Tuesday Weigh in Day

Ok Ok i know it has been a while since i wrote on here... Alot has happened i think....

First of all I have joined Slimming World and as of yesterday lost 6.5lbs.. I know not mega weight but it has meant that my clothes size has dropped slightly. Not good for my bank balance as I need to buy new clothes. It will be a gradual thing so I am not worrying too much right now about what fits me. It sure feels good though seeing room in clothes that used to be a bit tight... I get weighed tonight and I hope to lose a bit. The WII fit is definitely helping as I go on that at least 4 times a week for about 30-40 mins ago.

Last May bank holiday me and Charlotte went away for a girly weekend. It was meant to be to see Africa Alive but some how we ended up going to Pleasurewood Hills theme park. It was the right choice as Charlotte had a great time. Here is Charlotte and me by the Norfolk Broads. the hotel was behind us well behind whoever wasa taking the photo. It was really nice to get away just the two of us. It did worry me as I wasnt sure how it was going to be but not too bad. I do have some vide of Charlotte on the rides but not sure it will work on here.

Charlotte made me smile yesterday. She was talking about her big writing in school and she had to write about two items that she would take with her on an expedition (I think). Her two items were a first aid kit (for obvious reasons) and a camera. This is where it got me.. I am sorry but I could not help smiling at this and it shows how much an influence her surroundings have. Her reasoning behind the camera was so she could take loads of photos and then when she got back to scrapbook them. She could then show her friends and family her experiences and they would know what she saw when she saw it and how she felt about it. (this was all her own words). it would also mean that she would have those memories to share for a long time. She did not understand why that made me smile so much. On top of that she told her teacher that when she went away that I would scrapbook the photos for her. Hey I dont have enough time to do my own let alone anyone elses....

I thought I would introduce you to the two most important people in my life - Charlotte and Malcolm. Charlotte well what more can I say she is my only child and I love her to bits. She drives me up the wall and Malcolm up the wall but she does have loads of good points that outweigh her negatives by far. Sometimes we have to go hunting for the good ones but they are there somewhere.

malcolm --- well what I can say! The man I am in love with. nearly 4 years now and I know that US is a big shock to Malcolm. I am not his usual type -and no I dont know what that was just that it wasn't me. It is a great relationship as we work well on so many points. yes we do have our disagreements as we were brought up differently so our views are different.. sometimes even opposite which can cause disagreements. We do get on alot of the time though and it is a great feeling to be with him! We have lived together for nearly a year now and it has been eye opening i think for both of us but we are still together which is a good thing. Sometimes I think he could be a bit more supportive but hey I cant have everything... oh hang on I should be able to have everything... lol

Anyway I think I need to go as written enough. maybe i will pick a question a day to get me writing and maybe memories will come through!

Thursday thursday !!

I know I know it has been a long time since i last wrote. I dont know where the time goes. so I do apologise...

This week I joined Slimming World as Michelle started and has done really well! I weighed **st and *lb and hope to lose 4 st at least. I know it can be done as I have done it previously. This does seem easier though but you have to remember to check what you eat and make sure you dont go over your syns or healthy food A &B. Sounds complicated but it isn't honestly. Michelle has been a great friend in advicing me what I should be eating and making suggestions. Malcolm and I are trying out new recipes as well all from the Slimming world magazines and website. I really want to get to a size 14 and I know it is achievable!

We all went down to my mums on Sunday to give her her birthday present. it was a fleece... How long does it take to find a fleece??? Alot longer than I ever thought and the most frustrating thing about it was I found one in the first place I thought of but dismissed. Teaches me to ignore my instincts.. Oh well she loved it and it fitted and that is all that matters. Bryan is alot better now and eating more. Looks alot better with the weight off! I just hope he can keep it off as his weight was not healthy at all! It has to be easier to keep weight off than losing it in the first place. Charlotte loves being with my mum as she gets all the attention. Dont get me wrong we give her attention but Charlotte being Charlotte she loves alot of attention. We brought back what feels like all of my mums and Bryans wardrobe. Poor old Malcolm (ok not so old) has had to take photos of them all so I can ebay them. i think there will be multiples in each auction as there are loads loads and loads of them!

Last night Charlotte and me made Millionaires shortbread. We haven't had any as it hadn;t set last night. I dont know if I should have any as I am on a healthy eating plan but it may have to be all my syns for the next 5 weeks.... Nah only joking. maybe a tiny teeny bit. She enjoys cooking and did most of the work last night. When I made cauliflower cheese she did quite a bit and it was good to teach her the little bits I know. It may come in useful at some point.

This weekend I have so much planned.. I need to do some food shopping and some fruit shopping, studying scrapping ironing etc etcing...lol Malcolm is on days so is working Saturday morning and Charlotte will be at her Dads at his wedding( dont even ask on that one! (0: ) so i will have some time to get bits done... I just have to plan things a bit better to get it all done. I am one of those people that have to plan everything and I cant do something now I have to wait til say it is 9.00am or 9.30am. cant do 9.17am dont know why I just cant... mad I know.. I also like to know whats happening at weekends. I hate surprises! Malcolm is completely different... he takes one day at a time and never plans anything. Drives me mad as when his girls come over it is so up in the air. I like to know that they are coming and then actually turn up or that they are not coming. It is so frustrating!

On Ebay I won a Mac. It was from Next and I wasn't sure about it. When It turned up I was pleasantly surprised that it was lovely. I usually wear fleeces so when I saw this I thought perfect for the spring/summer. I got it for £4.99 and I know it sells for £45.00. i also got a Next dress for £8.50 that has the tags attached and that was £45.00. I haven't tried it on yet but hopefully it will fit soon if not now. having clothes that are tight is a good thing as it will be good motivation or an indication of how well I have been doing.

I will try and add some photos soon to break up my typing.

See ya later xxxx

A New Week - A new Start

I hope you all had a good weekend. Mine... well it wasn't how I planned.. Malcolm and I fell out all day Sunday but we did make it up. That was down to Malcolm as he always gives me a cuddle when we fall out. Thats one of the reasons why I love him so much. I know I dont always show it but the feelings are still there. As a result I cut my little finger in 2 places and one is quite deep. Before anyone asks I am not suffering that much. I did not manage to get any scrapping or studying done. TUT TUT TUT.

On Ebay I did really well over the weekend. I even managed to transfer some into my bank account. i have my eye on some more skirts though that I liked. I know my limits so I am not going to bid more than I can afford.

I have also set myself a weekly budget for general day to day bits. I am going to stick to it.. I am going to stick to it! I AM GOING TO STICK TO IT!!!!!!!!

My wardrobe is looking good. I have sorted it all out and hung all items together. I will add a photo when I can. I still need to sort a few other things out in Malcolms house and my house to put on Ebay or sell at a car boot Sale. I have so much stuff (not mentioning the craft room) that I need to sort something out. Oh I might do my craft room as I have memorbilla all over the place and card making bits in different boxes. I just need to be tough but it isn't easy you know!!!

Oh well if I can I will write a bit more tonight but cant guarantee anything!!

Welcome to Tuesday!

I hope you all had a good weekend. Mine was kinda normal. Buying and selling on Ebay... Sold quite a few items but also bought a few. it can be quite addictive even the selling bit can be!
Malcolm and I went for a bike ride and saw some lovely gooslings. Malcolm then took quite a few photos... When I get home I will endeavour to add some on here as they are lovely and cuddly.
Last night all three of us went on a bike ride as it is fun and good exercise as well! it was only 30 mins but it is better than sitting at home eating chocolate... but only just though!!!

my coat hangers arrived and I have sorted through my tops and have them all on hangers. When the others arrive that I can hang my skirts on I will take a photo and show you the difference. I have another set coming in the post so I cant wait for them to arrive. It has made a difference as I have all my tops in the wardrobe and I could not do that before. So before you mock me for getting excited thats the reason why!

My studying is going OK! I have set out a plan to finish each section by a set date so I can answer all the questions from the other book! If I stick to it it should give me over 2 months to sit exam papers and jsut practise practise practise. Hopefully I can get some scrapping done in between but who knows.

Thats it for now!
xx

Well good morning to you all.....

It is only blooming Thursday!!! Hopefully today I should get my coat hangers.. Yes I am getting excited about coat hangers. These should give me more room in my wardrobe. My clothes seem to be taking over the bedroom. I have thought about using Charlottes wardrobe but to be honest hers is full as well but with her own clothes... I will bore you with before and after photos when I have got it all organised.

At the weekend I did sort through all her clothes and mine and everything that didn't fit or we dont like went on Ebay... actually it will be going on Ebay pretty soon!

Last night I ate another easter egg.. you have to dont you really? What else can you do with them! In my defense I was studying so needed the chocolate to keep me going.. I managed to finish one chapter and start another one... I feel like I am getting somewhere... yes getting to nowhere fast... lol!! that was so funny.... ha ha ha ha

Ok let me show you some more photos of Kenya as it was truly wonderful!

The first day of the rest of my life

Well I have finally managed to create another blog.... hmmm well how long will it last? Any bets anyone?? No please dont as I may not manage it!!

I did some cycling at the weekend. may not be much to most people but to me it is something to shout about.... And my legs and small bottom felt the pain of it all. I did enjoy it though and that is a major thing. I know I have to lose some weight but sometimes I just dont care.. It is other people that make me feel bad about myself. I know I shouldn't let it affect me but it does and they know it does. What they dont realise is the more they have a go or make a "fun comment" it makes me want to reach for the chocolate so in the end they are not helping at all.

I have started putting things on EBAY. Yes I am clearing out my wardrobe and Charlottes. To be fair she doesn't have alot that I could sell but she did have some Next and M&S bits that went on there. She doesn't wear skirts that often not even to school. I told her that I would go through her room and sell everything... Would try and sell her but wouldn't get alot and then they may want a refund.

My studying is starting again this week as I have my exam (3rd time) in November and I want to pass this time... I really do. I bought myself some new books so it would seem different and be worded different ! Anything is worth a go right... In between studying and Ebaying I want to scrap some more.

Malcolm and I went to Kenya 6 weeks ago and I want to scrap the hundreds of photos I printed off. It comes nowhere close to the number he actually took even when whittled down to the keepers. In between everything else I also have to be a mum to Charlotte, well a better one than I am and a partner girlfriend to Malcolm. How do I fit it all in... I dont know but I guess I do somehow...

Anyway short and sweet but I will try and write every day or if not every other day!