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What boring thing are you excited about?

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mumofoneAlonebutokay · 27/02/2025 22:26

Went to lidl today and they've got 30% off fruit! Got some mangos and plums to add to the pineapple and satsumas I already had - on a health kick and trying to ditch the sweets - so far it's been 4 days

Also, got a new spiraliser from pro cook - so easy to use and I've been making 'spaghetti' bolognese with spiralised courgettes - delish

These two boring things have made my week so exciting 😭😭😭

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ToriTheStoryteller · 28/02/2025 15:17

Oooh something really boring but exciting happened to me today and I'm so glad I can tell the world....as I drove to work, there was a sign advertising a new branch of Screwfix on the local industrial estate.😆

KimFan · 28/02/2025 15:23

I popped into Morrisons and they had the BedHead volume spray for £5!
That went straight in my basket! 🤣

CalicoPusscat · 28/02/2025 15:25

Getting over norovirus, it's been nearly 3 days now. I won't go into the gory details, but, err, you know.

Luckily I had a friend call around earlier unexpectedly. He was a bit horrified and got me some electrolyte spring water from the shop. Perhaps I should sleep in the bath until it clears as I can't crawl there in time.

NoraLuka · 28/02/2025 15:26

We got a new set of saucepans about 3 weeks ago and I’m still happy when I open the cupboard and see them. We did have battered rubbishy saucepans for years so it does make quite a difference.

CalicoPusscat · 28/02/2025 15:27

@NoraLuka it's nice having shiny new ones

WithIcePlease · 28/02/2025 15:29

I'm changing my gym routine to a 3 week cycle of straight sets, supersets and giant sets.
No one else is interested at all
I'm away on hols next week and will enjoy some detailed planning of it.

Catarinabella · 28/02/2025 15:30

A new doormat always gives me the flutters

AlwaysGardening · 28/02/2025 15:42

The bathroom fitter has put the bathroom door back on so I can have a bath in privacy ( nothing else in bathroom yet!)

Upwiththisiwillnotput · 28/02/2025 15:46

Brace yourselves. I got paid today and went WILD on Amazon. I bought:
Huge bag of cat litter
12 new teaspoons and forks because they seem to evaporate in this house
Tin of green exterior paint to transform an old shelving unit our neighbours were throwing out, it's going in the garden with pots of herbs once finished.
I hope I can stand the excitement.

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 28/02/2025 15:58

ToriTheStoryteller · 28/02/2025 15:17

Oooh something really boring but exciting happened to me today and I'm so glad I can tell the world....as I drove to work, there was a sign advertising a new branch of Screwfix on the local industrial estate.😆

😄😄 I'd consider that my summer sorted tbh

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mumofoneAlonebutokay · 28/02/2025 16:06

LoudPlumDog · 28/02/2025 13:34

Struggling this week from my daughter passing 3 months ago, but today was excited to go to bed with an online jigsaw to do, an audiobook to listen to, clean sheets and puppies in their beds beside me. It’s the small things getting me through…

Oh @LoudPlumDog 🥺❤️

May your dd rest in peace, I'm very sorry for your loss. Yes, it's the small things that will carry you through, and those small things sound lovely. What is the audio book? ❤️

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TheChosenTwo · 28/02/2025 16:19

WithIcePlease · 28/02/2025 15:29

I'm changing my gym routine to a 3 week cycle of straight sets, supersets and giant sets.
No one else is interested at all
I'm away on hols next week and will enjoy some detailed planning of it.

I’m interested! Tell me more 😂
I’m not even being sarcastic, I’ve just been rolling out 3 sets of 12 for a while and need to shake it up a bit!

Tarkan · 28/02/2025 16:25

I've been ill this week (my fourth bug in the last 5-6 weeks, it's getting ridiculous) and yesterday I got excited to have a new box of tissues and a Sudafed nasal spray. 🤣

PassingStranger · 28/02/2025 16:49

HarperStern · 28/02/2025 13:30

@MyBoysHaveDogsNames , snap! I'm unpacking it now, can't wait to get cracking on the stair carpet Grin.

I bought one last year, wasn't that impressed.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 28/02/2025 16:55

Prepare yourselves for the excitement...

I just bought a ten pack of A5 padded envelopes. I'm looking forward to being able to post some books out!

They're all nice and plumpfy and they even smell nice. Oh dear, I am SO boring...

xYerDaSellsAvon · 28/02/2025 16:58

Justonemorecoffeeplease · 28/02/2025 15:09

@xYerDaSellsAvon I need to know more about label makers. I haven't got one and I've been thinking about it. Also love a new tea towel - I like to get ones from places I've been to. There's an artist called 'Nice things by Helena' who has lovely picture ones. Particularly good are her Christmas ones.

As for the simple thing that makes me happy - a pattern on top of my coffee in a lovely mug and the time to drink it in peace!

This one literally sets itself up. It's so easy and fun to use. The labels that arrived with it aren't the best but with a bit of sellotape they're fine (I use them for labelling decanted fragrances so it's fine on the little bottles but wanted something hardier for labelling some drawers etc so let me know if you want the link to those)

You don't have to buy this from tiktok but it was the cheapest and included 6 rolls of labels. ❤️

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdJX3XFJ/

changedusernameforthis1 · 28/02/2025 16:58

Got new pillows this week and eagerly ripped the packaging open so I could check how bouncy they are.

Had my bank account amount all be the same number (eg £1111.11) and excitedly showed DW, who wasn't as thrilled as I was 😂

TwoRobins · 28/02/2025 17:00

My new dog breed A-Z tea towel! It's a work of art. I'm trying to a find a picture of it online to show you but can't. Cat snoring on my knee so will have to wait until later, and then I'll take a photo and post it.

xYerDaSellsAvon · 28/02/2025 17:01

LoudPlumDog · 28/02/2025 13:34

Struggling this week from my daughter passing 3 months ago, but today was excited to go to bed with an online jigsaw to do, an audiobook to listen to, clean sheets and puppies in their beds beside me. It’s the small things getting me through…

Im so sorry to hear this lovely 💔 RIP 💗

AFingerofFudge · 28/02/2025 17:02

I have bought myself a bag of wine gums to eat over the weekend at the thought of them has brought me joy!

TwoRobins · 28/02/2025 17:15

My tea towel

Hotafternoon · 28/02/2025 17:25

I'm having a M&S dune in meal with my niece. I rarely have people for meals so it's a nice chance to open a bottle of Crenant and push the boat out.

Cheers everyone, I'm already two glasses ahead, she's not here yet! 😁

Hotafternoon · 28/02/2025 17:26

Bloody hell, typos, sorry!! Dine, Cremant!

GroovyChick87 · 28/02/2025 17:30

Had my hair done yesterday, new mugs from TK Maxx and Australian Mafs starts soon.

GameOfJones · 28/02/2025 17:36

My new spice rack. It's all organised and jars are labelled and looks lovely!