Day 43: Quiet Day

 

The three little hooligans are all off to school today, so I have the day off. I have some washing that needs to be done, but that will only take me a couple of hours. So I think today I might take some time out for me time. Give myself a little break. I still have my headache so I'm not going to be doing anything that needs a lot of concentration, because today, I don't think I have the ability to focus.

Going to see if my daughter is going to set the kids pool up again. They'll get no use out of it is it's pack away and sitting on the shelf. Maybe next week after we have mum's BBQ lunch.

It has been bloody hot here lately... I'm counting down the days for winter to get here. I hate the heat, freaking plays havoc on my head, and all my arthritic joints. You think it would be worse in winter... but for me summer is a killer.

Until tomorrow, remember: I may be wrong ~ but it's highly unlikely.

Day 42: Grocery Day

Have I told you how much I hate going grocery shopping. I thought all living in the one house was going to cut down on the grocery costs but then realised my daughter and kids don't eat the same food as me and my mum. It seems some people think it's okay just to buy a heap of crap that goes rotten in the fridge and gets thrown out each week. I'm tired of throwing away food. It really annoys the hell out of me.

I've decided I'm just going to be strict on what I buy this week. and make sure the people in this house only cook what they can eat so there are no leftovers. I also want to stop buying crap that sits in the pantry until it is well past its expiry date.

I'm going to keep a running tab of what I have in the freezers and pantries so that we don't end up with a heap of shit we don't need, which is something that usually happens in our household. Though today I have to chop up and make more chilli onions for mum. Well, I cut the onions and she does the chilli part.

Until tomorrow, remember: One day we'll make the onions cry.

Day 41: Can You Believe It

 

Dang it... my favourite lawn mower died. I was halfway through the footpath, and it just stopped. At first, I thought it was the batteries were flat, but no, they were still half full; and brand knew as I had only just bought two new ones. The silver lining in all of this is my favourite mower is coming back on sale in Aldi this Saturday, So I am definitely going to replace it as we are in snake season, and I don't want the grass getting too high. I like to be able to see the snakes coming into the yard... I'm also going to get another battery because I think one of my older ones is about to bite the dust. I always like to have the two in the mower and two on the charger ready to be used

I'm looking after Monsoon today while her mum is at work and the other two are at school. at least it will be a day of tv, drawing and in her case eating, which lately she does non-stop. Hence the reason I think she's having a growth spurt. She'll also pull out her little computer and work right alongside of me and that should occupy her for a while.

Today I also want to go around and spray for wasps I did it a couple of weeks ago; but I saw yesterday there are a few new ones, or I missed them last time. seeing as most of react badly to any sort of wasp/bee bites they have to go.

Until tomorrow, remember: I licked it ~ So it's mine.

Day 40: I Woke Up This Morning

 

First of all, it was a good feeling of just waking up and knowing that I was alive. Okay, so maybe the cats woke me up at the arse-crack of dawn because they wanted to be fed and let outside for the day. But I did wake up with David Bowie songs running through my head... So I think I may be listening to him today. he will definitely get my headache to settle down especially if it's his earlier work.

I weighed in today and I'm 104.7KG so down by 1.1KG which is good. I'm going to also give myself a haircut today (shaved head) so that will also release some of the pressure on my headache/migraine.

Once the two oldest girls are at school today, I have to do a quick tidy up, and then the household chores will be over and done with. I find it easier if I can keep on top of everything and don't let it all build up.

I also want to separate out all the too small clothes as our girls have had a bit of a growth spurt. So, it looks like little darlin' across the road is going to be getting another lot of hand me downs. It's good when we can hand them onto someone else who can get use out of them.

Until tomorrow, remember: If you can't be perfect ~ be useful.

Day 39: Soundtrack Sunday

 

Until tomorrow, remember: Next time a stranger talks to you when you're alone just looked shocked and whisper, "You can see me?"

Day 38: First Of The Decluttering

 

Today I'm going to attempt to go through the plastic storage tubs in our garage. We have about twenty of them, and I'm hoping to get them down by half. to make the garage look and feel less cluttered.

I'm determined that 2026 is going to be the year of embetterment for all of us, I just have to work on getting the others on board with it all. they find it hard sometimes to see that things will be good for them. good for us all as a family.

Though honestly, most of the crap in the tubs is mine, so I have to be the one that has the tough love on myself. I have to be the one who throws the shit away that I'm holding onto for no reason. My new mantra has to be: that it's okay to let go.

Until tomorrow, remember: today is a good day to try.

Day 37: Inspection Day

 

Today is the day. Thank the heavens there are no kids at home today while everything is happening. Also, I'm glad we got everything done. I knew we would. I'm not so sure about my daughter's bedroom; but that's her problem not mine. She is a work in progress. though basically she has her closet to go... She has way too many clothes. It's just not something I can help her sort through for her.

While I have been cleaning the house this past few weeks, I have been thinking of ways I can better set it out. a better layout if you will. A way to make it appear larger than it really is. Which will start with another round of decluttering. If we haven't used it in the past year, then we don't obviously need it.

I was going to have a day of rest, but the paddock was calling my name. So, it looks like I will be doing a couple of sessions out there today. Just so I can get another section completed.

Until tomorrow, remember: Whatever you do, give it 100% unless you're donating blood.