I read a couple of blog posts today , initially the lovely
http://plasticrosaries.com/life-audit-september
but also her inspiration-
http://www.brocantehome.net/life-audit/
http://www.brocantehome.net/life-audit/
A Life Audit - what a brilliant idea.
So here's mine for September 2013.
TODAY I AM...
...quite frankly in a bit of a tiz. It's back to work tomorrow after just short of 6 weeks off school (I do not get paid for this time as just a lowly TA by the way!).
I am going to miss my time off. The weather's been on the whole, just lovely, and my early morning meetings with 'Frasier' and coffee and a wander to the shop before it gets busy, and just well, having to time to just be on top of the washing and ironing pile for once - it's the freedom I'll miss.
I'm not sure I won't feel like I am having some sort of out of body experience tomorrow when I actually have to concentrate on anything other than what to read on my Kindle in the garden ...
FEELING...
...trepidatious (is that even a word? ) I have this tendency to want to just be home, safe, I've always been that way, I am amazed I made it through Uni to a job to a husband and family to be quite honest ! The idea of going to work not just tomorrow, but the day after that and the day after that until late October without a day off (the weekends are catch up time, not time off!)
At the same time I should be starting a new TA role this term; I don't yet have my timetable but I have been excited at the prospect; I hope things haven't changed in my absence.
I am also feeling nervous and yet cautiously hopeful. We are hoping to re-jig our finances and it is FINGERS CROSSED (I can't say that loudly enough) set to happen on 30th September. One more month of stressing and then...well...things should be better.
So here's mine for September 2013.
TODAY I AM...
...quite frankly in a bit of a tiz. It's back to work tomorrow after just short of 6 weeks off school (I do not get paid for this time as just a lowly TA by the way!).
I am going to miss my time off. The weather's been on the whole, just lovely, and my early morning meetings with 'Frasier' and coffee and a wander to the shop before it gets busy, and just well, having to time to just be on top of the washing and ironing pile for once - it's the freedom I'll miss.
I'm not sure I won't feel like I am having some sort of out of body experience tomorrow when I actually have to concentrate on anything other than what to read on my Kindle in the garden ...
FEELING...
...trepidatious (is that even a word? ) I have this tendency to want to just be home, safe, I've always been that way, I am amazed I made it through Uni to a job to a husband and family to be quite honest ! The idea of going to work not just tomorrow, but the day after that and the day after that until late October without a day off (the weekends are catch up time, not time off!)
At the same time I should be starting a new TA role this term; I don't yet have my timetable but I have been excited at the prospect; I hope things haven't changed in my absence.
I am also feeling nervous and yet cautiously hopeful. We are hoping to re-jig our finances and it is FINGERS CROSSED (I can't say that loudly enough) set to happen on 30th September. One more month of stressing and then...well...things should be better.
READING......looking at a first draft by my amazingly talented friend Ian Ayris
http://www.ianayris.com/
Be warned his stuff isn't politely phrased but he's an amazing writer who has had me in tears (in a good way !) ; highly recommended. And no, he's not paying me ...
While in Tenerife I caught up with an old friend who is thinking of making the Santiago di Compostela pilgrimage next year and in support I am ..well... reading Tim Moore
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spanish-Steps-ebook/dp/B003XVYF0O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378126500&sr=8-1&keywords=spanish+steps
He's my favourite travel writer by, well...miles.
EATING...
...apple crumble. Mum in law brought some cooking apples over and although I am a rubbish dessert cook, I have to say my crumble wasn't too shabby.
While we were away we had many lovely meals out (we chose self catering as although we knew we probably couldn't afford it - and we couldn't! - we love eating out, and we only ever do that on holiday). A highlight was a lunch at a beachside restaurant - gorgeous grilled sardines with Canarian potatoes and fabulous sauces. I can't cook that one to my disappointment... but one meal we had was a pork Mexicana. I have managed to replicate that one successfully at less than £5 for four people. Yay me, eh ?
PLANNING ...
...this is something that teachers do for lessons. I daren't plan ahead, not further than my next group of kids, or payday. Maybe if we get ourselves straight I can do that more?
The nearest I can come to planning is thinking about Girl's departure to Uni on 29 September ...
...but I can't. Not yet.
DREAMING OF...
...a time when money isn't an Issue. And I can treat my family as much as I want. This is on-going.
COVETING & WISHING & DREAMING ...
...see above.
WORKING ON ...
...at home - a few cross stitch projects, and still aiming to not be scared of that sewing machine !!!
At work - I am compiling a dyslexia/phonic handbook with links to a particular piece of software, for my colleagues. This makes me happy.
GRATEFUL FOR ...
...all of the above. My family. And yes, they deserve more from me. But I am trying really, really hard, my lovelies.
Gosh this audit was a good idea !
TOMORROW I WILL BE ...
Positive. No, really. I will be all Carole King - look up 'Beautiful' - I don't think there's an original version on YouTube but the Tapestry LP means a lot to me.
ON MY TO DO LIST THIS MONTH!
Getting to payday without going broke!
Supporting Girl as she leaves home for University
Getting a grip back at work without being completely useless
Thanks for reading this far !
http://www.ianayris.com/
Be warned his stuff isn't politely phrased but he's an amazing writer who has had me in tears (in a good way !) ; highly recommended. And no, he's not paying me ...
While in Tenerife I caught up with an old friend who is thinking of making the Santiago di Compostela pilgrimage next year and in support I am ..well... reading Tim Moore
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spanish-Steps-ebook/dp/B003XVYF0O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378126500&sr=8-1&keywords=spanish+steps
He's my favourite travel writer by, well...miles.
EATING...
...apple crumble. Mum in law brought some cooking apples over and although I am a rubbish dessert cook, I have to say my crumble wasn't too shabby.
While we were away we had many lovely meals out (we chose self catering as although we knew we probably couldn't afford it - and we couldn't! - we love eating out, and we only ever do that on holiday). A highlight was a lunch at a beachside restaurant - gorgeous grilled sardines with Canarian potatoes and fabulous sauces. I can't cook that one to my disappointment... but one meal we had was a pork Mexicana. I have managed to replicate that one successfully at less than £5 for four people. Yay me, eh ?
PLANNING ...
...this is something that teachers do for lessons. I daren't plan ahead, not further than my next group of kids, or payday. Maybe if we get ourselves straight I can do that more?
The nearest I can come to planning is thinking about Girl's departure to Uni on 29 September ...
...but I can't. Not yet.
DREAMING OF...
...a time when money isn't an Issue. And I can treat my family as much as I want. This is on-going.
COVETING & WISHING & DREAMING ...
...see above.
WORKING ON ...
...at home - a few cross stitch projects, and still aiming to not be scared of that sewing machine !!!
At work - I am compiling a dyslexia/phonic handbook with links to a particular piece of software, for my colleagues. This makes me happy.
GRATEFUL FOR ...
...all of the above. My family. And yes, they deserve more from me. But I am trying really, really hard, my lovelies.
Gosh this audit was a good idea !
TOMORROW I WILL BE ...
Positive. No, really. I will be all Carole King - look up 'Beautiful' - I don't think there's an original version on YouTube but the Tapestry LP means a lot to me.
ON MY TO DO LIST THIS MONTH!
Getting to payday without going broke!
Supporting Girl as she leaves home for University
Getting a grip back at work without being completely useless
Thanks for reading this far !
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