Tuesday 29 November 2022

Tuesday

Morning, everyone.  It's another very early start to the day but I've learned to go with the flow and take it as it comes.   With my relaxed lifestyle nowadays, I can catch up on sleep later, should I need to.
It might be partly because I have a busy morning today but more about that later.

Yesterday went really well and I got loads done - it felt like loads anyway.
First of all, I have finished That Cupboard.  Three cheers.  I heard back from Natalie who is happy to take certain items but not the tuition/study books so they will go upstairs for now.  Maybe, at some point, I can sell them on but, for now, I'm thinking never say never again - I don't think I will be doing any more tuition but . . . 
I fired off an email to one of the Foundation Stage teachers because I found some coloured card and some A4 paper with Christmas borders which I though they might be able to use and yes, please, came the reply.
Quite a lot of this stationery stuff is from Dad's office and some left from my teaching days, too good to just chuck, so I am very glad it's going to be used.
As I thought, the bottom shelf was just a question of taking stuff out and putting it back again more neatly and I found my good pencil sharpener that I've been looking for for absolutely ages.  That's good.

Then I went off for circuits which was as good as ever.  It's funny how we are all 'good' at different things.  I struggle with the plank as it hurts my wrists a lot but I can do sit ups and related stuff that others struggle with.  I keep telling myself I ought to practise the plank at home but I don't enjoy it so - I don't!

After that, I got the washing out of the machine but by then it was clouding over so it went on a rack inside.
Then I went upstairs and sorted out the guest room and, yes, I did put on the Christmas bedding and I also put up some Christmas bunting too and covered the other bed with a tartan throw thingy which makes the room look very festive and warm.  It isn't actually warm yet because the radiator is off - must remember to turn it up on Saturday.
So that's another one to cross off my list, isn't it?

Today, I have a busy morning, starting with Groove down at the hall.  When that's done, I have to rush back, freshen up, change and be in school for a Governors' thingy, remembering to take two bags of stuff from the cupboard with me.  It's by the front door now and I will put it in the car when I leave for Groove.

This afternoon is easier and I will see how I feel - I might have a snooze first thing and then there's ironing and another couple of shelves to tackle.  I'm eating that elephant one bite at a time and it is working.  Oh, and I have a shopping list to write for tomorrow too.
It feels busy but I'm loving my life at the moment.  Hoping you all have a super day too.  Stay warm.  xx


18 comments:

  1. So glad you're loving your life ,you so so deserve it you've worked hard and are still doing your bit on the governors . Enjoy your day

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    1. It's going well so far, thanks. Jolly cold though. xx

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  2. I can't do sit ups to save my life. I really ought to practice them but I'm too bone idle. 😩

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    1. I wouldn't if I didn't go to Lindsey but I am glad my core is so much stronger. xx

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  3. You can do the plank resting on your forearms, that should help with the wrists!

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    1. Yes, that's what I do and it does help. Thanks. xx

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  4. You sound happy ... and YAY for finishing the cupboard :-)

    Yes, doing the plank whilst leaning on your forearms might be the way forward, that's the way I used to do it for similar reasons.

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    1. Yes, that works. I don't feel I am working ,my core quite as hard but at least I can do it! :-)
      xx

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  5. After months of enforced early wake ups ( puppy duties ) when I woke up this morning I was delighted that the dogs were still quiet and it was 6.45! Moving in the right direction...... enjoy your day x
    Alison in Wales x

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    1. Well done, puppies - that's the way to go! xx

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  6. Well done on finishing the cupboard clear out, sometimes it's the thought of doing it that's so off putting isn't it. Does that sound like you may be tempted to do some more tuition? Has the thought filtered into your mind since you've taken up governor duties again?

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    1. Um - good question. If I am quite honest, yes, it has but the answer is 'no'. I'm very much enjoying a quieter life with fewer commitments.
      I totally agree that getting started can be the hardest thing. xx

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  7. Well done you on getting so much done! It's a fab feeling when jobs get ticked off the list isn't it! I have my guest room to get ready for this weekend as I have family coming to stay for a few days too. I am setting aside Saturday for that! Just too busy this week!
    Suze x

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    1. Oh, that's lovely, Suze. Have a fabulous time with your family. The older I get, the more I treasure family connection. xx.

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  8. You certainly got loads completed. You even got your exercising in.

    God bless.

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    1. I did, yes. I do enjoy my exercise classes. xx

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  9. Sounds like you've got a lot done! It's nice to have others that can use the things you no longer want. It certainly makes me feel a little better about decluttering!

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    1. Yes, it's a good feeling to know that things aren't just being wasted. xx

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