New-ish Wheels

I did pretty good today. Only briefly cried twice, randomly. But, I got up -- at 6:45, thanks to the Damn Dog -- and did an hour of strength training with dumbbells. Yamada was up, made them a coffee and toast. Called about the one car (Peugeot) and made an appointment to see it. Drove ALL the way over there in the rain (it was in Leicester) and test drove it. Got back, did some more research and searches, and decided it was the way to go (better car than the Ford I was also looking at), negotiated a tiny bit, paid a deposit, and the car should be delivered on Wednesday...after which I will never ever have to drive that stupid MG again. Did more research, found car insurance, and set that up. All that's left is for car to get here, check it out and verify things, and pay the car tax.

Also got Yamada to do the mini Christmas tree with me and we ordered out for dinner and watched an episode of the Apothecary Diaries. Yamada left the bedroom!! Doing the tree did give me a bit of a cry, but we hugged it out and were okay. Next year, we'll do a slightly bigger tree, but probably never again a massive huge one like we used to get. I can't get something like that on or off a car.

Lots of research-y things today so in some ways I don't feel like I did a lot but on the other hand, I sorted a car. That's enough. Every step counts.

But did talk to the Italian guy I've been doing some freelance work for and have picked some more up, which is good. Selling the MG once husband is done with it will offset the Peugeot's cost, but I'm adding more work AND have cut 1000 per month in estimated expenses so far and possibly some more to come. 

Yamada and I are discussing whether we want to keep the gym membership going (or for how long) and maybe just get a home treadmill and some more weights instead. And I'd be fine with that, honestly. Rearranging the living room a bit and we have room. Had thought we'd use the pool / steam room / sauna more but they are broken half the time. 

So, little by little, sorting things out. 

Weight staying steady at 47.8. Not doing active tracking like I had been, just being reasonable. Also don't have a lot of appetite. My goal was around here, but I think I can range between 45 and 48ish and be okay, especially as I tone up more. Body fat at 19% which is a far cry lower than where I was when I started.

Today was coffee with collagen powder, mushroom soup + protein flatbread toast, 1 chocolate. Since we ordered out, some not very good for me chicken (4 pieces), and a raw carrot. Half of a hot chocolate. Horrible rainy day, so not many steps, but at least I had the hour of working out.

Did tell one cousin about it all as she was asking lots of questions, but she's the quiet one and I trust her not to say anything to anyone yet. Don't want to ruin father-in-law's wedding experience for his granddaughter. 

I gotta come up with a name to call soon to be former husband as I don't like using real names here. I'll figure something out at some point.