Future Proofing my life: Deposit saving then MFW journey in under 13 years

savingholmes

You are a good advocate for the mask. Definitely got me thinking. I need to apply moisturiser full stop - never mind fancy gizmos. I remember sporadically.

Definitely chase those invoices.

I'm decluttering again - slightly by proxy. My cleaner binned 2 bags of stuff from the garage today as I let her make the call on what could go. She's left me 2 boxes of books to look through and decide if they should stay or go.

dawnybabes

I loved the hello fresh boxes, the meals for 4 fed 3 here (but DS has hollow legs) I used to serve one and freeze one 

Watty1

I'm now wanting the LED mask

LadyWithAPlan

Karmacat said:

I went a-googling after the infra-red mask thing - I'm feeling converted don't have the bandwidth to follow through just yet, but I'm going to go for it.  Thank you LWAP!

I will dm you a couple links 

LadyWithAPlan

TallGirl said:

Sounds good I’m glad you’re back on track. I tried Hello Fresh and I was impressed with the portion sizes so was my friends who tried it too. Enjoy 

Good to know! Will report on Sunday - got some tasty dishes.. I do need to shop today as my fridge and freezer looks sad!

NSD yesterday Wed woohoo!  1/16 goal 
Minimalism 4/4 good - 5/5 today goal
Gym 0/5 as wont make today either.

Off to college this lunchtime til late so I will be spending and will grab some coffee etc there as long day and trying to catch up with some work first this morning.

Karmacat

Thanks LWAP, I've left open the tab of the one I mean to buy people won't know me

LadyWithAPlan

Karmacat said:

Thanks LWAP, I've left open the tab of the one I mean to buy people won't know me

Indeed  - try not to cause too much havoc ! I tried it on my mum for a few days and her skin definitely felt /looked softer  and a dry patch disappeared so i have bought her one  for her upcoming 80th Good for skin health as well and lovely to feel you have healthy happy glowy skin at any age

My one face sun spot is now 2/3rds its size and much smaller - I have also been using the no7 F*ture Ren*w serum on my face since May but am seeing a far quicker deduction in it s size and pigmentation since  I started the led mask

dawnybabes said:

I loved the hello fresh boxes, the meals for 4 fed 3 here (but DS has hollow legs) I used to serve one and freeze one 

Great! I  have 4 meals for 2 as follows .... and if i really like a new recipe I can always remake. I do need to get some food for Fri/Sat and brunch Sunday but the Hello Fre*sh looks like fun and was an offer so.

Gochujang Glazed Chicken Rice Bowl with kimchi

Chermoula Spiced Lamb and Rice with Harissa and Mint Yoghurt

Chipotle BBQ Chicken and Bean One Pot with Spinach, Cheese and Rice

Super Quick Greek Inspired Pork Stew with Olives and Greek Salad Cheese

@savingholmes - sorry  

FACE WAND - I am also loving my new  face wand which has now arrived  - even though this takes a bit more effort .. it was also £13 and you need this gel - £10-£15  as well... but annoyingly it does feel like my face is lifting - only tried it 3 times so far though so still testing that one  - the current glow is def from the led mask and I think my forehead lines do look a bit less pronounced.

Face wand is a Face Lifting Mini Facial Radio Frequency Machine Ultrasound Lifting RF High Frequency Skin Rejuvenation Hifu Machine!
I probably dont need it as well as led mask  but I am going for both and give them a decent 6 months test 

NSD 1/5 - £5 spent from my treats/entertainment budget
 I went to college today so bought a  coffee and some crisps/nuts from t*sco - I received   v complimentary  comments on my taste level for my  college work from 3  fellow students today   which was encouraging! Its making me look at my work differently - some of the tutors processes are not working for me ..as I am largely self taught so worked out my own methods  but I am trying everything they asking.. and learning new things whilst also affirming my own skill level..

Tomorrow I am off to see a play - i have 2 free tix for that so taking a friend as it was his bday recently. So we will be having a couple drinks...
WFH in day and get some frogs done PLUS need to get to gym first thing or else I know it wont happen.. 

Need to find 4 more things to declutter before bed to hit my 5/5 today 

 

KajiKita

I’ve lost track … what is the college course you are doing atm? (I am trying to remember why your taste would come into it. 🤔) Good that you got the compliments 😊

KK

LadyWithAPlan

KajiKita said:

I’ve lost track … what is the college course you are doing atm? (I am trying to remember why your taste would come into it. 🤔) Good that you got the compliments 😊

KK

I am doing 3 courses ! Music production stuff  so compliments related to that and also a photoshop course as designing some art stuff
It would have been 4 courses but the garment construction course was full but on list for January by which time the PSD shop will be finished. I am away though for work travel in 2 weeks though so will miss some stuff but  good to learn and remind myself I have a lot of experience and training in certain areas...

Not to suggest I am obsessed at all  with this led mask but this morning was another
'Mirror Mirror on the wall, who has the fairest skin of all'

 I think tiny elves (or Barbie fairy princesses)  spent their night gently polishing my skin with rose petals and sprinkling it with oils from Mount Olympus - its unbelievable -

I  used it in bed last night before sleeping and once it finished I then added my serum/night cream which was ready on the night stand  and slept ..
I am not using v expensive serums or creams - I like The Ordinary and also the no7 Future Renew  -
I am looking forward to seeing how my friends skin now changes as I ordered her a £90 one - same as mine with NIR- to see if she gets the same results. I am now in my 50s but always had very clear skin but I am now seeing a freshness and glow return so thank you elves/Barbie fairies

ITS FRIDAY!

 l have done a quick bit of work early now off to gym as I wont go later and then to grab some food from the next door Mr L* - just to tide me over before the hello Fres* arrives Sunday. Eating lots of greens at present - aiming for a large half plate of  kale/spinach/broccoli at least once daily alongside my main dish
So greens, a chicken to roast, eggs, lemons etc
Plus I need some store ingredients - brown rice, more pulses

So it will not be a NSD

Lots of last day of week catch up work ..

Hse Savings 
OCT £520.51/£1132.26   +     SIPP  £275 
Just added £250 to PB for house savings so  £520.51 so far this month - could do more but like a better float.
Added £275 for my SIPP as well

These markets are not happy - my one Van SIPP keeps dipping below £40k - I got it nicely over the £40k but its dipping below again  - £275 just added takes it back to £40,195 - ah well I must remind myself its cheap AND tax advantages

Frogs
My hotel for work trip - I booked it, couldn't pay now as it said it was pay at hotel., got sent a pay request which I completed and now they have cancelled... I have rebooked but if it fails again I will use another hotel or booking agent - it was AG*DA - looks like an issue 2nd time around .. I book flights and hotels every month not sure why this place is so difficult.

Client A get caught up on queries and where we at
Client B check in
Do some practise work
PAYE

Karmacat

Garment construction sounds very interesting - I watch the Sewing Bee in awe of things like corsets and bras