I need to do meal planning too - I always have a rough idea what I am going to make that week, but nothing is really concrete, often because I forget to defrost whatever it I was planning to make!

Money is really an issue at the moment, and I am looking to halve my usual grocery budget for the next few weeks, which will be no mean feat. I'm not even sure if it's possible, as my grocery budget is pretty low already. We'll see.

I have been busy busy today, with all sorts of little jobs. I've been grocery shopping too. Yes, I did keep to my new budget, but this week it was easy as I have stuff in the freezer and cupboards to work with. After this week it's going to get increasingly difficult.

I have taken charge of something big (for me) this week and booked an appointment at the dentist! I think I have an tooth abcess I'm not going to let him touch me, it's far too painful! I'm just going to get antibiotics. After the dentist I am going to the physiotherapy clinic to hand in a letter from my doctor. My xrays came back negative for arthritis, and the doctor is referring me for physio.

Lots to do this evening, a huge pile of ironing amongst other things.

Onwards