Renewed focus: the (less-than?) five-year plan to move

themadvix

Morning all,

Thanks @beanielou, yes it definitely is!

No work was forthcoming yesterday, but I had a productive day nonetheless - various bits of admin in the morning, then B&W Cat had a nice long afternoon nap and I was able to crack on in the garden for a couple of hours without being whinged at/having to supervise cats. Emptied all the dead tomato and pepper/chilli pots (harvested the remaining chillis) and cleared the greenhouse, weeded the patio (it was in dire need) and swept and tidied by the back door. The garden looks SO much better for it.

I was hoping the weather was improving today but it seems to be getting worse - so washing put out yesterday is getting wetter again 🙄 It should be dry and sunny this afternoon - but it seems unlikely now that a) the washing will dry or b) the grass will be dry enough to cut - both of which are annoying.

Still no work, but I've done/cleared a bunch of surveys this morning and bread is on its final prove. Am waiting in for a parcel, but when that's here I need to collect some pills for B&W Cat from the vet. I might also go down to town on my bike. I could meet friend for a cuppa later - I know she would appreciate it, but I do have a lot to get on with here too. I'll think about it. Gym later and dinner will be egg and beans on toast. Last night we had masala carrots, so I've got leftovers for lunch (and Mr MV has taken lunch to work too). In the meantime, I've got bathrooms to clean and am going to put a picture up - the others require screws to hang them from, but one has a wire and I have the requisite tools (and confidence) to get it up!

MS things:
* Have cashed out £62 from PA. Usually do this at month end, but I forgot when paying myself last month and I don't fancy letting the balance get too high. Another £4.97 pending.
* VB clicks
* 1P surveys

Gratitudes:
* B&W Cat is slowly getting better at eating by himself 🤞🏼
* Mum popped round for a cuppa yesterday
* I can see blue sky! The sun is coming!

Have a good day all!

themadvix

Morning all,

I did get to town yesterday, returned some library books, got my Greggs free cuppa (not on the month-end deadline!) and bought some vegan protein powder. I've been tracking my protein intake for the past couple of weeks and while I'm getting enough (just, with focus) to maintain health, I'm not consuming enough for the weight exercises I'm now doing. I am already feeling more tired from the exercise, so I want to avoid making the situation worse. It's not something I've ever used before, but hopefully it will make the difference. I did get enough protein yesterday as a result! It's expensive, so I'll keep it as a post-gym drink rather than something for every day. Went to the gym and squeezed in a quick swim too - I'll count it as 1.5 of a visit (approx 1.5 hours too). Showered and hair washed there too, so saving shower gel, water and electricity for water (electric shower rather than from heatpump, so a bigger saving).

Main client has sent a large project, which is likely to keep me busy for a while, especially as it's likely to be interrupted by other projects. I do need to pop out at some point today as I have the car - we need another couple of cat food bowls as B&W Cat doesn't finish his food and lick the bowl clean any more. I have a 10% off voucher that I can use towards them though and will take stuff for the donations box too, which will get it out of our house. The FBMP person did not reply/show up yesterday…ho hum.

Dinner tonight (no gym) will be cauliflower laksa - which reminds me, I need to go and pick some kale for it.

MS things:
* 3rd part of 3 day PA survey completed
* VB clicks
* 1P surveys
* 2 loads of washing on the line, making the most of the sunshine (both to wash and dry it)
* Use of gym for showering

Gratitudes:
* Sunshine
* Enjoyed my swim, even if brief
* Plenty of work

Have a good day all!