I've just worked my last day of 2022 and am ready for 2023 to start..... a fresh start....rock and roll.... now what am i thinking...... what was 2022 like? what will 2023 be like? what am i trying to do in 2023 (in this new diary)......
What was 2022 like?
Well last December i got my flat back from the Tenants and spent four months renovating and redecorating it in preporation for my move in: What did i do: Cleaned, stripped, re painted, cleaned floors, took out staples from floors (parquet) scrubbed, got new carpets, garden wise weeded, jet washed, got new fences put in, bought all furniture including xbox.....Then as it was ready i moved in in May this year......
Now as i've written in my diaries becoming independent was a huge thing for me, i knew it would (or i thought) it would be tough as id been living with my parents since i became mentally unwell back 12 years ago..... i thought it would be difficult to maintain a good work life and health and sleep on my own...... but i however thankfully was completely wrong......
On my 41st birthday 30th may 2022 i had the flat ready and cooked a bannoffee pie or two infact and bought lots of bbq food and a dispossable bbq.......the weather couldnt have been better!!! i had closest friends over for beers music and food then watched the champions league final in the pub...... then spent my first night in the flat......
Now six months later and ive only spent one night at my folks since that day in may..... ive only had a couple of sick days off work and have touch wood been early for every shift....
Ive put on a bit of timber but that's mainly due to stopping my gym membership.....
Ive had lots off socialising round my flat saving money on pub trips.....ive become addicted to expensive coffee from my local shop opposite..... and financially ive spent 5k on flat this year and paid back 2k towards debt....out of the 12k ive earnt...... so in all 60% of money invested.... pretty d**n good going.
So 2023........
Out of this year im first looking to invest 50-60% of earnings into my debt......
I'm also looking to live in the present moment more...... be at one with it..... i'm thankful for the moment i'm in my friends and family are currently healthy and id like to appreciate this moment more.
I'd like to have friends and family over especially thru the summer months and plant some bushes and flowers in my garden to enjoy thru summer and the bbqs im going to have.
Lastly id like to continue with not partaking in any vices for the whole year again.... it really helps staying sober with my decisions and long may that continue.....
Any thoughts on this welcome?
Roll on 2023 ill be ready and rearing to go into the new year at work on Tuesday and will look to cement my position within the hospital. We are over the next few months going to move supplies dept into a new porter cabin outside. Currently the supplies dept is on the second floor the furthest position away from the lift, this means a lot of transporting of products for theatres around the building. It has over the years taken up a lot of my time...... So the idea to move supplies outside to the point where the products will be delivered is a good one but will mean that that role will become redundant for me....... I will no doubt still have to ferry products around but it will save probably 10 hours a week of my time..... now whether that will mean i will work more on facilities tasks or portering or supplies tasks is yet to be discussed....... my managers managers boss actually asked whether i would like to be a decorator just before xmas but whether that was small talk or had an agenda i don't know..... but i think too much about these things so it was probably just chit chat..... but we will see in the new year what unravels.... but i will hopefully have a job still and some new jobs to do come march.
Watch this space adam xx
well done adam you come along way 🙂
well done adam you come along way 🙂
Happy new year everyone!!!!!!!!!! 😉
I've had a restful day and am going to have another restful day tomo and monday.
I done a joe wicks exercise video tonight, quite enjoyed it and felt good after so ill try and do this every day in january along with eating a bit more healthy and see where it leads.
Once again im thinking of tightening my finances over the next three months, i dont know whether im crazy but i go thru phases of either spending too much on living or way too little i just cant seem to get it right..... Would love to spend 14 pounds a month on coffee rather than loads or nothing.....would love to just buy clothes and dvds once every six months or so......but in all honesty its not that bad im still saving......Lets not think about money....
As i write this fireworks are going off outside...... im sitting in bed and people are celebrating..... oh well getting older now.......life goes thru phases.....i can honestly say im happy in my flat.....im happy with my job....all is well...
i wish everyone a lovely healthy 2023 may all ur dreams come true
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day two of 2023, so far ive done three days of exercise vids......just done some exercise to music...... feeling good..... went to town today but didnt spend a penny horray........spent last night watching box sets...... billions its called finnished season two last night good watch............ onwards i go
First week of the new year negotiated.
Second week started......Been doing exercise videos and a lot of walking a work 12500 steps today....
Flat is looking good after a spring clean....
Pretty happy at work its going well......
Trying to loose a bit of weight but still eating a lot too....
Finances are going great.....so far this month after bills (350) ive only spent a pound this month (only 9 days in tho) so im aiming to not spend anything apart from food from sainsburys and save the rest 800 pounds, which is great as i will have earnt 1150.....
Looking to open up a savings account this month to start saving for retirement...
Spurs playing arsenal sunday ..... big match.... bet we lose lol.
Liking giving help on the chatroom each night to newcomers as there seems to be an influx of newcomers probably due to the time of year.....
Been helping friends out lately..... let a friend stay over mine over the weekend and phoned another one who is also having problems.....
Got the sound of rain outside.... love that when u are snuggled up in bed...
Lets see what we can do this year....
All the best Adam xx
Hi adam, sounds like your doing great ? welldone. Ur so strong
Stace xx
Hi stace, thanks for popping by, im not strong at all but thank you for the compliment.
Another few days have passed by at work....
Got given some coffee vouchers at work for the coffee shop opposite my flat for the work ive done on the works newsletter..... its no pay rise or overtime for the time ive spent but its good to see something for my efforts.....
Just applied for my holiday over the summer months.... ive applied for every monday off in May, June, July and August.....Im thinking u never know when the weathers going to be nice but lots of long weekends over the summer sitting in my garden is just what the doctor ordered....Im thinking my boss will see it and flat out refuse but its worth a go isnt it ? lol
Also its become apparent im able to save money whilst living in the flat as im super good with my money.... so im going to aim to double my pension contribution and save the rest in an isa im going to open up this month....
then i should be set for my retirement....
Im thinking ill work till im 70 ish, well as long as im able to....hopefully a long time... as it's good to work to break up the days, keep fit and keep in a structured habbit.
i hope Stace is ok.... hopefully she responds on her diary soon? be good to know shes ok..
All the best Adam xx
Hi diary, in my first two weeks of diet (eating just as much if not more) but eating porridge for breakfast and lunch and doing exercise vids and trying to do atleast 10k walking every weekday at work.... I weighed myself and i think it was 14.6 stone two weeks ago..... last night it was 14.45 so a small step in the right direction.... however my stumach seems to be reducing and i can fit in my work trousers easier again...... so all in all a great start......
Second week in of work..... trying to get my head down......and be active at work.... get my steps in ......help out...... not put too much emotional effort into the job just do as told and grind it out each day.....
Now football wise spurs lost to arsenal yesturday which pretty much garuantees they finnish above us in table now..... really sorry state but we are in the cup and the champions league still so im hoping we can focus on them and have a good season.....
Saving wise i've only spent 2 pounds so far this month (keeping to my plan)...... and i will save a lot this month..... at the start of next month ill open an isa and put my first months 500 quid in then also maybe over pay my pension pot with 200 a month.... well this month anyway.... im hoping to pay more into pension as they know how to invest i don't and as a back up save into an isa.
Flat living is going incredibly well.... ive been spending less and less on food buying the best value food and aldi price match along with ones on nectar prices..... ive only spent about 50 pounds on food in a month now.... i dont spend money in the canteen at work i just take a sandwich and melon and crisps..... I think im doing really well.
Flat purchases wise im going to redecorate the bathroom and kitchen about march time......just a lick of paint once it gets warmer......
I need some new lamp shades...... I didnt get the bulbs in time to plant for spring but id like to buy some plants for garden plus maybe some for the flat too soon..... I'd also like to buy another picture or two but no rush at all.
So all in all everything going really well.....Trying to offer advice in the chatroom too lots of newbies starting out.....
All the best adam xxx
really good few days at work, walked over five miles at work each day and got a lot done..... legs are tired but ill rest assured ive done a good job....
all the best adam xxx
Hope your ok Adam, you seemed a bit down last night.
Always here if you need a chat.
New guy last night is definitely in need of your good advice pal, and i am sure you will oblige.
Speak soon hopefully.
Hi lids, thanks for popping by and checking up on me...... tbh i was super down last night stemming from work.....i try soo hard and obsess about it and when i get complaints, orders, anything not positive i allways take it to heart and get very down.....last night i even applied for a different job in the midst of the depression....I was at work and sat down at pc to do some work on the newsletter (not spent any time on it over the week) and my bosses boss said "we dont pay u to be on a pc" he said that what would i think if a porter who worked for me sat at a desk? so i emailed matron and said i wouldnt do newsletter anymore and ill stay off the pc..... really got me down....... but after speaking to my mum and someone at work i can see i take things too seriously, i have a good job and am well regarded at work so why worry.....just do as im told i guess....
Adam I have just read your posts and what an inspiration you are, you are doing fabulous and are so supportive to other people. I work in the NHS (I assume you do too) and know what numpties some managers are, don’t let any negativity get to you and remind yourself you work for the government to serve the public, nobody personally “pays” you in that organisation. keep up the brilliant work you are doing, it’s lovely to hear someone who has worked so hard and is seeing the benefits of that hard work.
Best wishes to you.
Alice x
@adam123 mate, you are fantastic.
Dont worry what some people say, they haven't got a clue about what you do. We all value you here.
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