That's all folks! ... probably

Well, you've probably realised that my heart's not in this blog any more.
But actually that's a good thing.
I had a rotten year in 2007 and the turn of 2008 brought me a lot of optimism.
Looking back, I think I used this blog as a tool to help me through, I didn't know it at the time.

I think I'm going to start blogging again, but I'm not sure I really like writing about myself any more, it's not really me.
I might find something else to write about.

Well, for now, that's all folks!
Rest assured that I'm happier now than I have been in a long while and that some days I really do feel like Wonderwoman - taking on the world!!

I've been rubbish!

No arguing - I've been rubbish blogging recently, not keeping on top of things at home and demotivated at work! Not sure why.

I've got to get organised again!

Watch this space...

Moping

Well. Right now, I'm feeling completely battered (mentally). So, I'm writing this to try and put a positive spin on things, put them to one side and get myself back on track.

It's quiet here now, apart from Thanksgiving NFL, so I'm going to get up, make a cup of tea, sort out the clothes and lunches for tomorrow and then relax. I am not going to do any work because I'm too tired and I don't want to!

Tomorrow is going to be a really brilliant day - having my nails done, getting a hair cut, going out with good friends to a Wine Festival then on for a Chinese meal. The boys are staying away for the night. Then we're visiting friends in London on Sunday which will be fab as well.

So, I'm going to sort myself out and get on with it, looking forward to the weekend. I've wasted enough time this evening moping around so I'm off now ..

Back in the old routine

I went to the gym tonight. I'm feeling very pleased with myself because I haven't been since the first of October !!! I've managed to come up with an excuse for not going every Monday since then!

Not that I haven't done anything - I have been doing my 3 exercise classes a week as usual - just not working out in the gym.

It feels good. :o)

Rule 8. Schedule time for yourself

I'm not sure where I'm going to fit 'me time' in but I'm going to try hard. I'm not including exercising because I see that as essential, but I'd really like some time to do other stuff that I enjoy like gardening, reading, listening to music or just having a long old soak in the bath.

Well, Saturday night looks like a good place to start, I'll be home alone all evening. What shall I do? ...

I'll do something like ... pampering myself with a nice hot bath, then watching a film with a little drink (oo, I'll buy a bottle of Baileys specially) and having something lovely to eat.

Yes, I like the sound of that. I've put it in the diary!
Any suggestions on the film?

Taking back control

OK, things are not hectic any more. Busy at work, unorganised at home and the children are being difficult, but I wouldn't describe it as hectic.

I still feel that I've lost control and that's not good, so I'm going to look back over my rules and see where I'm going wrong. They do seem to keep me on the straight and narrow when I stick to them.

1. Get to bed on time.
Hmm, well, I suppose I'm not really getting to bed before 11 and I could if I tried.
2. Eat often, eat well.
Yes, I think there's definitely work to be done here. Since I went away to Newcastle for the weekend and ate out for every meal, I haven't really got back into good habits.
3. Good time management.
Again, I've not been great at this. I've got things under control at work but need to work on my home life.
4. Declutter!
Not too bad on this one. Just need to keep on top of things.
5. Don't feel guilty.
Have had a little guilt creeping in. But I know I shouldn't.
6. Save alcohol for special occassions.
Well, not too bad on this one, though I have had a few extra glasses of wine recently.
7. Reset when things get hectic.
I'm trying!

So not too bad, really. Just a bit more effort needed and I'll be back on track in no time.

Rule 7. Reset when things get hectic

When things get a bit out of hand, I'm going to check back over my rules and start again ... after a night off with a glass of wine and bar of chocolate!