Day 76: Another Hot One

 

Even though it's all overcast... it seems as hot as hell. It's not helping that menopause is kicking my arse, and I've been having hot flushes all day long.

I made a mistake of introducing my granddaughters to Where's Wally... I have all the books from when my daughter was young. So now any spare minute I have... I'm doing the books all over again, and Wally and his friends are still freaking hard to find.

Did the last bit of shopping before Graceful heads off to school camp. I also got myself a decent pair of jeans from the local op-shop for only $8.50. Nice thick denim... unlike all my other ones that seem to be thinner denim.

It's almost too hot to concentrate enough to get anything done. I've been waiting all day for a parcel to arrive... It looks like it might turn up tomorrow; as it's past quitting time for most people. It's the last part of Gracefuls birthday present.

Until tomorrow, remember: Don't try and conform ~ when you are clearly meant to stand out and shine.

Day 75: I Found Them

 

I finally finished going through all my scraps of papers, and I found the missing synopsis... I knew I wouldn't have thrown them out. The smile when I found them was kind of like this cat. I'm still smiling when I think about it

I also got around to finishing the garage. just got it all rearranged, and then my ex-son in law decided he wanted something out of the garage. He built it so he can take it... and it will even clear up a bit more space.

I now have to sit down and find pictures that fit how I imagine the characters to look like. Doing this makes me motivated to try and start writing again.

Bad news is I'll never try and completely rearrange the garage again while it's so freaking hot. I have sweat rash in places that I shouldn't have it. And now my back is hurting like a bitch; and my head is pounding.

Until tomorrow remember: If at first you can't find it ~ just keep looking.

Day 74: Soundtrack Sunday

 

Until tomorrow, remember:

Don't care what anyone thinks.

be happy dancing to your own beat.

Day 73: Today I

 

Today I'm going to sit down with a clean book, and work on some of the storage problems around the house... see if I can come up with solutions for each one, and how much it's going to cost me... because I always like to know how much and how long it's going to take me to save up and get each thing. It also dictates in what order I buy and do the things I want. Mainly it's all about storage solutions... With three adults and three kids in a house we have a lot of stuff.

Hurricane and Monsoon have swimming lessons. Gracefuls was yesterday arvo. So, I'll have to wash all the wet stuff when they get home. Hopefully they don't take forever to dry. As I hate using the dryer; I think they use too much power.

Today I'm also cleaning out under my bed, because the kids and the cats have made a mess under there, mainly Hurricane and Monsoon. They seem to think under my bed is their own personal cubby house.

Until tomorrow, remember: Smile... just because it makes people wonder what you're up to

Day 72: Pot Cleaning Day

 

Today while everyone is at work/school/kindy... I'm going to tackle the job of getting the pot and frying pan bottoms clean. It'll probably take me all day. I'll do them in batches so that I'm not standing on my feet for so long and sweating up a storm. Seeing as it is so damn humid.

In between time I'm still cleaning up bits and pieces... I'm still thinking of ways to change up the garage. I'm tired of not being able to reach things on the shelves when I need them.

My back is a little tender today, just below the divot in my back. Too much bending. Hence the reason I'm doing all my chores in bits and pieces so that I don't turn my little niggle into something worse.

If I have time, I'll try and get a bit more done on my story sorting project. It doesn't seem like I'm getting anywhere, but I know that I am, even if it is just character naming etc at this time. But I know if and when I'm ready to get back to writing I will be ready.

Until tomorrow, remember: Sometimes it's good to take care of yourself instead of everyone else.

Day 71: Chore Day

 

Today while all the kiddos are at school/kindy I'm going to catch up on all the little chores I couldn't get done while all the kids were home sick. I'm just lucky we have enough airers (6) that I can still hang out a couple of loads of washing.

Today I'm also cleaning the washing machine and laundry again. I don't know why that room always seems to have a smell, and I don't know why. I know right now because it has been raining for nearly a week.

I would love it if I could be one of those people, who could sit on a porch while it's raining. snuggled up with a good book, a blanket and a nice cup of coffee. Sadly, my reality is, when it rains. The patio doesn't stay dry; and my beautiful grandbabies wouldn't leave me alone while I was trying to get my me time happening. So instead of enjoying myself. I'll just work on the chores that need doing.

Until tomorrow, remember: Sometimes you just gotta get it done.

Day 70: Septic and Shopping

Today is septic service day. I pity the poor guy that has to get down there to the septic tank; due to all the rain I haven't gotten the grass cut down, and I know the guy will turn up before we even have the kids breakfast finished.

I'm trying to come up with new storage options in our pantry. The way we have it set out now just isn't working for me. I need to fix it. I like being able to see what's in the pantry. At the moment, everything is stacked on top of each other. So definitely not the best.

Still working on sorting through all my semi done stories. I still haven't found the two I actually first started looking for, which is a bit of a bummer. So for now, I'm going to put them out of my mind and concentrate on the ones I did find.

Until tomorrow, remember: Sometimes it's okay to give up & try again tomorrow.