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What can I do today.

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Thisismynewname2024 · 14/08/2024 09:28

I'm having an indoor day today. Kids can just go on their Xbox/play in garden , house etc.

I'm thinking what I could do to keep myself busy but not to busy. My head is telling me to do something practical in the house. My body is saying no sit of your fat arse and do nothing. But I don't want to do nothing and i will think and I don't want to think.

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Moier · 14/08/2024 09:33

If l want to do something productive but not house work.. l like to clear out and organise my drawers.
But l have one set of drawers in my bedroom for makeup/ hair brushes / dryer etc.
One for Undies/ pj's.
Or l sort out my kitchen drawers.. you know the one where everything goes.
Other than that l like to sew.. machine or cross stich.
Sometimes l knit too.
Or l just give myself a pedicure n manicure.
Soak my feet in fabric conditioner .. then paint toe nails.
Or have a good clear out of all clothes and upload to vinted.

MeinKraft · 14/08/2024 09:47

Read a book? You can do nothing whilst simultaneously exploring a new world.

Thisismynewname2024 · 14/08/2024 09:55

MeinKraft · 14/08/2024 09:47

Read a book? You can do nothing whilst simultaneously exploring a new world.

I can't read books I start at the top and forget what I have read time I get to the bottom. And I don't take it in .

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Comedycook · 14/08/2024 09:56

Bake a cake

Thisismynewname2024 · 14/08/2024 09:59

Moier · 14/08/2024 09:33

If l want to do something productive but not house work.. l like to clear out and organise my drawers.
But l have one set of drawers in my bedroom for makeup/ hair brushes / dryer etc.
One for Undies/ pj's.
Or l sort out my kitchen drawers.. you know the one where everything goes.
Other than that l like to sew.. machine or cross stich.
Sometimes l knit too.
Or l just give myself a pedicure n manicure.
Soak my feet in fabric conditioner .. then paint toe nails.
Or have a good clear out of all clothes and upload to vinted.

I'm thinking I might build a shining until that I kero saying I will do but the I don't

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Thisismynewname2024 · 14/08/2024 10:01

Comedycook · 14/08/2024 09:56

Bake a cake

I don't have the ingredients. And I dont want to leave the house today. Might do that with the kids in a couple of days though

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longdistanceclaraclara · 14/08/2024 10:45

I'm catching up on shit tv following holiday and I don't feel guilty about it at all.

123ZYX · 14/08/2024 11:07

Are you ok, OP? Sounds like you might be having a tough time at the moment? Completely understand if you'd prefer not to say.

I find sewing/ cross stitch/ embroidery ideal when I'm in that sort of mood, but it does rely on you having the equipment. Anything crafty would work, though - do you have any colouring books you could do?

Thisismynewname2024 · 14/08/2024 11:15

123ZYX · 14/08/2024 11:07

Are you ok, OP? Sounds like you might be having a tough time at the moment? Completely understand if you'd prefer not to say.

I find sewing/ cross stitch/ embroidery ideal when I'm in that sort of mood, but it does rely on you having the equipment. Anything crafty would work, though - do you have any colouring books you could do?

Yeah I don't really want to say . Because im trying to step away a bit .

I don't really do hobby type stuff it's just not me. I will probably do something practical in the house. I have been up since 8. But my eyes feel heavy and half closed even though they are not .

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persisted · 14/08/2024 11:27

I would listen to an audio book and potter about doing things like wiping down the fridge and sorting out the cutlery drawer. Its enough to distract me without requiring any actual thought.

Thisismynewname2024 · 14/08/2024 11:45

persisted · 14/08/2024 11:27

I would listen to an audio book and potter about doing things like wiping down the fridge and sorting out the cutlery drawer. Its enough to distract me without requiring any actual thought.

Yeah I might do easy type stuff . Not the audio book bit though.

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