What I did today - for small achievements and cheers

[EddieVedder]

Originally Posted by SuperTed

Yesterday I walked 11,000 steps or about 5 miles. (I get tired easily because of health problems so that's a long way for me)

That's great going! I am trying to walk more instead of using the car and it would be great all round if everyone would move more and see more things.

15,000 steps next then Superted?

[Rocket Spud]

I've had a good day: breezed through this mornings work, played tennis during the afternoon, had a brief encounter with my niece, visited an old friend during the evening, had a long walk home.

And now i'm gonna get a little drunk.

[Aruals]

Bought something from a shop.

[Mantisgirl]

I finally went to the dentist. Still no problems, yay!

[flumpsy]

Sounds like a good day indeed spud ! Although it depends how drunk you got

Well done Aruals and Mantisgirl, my last dentist visit was about 25 years ago ! I am convinced it is a scam, I still have all my teeth Today I do anyway.


In an effort to break the "work, home, try to sleep, work , home, try to sleep" I cancelled my online order for a work item and drove to halfords after work and bought it in person.

Then I went to the polish car wash and got the car cleaned (it involves speaking to them).

At least my focus isnt entirely on work tomorrow or sleeping beforehand like it normally is.

[Silent Ninja]

I went to Costa and instead of my usual (easy to drink without any problems) appl juice I tried a soya latte as I'd wondered what they are like ever since I heard someone order one a while back, got through it and enjoyed the new experience (maybe I'll start trying all kinds of new drinks from now on).

[Hollie]

Just found out that I've passed my English Lit exam!

[Redrick]

Woo! Congratulations! That calls for a jellybean.

[Hollie]

Thank you!! Oh, I suppose I could have one...

[flumpsy]

Congrats Hollie, great news.

Here is a little celebration sized rhubarb crumble

[Hollie]

Aww thanks guys, I love the pictures

Found out this morning that I passed my creative writing module too, so I can go on to do my third year of studying.

[flumpsy]

In that case a bonus to go with the rhubarb

[Azalea]

Well done Hollie.

Yesterday I was out of the house all day. I did cheat a bit as I wasn't on my own but don't usually stay out for 9 hours
Last time my son was away I didn't leave the house between dropping him off at the airport and picking him up and the house was spotless when he got back.
This time I've been out so much it's a complete tip but he will be pleased when I tell him why.

[Hollie]

Thanks everyone (and that's perfect flumpsy! )

Well done Azalea!

[blancmange]

Congratulations Hollie!

Well done Azalea!

[Coffee]

good work everyone!

[Mo34]

Well I had an old friend contact me yesterday asking to meet up. (she's been asking for awhile). In a moment of pure madness I decided to say yes and so she came over (she lives in the next county) and we spent most of the eve together 'catching up'.
I say catching up I don't suppose my side of it was too interesting. How something as simple as that can provoke such extreme anxiety in me b4 hand I do not know. We've known each other for 20? years, although I haven't seen her in a long time. she was going to bring her husband but didn't in the end which is just as well not sure I could have coped with that. It was a nice night but it took it out of me. When she left I had an overwhelming desire for vodka! Had no booze in the house alas
Not sure how I feel about it. I'm still a bit
I'm trying to hang on to the sense of achievement and not start picking it apart and turning it into a negative.
It's a start anyway, on the way back to the old me....

[Focused]

^ very well done Mo

[flumpsy]

Well done Mo, I totally empathise with everything in your post. Once I achieve something i cant beleive how much fuss I made beforehand, and then the effort to not re-evaluate the entire thing afterwards is huge.

you did a good thing, and you did it by just jumping in, hang on to that and remember what you said "on the way back to the old me" I dont know the old you but that sounds like exactly what you are after

If the old you was a serial killer please ignore the above praise

[Aruals]

Went to the hairdressers yesterday, didn't like awkwardly looking the mirror and when they show me the back of my hair I just smiled

[flumpsy]

I went out and bought some willow screening to put up between my patio and the neighbours. The 3 or 4ft fence just fed my SA.

I dont want to be a recluse and put up lots of barriers so a partial screen, which I can chop down easily a bit later if I want to, I think I will probably just gradually reduce it for the last 1/4 so it meets the existing low fence.



It is slightly harder to see through than the below pic shows. I will be interested to see how much more comfortable I will be knowing there is somebody I know ,very close, making noise, and able to technically see me but not likely to say anything or acknowledge me in any way (including eye contact), looking forward to the guinea pig trials.



It makes me far more comfortable in my kitchen too which was sort overlooked by their patio.

This should hopefully make a big difference to the life of this tryhard flump, hopefully start using my telescope again. I hope they understand, it isnt total blockout and it gives them privacy as I overlooked their back door too.

[Mo34]

Thanks Focused
Well done Nat, good stuff

Ta Flumpsy

Originally Posted by flumpsy

If the old you was a serial killer please ignore the above praise

Ohhh damn

Nice willow screening btw. That is the type of thing I would need if in the same situation, to sit out or have a kitchen window opposite neighbours. Like you say you can reduce it back as and when.

[Aruals]

Oh yeah, bought some shiz as well.

[Hollie]

Great idea with the screening, flumpsy! Our garden is overlooked on all sides so I know how uncomfortable it can be.

And well done Aruals!

[Azalea]

Looks good flumpsy, good idea.
We had to staffie proof our garden so the fences are all over 6 feet high.

[Mr. Yippeeeeeee]

Originally Posted by Nat36

I walked round the perimeter of the park today without my bike! It took about 30 mins in total (although my normal walking pace is very quick) and it's the furthest I've been without my bike from the house so far.

Well done Nat. Keep on going and you will get there, to where ever you wish to be.

[Focused]

Went to the job centre and got an appointment arranged for tomorrow, for me to see a work coach regarding finding voluntary work... its a start.

[Focused]

^ Thanks nat great stuff and well done getting through the gym session

[Indigo_]

I spent the day in London by myself today. I actually spent 7 hours in a room full of about 200 strangers. Managed the trains, DLR and finding my way around. Super proud of myself

[Hollie]

^^ Well done DG, that's amazing!