The Challenges Of Finding Solitary Refinement ..

another_casualty

Interesting few days ...
Not eventful as such but just things to add to diary to keep on top of things.

I received another £10 on postcode lottery . I also received ( belatedly imho ) approx £10 increase in universal credit monthly payment . Trying not to bang my head on the ceiling as I jump up and down with excitement . 

I just checked my balance ( not wobbly ) , and I got the GVT £150 payment from council.
I also didn't have to pay for my Vodafone broadband / mobile bill for another month.
This puts me in good stead to make a large payment ( for me on UC anyway) on my credit card should I so wish . I think I'll probably wait till sept ish and hopefully clear it all then .

Speaking of UC ( doesn't sound as cool a name as AC but never mind ) , my appointment with job coach has been put back a week . 

While out with my friend , I received a call and was reluctant to pick up but I did.📱
It was from surgery advising it's time for my injection . I assume it's the regular blood test.
If it's the covid jab 😷I will refuse . Being outdoors in the sunshine on 2nd ping of cider 🍏🍻clouded my judgement . I'll come to that bridge when I get to it . 

One of my sister's  birthday on Monday so I had to send fairly expensive present which she should receive then .  

Food shopping worked out well a couple of days ago from haterose 🛒
I received beef mince( 2 packs)  that expired next day ,so got it free. Only thing was bacon expires Monday  . I'll have to look up how to freeze it . 

Still on the food front , I'm varying things around slightly . Yes, a few bags of kettle chips 🤦‍♂️. Smash with Turkey mince is a change , as is beans with beef mince . I tried cream with  chocolate powder and out of date caramel sauce 🙀. That meant I was off green and blacks for a few days . That didn't last 🍫.  Fresh brown bread from bakers has been added 🥖. These and other things I've forgot ..except for coffee flavoured ice cream 🍨☕️

Addicted for a few months . Oh , well..

Another tough  live session on weds with mr trainer 🏋️‍♂️. I took 2 days off from that , but managed to get back the desire today .

I think that's all for now . 

I'll leave it there...🌤

MrsPorridge

AC - cook your meat/bacon and then freeze it.  It will then be safe to defrost and eat.  I don't think I would re-heat the bacon, but you could use it in a sandwich.  You can always freeze it split into batches.

You could cook the mince up with some tinned tomates and then again, freeze in batches, then defrost and cook as normal.

another_casualty

MrsPorridge said:

AC - cook your meat/bacon and then freeze it.  It will then be safe to defrost and eat.  I don't think I would re-heat the bacon, but you could use it in a sandwich.  You can always freeze it split into batches.

You could cook the mince up with some tinned tomates and then again, freeze in batches, then defrost and cook as normal.

Thanks mrs p 😼
Bacon is a bit more complicated.  A bit like Turkey I guess, and not as straightforward as mince . It's only a few slices of bacon . Special offer ( I wonder why 😾) , so I may just bin it . Normally the bacon has a shelf life of 2 weeks approx , and is eaten within that time .
I usually open pack and have it all within 3 days for  toadred bacon sandwiches .

I was with you , until you mentioned tomatoes 🤢🤮🍅. I like ketchup for some reason . 

Part of my odd ways I guess 😼

jwil

I freeze meat and bacon as is.  If need be, split it into individual portions and then freeze it so you can take out as much as you need.

If it's just a few slices, then I wouldn't throw it out, I'd just make the world's best bacon sandwich with loads of bacon! 😁😋

another_casualty

jwil said:

I freeze meat and bacon as is.  If need be, split it into individual portions and then freeze it so you can take out as much as you need.

If it's just a few slices, then I wouldn't throw it out, I'd just make the world's best bacon sandwich with loads of bacon! 😁😋

Mmmm… I have 1 and a half packs left. If it were like mince / steak then no problem . I’d just be able to cook straight from frozen . 

I’ll make a decision tomorrow I guess 😼

another_casualty

Back to normality for most . I'm glad all the bank holidays are out of the way for a few months . ( me being single and selfish in a meldrew kind of way 😼) 
Massive thunderstorm on Saturday night ⚡️⛈. Apparently lots of people have lost tv signals around the area . 📺

I went for walk Mon/ tues 🐾and it was harder going than expected . 🥵
Been feeling run down also on them days, but seem better today . I did the training on all days and that was a struggle too 🏋️‍♂️.
I have a live session with mr trainer this morning also 🏋️‍♂️

As I lay in bed last night 🛌, something told me to check and see when my blood test is due . It was scheduled for 8.50 am this morning . Time flies ⏱🪰
I have ( or did have ) 3 bags of stuff to take to recycle clothes and shoes . Pushed for time , I took the shoes👟. I think the jeans may be in good enough condition to give to charity shop.🐕so I'll check condition later . I have a big coffee tin of coins which I'll be giving to a charity shop very soon 🐕.The recycle bin,is a few yards from surgery 

Back to this morning; there was an ambulance 🚑abd a few police cars a few yards from the surgery🚓👮‍♂️👮🏻Looks like a car accident .🚗
My right leg was really painful , and I'm glad to be home . Rain due anytime 💧
It was a bit of a struggle walk8ng there and back 🐾🥵. It's damp and humid .

Yesterday, I made the decision to Chuck a load of scented candles into recycling bin.
most were half used . 🕯. What has been playing on my mind is the fact that I have been obsessive about things . Buying things out of boredom , or buying too many candles when I haven't fully used the ones I have . I haven't the room , plus living in a small compartment I have to be realistic . 

Family member out of hsp, but obviously worn out . I'll send a get well gift . 

I had to buy some more brita filters . Due to cost etc, I paid under £30 for six..plus a new jug.  I only got a new jug a few months ago, but yhis will save in 5he future . I have a brita jug and kettle . Supposed to change cartridges monthly , but 6-8 weeks is supposed to be ok.

I'll leave it there ..⛈

doingitanyway

They average for the time you need to replace the cartridges. It is only you using so you can go a bit longer before replacing.
Glad your relative is out of hospital.
Buying out of boredom is something we can all identify with...
Well done for keeping going with your exercise no matter 

jwil

Well done on the exercise especially as you weren't feeling great!

Glad your family member is out of hospital.

another_casualty

A fairly les miserable week, but feel back to ‘normal’ today ..

went for walk this morning after not going yesterday 🐾. Leg held up , but felt a bit clammy ( humid ) . 

No exercise yesterday or weds, but will do something later on today🏋️‍♂️

Yesterday I decided to pull bed out from the external wall , making sure enough air  gets all of the bedroom 🛌🥵. 

Looking at the new position of bed , it does look like maybe I could do with a small double rather than the double I have . Not a big deal at this stage . 

It’s only 6” less width. Size matters and all that . The headboard is one of those thick tall ones which weighs a lot . 

The bedroom is the only room with too much clutter , but it’s something I’m tackling as and when . When there are sales on in furniture land, I may have to get one or 2 things should funds allow .
Experimenting as always in this compartment but I’m slowly getting there.

I’m counting my blessings as always . Especially that I no longer have to worry about commuting 🚝🛤 or fare increases ( although it does matter when trying to meet friends / family ). Myself and a few friends are due to meet-up in brockenhurst sometime, but having said that there has been industrial action on south worsening railways for a few years anyhow. We’ll see. Travelling to londonistan to catch-up with family won’t be easy despite us all making promises ( been too long etc ) 

Tuesday is meeting with job coach at job centre . Not looking forward to that . 

Since last meeting via phone 📞, I have received a new fit note which has been accepted. Plus we’ll have to discus the careers coach and the computer course that never happened. I should be prepared. 🤞

I’ll leave it there ..🌤

doingitanyway

Glad your fit note was accepted
Hope your social goes ahead
Good to ensure the room is aired everywhere