Day 13: Still Out For The Count

 

My back is so sore today I can hardly walk... Though I have to get up because my daughter is the one who is sick today, she's in bed and I have to take care of everyone else. Life really sucks sometimes.

No yard work will be done again today. I really can do with the rest. hopefully tomorrow I'll be recovered enough to get something done even if it's only twenty minutes.

Today I'm working on updating all my charts. I only lost .4of a kg (104.5kg), but I lost cm all over, which I'm happy with. At least I'm still heading in the right direction.

Until tomorrow, remember: Life is like an ice cream cone, when you think you have it licked... it drips all over you.

Day 12: Not Feeling Well Today

 

I'm going to be spending the day in bed because I'm really not well. I have whatever virus is going around. Mum had it a couple of days before, I wonder who will get it next. I'm trying so hard not to vomit. Though mine is also because I've got a touch of the sun.

Today the three girls have decided it would be the best time for an all in war.  My head is pounding like it's ready to split open and my sciatica has moved up my leg and into my lower back... Yay, what fun.

Until tomorrow, remember: Puddles were made for jumping in... so, make sure you have your wellies handy.

Day 11: How Time Flies

 

I can't believe how fast the last 11 days have flown by. I hope it's not a sign of how the fast the whole year is going to go. Though, in saying that. If it does, then I'll reach my 2-year plan at exactly when I'm meant to, but it will seem faster.

I'm determined to enjoy this year and not let anything get under my skin. My year overview of my stars says that I will achieve my goals this year and I believe it. I'm just stubborn enough not to let anything defeat me. I'm hoping eventually my attitude will be contagious and my daughter will lift her game and start helping more around the house, but it probably won't happen until after she's had her surgery.

At least I'm still on track with all my current projects. If I keep going, I might even be able to get ahead on the paddock. I'll let you know what happens.

I'm also hoping that once the girls are back in school and the house is quiet for most of the week, that I will get into a better routine. I need to make sure I manage to fit everything into my day = getting my yard work and my household chores done. If I make a timed-out schedule that it will fit everything in, then I'll know what to do and when as I will have to fit the chores in and around the yard work (while the batteries are charging). I can do it. I know I can. I just have to wait 16 days to set it all in motion. right now, as soon as we clean up the three girls mess it up just as fast.

Until tomorrow, remember: It's okay to embrace the glorious mess that you are.

Day 10: Let's Chat A While

 

Before you ask... yes, I'm still out in the paddock, but it is getting easier, well, kind of. At least I'm sticking to it. To tell the truth it's starting to look really good. will be even better once it's mown. I'll start that once I reach the end of the big side paddock.

My next job to mark off the list is to build the 3 shelves I want to put in my plate pantry. I have all the material. I just have to do it and then decide if I want to swap the plate pantry with the food pantry. I'm trying to make things easier for myself.

We're supposed to be heading into a heatwave, and sadly I believe it. It has been muggy as hell. Either heatwave, or we are getting more freaking rain.

17 days until the girls are back at school. Not that I'm counting... who am I kidding, I am absolutely counting. They are freaking loud, all the damn time. I don't t think any of them know the meaning of inside voices... especially Monsoon and Hurricane, and they are all crying at the drop of a hat since they have had the chicken pox (though, mainly Graceful).

I'm proud of myself, I've still had no deep-fried food, and when the others had take-out, I didn't. I made my own food, so I knew exactly what I was eating and I'm sticking with the smaller meals. I'm not hungry in the slightest. I am drinking a shit-ton more. Though, I think that's more to do with all the freaking hard and hot as hell yard work I've been doing.

Until tomorrow, remember: The trick is not to let people know how weird you are, until it's too late for them to back out of the friendship.

Day 9: Happy Birthday, Daughter

 

I'd like to wish my daughter the happiest of birthdays. She may think I always forget her birthday... which is sometimes true. I should mention I forget mine as well. I'm figuring she must be turning 36 today. I usually cook her pancakes for breakfast. I guess I'll have to wait for her to wake up before I can find out if she wants them or not. This picture is not actually her cake, but I know she like Supernatural, so I thought it appropriate.

I'll be out working in the yard again today. I'll probably get a heap done before most everyone is even out of bed. I usually just wait until our noise restrictions say I can be loud, and then I head straight outside. I'm trying to play catch up from being sidetracked for two days and only getting half days in the yard.

My left knee is killing me. I'm not sure if it's because I'm overworking it or because of the rain, (have I already said that?) but at least I'm working through it and getting shit done.

I want to do a detox, (Not from drugs or alcohol), but just from the crappy way I've been eating. If anyone has any ideas, leave me a comment, because at the moment I'm just winging it. I've been sticking with my indoor walking. though it's painful to do the arm bits if I've done a lot of whipper snipping during the day.

Until tomorrow, remember: It's not about finding shelter from the storm, it's about learning to dance in the rain.

Day 8: Mr Bowie.

 Miss him every damn day.

Listen to him every damn day.

Just Awesome.

Until tomorrow, remember: Be happy... it drives people crazy.

Day 7: Crossing Off Another 2 Jobs

 

Today is the day my niece is coming over, and we are changing the wheels on the BBQ, and taking down the dog run in the back paddock. We'll also be having a BBQ, so I'll have to make garlic potatoes for my sister.

I'll get out early and do a stint in the back paddock. I'll also do more after everyone goes home, or if they annoy me while they are here at the house. I'll let my daughter entertain...LOL. Though while my niece is here, we'll make a plan to chainsaw up the one tree that is in my way of getting the bottom tier of the top drive completed.

Seven days into 2026, and I've already marked off a heap of stuff on my to do list. I just made up my mind this is the year I tell myself I can accomplish anything. I'm not taking no for an answer (not from myself I mean). Hopefully, the mindset and the momentum last throughout the whole year.

I'm giving myself little goals throughout the year... making it easier to achieve them. That's why I chose to do the hardest one first and I'm already almost halfway through it, by the end of this week, I'll be a little over halfway.  

Being the list lady that I am. I have made charts for everything just to keep myself on track. I have them for the following:

* Get shit done this week list

* Grocery List (because I want to see how much our spending changes)

* Food intake list (making sure I eat)

* Weight & Measurement Chart

* Yardwork Chart (keeping track of hours I'm working and what I'm doing)

* To buy List (household)

* To buy List (presents = Birthdays, Easter, Christmas)

* My chore chart

* Grandkids chore chart

* Budget

* Savings

* Debt pay down

I find I work better when I have a visual/physical thing in my hands that I can mark off and see that stuff is happening. This method might not work for everyone, but it works for me and that's all that matters.

Until tomorrow, remember: True friends are like diamonds, precious and rare. Fake friends are like autumn leaves and found everywhere.