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Allalone
23-09-21, 11:46 AM
Hey all.

Been a while since I’ve been up here. Can’t stay in the cupboard under the stairs forever, even though it is quite cosy!

So things aren’t great at the minute and my psychologist has suggested I go back to doing the basics. She’s asked me to write down one positive thing I do in a day. Even if it’s only eaten some breakfast or had a shower etc but I’ve got to try not to do the same one day after day. I’ve to focus on one at the minute then increase it when necessary.

Today I’ve enjoyed a bagel with biscoff spread for my breakfast.

Paula
23-09-21, 11:52 AM
*waves* good to see you here!

My mouth is watering - I haven’t had a bagel in ages (weight watchers don’t approve)….

Strugglingmum
23-09-21, 12:08 PM
Oooo lovely!!

Great to see you. Xx

Suzi
23-09-21, 01:28 PM
I love biscoff! :)

Stella180
23-09-21, 01:48 PM
Hey there stranger. Good to see you. When I started the one positive a day it was just getting out of bed. Eventually it moves on to bigger and better things.

Allalone
23-09-21, 02:56 PM
*waves* good to see you here!

My mouth is watering - I haven’t had a bagel in ages (weight watchers don’t approve)….

I don’t have them very often but when there’s biscoff in the cupboard I can’t resist.


Oooo lovely!!

Great to see you. Xx

Thank you.
Think that’s what the dog was thinking when I found his nose on my plate!


I love biscoff! :)

Not sure if any of you have seen Ted Lasso? Anyway in one episode he says he leaves a jar of peanut butter open on the counter so he can dip his finger into it whenever he wants. I love peanut butter but couldn’t do that, biscoff on the other hand, I’d be very tempted.


Hey there stranger. Good to see you. When I started the one positive a day it was just getting out of bed. Eventually it moves on to bigger and better things.

Thanks.

That’s what some days will be like but today I ate breakfast.

Suzi
23-09-21, 03:36 PM
I'm really proud of you for doing this! I know it's something you struggle with, so actually doing it is really fab!

Allalone
23-09-21, 04:12 PM
Thanks. It’s been a good distraction today.

Suzi
23-09-21, 04:32 PM
That's awesome!

Flo
24-09-21, 08:53 AM
Well done you.....you're sounding positive and upbeat. Keep it going.

Allalone
24-09-21, 10:34 AM
I’ve had a cuppa. Just what I needed this morning.

Paula
24-09-21, 10:35 AM
(y)…..

Stella180
24-09-21, 11:12 AM
Are you a tea of coffee drinker?

Allalone
24-09-21, 11:20 AM
Tea. Strong with a tiny amount of milk. I’m very fussy about my tea. When I was working I only let one person make a cup for me. She liked hers exactly the same. Everyone else either put too much milk in or it wasn’t strong enough.
I don’t like instant coffee but do like an americano when I’m at a local cafe, its roasted and ground locally or an almond milk vanilla latte from Starbucks. I don’t have coffee very often though.

Stella180
24-09-21, 11:24 AM
I only have decaf coffee and tea and even then not very often. I don’t drink a lot of hot drinks but if I do it’s a hot chocolate mostly

Allalone
24-09-21, 11:32 AM
I’d pick tea over a cold drink most of the time. I do like an almond milk hot chocolate, might see if I’m up to making one later.

Stella180
24-09-21, 11:35 AM
That sounds like a lovely treat for Feet up Friday.

Paula
24-09-21, 01:03 PM
You like tea how my Si likes it - it took me years but I’ve finally got the knack of doing it!

Have you tried coffee bags?

Allalone
24-09-21, 02:54 PM
That’s great to know Paula….I can call round for a cup when I visit Josh!(giggle)

Coffee bags??

Suzi
24-09-21, 04:22 PM
Tea: Marc likes it strong, little milk, 2 sugars. Fern 2 sugars and black. Me 1 cube and oat milk.
Coffee: Marc no, Fern black with 2 sugars, Hazel nope, Ben only if he can grind it himself and use his own coffee hob thingy....... He's such a coffee snob! Me? Now and again as it's an ibs trigger....

Paula
24-09-21, 06:17 PM
Coffee bags??

Yep, like tea but with coffee. They’re a game changer!

Allalone
25-09-21, 08:29 PM
This has been hard today but I’m sat enjoying strictly.

Stella180
25-09-21, 09:53 PM
I missed it due to the wedding so have catch up tomorrow. I may be slightly drunk lol

Allalone
25-09-21, 10:11 PM
I enjoyed it.

Hope you had a good time at the wedding.

Paula
25-09-21, 10:13 PM
I loved strictly! But there was far too many gorgeous men with their chests on show for my comfort (rofl)

Stella180
25-09-21, 10:15 PM
Oooh, a bit of soft porn sounds like a great way to end my day lol

Suzi
26-09-21, 09:52 AM
We didn't get to Strictly last night, so looking forward to catching up today. Really proud of you for finding something even when you've had a tough day.

Allalone
26-09-21, 09:36 PM
Watching Vigil.

Stella180
26-09-21, 09:43 PM
Don’t think I’ve ever seen that.

Allalone
26-09-21, 10:24 PM
It’s a drama on BBC1. It was the last episode tonight. I won’t say anything in case you want to watch it.

Paula
26-09-21, 10:44 PM
Vigil is brilliant!

Suzi
27-09-21, 08:30 AM
LOVED Vigil! A brilliant series!

Allalone
27-09-21, 09:11 PM
Nothing exciting today. I had a shower.

Stella180
27-09-21, 10:03 PM
Never underestimate the power of a shower. Being clean can make you feel better.

Suzi
28-09-21, 09:38 AM
Stella's right. Sometimes the thought of having a shower is overwhelming, but you've managed to do that - that's really huge. Well done.

Allalone
28-09-21, 10:54 PM
I’ve had lovely cuddles with my puppa.

Stella180
28-09-21, 11:48 PM
Nothing better than puppy cuddles. Doesn’t matter what is going on in the world for that moment cuddles make everything better. I’ve had lots and lots of puppy cuddles today and boy have I needed them. You should schedule time for puppy cuddles every day. The unconditional love of a pet is so special.

Suzi
29-09-21, 08:44 AM
You're definitely right, puppy huge are the best.... Or puppy snuffling or whispering in your ear - or watching him lick Marc's ear or stealing his bandana!

Allalone
29-09-21, 09:04 AM
I have cuddles with Ted every day but yesterday it was what I needed. He knows when I’m not feeling so good and doesn’t make a huge fuss he just comes and cuddles in to the back of my legs or on my knee.

Stella180
29-09-21, 09:10 AM
Awwww, he sounds like a really special four legged friend.

Allalone
29-09-21, 09:19 AM
He definitely is but I think we’ve all got special four or eight legged friends on here! Not sure how I’d have got through the last few years without him. I think more are in order for today.

Stella180
29-09-21, 12:52 PM
Definitely, that’s how I feel about Talia. I got her just before first lockdown and thought of having to deal with the isolation of covid without her is terrifying. She helps to keep me sane and I’m sure your Ted does the same for you.

Suzi
29-09-21, 08:02 PM
Crash does that too. Ours keep me as balanced as I am too!
How has today's gone?

Allalone
29-09-21, 09:59 PM
Had a snooze this afternoon.

Stella180
29-09-21, 11:08 PM
I wish I had. Well jel.

Suzi
30-09-21, 08:59 AM
I'm so glad you allowed yourself to have a nap..

Allalone
01-10-21, 11:32 AM
Yesterday’s positive was laughing with Josh last night.

I can do today’s already! Been for a coffee with Josh, Chloe, Jan and Stephen.

Stella180
01-10-21, 11:38 AM
That’s a lot of peopling. Well worth the effort I’m sure. Seeing as you got your positive in so quickly, maybe you have time to squeeze in another? Go on, it is Friday.

Suzi
01-10-21, 12:20 PM
Those sound fab!
Can we tempt you into the fab 5s?

Allalone
01-10-21, 01:30 PM
Those sound fab!
Can we tempt you into the fab 5s?

All sorted.

Allalone
01-10-21, 01:33 PM
That’s a lot of peopling. Well worth the effort I’m sure. Seeing as you got your positive in so quickly, maybe you have time to squeeze in another? Go on, it is Friday.

It was very peopling, anxiety was raised but it was quiet in the cafe so I managed better than usual.


Sorry for double posting Boss lady.

Strugglingmum
01-10-21, 03:37 PM
I'm glad you had a nice time out. Well done you. Xx

Suzi
01-10-21, 07:06 PM
Just this once and because it's so awesome on both counts I'm going to allow the double posting to stay! :) You deserve a legendary Chufty Badge this week!

Strugglingmum
01-10-21, 08:34 PM
Oooo AA get you with a chufty badge!!

Allalone
01-10-21, 09:16 PM
Just this once and because it's so awesome on both counts I'm going to allow the double posting to stay! :) You deserve a legendary Chufty Badge this week!

Breaking rules and getting a Chufty Badge all at the same time! What a buzz!(rock)


Oooo AA get you with a chufty badge!!

What can I say…….looks like I’m teachers pet this week!(rofl)(angel)

Suzi
02-10-21, 10:26 AM
(rofl) (rofl) (rofl) (rofl)

Paula
02-10-21, 10:37 AM
It’s been so lovely reading all the one a day’s in one hit! So proud of you

Allalone
02-10-21, 10:44 PM
Asked for help.

Strugglingmum
02-10-21, 11:21 PM
(panda)

Stella180
02-10-21, 11:31 PM
Wow. That is a huge one. Congrats on not only asking but recognising doing so it a positive action. That is something I still really struggle with. Go you!!!

Suzi
03-10-21, 11:27 AM
OMG I'm so proud of you! Who did you ask for what kind of help?

Jaquaia
03-10-21, 03:50 PM
I love this thread!

Suzi
03-10-21, 06:48 PM
Me too!

Allalone
03-10-21, 09:46 PM
Watched the football, well most of it.

Suzi
03-10-21, 09:59 PM
Well done!

Allalone
04-10-21, 03:53 PM
I’ve had a shower to see if the steam will help my cold.

Stella180
04-10-21, 04:49 PM
And has it helped?

Allalone
04-10-21, 07:48 PM
No. Still stuffed up. I’m now lathered in vicks, let’s see how that goes.

Suzi
04-10-21, 08:30 PM
Oh no! Can you eat something like chilli or horseradish? I find those can often help....

Allalone
04-10-21, 09:46 PM
Not keen on horseradish so don’t have any. I’ll have something spicy to eat tomorrow.

Suzi
04-10-21, 10:23 PM
You don't like horseradish? Oh it's one of my most missed things about being vegan... Most have egg in them... :(

Allalone
04-10-21, 11:09 PM
Going to be honest, a certain ex really liked it so just the smell of it reminds me of him. It’s not something I miss though.

Got tiger balm all around my hip and a new layer of vicks on my chest….surely this should help!

Stella180
04-10-21, 11:26 PM
Wow, it’s a good job you’re all bunged up cos I’m sure you smell delightful with such aromatic concoctions rubbed into your skin lol

Suzi
05-10-21, 08:56 AM
I'm not a fan of vicks, but tiger balm is a staple smell in our house lol

Allalone
05-10-21, 10:07 AM
Tiger balm is a staple in our house too!

Well the combination of vicks and tiger balm made my eyes water last night but my nose is still blocked this morning!

Suzi
05-10-21, 11:34 AM
No way! Time for a hot curry then.....

Allalone
05-10-21, 02:18 PM
Nose isn’t as stuffy now. Tummy isn’t going to allow a curry.

Suzi
05-10-21, 04:35 PM
Awww hunni, I'm sorry you're feeling so rough atm...

Allalone
05-10-21, 06:20 PM
I'll be alright Suzi.

Strugglingmum
05-10-21, 07:11 PM
I find Actifed very effective in a cold. Quite often your nose feels blocked because the passages are so swollen and it helps to reduce the swelling.
Vicks etc is great for shifting mucous (snot) but not as good for swollen nasal passages

Allalone
05-10-21, 08:36 PM
Thanks SM.
It feels like my sinuses are congested. I’ve found 2 Sudafed capsules in the meds box so I’ll take them tonight and buy some actifed/Sudafed tomorrow.

My One a day hasn’t happened yet. Going to watch bake off with Im when she gets back from w/c b’ball.

Strugglingmum
05-10-21, 08:53 PM
Wee tip that was shared with me by an awesome pharmacist I used to work with.

Suzi
05-10-21, 09:17 PM
That's what I've been meaning to buy for a few days, but keep forgetting! Thank you!

Paula
06-10-21, 09:21 AM
Did you manage to find a One a Day for yesterday? If not, I have one for you - you’re concentrating on self care, looking after your physical health

Suzi
06-10-21, 10:00 AM
I have one too - talking about how you are feeling

Allalone
06-10-21, 10:57 AM
Thanks both.

Was going to use watching bake off with Im.

Jaquaia
06-10-21, 11:06 AM
You've exceeded your one a day then, even better!

Suzi
06-10-21, 11:10 AM
Woohoo! Go you! :)

Allalone
06-10-21, 01:04 PM
Can I not roll one over for today’s??

Stella180
06-10-21, 01:15 PM
Nope it doesn't work like that. You can find something good out of the day. For starters you're interacting with us amazing people and we get your wonderful company.

Suzi
06-10-21, 02:04 PM
Definitely not! That would be cheating! :) )rofl) (rofl) You can do this!

Allalone
06-10-21, 03:05 PM
Nope it doesn't work like that. You can find something good out of the day. For starters you're interacting with us amazing people and we get your wonderful company.

So interacting with amazing people could be today’s????



Definitely not! That would be cheating! :) )rofl) (rofl) You can do this!

Worth a try!:P

Suzi
06-10-21, 05:55 PM
Lol! (rofl) (rofl)

Allalone
06-10-21, 08:00 PM
A friend text and we are going to meet for a cuppa next week. If I’m not up to going out for a coffee/tea she’s going to come here.

Suzi
06-10-21, 08:55 PM
That's brilliant! Well done love!

Paula
06-10-21, 09:17 PM
That’s a great one a day!

Allalone
08-10-21, 08:07 AM
Yesterday’s-enjoying a walk with Ted.

Be back later with today’s.

Suzi
08-10-21, 10:01 AM
Well done!

Allalone
08-10-21, 07:13 PM
I sat and watched a film with Im. It was lovely.

Paula
08-10-21, 07:26 PM
Awesome! What film?

Suzi
08-10-21, 08:26 PM
YAY! I second Paula - What did you watch?

Allalone
08-10-21, 09:05 PM
Coda.

Suzi
08-10-21, 10:39 PM
Not seen it... Will look out for it!

Allalone
08-10-21, 10:50 PM
It’s on Apple. Coda is an acronym for Children of deaf adults. We both enjoyed it.

Suzi
09-10-21, 09:39 AM
Morning! Thank you for that!

How did you sleep?

Allalone
09-10-21, 10:17 AM
I wish I could get more than 4 hours, I’m exhausted today. I’m on kitchen duty for the 3 working on the extension and I’ve got Im to take to and from w/c basketball.

Stella180
09-10-21, 10:22 AM
My child-like mind goes straight to toilet humour when I see the w/c abbreviation lol. You have no idea the level of restraint it takes for me not to go there.

Allalone
09-10-21, 10:36 AM
It’s ok, when I read it back I smiled and thought somebody might say something! I just couldn’t be bothered to type wheelchair…..and now I have!(giggle)

Paula
09-10-21, 10:41 AM
Can you try to put your feet up for a bit today, too?

Allalone
09-10-21, 10:47 AM
Once I’ve picked Im up at 2pm I should have time for a sit down.

Stella180
09-10-21, 11:32 AM
Have you got something nice planned for later?

Allalone
09-10-21, 11:47 AM
Strictly tonight.

Paula
09-10-21, 11:49 AM
MOVIE NIGHT!!! Can you tell I’m excited??

Flo
09-10-21, 12:46 PM
Bingeing on Will Smith movies today........I DO like Will Smith!

Suzi
09-10-21, 06:01 PM
Strictly Movie Night!!!!!

Allalone
09-10-21, 07:58 PM
I’m around 20-25 mins behind with strictly. No spoilers please!

Suzi
09-10-21, 08:57 PM
No spoilers from me..... No matter how hard it is!

Allalone
09-10-21, 09:33 PM
Loved strictly tonight!

One a day…..I’ve really enjoyed being on here today.

Stella180
09-10-21, 10:15 PM
I’ve loved seeing you around.

Paula
09-10-21, 10:17 PM
Strictly was A-MAZ-ING!! I cried so much! Rose and AJ were beautiful

Flo
10-10-21, 09:30 AM
Can't get to grips with Strictly....don't know any celebs on there!...however, i love AJ.....wonder if he'd let me adopt him?:)

Paula
10-10-21, 11:47 AM
I find it helps watching it takes two as you get to watch more extensive interviews with them

Suzi
10-10-21, 01:01 PM
Loved strictly tonight!

One a day…..I’ve really enjoyed being on here today.

Strictly took my breath away! OMG!
It's really awesome to see you posting more!

Allalone
10-10-21, 08:17 PM
One a day…….J arrived at 4pm and gave me a huge hug which seemed to last forever. I really needed a hug so it made me very emotional.

Suzi
10-10-21, 08:53 PM
YAY! That's a f*ing EPIC one a day!

Stella180
10-10-21, 08:55 PM
That’s a lovely positive for today.

Paula
10-10-21, 09:28 PM
Yay!!!

Allalone
11-10-21, 07:53 AM
Thank you for all the lovely comments.

I was a little flat yesterday so J arriving home was a good thing.

Today I’ve got to do the school run and maybe going out for a cuppa.

Suzi
11-10-21, 08:29 AM
OO coffee sounds great! :)

Allalone
11-10-21, 02:15 PM
Been to Costa. Anxiety was through the roof so it wasn’t very relaxing. I didn’t finish my tea. So what I thought would be my one a day is definitely not.

Stella180
11-10-21, 02:34 PM
But it is. Despite your anxiety you still tried. You made the effort and that deserves recognition. I know it’s hard to see it as a win but you could’ve stayed home and not gone out at all but you didn’t.

Paula
11-10-21, 07:56 PM
Stella is absolutely right!

Suzi
11-10-21, 09:52 PM
Stella is definitely right!!!
You did brilliantly! You got up, went out, ordered a drink, drank some it whilst being sociable whilst also battling high anxiety! You're amazing!!!!
I've done plenty of trips out where Marc couldn't go anywhere near the smell of coffee.... the day he first walked in was amazing, he didn't stay, and I didn't get my mocha, but you have to break things down to see the things to celebrate! It may not have been the total win you were hoping for, but there's certainly many victories along the way!

Allalone
11-10-21, 10:31 PM
Thanks all.

Allalone
15-10-21, 12:35 PM
Enjoyed a cuppa with Im.

Stella180
15-10-21, 12:48 PM
Will you be joining us Monday mornings for the virtual coffee morning? Would be lovely to see you there.

Allalone
16-10-21, 07:55 PM
Thanks Stella. Not feeling very sociable at the minute so probably not this time.

I’ve pushed myself to take part in the Fab 5’s.

Stella180
16-10-21, 08:21 PM
Awwww, I was kinda hoping you would be. Hopefully Monday you might feel different. It would be fantastic to see you even if you just sit back with a cuppa and just watch what’s going on. I think it is important to have a connection with people more so when we’re struggling. The level of interaction is up to you.

Suzi
16-10-21, 08:57 PM
If you fancy it on Monday just join in ;) But there's no pressure to be sociable, you can just come and make yourself sit for a cuppa ;)

I'm proud of you for doing the fab 5s!

Stella180
16-10-21, 09:04 PM
Yeah sorry I wasn’t trying to pressure you to get involved but if you can do it I would be really love to see you.

Allalone
17-10-21, 09:55 PM
One a day……I have looked at kitchens online.

No need to apologise Stella. What you said was lovely. I'll see how I am in the morning.

Suzi
17-10-21, 11:05 PM
You've got the link, pop in if you fancy ;)

Stella180
17-10-21, 11:14 PM
I’ll keep my fingers crossed

Allalone
18-10-21, 09:48 PM
Hey, so I’m kinda thinking that I may have more than one today……joined in with virtual coffee morning, talking about and showing you all the extension, accepting that the extension is actually happening and eating half a tub of Wicked mint choc chip ice cream…..not sure the last is a positive but I really enjoyed eating it!

Sorry for taking over the chat this morning, I do find it hard to sit still and like to wander, tell me to sit down next time!

Jaquaia
18-10-21, 09:51 PM
It was lovely seeing your house!

Suzi
18-10-21, 10:00 PM
OMG love that wicked mint choc chip!

You didn't take over! Loved seeing the development with the extension! Also , it was fab to see Im!

Jaquaia
18-10-21, 10:01 PM
I didn't see Im - rural internet!!!!

Suzi
18-10-21, 10:03 PM
We'll have to petition to get her to join in next time! I was impressed that Fern waved hello too!

Stella180
18-10-21, 10:12 PM
Sorry for taking over the chat this morning, I do find it hard to sit still and like to wander, tell me to sit down next time!

You have nothing to apologise for, you didn’t take over at all. As for not sitting still I was just as guilty today of randomly wandering around the house. I know we don’t really know each other that well but there’s just something about you that makes you easy to get on with. I think you’re ace even if you are a Liverpool fan (mooning)

Paula
18-10-21, 10:51 PM
I loved seeing your house, and the most impressive shed I’ve ever seen!

Allalone
18-10-21, 11:50 PM
OMG love that wicked mint choc chip!

You didn't take over! Loved seeing the development with the extension! Also , it was fab to see Im!

It’s bloody good Suzi! With Ethan being away I don’t need to share the ice cream! Not sure that’s a good thing??(giggle)
I’m so pleased that Im gave a wave and didn’t tell me to go away! Seeing her smile made me smile.


I didn't see Im - rural internet!!!!

I’ll try and see if she’ll say hello next time!


We'll have to petition to get her to join in next time! I was impressed that Fern waved hello too!
I missed Fern waving!! I’d let her join in but not sure she’d be happy about it!


You have nothing to apologise for, you didn’t take over at all. As for not sitting still I was just as guilty today of randomly wandering around the house. I know we don’t really know each other that well but there’s just something about you that makes you easy to get on with. I think you’re ace even if you are a Liverpool fan (mooning)
Thank you.
You are easy to get on with too. I had a major crush on Paul Walsh when growing up and was devastated when he left to go to Spurs! Well at least I’m not a Man Utd fan!!:P Only joking Jaq!!(rofl)


I loved seeing your house, and the most impressive shed I’ve ever seen!

Thank you.
E got the shed as an Xmas present when he was 11. J and him shared a bedroom and E needed a bit of space for himself. He asked for a shed as joke initially but Stephen agreed to build him one! He had a bed built in it and would stay in it in the school hols etc Him and Stephen changed it round 4 years ago.

Suzi
19-10-21, 08:46 AM
That's so cool about E's shed! What a brilliant idea!

Jaquaia
19-10-21, 09:39 AM
I can go off people you know! (rofl)(rofl)

Allalone
20-10-21, 10:16 PM
I enjoyed having a shower.

Stella180
20-10-21, 11:10 PM
I’m planning on having a nice long soak in the bath at some point over the next couple of days. It probably sounds mad but I have to build myself up to do it and do it right so I get maximum relaxation and the mindful experience I want to get from it.

Allalone
21-10-21, 04:07 PM
Reached out to a friend.

Jaquaia
21-10-21, 06:29 PM
Well done!

Suzi
21-10-21, 11:05 PM
That's amazing! Well done!

Allalone
22-10-21, 07:23 PM
Nice chat with my middle one.

Suzi
22-10-21, 09:16 PM
YAY! How's he doing?

Allalone
22-10-21, 11:11 PM
He’s doing ok. Found out yesterday that he’s qualified for DSA. Now has to book a needs assessment.

Suzi
23-10-21, 11:08 AM
YAY! That's great news. I know the Disability team at my uni, Ben's and the ones we've been talking to for Hazel are all really good at helping with all of that.

Allalone
23-10-21, 12:53 PM
Liverpool seem good too.

Allalone
24-10-21, 12:15 PM
Yesterday I treated us to a takeaway for tea instead of cooking.

Today I’ve baked a Victoria sponge, going to do some coconut cookies too.

Stella180
24-10-21, 12:53 PM
Sounds lovely

Paula
24-10-21, 01:35 PM
Oooo coconut cookies - love them!

Suzi
24-10-21, 09:08 PM
Can you share the recipe? Hmmmm

Allalone
24-10-21, 10:54 PM
I didn’t get the cookies made. I’m going to try and make them tomorrow.

Suzi
25-10-21, 10:48 AM
That's OK, we can wait ;)

Stella180
25-10-21, 11:43 AM
Feel free to send some my way lol

Allalone
26-10-21, 07:23 PM
Today I’m out of my pjs and had a shower.

Paula
26-10-21, 07:57 PM
Well done, love

Strugglingmum
26-10-21, 09:40 PM
Well done. I'm dressed but the shower.......

Stella180
26-10-21, 09:51 PM
I didn’t get dressed til 7.30pm and that was only because I had to go to the shop

Suzi
26-10-21, 10:06 PM
Well done love!

Allalone
26-10-21, 10:28 PM
I was told to shower…

Paula
26-10-21, 11:10 PM
You still had to do it, so still a win

Stella180
26-10-21, 11:27 PM
Yep, definitely a win.

Suzi
27-10-21, 10:20 AM
Doesn't matter if you were told to, you still chose to do it!

Allalone
28-10-21, 04:10 PM
Having tea out tonight.

Paula
28-10-21, 05:03 PM
Cool! Anywhere nice?

Allalone
28-10-21, 05:15 PM
Little place that does tapas.

Stella180
28-10-21, 05:44 PM
Oooh, sounds good to me.

Allalone
28-10-21, 05:49 PM
Yeah, I’ve not been but been told it's good.

Stella180
28-10-21, 06:56 PM
Hope you enjoy.

Suzi
28-10-21, 08:48 PM
Hope you're having a good time.

Allalone
28-10-21, 11:14 PM
Had a nice night with 2 of my lovely children.

Paula
29-10-21, 12:03 AM
:):):)

Suzi
29-10-21, 12:28 AM
So pleased for you lovely

Allalone
31-10-21, 12:05 PM
Yesterday I made some treat bags ready for the trick or treaters tonight. Not sure how many will be round but it kept me occupied for a bit yesterday.

I’ll try and come back later with today’s.

Suzi
31-10-21, 12:44 PM
That sounds lovely!

Allalone
31-10-21, 05:39 PM
Enjoyed eating some rhubarb and custard squashies. I love them!

Stella180
31-10-21, 05:52 PM
Yummy yummy.

Suzi
31-10-21, 06:03 PM
Lovely! :)

Jaquaia
31-10-21, 10:07 PM
Have you seen that Tesco are doing rhubarb and custard cream biscuits?

Allalone
31-10-21, 10:17 PM
Yes, we’ve tried them. None of us liked them. I love rhubarb and custard in all kinds of forms but I didn’t think they tasted much like rhubarb to me.

Allalone
01-11-21, 07:22 PM
Really enjoyed a cuppa and a biscuit while cuddled up with Ted.

Allalone
04-11-21, 07:14 PM
Today I gave a hug to someone who needed it.

Stella180
04-11-21, 07:47 PM
Definitely wasn’t me lol

Paula
04-11-21, 09:37 PM
That’s a beautiful one for today :)

Suzi
04-11-21, 10:37 PM
That's a fabulous one!

Allalone
05-11-21, 09:15 PM
Tonight I have managed to sit down with Ted. We have put classic fm pet classics on to drown out the fireworks.

Paula
05-11-21, 09:31 PM
We’ve tried that too, unfortunately some neighbours lit some a few minutes ago, right outside our house

Suzi
05-11-21, 09:42 PM
We've had lots too, for the first time ours haven't seemed too bothered.... We've had them sitting on, erm, near us and we've had the tv on louder than normal just to try to cover up some of the bangs, but some of them are so loud this year! Some of them have made the house shake!

Stella180
05-11-21, 10:42 PM
We had them going off just a few doors away at about 7pm and Talia was actually really good. She was more interested in playing with her new toy I got her yesterday and then I lay on the sofa to watch the snooker and she lie on me and went to sleep. A few bangs woke her up but she settled quickly again. I’m sure if she were on her own it would be a different story.

Allalone
06-11-21, 10:19 AM
Ted was a lot better than in previous years but the houses opposite had some really loud ones and that set him off barking.

Today I’ve been to Lidl with Jan. We went early and only needed a couple of things so it was ok.

Suzi
06-11-21, 10:30 AM
Well done! Lidl can be awful when it's really busy - not just picking on Lidl, but the best supermarket even when busy round here is Morrisons as the aisles are much wider etc...

Allalone
06-11-21, 03:01 PM
I don’t shop when it’s a known busy time. I do however avoid Aldi unless it’s after 9pm, there’s no room to move at a quiet time. Lidl is much more spaced out here, Sainsbury’s is probably the best for wide aisles though. Morrison’s is on the other side of town so don’t often go there.

Suzi
06-11-21, 08:42 PM
It's amazing how the different supermarkets work for each of us.

Allalone
07-11-21, 05:29 PM
I’ve managed 2 today. First I went with J&S to a kitchen planner at a small local firm. Then I spent a couple of hours with my aunt, we had a cuppa, biscuit, a chat and a huge hug before I left.

Strugglingmum
07-11-21, 07:06 PM
You're awesome

Allalone
07-11-21, 08:10 PM
Thank you.

Suzi
07-11-21, 09:02 PM
Those are brilliant! Well done love.

Allalone
07-11-21, 09:45 PM
Thanks.

Allalone
08-11-21, 05:04 PM
I’m busy baking brownies, think they are needed round here.

Paula
08-11-21, 07:05 PM
Nom, do you deliver ;)

Allalone
08-11-21, 07:47 PM
Sorry collection only. (giggle)

Stella180
08-11-21, 08:31 PM
That’s cool, I could do with a road trip lol

Suzi
08-11-21, 09:07 PM
Yum! Hope they were delicious!

Allalone
08-11-21, 09:40 PM
I don’t eat them, I don’t like brownies, not keen on the texture. I prefer proper cake.

Stella180
08-11-21, 10:54 PM
I’ll agree with you there.

Suzi
09-11-21, 09:03 AM
What's your favourite type of cake?

Allalone
09-11-21, 04:39 PM
What's your favourite type of cake?

Carrot or something with lemon or lime. I like Victoria sponge too but I don’t care much for chocolate cake.

Paula
09-11-21, 05:15 PM
I love carrot cake!

Suzi
09-11-21, 07:29 PM
OO, I've never had carrot cake....

Paula
09-11-21, 07:30 PM
What???

Suzi
09-11-21, 07:36 PM
What? It's not that odd surely?

Allalone
09-11-21, 08:29 PM
Have we not had this conversation before??

I’ve never met anyone that hasn’t tried carrot cake!

Suzi
09-11-21, 08:58 PM
Lol...

Allalone
09-11-21, 10:50 PM
I liked getting out for a walk with Ted. The fresh air was lovely.

Suzi
10-11-21, 09:24 AM
Well done love!

Allalone
11-11-21, 10:51 AM
I can’t think of one for yesterday.

Today I bumped into a friend while walking Ted and I agreed to go for a walk with her tomorrow afternoon.

Stella180
11-11-21, 10:53 AM
That’s a great one

Suzi
11-11-21, 11:07 AM
That's awesome. Well done!

Paula
11-11-21, 12:58 PM
Fab!!

Allalone
14-11-21, 12:55 PM
I had a lovely chat with my middle one last night, that’s yesterday’s.
Today I have ordered an Xmas present.

Suzi
14-11-21, 06:58 PM
Well done love!

Allalone
28-11-21, 08:41 PM
It’s been a while but after a little nudge I’m giving it another go.

Can me posting on here be today’s positive?

Stella180
28-11-21, 08:51 PM
It’s a positive for me. Did you go to the game midweek?

Suzi
28-11-21, 08:52 PM
It's good to see you posting! That's definitely a positive! Well done love.

Allalone
28-11-21, 09:39 PM
It’s a positive for me. Did you go to the game midweek?

Thank you.
I didn’t, I wasn’t up to it. E went and was there yesterday as well.


It's good to see you posting! That's definitely a positive! Well done love.

Thanks for the nudge.

Paula
28-11-21, 09:41 PM
Absolutely a positive!

Allalone
01-12-21, 11:01 AM
Last couple of days I’ve taken my meds and attended appointments both of which are difficult to do atm.

This morning I’ve spoken to J via video call so got to see him too. Not spoken to him since before he went away with work which was around 10 days ago. He’s having an amazing time and made me smile.

Suzi
01-12-21, 01:08 PM
Those are so brilliant. Well done!

Lillyx
16-12-21, 05:04 PM
Well done ��

Stella180
16-12-21, 07:17 PM
Missing your positives. You ok?

Allalone
19-12-21, 10:49 PM
Missing your positives. You ok?

I’ve had better weeks.

Today I cooked tea with my eldest.

Stella180
19-12-21, 11:50 PM
Yay you’re back with a positive. I’ll give you another one, see your positive post has lifted me up and made me smile.

Suzi
20-12-21, 08:29 AM
So glad to see you back posting on here!

Flo
20-12-21, 11:45 AM
Me too! It's so good to have children around at christmas. I shall miss mine.