JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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2/6/19 Wednesday 😀 Done good!
*Weigh: 😀 158 lbs. I didn't gain, so Yay!
*work into my work day-back exercises including planks & crunches. 😀 Didn't work it in during workday but did them 8:30pm.
*pushups 😀 10 reg floor, 10 bent knee, 30 wall
*Triceps dips 😀 3 sets (15, 10, 19)
*January red cup challenge 😀 5 yay!
*Stay in the green 😀
*Bed by midnight 😞
Back exercises including crunches & planks were a little easier & faster. Also same with push-ups (was a tad further from the wall this time). Triceps dips were tad easier.
Made myself do all these exercises so hopefully I won't feel as sore from waiting too mich time between doing them.
JFT 2/7/19 Thursday
*make it to dr appt on time
*go to ob/Gyn
*Not give in to myself for making it thru dr visit be eating to celebrate. Something I've done since a kid
*leave work on time even tho less hrs today-focus & don't lose track of time. Keep long term fitness goal in mind.
*zumba class 7pm east Plano
*Jan. Red cup challenge
*stay in green
*bed by midnight
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Checking in from Wednesday
1. Therapy exercises. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Log 1 item. Take shoes. Update JFT by 7:00.
2. Before school: Update class websites. PRINT PRs FOR 1-2! Check - is C here?
3. Class 1-2: Starter: Villain poster. Continue with challenge book project. Homework: Ideal Woman. Thursday's homework: Freedom. Monday's homework: Hero-Villain showdown. Challenge book project, Acts I-V, any makeup work, Socratic preparation.
4. Planning: A - Duo. Update unit 2 plans and print. B - Grade classwork C - Enter grades. D - PRINT SUB PLANS! Call parents.
5. Class 4: Verb phrase practice, MLA scavenger hunt with printouts and 2 articles for Thursday. Grammar closer - review verb phrases. HW: Respect, verb phrases. Thursday: Capitalization practice, in-text citations, read 2 articles & write response that uses in-text citations. HW: Growing Up. Friday: create Works Cited for articles.
6. Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
7. Strength 4:30. Draft Week 5 project. Put laundry away. Exam. Choose sources for reflection essay.
8. Gratitude journal. Update Goodreads Friday. Write out References for reflection essay.
9. Therapy exercises. Prep Thu lunch. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 5:50.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
January 2019: 186.0
Today: 188.6
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. Purchases: Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac. Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for Design for How People Learn (Julie Dirksen), On Writing (Stephen King), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams).
2. E2: What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used: Animal Farm, Julius Caesar, Wes Moore, I Am Malala. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
3. E1: Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me).
4. Curriculum Development: Writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others?
5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals.
6. Medical: Dentist? Also Feb 7 9:30 w Ac Int. Feb 7 12:00 w new. Sub already set up. Apr 22 McC. Need sub. Call to set up checkups with Dass (October). GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
7. Theater: Audition for FTN (Feb?) Audition for Avenue Q March. Audition for Christie March. Audition for Mamma Mia ??? Need sub for May 2, opening day.
8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling.
So, I'm not posting today's JFT yet because I'm off for checkups. Got two extra hours of sleep, turned in lesson plans. So far things are good!4 -
JFT Wednesday
1. Atleast 6 waters at work - I'm dehydrated and I think it might be causing overactive oil production, hair and skin feel greasy in record time.
2. Log all food
3. Eat packed lunch
4. Cook dinner at home
5. Load of laundry
6. Follow up on IMA application, HR position, and return call for Medica / /
7. Empty dishwasher
8. Tea before bed
9. Bed by 10 1030
JFT Thursday AM
1. Smoothie
2. Fish Oil and elderberry
3. Pack soup for Aunt - deliver before work or at lunch
4. Remember 3PM car buyout appointment - print preapproval print preapproved at work!
JFT Thursday
1. 4 waters at work, 2 at home
2. Log all food
3. Eat packed lunch
4. Print preapproval letter
5. 3pm car buyout appointment
6. Gather eng. Drawings for welding
7. Cook dinner at home - leftovers
8. Tea and Bed by 10
JFT Friday AM
1. Up at 6
2. Smoothie
3. Fish oil and elderberry
4. 7:30 AM phone interview
5. Shower and dry hair
6. Head to moms by 11:303 -
Recap 2/6 Hump Day ~ Not that much snow fell, hubby said he would clear once he got up, so no a.m. shoveling. Then snowplow filled in end of driveway just before I left for work. I plowed my little Honda Civic right through!
1) Treadmill before work 3 mi 50:22 + cool down + stretched = Feel like I'm getting back in the groove (Jan. not so much) and happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work / 5 somethings = Fitbit 15,185 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 boom! & 36 floors
3) Meals (more leftovers but I like them) & snacks prelogged / no snacking after supper / net calories zero / 14c water = Ate 2 Hershey miniatures (unplanned) in evening which made net calories red 52
, sodium & sugar green , fiber & protein good & 14c water (yay)
4) Evening: check out Public Market (never been to this one)
not many vendors of type I like but got eggs & cheese, tried kombucha / grocery shop & everything put away by 7 / wash dishes (pile is getting a little extreme) mostly done, couple of pans & storage containers still on counter / fold hubby's work shirts & took upstairs / write review for gems woman / declutter 15 min. nope / other to-do's? completed healthcare & banking surveys, organized clothing for Sat. 5K
5) UNPLUG 9:00
texted w/ hubby at his job & checked weather / floss 
/ retainers / set/verify alarm (radio station?), bed & tv off 10:20 late again (not sure if rest day R a.m.)
JFT 2/7 R ~ Have been feeling a bit bummed since last night... hubby has plans to meet up with his former co-worker/friend who's in the end stage of pancreatic cancer, and that makes me so sad. Today is another winter storm warning, and we will get snow, freezing rain & ice by afternoon. I like winter, really I do, but I want snow, not this freezing rain & ice crap. All area schools are canceled but here we are at work. Noon mindful/snowshoe hike and evening choir rehearsal both canceled. I brought lunch to work & won't see hubby at noon until tomorrow. Sad me. Whine over. Oooh, wine... breathe in, breathe out.
1) No morning workout / walk inside building during lunch hour
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
3) Meals (finishing up some leftovers) & snacks prelogged / net calories zero / 14c water
4) After work: get home safely / do laundry since I have all evening / put away clean dishes / wash rest of dishes / shovel snow / declutter something / other?
5) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS (dentist on M) / RETAINERS / set/verify early alarm, bed & tv off 10:30 (treadmill F a.m.)3 -
Aubyshortcake - cooking meals when I’m working is one of my hardest challenges. I’m going to work on a meal plan while I’m off in an effort to help when I get my job.
Elbee1 - I watched a talk show yesterday that was all about heart health. They had a trainer on there talking about different exercises. He said cardio is needed for our hearts, strength for our bones but the number one thing we should be doing is stretching and most of us skip that part. He said stretching is so important and should be done the most so that we don’t get injured doing the others, because when we get injured we stop it all. I never stretch, and do no strength training. I think I need to make a plan for exercise too.
Clicketykeys- glad your having a good day2 -
maryrobinson40 wrote: »YIPPIEEEEE! I DON'T HAVE CERVICAL CANCER!!! HALLELUJAH!!! I HURRIED ON HERE TO
SHARE THIS NEWS!!! AND THERE WAS A MISPLACEMENT OF MY TEST RESULTS AND LONG
STORY SHORT... I DIDN'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH WITH THE SECOND BIOPSY!!! HALLELUJAH!!
Oh, I am so grateful and thankful---not only do you not have cancer but your results were found so that you didn't have to do another biopsy. What an absolute relief! So happy for you-2 -
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@maryrobinson40 So happy for your good news!
@Snowflake1968 and @AJB1014 Hoping you find jobs that give you satisfaction as well as income.
@clicketykeys and @Faebert Teachers rock!
@frenchfancy2014 My deepest sympathies for your loss.
@bookmeister86 Your insights are so perceptive. Love your support for others.
@Bex953172 Truly not expecting a photo of the dog... hahaha. Hope your housing gets squared away.
To everyone on JFT, wishing you a successful day. (((Hugs)))3 -
JFT - Wednesday Feb 6 - Determined
2L of water - 🤔 I think only 1.5 but I had a couple of teas
Calories in Green - 🙂
Walk 1 Mile - 🙂
5 Fruits and Veggies - 3/5
Only 1 evening Snack - 🙂
5 something at bathroom break - 🙂
Write in Journal - 🙂
Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices. - 🙂
JFT - Thursday Feb 7 - Determined
2L of water
Calories in Green
Walk 1 Mile
5 Fruits and Veggies
Only 1 evening Snack
5 something at bathroom break
Write in Journal
Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices.
Well tonight at 1159 the job posting closes. I imagine they will start looking at resumes tomorrow or Monday.
Yesterday was a good day, Lauryn took me to Costco to get a car battery and some grocery items. We then made a couple other little stops. I made homemade pizza for supper and sent all the leftovers home with Jonah for his lunches today and tomorrow.
Michaela did not want to leave last night she sat on my lap and hugged me so tight saying “I just love you so so much”. I would have let her stay but I had no extra diapers, clothes or anything here. I’ll have to let her stay by herself one night soon. I have them both Saturday night.
I thibk today I’m going to make a Valentines card to send to my Mom, she probably won’t get it in time, but she’ll enjoy it anyway.
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Right everyone, yesterday got a bit crazy and i wanted to tell you guys but honestly i didnt know what was going to happen myself!
So basically, weve been registering our interest (or bidding) for houses that are available from mid March, as we knew by the end of Feb we would have paid off all our arrears to our landlord and then he could give us a reference. We thought by choosing mid March houses we wouldnt have to get a reference until they atleast had the keys off the current people living in that house.
Anyway, we got a call yesterday and we got first priority! And she asked for a reference.. we said we'd get back to her today with his number so she could ring him and get the reference. So panic sets in. Weve not paid off the arrears.. we cant for another few weeks and she needs this reference tomorrow. And if we decline the house we would not be allowed to bid for 12 months (2 rejections on houses and they put you im catergory E of priority.)
And after lots of shouting, arguing, crying, pointing the finger and giving up completely, help came in the shape of my MIL. She paid all the arrears, half of which is a gift and the rest we pay back as we were going to with the landlord originally.
The housing association rang our landlord today and he gave a brilliant reference. And long story short, i move in on the 10th March!!!
We did it! With lots of help we did it! I cant wait, Saskia will have her own room now and Marley and Casey will have a decent big room to share, we have a garage/utility room, a garden at the back AND front and even a dining room!! And theres a passage between the houses opposite our house that leads to a field with a park for the kids, and the schools a 5 min walk!!
Thank you everyone for your support!!
@PackerFanInGB would you hold out on posting the quilt until ive moved, ill be redirecting my mail from this house through the post office but i dont want there to be any reason for it getting lost in the mail!4 -
@PackerFanInGB would you hold out on posting the quilt until ive moved, ill be redirecting my mail from this house through the post office but i dont want there to be any reason for it getting lost in the mail!
I am SO EXCITED FOR YOU! Of course, I will. It's taken me this long to get it to you, I can certainly wait until you are settled! I'm sending you the biggest hugs right now and doing a happy dance (in my mind...not at my desk because I'd get some snarky remarks if I did that!)
WHOOP WHOOP!!!! More room, closer to school, front and back yard and a park for the kiddos and the dog! I'm seriously really excited for you! xoxoxox1 -
We did it! With lots of help we did it! I cant wait, Saskia will have her own room now and Marley and Casey will have a decent big room to share, we have a garage/utility room, a garden at the back AND front and even a dining room!! And theres a passage between the houses opposite our house that leads to a field with a park for the kids, and the schools a 5 min walk!!
Thank you everyone for your support!!
@PackerFanInGB would you hold out on posting the quilt until ive moved, ill be redirecting my mail from this house through the post office but i dont want there to be any reason for it getting lost in the mail!
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Right everyone, yesterday got a bit crazy and i wanted to tell you guys but honestly i didnt know what was going to happen myself!
So basically, weve been registering our interest (or bidding) for houses that are available from mid March, as we knew by the end of Feb we would have paid off all our arrears to our landlord and then he could give us a reference. We thought by choosing mid March houses we wouldnt have to get a reference until they atleast had the keys off the current people living in that house.
Anyway, we got a call yesterday and we got first priority! And she asked for a reference.. we said we'd get back to her today with his number so she could ring him and get the reference. So panic sets in. Weve not paid off the arrears.. we cant for another few weeks and she needs this reference tomorrow. And if we decline the house we would not be allowed to bid for 12 months (2 rejections on houses and they put you im catergory E of priority.)
And after lots of shouting, arguing, crying, pointing the finger and giving up completely, help came in the shape of my MIL. She paid all the arrears, half of which is a gift and the rest we pay back as we were going to with the landlord originally.
The housing association rang our landlord today and he gave a brilliant reference. And long story short, i move in on the 10th March!!!
We did it! With lots of help we did it! I cant wait, Saskia will have her own room now and Marley and Casey will have a decent big room to share, we have a garage/utility room, a garden at the back AND front and even a dining room!! And theres a passage between the houses opposite our house that leads to a field with a park for the kids, and the schools a 5 min walk!!
Thank you everyone for your support!!
@PackerFanInGB would you hold out on posting the quilt until ive moved, ill be redirecting my mail from this house through the post office but i dont want there to be any reason for it getting lost in the mail!
I am so incredibly happy for you! Is this a more affordable place for you? It sounds ideal location and space wise.0 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »Just for Wednesday | 2/6/2019:
- Journal every bite
- Drink 90 oz of water
Nope, but I drank water at the restaurant so that was a win! - 30 active minutes on my FitBit Nope, but I exceeded my FitBit step goal.
- 2 fruits / 3 veggies
- No vending machine snacks
- Eat only when sitting down
- Be mindful, eat slowly, enjoy my meal
- Give myself credit for positive choices (See above....partial credit! Not all good, but not all bad either!)
- Review restaurant's menu online and pre-select healthy choice for dinner tonight Stayed in the green.
- Beck's - next chapter
Got home too late. - Lymphatic massage for arm before bed Got home too late.
- Gratitude Journal / Podcast / Simple Abundance / Calm App / Read until lights out by 10:30 I started out with the Calm app first and then was going to read and journal. Big mistake. Fell asleep during the meditation! LOL! Not horrible, because I've been struggling to fall asleep lately so it was actually kind of a good thing. (See how I did that? Glass half full?
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Good morning! I cannot believe I got on here before noon today. Must have done something right!
So many people I would like to address individually but I just don't have time right now. Just know I'm praying for those of you struggling with decisions, job hunts, health issues, family issues, and I'm also over here cheering for your successes and good news! I love you all!
Maddie did okay at Doggy Day Care yesterday. She was pretty nippy in the beginning they said, but they finally found a group of dogs that were larger and calmer and she did pretty good with that group. I'm bringing her again tomorrow and Monday for half days, Tuesday & Wednesday for full days and then we go on our trip Thursday. I sure hope she does okay. She was mad at me when I picked her up yesterday....was happy to see me at first but then got in the car and would not look at me or let me scratch her under the chin...then laid down in the back seat with her back to me all the way home.
What do you know? I have a female dog with an attitude! No wonder I was attracted to her!
Anyway, I'd better get some goals written and get busy.
Just For Thursday | Feb 7, 2019- Log every bite
- Drink 90 oz of water
- Try to eat 90 g protein with low net carbs
- Eat only when sitting down
- Mindful choices; no vending machine spontaneous purchases
- Give myself credit for positive choices
- Focus on appreciating what IS instead of focusing on what is not. Practice gratitude.
- Prep for tomorrow, tonight
- Read next chapter of Beck's.
- Lymphatic massage for arm before bed Got home too late.
- Gratitude Journal / Podcast / Simple Abundance / Calm App / Read until lights out by 10:30
- Get up without hitting snooze on Friday
Also on this week's list:
Listen to this week's Half Size Me podcast
Go through clothing in spare room and either keep/donate/toss
Call Planet Fitness and get membership squared away
Reserve a car for us at AZ airport
Shop for 3 outfits that fit and that are my style so I have something comfortable to wear that I feel good in also.
Shop for summer clothing to wear while at dad's in AZ that I will feel comfortable in
Attach binding to quilt - In progress
Get lab drawn for Friday appt.
Prep serving-sized snacks to grab easily for lunches, etc.
Word for 2019: tenacity/tenacious - I am tenacious in my pursuit of a healthy body, mind and spirit.
3 - Journal every bite
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Right everyone, yesterday got a bit crazy and i wanted to tell you guys but honestly i didnt know what was going to happen myself!
So basically, weve been registering our interest (or bidding) for houses that are available from mid March, as we knew by the end of Feb we would have paid off all our arrears to our landlord and then he could give us a reference. We thought by choosing mid March houses we wouldnt have to get a reference until they atleast had the keys off the current people living in that house.
Anyway, we got a call yesterday and we got first priority! And she asked for a reference.. we said we'd get back to her today with his number so she could ring him and get the reference. So panic sets in. Weve not paid off the arrears.. we cant for another few weeks and she needs this reference tomorrow. And if we decline the house we would not be allowed to bid for 12 months (2 rejections on houses and they put you im catergory E of priority.)
And after lots of shouting, arguing, crying, pointing the finger and giving up completely, help came in the shape of my MIL. She paid all the arrears, half of which is a gift and the rest we pay back as we were going to with the landlord originally.
The housing association rang our landlord today and he gave a brilliant reference. And long story short, i move in on the 10th March!!!
We did it! With lots of help we did it! I cant wait, Saskia will have her own room now and Marley and Casey will have a decent big room to share, we have a garage/utility room, a garden at the back AND front and even a dining room!! And theres a passage between the houses opposite our house that leads to a field with a park for the kids, and the schools a 5 min walk!!
Thank you everyone for your support!!
@PackerFanInGB would you hold out on posting the quilt until ive moved, ill be redirecting my mail from this house through the post office but i dont want there to be any reason for it getting lost in the mail!
AMAZING NEWS!!! Congrats and I'm so happy you've made it through this trying time - your attitude definitely inspired me to not let fear take over and press on!2 -
@Bex953172 - so happy for you! Congratulations x2
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Right everyone, yesterday got a bit crazy and i wanted to tell you guys but honestly i didnt know what was going to happen myself!
So basically, weve been registering our interest (or bidding) for houses that are available from mid March, as we knew by the end of Feb we would have paid off all our arrears to our landlord and then he could give us a reference. We thought by choosing mid March houses we wouldnt have to get a reference until they atleast had the keys off the current people living in that house.
Anyway, we got a call yesterday and we got first priority! And she asked for a reference.. we said we'd get back to her today with his number so she could ring him and get the reference. So panic sets in. Weve not paid off the arrears.. we cant for another few weeks and she needs this reference tomorrow. And if we decline the house we would not be allowed to bid for 12 months (2 rejections on houses and they put you im catergory E of priority.)
And after lots of shouting, arguing, crying, pointing the finger and giving up completely, help came in the shape of my MIL. She paid all the arrears, half of which is a gift and the rest we pay back as we were going to with the landlord originally.
The housing association rang our landlord today and he gave a brilliant reference. And long story short, i move in on the 10th March!!!
We did it! With lots of help we did it! I cant wait, Saskia will have her own room now and Marley and Casey will have a decent big room to share, we have a garage/utility room, a garden at the back AND front and even a dining room!! And theres a passage between the houses opposite our house that leads to a field with a park for the kids, and the schools a 5 min walk!!
Thank you everyone for your support!!
@PackerFanInGB would you hold out on posting the quilt until ive moved, ill be redirecting my mail from this house through the post office but i dont want there to be any reason for it getting lost in the mail!
I am so incredibly happy for you! Is this a more affordable place for you? It sounds ideal location and space wise.
Yeah definitely, because its a housing association we have a housing officer who sorts anything we need, and the council pay the housing benefit directly to them. So the rent is just paid for with no input from us, apart from making the housing benefit claim.
Its much better because we get paid the housing brnefit atm as were with a private landlord and sometimes we'd juggle our money so we could pay a bill or buy food and then recoup it the next week but evidrnyly it didnt exactly work for us that, hence the arrears2 -
@Bex953172. Fantastic news on your new house, it must be a huge relief for you.1
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@maryrobinson40 - That's such wonderful news!
@Bex953172 - And for you too! *hugs* Moving takes a lot of work.
My oncologist asked me to see about early screening for colon cancer. Went to the gastroenterologist who said based on a lack of risk factors, I can wait another 5 years! 3 -
Thank you all for your wonderful support!
I'm giddy, jubilant, and child-like today on the inside. Yes it's a relief, and one
that I don't plan on taking for granted.
I'm in need of some major R & R. A lot of us could use some of that.
From here... LIVE!!! That's my plan. To live this life as fully as I am able.
First things First... I thank God for this amazing opportunity to live above my
Starting point, rise above my view, extend beyond my fingertips, and love
beyond limits.😅💖💖💖
JFT Thursday...
Girls to bus stop😁
Took daughter to work😁
Did 500 Fitbit steps😁
Took nap to sleep off medicine that was taken yesterday😀
Fasted Breakfast and Lunch😁
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Right everyone, yesterday got a bit crazy and i wanted to tell you guys but honestly i didnt know what was going to happen myself!
So basically, weve been registering our interest (or bidding) for houses that are available from mid March, as we knew by the end of Feb we would have paid off all our arrears to our landlord and then he could give us a reference. We thought by choosing mid March houses we wouldnt have to get a reference until they atleast had the keys off the current people living in that house.
Anyway, we got a call yesterday and we got first priority! And she asked for a reference.. we said we'd get back to her today with his number so she could ring him and get the reference. So panic sets in. Weve not paid off the arrears.. we cant for another few weeks and she needs this reference tomorrow. And if we decline the house we would not be allowed to bid for 12 months (2 rejections on houses and they put you im catergory E of priority.)
And after lots of shouting, arguing, crying, pointing the finger and giving up completely, help came in the shape of my MIL. She paid all the arrears, half of which is a gift and the rest we pay back as we were going to with the landlord originally.
The housing association rang our landlord today and he gave a brilliant reference. And long story short, i move in on the 10th March!!!
We did it! With lots of help we did it! I cant wait, Saskia will have her own room now and Marley and Casey will have a decent big room to share, we have a garage/utility room, a garden at the back AND front and even a dining room!! And theres a passage between the houses opposite our house that leads to a field with a park for the kids, and the schools a 5 min walk!!
Thank you everyone for your support!!
@PackerFanInGB would you hold out on posting the quilt until ive moved, ill be redirecting my mail from this house through the post office but i dont want there to be any reason for it getting lost in the mail!
I am so incredibly happy for you! Is this a more affordable place for you? It sounds ideal location and space wise.
Yeah definitely, because its a housing association we have a housing officer who sorts anything we need, and the council pay the housing benefit directly to them. So the rent is just paid for with no input from us, apart from making the housing benefit claim.
Its much better because we get paid the housing brnefit atm as were with a private landlord and sometimes we'd juggle our money so we could pay a bill or buy food and then recoup it the next week but evidrnyly it didnt exactly work for us that, hence the arrears
That is such a relief for you. I get it about juggling. I am juggling right now and just trying to keep it all together is so hard. Our phones were cut off today. I am going to be able to pay it on Tuesday but now I’m hoping no one calls for a job in the meantime.4 -
ZizzyBumble wrote: »Thursday 7 February
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit goals
Walk before work
January water challenge
Modified February nighttime challenge As I don't eat night time snacks, I decided modify February's challenge and improve my nighttime facial regime. I've been rewarded with a spot on my chin!
Pleased that the last week of staying in the green, meeting Fitbit excercise goals and drinking more water and less wine resulted in weight loss and a drop in my resting heart rate. I got the Fitbit last June and it certainly made me aware of what a slug I'd become sitting at a desk all day. I now make much more effort to get up and move. I'd been sceptical about Fitbits and similar (especially given the cost) but it's working for me.
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Phewwww. I'm late to the game. Had a hard time wrapping my head around where I was versus where I am for a while. Conclusion is that where I was is only important if I use it as a goal. Just started back on MFP last week.
Goals for today:
Ride my trainer tonight because I didn't hit the gym this morning.
Eat only what I brought to work while I'm at work. Skip the doughnuts, cupcakes and ice cream in the break room.
Stay in calorie range.
Sneak in a nap before my kids get home from their activities!
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1. Reduce the amount of television i watch.
2. Drink at least 8 glasses of water
3. Take my breaks during work hours so i won't be too tired to do at least 1 hour of exercise4 -
Keeping it simple.
Calories: 1500--in the green
Exercise: 15" video
5 glasses of water.
Weight: 1644 -
I don’t pay for MFP I use the free stuff only. I realize that ads are part of the free portion. Look what was advertised tonight when I closed my diary. I find this very ironic.
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Haha! @snowflake1968 that is truly silly advertising placement! I also only use the free service and to be honest I don’t even notice the ads anymore. How are things? Hope you hear soon re an interview now that job has closed x3
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Time for some goal-setting for me. I’m planning on a run this morning. Kind of tired, not sure I’m feeling it but I realise I have to do more than one long run a week if I’m going to make progress. And always feel so proud of myself afterwards so it is worth it. Heading into another weekend - fewer plans this time so hopefully stress levels can stay low and I can avoid any emotional eating.
Thursday goals recap:
- morning workout ✅
- More assembly prep ✅
- Water ✅
- IM meeting ✅
- Phonics screening ❎
- Eyebrows and tanning after work✅
- Health food store✅
- Only 1 evening snack✅
- Early night ✅
Friday goals:
- morning run??
- Sort printing out on arrival at school (ask M to trim and stick in sheets)
- Find boxes and paint for props
- Water!
- Finish phonics screening
- Home lunchtime for car
- Hot yoga after work
- Pick up P from play date?
- Early night
Happy Friday lovely people! X
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aubyshortcake wrote: »
I struggle with consistency, too.
Also with leaving work-same issue. And although I didn't list it on my JFT, laundry is something I need to do tonight, too.
Great job, yesterday! (I done good, too... lol)
Hope you have a nice day!
Thank you! It's nice to see someone else struggles with the same things I do, and great job to you! I am trying to get my life organized (and keep it that way, that's the kicker) which is a constant battle to stay on top of. I hope you have a great day!
Here's yesterday, pretty proud of myself as I really did not want to do the laundry part..
JFT 2/6:
1. Go for a walk on my lunch break 😊
2. Stay within my calorie goal😊
3. Leave work by 5:30 (I have a problem of working late way too often)😊
4. Do a load of laundry😊
5. Put away the clean laundry😊
And today, 2/7:
1. Go for a walk on my lunch break
2. Stay within my calorie goal
3. Leave work by 5:30
4. Cook dinner (also have a problem with this and getting takeout way too often, that gets expensive!)
5. Put away more laundry
Great job meeting all your goals & especially Laundry!
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