams
Still got a few things to do but having a little rest before taking the dog out for a good walk again whilst its dry then will do all of the grooming stuff and have a nice bath - I'm a right state after all that clearing out!

Going to make two cheese, onion and potato pies for tea (one for the fridge for the week) to use bits up. Will be ready for some stodge by then after all my efforts today!

tryingtodobetter

Just started (and finished) reading your diary, your plans sound wonderful  I can't believe how much you manage to get done in a day! Enjoy your afternoon walk 

Moneywhizz

Great that you have made the decision and are now working towards your new life. Maybe it is time to cut down on the amount of hours you put in to your work. I know that there is a never ending list of things to do as a teacher and especially in a management position but really you sound exhausted with work and given that you are leaving in a few months it could be time to cut back a bit on all the extra time  you give to your work. Obviously you still need to do your job but it sounds like you go above and beyond what you need to do. 5 months of this is stlll a long time when every day is such a slog. Look after yourself. 

sonyarita

Hi mumblingtaff, just came across your diary. Your plan for next year sounds great, I am slightly envious! 
I seen that episode of DIY SOS you mentioned, the one with the surfing for kids with disabilities?  The beach and surrounding area looks glorious so not surprised you want to head back there.
I am just starting on a new career path but the thought of working all the hours as you are now fills me with dread- I definitely work to live rather than live to work. 
Also kudos how you manage to fit so much in to one day ☺️ I'm delighted with myself if I do as much as a bit of laundry! 

DayDreamerandGeneralWaster

Oh your pies sound lovely! Do you have a recipe you can share?
I like giving stuff away too. We've got rid of so much via Facebook and ebay and l'm still going. Also five tip runs in and another booked. Shameful really - now l know why l had so much credit card debt. Still at least it's gone now. The loan is for a car so at least l got something useful from it..!

MeandO

Lovely to see you back MT and delighted to hear about your plans, I bet you can't wait to get them all in motion. 
Good luck with it all, will be here to cheer you on in the sidelines. x

mumblingtaff

Wow!!! Thank you all for your comments and for popping in to say hello- it is very much appreciated!
Need all the help I can get!

Today was a long hard slog - is it ever any different???
Managed to get home about 5pm (got into my office at 7am) but luckily the dog walker (shouldn't really call her that as she's now actually my friend) had the dog for a good few hours - he was still wet when I got home so hadn't been home long and is fast asleep now after our second walk of the evening. I'm pooped too now though....

Done a few chores and about an hour's work this evening but I've had enough now - need to unwind a bit or I won't sleep again. Sleep is something that eludes me during the week - too much mad hectic stuff during the day and no cut off point during the evening - can't wait to pack it all in.

Tomorrow is a virtual parents evening that I have to stay in school for - not looking forward to it. Will be glad when its out of the way - thank the lord for the dog walker who's keeping him all afternoon - phew!