Petals diary

[alligatorob]

I was hungry last night and I did snack but on a small apple , spoon of nut butter and a small banana

I agree with LaMa, nothing wrong with a good snack. I do lots of snacks, they keep the hunger at bay. Your food always sounds good!

I wish everything was just right but we actually have so much work to do now . The house is 20 years old and needs updating now in certain aspects . It will be long drawn out as money allows . Some people remortgage here for work but we will do it as and when we can afford it .

Sounds like most home owners I know, LOL! Our house is a much altered and expanded house, the oldest part is about 140 years, the newest 3 years, always needs something. Fixing it as you can without going into debt makes a lot of sense.

 

[Cate]

so I am going to go back with a positive attitude take an odd Friday if I feel like it but lock myself away ( covid ) and just try to get on with it without complaint but be firm and say no when it gets too much.

Good thinking. Be firm but fair, Petal.

 

[Petal001]

Thanks LaMa , Em , rob and Cate. Just a quick check in because this week is hectic. Work was and is getting very overwhelming. The house is messy due to work going on . Just trying to keep head above water now. I'm not sure what to do about work . It will get better but not for a couple of months .

Weight is ok though. Down another little bit .

 

[Llama]

I hope you can find support among colleagues for a little rebellion. They can´t keep running you guys ragged. There must be a lot of people looking for jobs right know who could take at least some of your simpler tasks off your plate.

 

[Emilyrose]

Re: work. Keep telling them, keep saying it. Keep on their case about this because they will not do anything about it if they don't think you're serious. They want to keep you, I am sure Petal. But push back. Believe me, people respect you a lot more when you are honest. Rooting for you to find a solution.

 

[Cate]

with LaMa & Em, Petal. Don't let them run you ragged. I'm sure you're very valuable to them & they wouldn't want to lose you.

 

[Petal001]

. But push back. Believe me, people respect you a lot more when you are honest. Rooting for you to find a solution.

Thanks Em . I have been trying and I am speaking up more . And I did leave on time yesterday. It did turn into a bit of a better work day than I expected .

I hope you can find support among colleagues for a little rebellion. They can´t keep running you guys ragged. There must be a lot of people looking for jobs right know who could take at least some of your simpler tasks off your plate.

LaMa there is actually a bit of a rebellion going on I think because the few I talk too feel like I do . It's a private firm and they don't want to spend extra money on staff unfortunately.

Don't let them run you ragged. I'm sure you're very valuable to them & they wouldn't want to lose you.

Cate I have learned through the years no one is indispensable in my work .

As I said it was a better day so that's good and today I have stuff planned so let's hope I tick it off .
Had a very productive eve at home too as I lifted carpet from a room and got lots more done in the house. I think I have a free weekend coming up , no visits and as in lockdown can't do much so more sorting out coupled with a bit of reading and tv on the cards .

 

[Llama]

It's a private firm and they don't want to spend extra money on staff unfortunately.

Nobody wants to. But it's necessary sometimes if you want to keep good people healthy and in your company.

 

[Emilyrose]

Your weekend sounds like just what you need Petal. I feel like you don't have too much rest time. Glad you are speaking up more also.

 

[Petal001]

Hi all . Sorry I am a bit quiet . Taking some downtime off screens as I’m busy . But work was ok last day or so . Just doing what I can and ticking things off . Going to soend an hour now doing some housework then off to get done fresh veg and meats and then back to chillout for weekend because weather is rotten . No visits this weekend which is great

 

[Llama]

Enjoy your time off. Glad work wasn´t too bad. Remember that the only reward for digging the best ditches is a bigger shovel

 

[Petal001]

Oh my god Lama I like that and very very true x

 

[Emilyrose]

Hope you're enjoying the downtime. Happy Halloween!

 

[Cate]

Happy Sunday, Petal. I'll send you some sunshine xo

 

[Petal001]

Thanks Em and Cate . Sadly the sunshine got stuck Cate . Miserable all day but I luckily got a walk before the heavy rainfall.

Made some lovely soup for lunch and roast beef for dinner . Had a nice day so happy

 

[Emilyrose]

Sounds great Petal. The weather couldn't be worse really. Ah November. Always a dreary month.

 

[Llama]

Well done getting outside despite the bad weather. Daylight and fresh air are always better than staying in.

 

[Cate]

I messed up there. I wonder where that sunshine went? Good for you getting out for a walk anyway Petal & for cooking delicious food. Roast beef I haven't had for ages. Yum. Do you cook it with hot mustard on it?

 

[Petal001]

Hi Em , LaMa and Cate

No just salt and pepper Cate . It was nice . My husband had leftovers with a salad tonight for dinner . I'm not a fan of leftover roasts . Chicken is fine but not beef or lamb .

Exercise was to a video this eve but I did it, so happy . Food was good all day although I did have a handful of walkers sweet chilli nuts earlier . Have cut down my screen time on phone by 54per cent on last week so that's good and I feel work is not too bad today . Of course tomorrow could be hell !

 

[Cate]

Hope your working week stays ok, Petal.
I was looking for something about Sri Lanka last weekend & dug out my notes & photos from our holiday there & found an Irish blessing that I love.

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