NST June 2021: Jolly simple

ditty1234

Happy Monday Dreamers snd Doers - am enjoying a WFH morning before I go into work in an hour, had a lovely weekend - yesterday was even NSD and hopefully today as well. 
Splurged on boys on Saturday - had an alternative graduation celebration day at the beach and a meal out, imagine that a swim in the sea - nice - they both came along ad ds2 was only grumpy for a bit - funny enough right before we ate!
Have a lovely and imaginative week. 
(Will catch up on reading later)

Toni'sfriend

NSD No 6 today.

We got out for a little bit of a walk but it was so hot even at 10am that we didn't manage very far. I've done bits and pieces and ticked a few things off my list but I'm struggling. I don't cope well in heat.

greent

Setting out my stall - better late than never!  

Jolly – do something daily to make yourself happy. - daily canal path walks looking at/ feeding swans, ducks, moorhens and all their offspring. Squirrel watching. 

Overview your finances: no debts so we are building up savings each month to ensure we can pay for (needed - think dodgy electrics and leaking bathroom which has caused some mould elsewhere as a result) works and also looking ahead to retirement plans.

Look at your good habits and smile. - getting back into daily walking. Looking to (re)add better eating and some more 'structured' exercise a couple of times/ week. 

Look after yourself physically. - see above

You need fresh air. - see above! And lots of time being spent in garden getting it looking nice for the rest of the Summer  

Simplicity is this month’s aim. Sorting out the house and Garden makes me feel better - a busy and wet May means things got left.                        

Plan the month – 1 parents evening to attend (DS3), 9 days at work, 1 birthday card to post, 1 afternoon tea to book for DH and myself, 1 son to collect at month end from uni house with all of his stuff.......

Look at your frogs and swallow one or two. Spot any tadpoles that you can squish before they grow? - want to get both tax returns done this month

Extend a hand to others.- food bank donation made and some items to donate to collection point building up in kitchen. Box of items to donate to CS and will also volunteer in there at least twice this month. 

Not setting any target for NSDs!!

Grateful for the weather - including the rain, for being able to see the results of my work so far in the garden, for free books from a neighbour clearing out before moving house, for strawberries from the garden.

apple_muncher

Today I am grateful for some time at work to get some stuff done, for having a car to get around, for all the greenery out there, for dried mango, for my family.

ldee2111

Reached NSD 5, had a quiet work day, and sat in the garden to have my lunch in the sun. 

Been feeling creaky lately, so Im going to start a 30-day beginner yoga programme on Utube tomorrow.

Frugal wins in June running list:

- NSDs 5. 

- cancelled TV package saving at least £34 pm

- got a good deal on home insurance plus £45 cashback

- taken new fibre broadband contract (£2 less than what we would be paying with current)

- £23.59 cashback for online purchases 

Grateful for a sunny day, lunch in the garden, and OH making dinner.

Thrifty_Taylor

Nsd#1 yippee!
A good day at work, the heat made me feel tired, so had a 10 min nap before tea. Washed the dishes, then cut out & made 3 taggy blankets for a baby/toddler.
Grateful for yoga session before breakfast, work going well, achieving in my sewing - clearing material & making things for selling

ditty1234

Grateful for work today, for a timed club run last night - overtook one person, joy, have a lovely day all. 

Toni'sfriend

NSD No 7

Well, my healthy eating seems to have paid off. I've lost 3 lbs this week. I'm enjoying my fruit and salads and I haven't touched a biscuit, piece of chocolate or alcoholic drink. I'm feeling greatly encouraged and determined. I have been buying things that are a bit more expensive than I normally would (like prawns) so that I'm eating something nice but as I'm not buying biscuits, etc I'm managing to keep within budget.

Today was positive. Got lots of jobs done (that should have been done a while ago) and started a bag for the charity shop. I'm planning to take it next Tuesday when I go to the hairdresser. It'll be the first time I've ventured into the local shopping centre since the beginning of the first lockdown. A bit apprehensive about doing it but I really must start trying to get back to some kind of normality.

Finished my book which I read in double quick time and started the next one.

greent

Today I am thankful for some YS bargains, for the sunshine 🌞, for swans🦢 on the canal and squirrels🐿 in the trees🌳

apple_muncher

Today I am grateful for getting lots done from my list, for plantlets sprouting, for a good book, for a fluffy omelette for tea, for a speedy response from dd's consultant.