NST: November 2020 - Madness!!!

Toni'sfriend

I think I'm on NSD No 7. I'm beginning to lose track a bit.
 
Himself has just gone out to see if he can get a proper haircut at the little barber shop up the road. I don't know if he'll be able to or not. Apart from my hacking bits off it hasn't been done since February so you can imagine the state of it.

Whilst having a rummage in one the the cupboards yesterday I found a huge, never been used "Things to do" pad". I don't know where or when it was bought or even who bought it but I'm claiming ownership, First page for today filled and ready for action. I'll see how far I get.

Mothernerd - If it's the sealant that has black mould an easy way to do it is to soak tissue in bleach or toilet cleaner and cover the sealant with the tissue. Leave it for a few hours or overnight and it come right off without scrubbing.

Have a good day, everyone.

Calling14

Happy new week, turtles.

My weekend catch up.

Friday night- joiner arrived and wasn't in work mode, probably tired after busy week in work.  My floorboards not sorted out, he's replaced one but still very uneven. Hopefully someone else can do the rest this week before carpet is fitted.  Tradesmen just stress me out, hopefully other guy will get back to me.

Sat NSD, fed grandkids and took to local zoo. Nice walk around and they enjoyed the park.

Sun NSD - more painting all the landing and hall done now - just need floorboards sorted and flooring down.

Starting to think life is just work and house jobs atm. Really feeling down in the dumps, lonely and stressed out.

This week I plan to start some exercise,  go out somewhere new for a walk hopefully still in daylight.

Grateful for

Living close to amazing zoo

Grandkids making me laugh

Lovely msg off friend today made me smile.

DrCarrie

Oh Turtles...I have not been here, but I have had some NSDs its 7/15...a bit more to go. 
Things been a bit sad or mad but its clearing now. 

Kerry_Woman

Am on 13 NSD's.  Yesterday I went to my favourite shop and got a couple of things for a certain dinner next month, used a voucher so they were free.  Have to get in more a routine and do more self care. Did not go to do voluntary work today as waited in for delivery.
Grateful for:
My robin ornaments and book that I ordered last week came.
 Did some of the cross stitch kit.
Having a book to read.

ditty1234

Dr Carrie I hope your things are getting better. 

I just came on to share a quote or story or problem solving concept - it is the concept of bowling ball problems ... they might be loud and make a lot of noice, but if you sit them out - they will eventually roll along and disappear back in to the darkness they came from! When there's a big loud problem in the vicinity - it's worth to wait and see if it is a bowling ball problem. From some quote programme at R4, and not very well explained!

Have a grand week. My concentration is shot after trying to work from home, and just not having a grand day. 

apple_muncher

Dear turtles - whether you post here frequently or can only get on from time to time, know that you are part of the turtle gang and always will be. No turtle gets left behind. Ever. Lots of hugs to you all.

apple_muncher

Today I am grateful for the pupils I teach, for dh making a yummy shepherd's pie, for sorting out (I hope) a tricky matter at work, for for realising just how tensed up my shoulders and neck are and trying to consciously relax them, for being warm and dry.

mothernerd

My bed is made with lots and lots of layers (took nearly all afternoon). I did as much as I could before going to watch a film with mum and then did bits in the advert breaks. The big woolly quilt thing was heaved onto the bed and then I spent the next few breaks pulling and smoothing it across the bed until it was flat. Made a lovely meal with the remains of yesterday's beef, chips and veg. Now in my room with one of my candles lit and feeling very peaceful.

Grateful for a properly made bed, all the different layers to keep me warm, the joy of candles, reading lots of bits on self-care and CBT.

facethemusic

Monday- still NSD 10, did the weekly food shop at lunchtime so that should keep us going for a few days. Long work day so not much else happened today. 

ditty1234

Right it's time to dance on the table and sing a little song, first day of cover work for a long time, and i still have another hour before I have to go. It means that there is a chance for November to come in on budget, it's been a bit tough as income has been low and I still have a slight over commitment from October. I still have lots of space in my budget, but not really the cash to match. And I have managed so far to stick with what's in the account/food only budget for a few weeks - it works wonders. And again it's the accountability to some of the threads on here that makes it all possible. In the olden days I would have just kept spending on a card, now I go - nope and eat whats in the shed. Also I feel it's good to not spend now, and I ope to then be able to have a nice day out w boys over Christmas as it will be a quiet one.