Licking the Lid of Life....my esoteric diary

[thelifeofpieface]

That's an early start! but how nice to have the rest of the day and know you are done. I just can't get my head into school mode and it's getting me pretty agitated for a variety of reasons. So far though I'm not giving in to the food!!

Well done for resisting the food. You'll only feel worse tommorow if you give in!
It does sound like you need a new career Hun, it's not good to be getting so anxious about going to work
Hope you're feeling better xx

 

[lickthelid]

Thanks xx.

You are right. The universe is telling me something. I don't see that there is anything wrong with making a few false starts in life but it's easier said than done isn't it. Funny thing being that I googled "alternatives to" and teaching was the second entry in the search. Looks like I'm not alone. Some of the accounts could have been written by me, the bureaucracy the checks the unrealistic accountability. All of it. Some days the holidays alone don't carry it through. Haha.

 

[thelifeofpieface]

Lol yeah that sounds about right!
Keep looking into things you think you may be interested in doing, you're not too old to start a new path Hun. It's the being able to afford to re-train and volunteer etc if you're not working. Xx

 

[MollyMolly]

Hope today wasn't as bad as you feared Hon xxx

 

[thelifeofpieface]

Let us know how you got on x

 

[lickthelid]

Ahh thanks guys :bighug:

it wasn't great but I only got upset the two times so I suppose it could have been worse haha. That's broken the back now. Plus I got confirmation of my interview today! it's totally different to what I'm used to and so need to do some legwork research before I go.

 

[thelifeofpieface]

Ahh thanks guys :bighug: it wasn't great but I only got upset the two times so I suppose it could have been worse haha. That's broken the back now. Plus I got confirmation of my interview today! it's totally different to what I'm used to and so need to do some legwork research before I go.

Oh no that's crap that you got upset
Xx

 

[lickthelid]

It's the insane accountability and my results were not up to standard. Despite actually out-performing like for like centres on the results analysis. But the first day is done and tomorrow I have no teaching as its year 7 intro day so I'll be working on my defence...

 

[thelifeofpieface]

It's the insane accountability and my results were not up to standard. Despite actually out-performing like for like centres on the results analysis. But the first day is done and tomorrow I have no teaching as its year 7 intro day so I'll be working on my defence...

Good luck Hun. You'll be fine. How's the food going? X

 

[janetelizabeth]

Ahh thanks guys :bighug:

it wasn't great but I only got upset the two times so I suppose it could have been worse haha. That's broken the back now. Plus I got confirmation of my interview today! it's totally different to what I'm used to and so need to do some legwork research before I go.

Great that you have an interview coming up Sam...wishing you lots of success. Could be just the move you want!!

 

[MollyMolly]

Fab news about the interview Sending lots of 'Good Luck' dust your way!

 

[lickthelid]

Thanks again everyone. The interview isn't until 2nd October so I have time to do some research. foods been ok last couple of days. Frugal day tomorrow and I should be ok-ish for wed!

 

[janetelizabeth]

Gotta love those frugal days...mine will be here in the morning too!

 

[MollyMolly]

Don't kill me, but I'm really struggling to maintain I'm already 1/2 stone under target and honestly can't afford to lose any more, but what with the gluten intolerance and instant IBS on more than the tiniest bit of fat or refined sugar, it's an effort and just eating more free foods isn't helping.

 

[janetelizabeth]

Oh...I was just on the other thread about target members suggesting more free foods...back to the drawing board then!

 

[MollyMolly]

LOL, yes Janet, I just replied to you on that thread

 

[janetelizabeth]

Just goes to show how individual we all our...and SW can fit us all too.

 

[lickthelid]

Very true this. A lot of people find maintaining hard apparently from what I hear anecdotally and read on here. It's such a balancing act. Hitting that middle ground after always being super aware and things like the ibs won't help at all!

 

[lickthelid]

Ah yes. Sorry been a bit swamped last few days. Another 1lb on. I'm rethinking a few things due to dietary changes
but that's for another time. Few things have occurred including the college where I WANT to work (but had given up hope of) offered me another fixed term part time contract for this year so I'm maintaining the status quo career-wise for now. I'm waiting for one of the team to retire so a foot in the door, however limited, is a huge boon.

Ive also decided over the last few days to wind down to veganism by the new year. I've also recently discovered coconut oil and all it's wonders. I don't think it fits with SW particularly though so that's a major consideration about how much further I want to take the restrictions. Finally I don't want to go to meetings. I've stagnated since I joined. At home and online I did it at my pace and I lost nearly every single week. I think it suits me better. I'm my own worst critic anyway so I think I may rejoin online and go back to what worked for me. I know many people find the added accountability helps but I don't. I find it irritating and weirdly intrusive. I've been thinking about my success and how I want to carry it forward. I've not decided 100% yet but I know what I don't want.

Any ideas on whether I should just carry on carrying on or shake it up a wee bit??

 

[lickthelid]

Yes! I knew it was there but only recently ventured in and found how amazingly huge it is!!! I was pleased this morning when I discovered that ******* were selling 500g tubs of extra virgin cold pressed fair trade coconut oil for £5.99 each! I bought two . I'm a bit in love with its multiple uses.