20/20 Vision (repaying a debt to my home and myself)

beanielou · 3 August 2018 at 10:03PM

doingitanyway wrote: »

Thanks Beanie

No Abba1772, I only negotiated for any extra work to be done in the additional time but electrician stretched work so there was no additional work. It is not right but it is okay and chalking it up to experience and putting it behind me

That is so not on.
But as you say chalk it up to experience.

greenbee · 3 August 2018 at 10:38PM

I think you should provide feedback to the company, point out that they agreed to the additional work so clearly thought the time allowed was more than was needed, and let them know how much time the guy was off site and what he claimed to be doing. Firstly, they may not know how disorganised he is and secondly they may agree to complete the extra work (although you might want to insist that someone else does it!).

doingitanyway · 3 August 2018 at 10:45PM

Thanks Greenbee. I don't think the electrician was disorganised. In fact he worked quite hard on stretching the job out and I understand why. I made a mistake choosing them in the first place. Lesson learnt, moving on and chalking it up to experience.

Have a good weekend

doingitanyway · 5 August 2018 at 12:11PM

I am burning frankincense oil today, so soothing.;)

I survived my return to work well. During August I will be working a maximum of 4 days a week so I am hoping I will be fine. Hopefully it will be that way all the time soon.:)

I am getting ready for my diet tomorrow. I have read the blood sugar diet and I am going onto phase 2. Phase 1 is for rapid weight loss and I don’t do well on very low calorie diets. The food is the same as I always eat so easy from that POV. The book states I will lose weight and my blood sugar will lower anyway just at a slower rate. I don’t believe in quick fixes, I trust slow and steady.

This morning I have prepped veggies. This is key for me. I love veggies but I am like a child I need a ready made large salad box and a smaller box of veggie crudit!s. I don’t fancy them if I have to do something before I eat them.:o

Funny but getting debt free has changed my mindset so although I can’t/won't do phase 1 of the diet, phase 2 requires 2 days on 800 calories. That is 48 hours and the knowledge I can have a few squares of chocolate in 49 hours is bearable. Same as debt busting and a few NSDs see? Deferred gratification. A whole eight weeks of deferred gratification? Nah.

I have been researching women tradespeople today. I am fed up with male tradespeople, the whole experience is stressful from being talked down to, to overcharging because they think women won’t know any different. I also want to feel comfortable in my own home and some (not all) so far have left me feeling uncomfortable. I have texted a female decorator who lives surprisingly close by.

Before anyone says so, I know there are some lovely male tradespeople. I have met them and heard of them (an MSE diarist's hubby) but they are as rare as hen’s teeth in this house.

So today is about reflecting on my week and preparation for me

I hope your Sunday is going well

System · 5 August 2018 at 1:37PM

Glad to hear work was ok, and you have 4 days sorted out. Having work done on your home is very stressful I think , well it is/was for me. Unfortunately it is a necessary thing sometimes, I used to want to be tidying up around them. When I was married and the kids were young, I moved out and went to MIL for a few days , the only way I could cope with being rewired .

My son has had a lady plasterer and no complaints from him, she did an amazing job. Looking forward to hearing how you get on with the blood sugar diet. Friend of mine followed a Banting diet , similar I think to the one you are going to follow. He is now of type 2 diabetes meds.

Have an enjoyable day.

doingitanyway · 5 August 2018 at 7:34PM

Cumbria_lass wrote: »

Looking forward to hearing how you get on with the blood sugar diet. Friend of mine followed a Banting diet , similar I think to the one you are going to follow. He is now of type 2 diabetes meds.

Thanks Cumbria. Yes, diet low carb and no processed foods like Banting basically. Just worked out tomorrow's food plan and calorie counted and pinned on fridge. All systems are go

beanielou · 5 August 2018 at 8:23PM

Good news on 4 days for August

in_need_of_direction · 6 August 2018 at 8:14AM

Is there a local women's training facility? If so, could they signpost to female tradespeople.?

doingitanyway · 7 August 2018 at 8:39AM

I got through day 1 of the diet plan.

Looking forward to the delivery of a dress purchased on sale today. I rarely buy clothes and I want to look less shabby. It cost £70 (reduced from £180) and there was a £5 delivery charge so I am hoping it is suitable. It can be worn all year by adding a cardigan and thick tights so if okay it will get lots of wear. On a cost per wear basis it might end up being a super bargain...;)

Female decorator got back to me. She is busy with a job but will get back to me to arrange a quote by Saturday or at the start of next week. I had plans on the order of works in the house but now realise it is dependant on what trades are available.

Back at work but at least it is from home today

Still thinking about exercise and going to simplify by walking 2 miles to a coffee shop that opens at 5am and walking back before work daily. Just waiting for the excessive heat to be over. Need some trainers and a tracksuit. I keep dithering about a pedometer, but just going to go by miles covered and time instead for now.

I discovered last week that another family member has been diagnosed as type 2, using that as motivation to stick to getting my blood sugars under control. Day 2 of the diet and determined.

Have a good day folks

abba1772 · 7 August 2018 at 8:52AM

Do you have a smart phone, if so download my fitness pal is roughly counts your steps and it's free xx

20/20 Vision (repaying a debt to my home and myself)

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