Me on Monday
Me on Monday is ...
... finally feeling Christmassy after watching some Christmas films over the last few days. I discovered 'Arthur Christmas' last year, rewatched it this year and still enjoyed it. I found the musical 'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey' on Netflix, but it was a bit disappointing so I doubt it will make the annual must see films list and neither will 'The Grinch', which I forced myself to watch to the end! I enjoyed 'The Christmas Chronicles' a few days ago, and 'The Christmas Chronicles 2' yesterday, both of which have made the list.
... staying at home today as it's MOT day. T will collect my car at 10 am and bring it back this afternoon, complete with new certificate. I'm not anticipating that it'll need any work to pass the test but he is going to do a winter service for me while he has the car. As I won't have transport I'll get the housework done and out of the way, which won't take long because ...
... I'm ahead of schedule with this week's household chores. Over the weekend I did all the washing and ironing, washed the floors, and started on the bathrooms. Today I just need to finish off in the bathrooms, hoover the carpets, and clean in the kitchen.
... completing today's Advent task which is to 'get into the spirit' and get in touch with my own sense of Christmas cheer. I'm part way there already through watching the films and all the Christmas music, etc. but with this task the focus is on smiling and being aware of moments where there are opportunities to laugh. Yesterday's task was to 'challenge your beliefs', which asked that you be aware of moments when you express a strong opinion and then to review that opinion later to consider the other side of the argument.
... planning a few things to do during the rest of the week so I can get them ticked off the Big To-do list before the end if the year. It's all bitty tasks but it'll be good to have them done and out of the way.
... looking forward to choir tonight. It's our final practice before our virtual Christmas concert next week.
... hoping that moving-in day runs smoothly for my sister and her husband. They've been renting while they improved their new home and last time I spoke to her it seem that the work wasn't quite finished, but today is moving day no matter what!
... meal planning to use up odds and ends from the freezer before the next delivery on the 20th. There will have to be some creative meals as I have a couple of UFO* packs to use up.
* UFO = unidentified freezer object!
Good luck to your sister today. x x
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy. They are having to dodge the rain drops today! xx
DeleteWhy do we put things in the freezer without labels on I do exactly the same, so my New Years resolution for 2021 is to label. Heather
ReplyDeleteBecause there's always something I'm convinced I will remember what it is and I don't ... I just never learn! I'm glad I'm not the only one 😂😂
DeleteYeah to feeling Christmassy. I did laugh & chuckle at one of your Advent ideas - challenge your strong opinion/beliefs. Lately I am having to really reign in my utter disgust for people trying to figure out ways to beat our move today into the Red Restrictions because of rising COVID cases -I have been a little too free in sharing my opinion about that.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same. People I know to be intelligent and (usually) caring individuals are constantly looking for ways to beat the Covid restrictions and it's even worse now that Christmas is here. I don't understand their attitudes ... it's almost as though they see it as a game!
DeleteHi Eileen,
ReplyDeleteI like to feel it with high spirits!
I hope that everything goes well with your sister and that the choir rehearsals culminate very successfully in the virtual Christmas concert.
Hugs and a nice week.
Ailime
My sister moved as planned so, although there is still work to do, they are in their new home.
DeleteThe choir concert will be fun. It's online and we can't hear each other so there is no pressure at all. If you go wrong no one else knows!
Oh, I have some UFOs in my freezer, too! I have started writing the contents on the outside of the packages, but, I am not always consistent! Or, I write on a piece of masking tape which then comes off the package...
ReplyDeleteWell done on being ahead of the cleaning schedule! I am always running behind and trying to catch up! Hope your sister's moving day goes well.
I usually write on the container but every now and then I am convinced I will remember so don't write the contents ... and that is how I get UFOs!!
DeleteThe house move was successful thanks Bless. I'm ahead with the cleaning because I just couldn't settle at the weekend and decided to get it done.
It's nice that there are so many Christmas movies, as it's less of a disappointment when any particular one fails us.
ReplyDeleteUFOs lol! Yes, I do try to avoid those, and it's easier now that I don't have a chest freezer.
I was rather surprised at the number of Christmas films on Netflix. I'm spoiled for choice.
DeleteI'm usually pretty good at labelling everything but do lose the plot from time to time.
I chuckled at the UFOs; several of those have come out of my freezer this week as well. And all were pleasant surprises.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed my UFO meals. They've all gone for now but I'm sure I'll end up with some more in the future despite my good intentions to label everything properly.
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