Looking for the silver lining

Hi Beanie - he's been having some pain in the area of his shunt. It just seems endless - one thing after another. If he's no better after the weekend it's a trip to the doctors for him I'm afraid. He seems ok tonight though so fingers crossed. Thanks for asking x

Happy March everyone! Shiny brand new month

Tried to post yesterday but Mr SA was hovering every time I picked up my iPad.

Time to look back on last month and make plans for this one so here's what my list looks like:

1. Savings - now the debt is paid off it's time to build savings. All I've managed at the moment is to add to my VSP which stands at a healthy £132.96. I've bought a new TV with what I would've saved as the old one was letting us down. We can now switch off the TV and it comes back on again - such luxury! So money well spent. Also saving for a holiday in April. March goal is to pay for the holiday. I'd like to start building up an emergency fund of £1000 too.

2. Lose weight - only lost 2lbs so far - not doing well. As the holiday is on the horizon I really need to knuckle down now. Goal for March is to lose 7lbs.

3. Exercise - I'm still doing on average 20,000 steps a day which you think would be enough - evidently not. So I've subscribed to Motion Traxx and do a workout from their app 3 times a week. Costs me £3.99 a month, much cheaper than a gym and I'm enjoying it.

4. Budget - still a work in progress. Really need to stick to a set budget or I will never build savings. March goal is to set a budget and stick to it. My freezer is so full I can't get anything else in it so menu plans will have to be based on what we've got.

5. Alcohol - only managed 8/12 alcohol free days in February. March goal is 12 again.

6. No spend days - new to my list. Did 6/8 last month which is good for me. However, March goal is 12 NSD.

7. Water - still a work in progress. Need to drink 2 litres minimum a day. Must keep a tick chart. T the moment probably drink 1.5 litres.

8. House - need to look into re-mortgaging versus selling. Now my job is secure I can do something.

9. Work - things have gone well big style on this front and I can say that I've now more than likely got a good job until I retire. It's my old job but I'm coming off my contract and being fully employed. Really chuffed to say the least

10. Driving - on a back burner for now.

11. Books - 42 Magazines - 24. The pile is going down.

12. Fly Lady - not got back into the swing of this yet.

So goals set for March.

Mr SA is a bit better, he didn't complain about headache yesterday but his mobility was really bad. We went in town and I lost him in Debenhams and finally found him sitting in a chair at one of those eyebrow threading bars! He's now signed up properly for the gym and has been given a 30 minute programme to follow to build up his strength. He's been swimming but still can't get his co-ordination right. Isn't it weird, he used to be such a good swimmer.

Thanks ladies - the new TV switches off and comes back on again! Woo hoo! Can't believe we put up with the old one for so long. Nothing fancy but it's so much better than the old one. I have a wish list of things that need replacing. Next on the list is the kettle - it still works but has seen better days (a bit like me really!!!).