Pulling my frugal pants on.

ladybird1106

Sat and cut up margarine tubs to make plant label. Wiped down and finally labelled the marmalade. 2 loads of washing dried using natures tumble dryer, only just had enough pegs. More scarf knitting 🧶, almost getting ready to cast off. OH calls it my Tom Baker scarf because it’s so long. I want to make into a snood scarf hence why it’s so long. 

I’m thinking of getting one of those sunrise☀️alarm clocks, to help me get up in the morning. I think I’ll invest in a medical grade one that will help with my SAD. Although I’ve not been diagnosed, I struggle every year about this time and then come April I’m fine .🙂 Will investigate which will be the best and price. 

We have another viewer for dad’s house at the weekend which half sibling is sorting as it’s my wedding anniversary this weekend. Really hope it sells this weekend, the last people who put in a ridiculous offer wanted to flip it and rent it out which I really struggle with as I’d like it to go to someone who will actually live in it and benefit from it rather than it been part of a business. However, it needs to go and then I can move on. 

Very tired now love 🐞

KajiKita

You’re being very productive. Are you pleased with the saying on the shelf? 

I have a Lumi3 light alarm clock - makes a massive difference to how I find waking up in the winter. Been using them for decades. 

🤞 for the house viewing this weekend. Do you have any nice plans for your anniversary? 

KK

ladybird1106

The lumi3 is exactly what I’ve been looking at , so good to get RL feedback KK.  This weekend plans include building raised beds at the plot and putting garlic 🧄 in. Not particularly romantic. 

Best get a wriggle on as the youngest is attempting to go into college 🤞 no panic attacks.
love 🐞

KajiKita

How did youngest get on today? 🤞

Your weekend plans are for time together and achieving something. I think it will do you both good 😊❤️

KK

ladybird1106

Youngest got on fine yesterday, KK.
love 🐞

KajiKita

ladybird1106 said:

Youngest got on fine yesterday, KK.
love 🐞

So pleased for both of you 😊 Well done them! 👏

KK

ladybird1106

My lumi3 parcel is arriving today, only ordered yesterday. I got one with a fm radio, would liked the DAB but out of my budget . I’ve also opted for a SAD lamp too, gone for the mini version as it was the cheapest. I’m at a stage where I will try anything ( other than the usual offering of antidepressants from the dr). Mood incredibly low at the moment. Had that LBM of my life is not my own until the youngest moves out. I had hoped by now that they would no longer need the level of input they require. Don’t get me wrong, I’m super pleased with what they’ve achieved and they are making great progress. However the reality is that they aren’t quite there yet and might never achieve it. That is something I need to accept impacts not only them but me too. 

Right enough of feeling sorry for myself time to get on with the day.
love 🐞

Auti

@ladybird1106 - I get you. It is a type of grieving for what plans/dreams/ideas you had - the freedom to have dreams. Keep safe - virtual hug.

ladybird1106

Thanks Auti, not many people in RL understand but that’s exactly what I’m feeling at the moment. 

SAD lamp and alarm clock have both arrived. Impressed with the 45 day trail period. Made the mistake of switching it on whilst looking at it. Was not expecting it to be that bright. So we’ll see if there is any improvement 🤞. Discussed mood levels with OH and he’s encouraged me to go away for a few days. Mum has agreed to come and support the youngest whilst I’m away. Never been away on my own before but I’m looking forward to it. I’m just going to a YHA -£108 my own room for a couple of nights then onto the eldest who has booked us into a YHA for a couple of nights also. 

Just bought OH a pork pie to say thank you for being so supportive. I’m a veggie but god the pastry smells so goodmmmmmmm. 

Love 🐞

ladybird1106

So the lumi3 didn’t work this morning, no waking up to a sunrise in my room,  but that was only because we were too excited to see it become a sunrise🤣. We are such a sad pair🤣. 

Right best get miss giddychops sort as we are off to the place where OH sometimes run courses. We are going to check out the next piece of hedgerow, that the exciting thing for the day🤣.
love 🐞