Weekly Flylady Thread 28th December 2020

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Morning all,
Enjoying a cuppa in bed. Today will be getting bags packed etc for tomorrow, and chopping yet more wood!

Dancemum - thinking of you. I know our local Aldi are on a big recruitment drive at the moment if you have one nearby? X

roundtuit

Morning xx

Too much stuff. Too much stuff. Too much stuff. And cobwebs!!!! And dust! Blinkers are definitely off this morning ladies. It's not pretty.

First step to solving a problem is admitting there is a problem, yeah? I've come a long way, but there is still a long way to go. A v-e-r-y l-o-n-g way. Gulp. I must have been too positive and motivated yesterday - I've woken up the gremlins that inhabit the dark corners of my brain and tell me that I can't do this and who do I think I am to even try? . Well. come on out into the light little gremlins because it's SHOWTIME. I am no longer a bewildered little girl - I am tired of being made to feel small and inadequate. I coped with Mum dying and held everyone else together, I've worked and continue to work through a worldwide pandemic which is not going away and quite frankly terrifies me. I keep showing up.  I keep doing my best. I have meltdowns, but I pull myself back together and carry on. I do not quit. So come out of the shadows little girl - sing with the voice that you are told cannot sing, dance to the drum only you can hear, walk tall and ignore the put downs ( a ship in full sail is beautiful ) - you are a wonderful and amazing creation and it's time to stop being small and to SHINE. 

ermmm - ok. That's a bit deep but I'm going to leave it and hope that it helps someone else who has 'gremlins' trying to sabotage every move.

Day 2 Round 1
show up

Rxx

YORKSHIRELASS

Round I needed to hear that this morning, my inner gremlin is telling me that it is ridiculous to think that I can cope with going back to work tomorrow, managing a department, making important decisions and being responsible for the training and induction of a new member of staff in a new role.  Imposter syndrome all the way here.

So I shall keep myself busy today, think positive thoughts and try to be kind to myself.  I need to rehome the remaining Christmas presents, decide what we are doing with all the paper and cardboard piled in my office, and make a meal plan and exercise plan for the week.

Have a good Sunday all x

[Deleted User]

Round - I echo what YL said. Thank you for posting that, my gremlins are about to eat me alive. Getting myself out of bed and moving, rather than letting them overwhelm me. Job one - a second cuppa and WM to go on. 

We can do this ladies 😊😊

Jazee

Well said Round.  All you fly ladies are super and keep each other on track.  This community certainly keeps me sane.

So the dogs refused to walk this morning and I'm now pleased as reports are coming in of lots of people falling over on black ice in the village.  One has a fractured wrist.

Dailies are done, I have taken Poppets paw prints to keep.  A bit morbid but I'll want reminders of this little character forever.  At the moment she is holding her own.  I have also cut DHs hair and given him a shave, first for eight weeks.  And he's had his first shower too so we're making progress.

Next, I am actually going to do more stitching on the curtains.

BadCat18

Morning all

Well said round xxx

Another one dreading going back to work tomorrow, not sure why, I was tempted to log on today just to ‘see’ what’s what but I know I will get sucked in and end up working all day. So I’m going to make an effort to enjoy my last day off.

Plan is to prep some food for lunches for the week... to stop me snacking on rubbish
walk with DH, that will be done shortly
I have a pair of trousers to hem, they have been sitting on the back of my chair for about 6 months lol
Wm x 2 to be done, first load is swishing currently

the rest of the day will be reading and some gentle pottering I think.

take care all, flylady vibes will get us through xx

roundtuit

YL and asb    xx

You know the big bad mouse in The Gruffalo? I think gremlins are like that - terrifying shadows thrown out by doubts and insecurities. I'm going to grab one by the tail and bring it into the light - then put it's pinny on and get it to sweep snow off the doorstep!!! Or in my case - dust the mantelpiece**. (if only it were that easy, eh? But I hope you smiled.)

One day at a time. One hour at a time. One minute at a time. Live, laugh, love, Etcetera, etcetera, etcetera (Yul Brynner anyone?)

I am dressed, I've eaten breakfast and had my second brew. Oh, and I've done a laundry shuffle. 

**Do you know what? I'm going to clear the mantelpiece, dust it, and see what actually belongs on there and what should live somewhere else. That will be one more dot done.

Hugs
Rxx

ETA: Jazee and BadCat  xx

[Deleted User]

I have put the WM on, emptied the airer, emptied the food caddy into the composter and made myself a honey and lemon drink. Next step = chop wood. 

Round - I sooo wish I was nearer. I'd be round, in my mask and marigolds, and we would make great inroads together. Think of me as a blonde, bossy jiminy cricket on your shoulder when you need help xxx

Fayolle

Thank you, Round ❤️. My gremlin has eaten me up this morning and spat me out in the corner. It is laughing at me, but you might just have given me the strength to poke my tongue out at it.
I have renewed my membership to the WAC - fully paid up now to the end of 2021. 1.30am onwards is such torture. Tomorrow we take a family trip to the hospital in the big city, more questions, no answers.

On the plus side - wm is on, HHI cleared, dinner will go into the sc in a bit. I have also written out my resignation for job 2 (at a school) to be handed in next week. Yes, I need the extra money, but I can’t deal with it in my life. Although I am dreading going back, I will still have to work out my notice, so not exactly a quick win on any counts. 

Love and hugs to you all xx

roundtuit

asb - I now have an image of Jiminy Cricket in a blonde wig, lipstick and high heels cracking a whip  Probably not what you had in mind - but trainers and an axe would be too much as I am currently reading The Shining!

Fayolle - not a quick fix, but a step towards keeping yourself sane - and, if that's what you need to do, you do it.    I wish that turning on the light would shrink your gremlin too - but, failing that, remember you are not alone. I'm sure that I speak for all of us when I say we are going to walk beside you through whatever clouds, rainbows, storms or sunshine that this year brings. If I could reach out and strangle the blasted thing's neck I would. I can't do that - but I can be your friend. 

My mantelpiece is dust free and only has a clock on it at the moment. Two trophies have been dusted and put in the bag for DS. A glass plaque and a watch will be wrapped in bubble wrap and placed in the same bag. Nothing has been flung - yet. I am deciding what will go back, or if it's something else's turn to live there (in a minimalist way). A carefully unfolded tissue revealed some of Charlie's feathers - I will always love Charlie. They are staying - but not on the mantelpiece.

Lunch next. 

Stay safe
Rxx