This week started with a nice day out grocery shopping with LB. She decided to come along as she wasn't working until the end of the week, so we had a nice day out together. I'd forgotten that it was half term and the kids were off school, so when we got to Home Bargains it was very busy. It was also busy because it was the start of Ramadam the following day, so lots of families were out shopping in readiness. The car park was gridlocked, which was an unusual occurrence in recent weeks.
The remainder of the shopping went fine. I had a £4 off voucher to use at Tesco, so I bought a new 100% cotton fitted sheet that I needed and used it for that, making it just £8 instead of £12. There were quite a few yellow stickered items to be had this week, for a change, which was good.
I also had a £5 voucher to use at Holland & Barrett, so I decided to use it to buy some Xylitol granules, which I use as a sweetener. I was only able to use £3 worth of the voucher, but that was fine as it made the cost 49p, so virtually free.
LB and I did visit the charity shop, but I just bought two pairs of denim jeans from the £1 rail to use for another denim project I have in mind. Too good to miss at that price. I'm planning on making some cushion covers for the outdoor chairs in the garden.
We had a family discussion in the evening, about altering the layout in the front living room, to give LB a space to do some crafting, as she doesn't really have space in her bedroom, as her desk is set up for computer gaming and not crafting. It will mean getting rid of the small sofa in there and getting her a new desk or table, but to be honest I've always found this sofa really uncomfortable and never use it. I much prefer the large sofa we have in the back living room, that we do use. Also, LB may be doing some remote work soon, so it will also give her a place to work that isn't her bedroom, which I think is important. I'm just happy to make better use of our spaces within the house. I don't really have any strong opinions, so long as the space doesn't become too cluttered and an eyesore.
On Monday evening, I watched a couple more episodes of the Irish version of The Traitors. The characters in this version are interesting and quite entertaining.
I was due at the gym on Tuesday morning for Zumba and really enjoyed the class. I have to say that I am really enjoying being back doing choreographed, dance type classes at the gym. I've realised how much I missed them, when I stopped going a few years ago. I think they are improving my aerobic fitness and they really lift my spirits. I've danced or done some type of dance classes for most of my life and find it a really positive form of self expression. It's more expensive, but it's worth it. I'm not ready to give them up yet. It also helped that for once, it was a lovely bright sunny day on Tuesday. Normally, it is raining as I make my way to the gym, so it made a really nice change. It's amazing how a little bit of sunshine can change your mood dramatically.
I spent the afternoon doing a few jobs at home, mainly laundry. I finished the wordsearch book I'd bought the previous week. I looked into buying another one, but priced at £3.40 in the shops, I decided to wait until I saw another one in the charity shop. I also watched another episode of Silent Witness and then caught up to date with The Traitors (Ireland).
After pancakes for supper, OH and I also watched the last two episodes of Small Prophets which whas really good.
I love Wednesday mornings, as it's one of those mornings when I'm not at the gym and can read in bed for a while. I finished one book that I've been reading for over a year probably, so I can now donate it. I also read a chapter of another book I'm reading, before getting up and ready for the day.
I decided to do some more decluttering today. I went through my scarves/hats/accessories baskets and then I went through another set of drawers, extracting all the things I no longer wanted to keep, in part to make them tidier, as they were a bit rammed full. In total, I think I put aside over 20 things to donate, which is all good and made my life a bit easier in the process. I also discovered some glasses that I may get lenses put in, when I have an eyetest this year, rather than buy new ones. Not sure yet, but they could tide me over until I can afford new glasses.
In the afternoon, I took myself off for a walk. It was cold though and I didn't wrap up warm enough. I should have put a hat on. When I got back, I made a chickpea masala from scratch for supper. It was the first time I'd tried a recipe I saw on YouTube and it turned out quite well. We all seemed to enjoy it, so I'll probably make it again sometime.
On Thursday morning, I really didn't want to wake up. I was enjoying a deep sleep, dreaming that I was late for my class at the gym. I eventually managed to get myself out of bed and get ready and go. I wasn't late in my waking life though thankfully.
In the afternoon, I did a bit of blogging and blog reading. I also did a bit of work dismantling the two pairs of jeans I'd bought earlier in the week. It was a quiet afternoon spent at home, which is the usual these days.
OH has sourced a free table for LB to craft on in the living room from a cycling friend, so we now just need to take the sofa to the tip, before he can collect it. She should be able to use the room as early as next week, hopefully. I may use it myself, when she isn't using it. It will give me a different space/view when sewing.
Friday, I had all good intentions of going to our newly opened central library, but it was raining heavily and I decided not to venture out as a consequence. Instead, I enjoyed watching some of the Winter Olympics, which has been very inspiring this month. I will definitely be going to the library next week, as I now have another errand that I need to do in the area, so it's probably just as well that I held off.
On Saturday, I had a lie in reading again and then our neighbours dropped their dog off with us for the day, as they were going out. It was nice to have his company again and OH and I took him out for a walk once the Rugby on TV, i.e. England vs Ireland had finished. We stopped off at the pub again on the way home for a drink.
I treated OH to steak and asparagus for supper. I'd bought it for Valentine's day, but he'd taken us out to eat, so we had it this weekend instead. It's a rare treat these days, but we enjoyed it. LB was out working in the afternoon and then out with friends in the evening, so it was just OH and I at home.
Sunday morning, was my usual gym session. OH wasn't cycling this week, so he came with me. Later in the afternoon, we took the sofa from the living room to the tip. We couldn't donate it, as I think I'd removed the fire retardancy labels, so the tip was our only option, which is regrettable. OH later went to pickup the new crafting table from his friend and set it up in the living room for LB. Hopefully, she will make good use of it.
In the evening, we watched a new series on ITV called The Lady which was good.
It's been a bit of a slow week this week, mainly due to the rainy weather, but small bits of progress have been made in certain areas, which is better than nothing. I hope you've had a more productive week than mine.
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