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Will be posting from there from now on should you be bored enough to read :op
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Thursday, October 30
Wednesday, October 29
Money moral dilemma
Whilst browsing the net during my 'very' busy day in the office I found the following paragraph: -
People who replied to this seemed to struggle with what the right thing to do would be.
I really didn't think that this was a hard one to solve, Pete (who I'm sure is a genuinely nice chap) is on the streets & seemingly has a taste for the odd bevvy, I really don't think that someone in this situation (whether or not they are there through any fault of their own) would benefit from my cash, food & water etc I would have no problem parting with, it may sound a little harsh but these people need help to get off the streets not help to survive on them, I think if you are genuinely concerned and would like to help then your money is better off going to a charity that deals with helping the homeless, some charities will even send someone out to help if you let them know about a person you believe is in need.
...but hey that is just in my opinion.
Ciao x
For a few months you've been helping out Pete, a friendly homeless man who you walk past on the way to work. He's always friendly and polite. Then one day you pass him and spot that he's got a couple of six packs of strong lager hidden away and is downing one as you speak. Should he be free to do as he pleases with your money, or are you simply hurting him by pushing a possible habit? Would you turn down his appeal next time?
People who replied to this seemed to struggle with what the right thing to do would be.
I really didn't think that this was a hard one to solve, Pete (who I'm sure is a genuinely nice chap) is on the streets & seemingly has a taste for the odd bevvy, I really don't think that someone in this situation (whether or not they are there through any fault of their own) would benefit from my cash, food & water etc I would have no problem parting with, it may sound a little harsh but these people need help to get off the streets not help to survive on them, I think if you are genuinely concerned and would like to help then your money is better off going to a charity that deals with helping the homeless, some charities will even send someone out to help if you let them know about a person you believe is in need.
...but hey that is just in my opinion.
Ciao x
Monday, October 27
Halloween..
..is almost upon us.
Just enough time left to think up a design to carve into our Pumpkin :o)
Saw these original ideas on the net & they tickled me so thought I'd share them with you :oD
Just enough time left to think up a design to carve into our Pumpkin :o)
Saw these original ideas on the net & they tickled me so thought I'd share them with you :oD
Friday, October 3
...The sound of silence
My apologies for being so quiet recently...there hasn't been a great deal to report if I'm to be completely honest with you.
Mark & I are finally recovering from various bugs we've been collecting over the past few weeks, think our ammune systems have taken a hammering...feeling human again now though :o)
Well (trying to think whats been going on)we've been to the cinema, more than once since my last post I suspect, Scotty (the lodger) went away to work & returned a few days later as his ship is in dry dock...so we've had a bit of a mad house again! :op
Work has become incredibly busy all of a sudden so no more time for painting nails & updating this like I used to *sigh* suppose it's a good thing really, the days are flying by. Heading up to our new premises in Stockton at the end of the month too so it's all going on this month :o)
Mark & I have been shopping for 'housy' things so hopefully I'll start decorating soon, we actually have wardrobes with doors & handles up in our room now...check that out :op Marks currently on building our new bedside tables which we're ordering a top for so I can use it as a dressing table...never had a proper one before so I'm actually quite excited!
Not allot going on tonight (well that I know of) chippy Dinner & a DVD I'd imagine...heaven! :o) Tomorrow we're off to Joon & Omar's for a meal & a drink (or few) which I'm looking forward too, was meant to be last week but with Mark & I being under the weather & his work pattern we thought it best to put it back a week.
That's about it for the weekend...well apart from my Mums monthly visit which will be nice. Monday I've booked a half day off as I've volunteered my services & follicles to be a hair model at a L'Oreal demonstration...just hope they don't do anything 'funky' with it, I've passed my college girl mad hair stage :op actually should be popping out for a cuppa with an old friend Mike from college come to mention it after work though :o)
Tuesday Marks off to Bristol with work so I'm off out for a meal with Lou, figured we haven't had a nice girly night for a while & shes been a little down lately so a nice meal & bottle of wine should be just what the doctor ordered :o)
Wednesday is just work as normal but taken Thur, Fri off (I seldom work full weeks nowadays)Hoping I'll be able to get my theory test booked for one of those days to get that out of the way.
Thursday night we're off to Marks Mums for dinner, his sister & her boyfriend are coming too, every ones lovely so it should be good fun :o) Friday we're having our friends Sean & Lisa over, Sean's going to help Mark shuffle the kitchen units around so we can actually put the fridge in there [we were going to do it a little while back but Sean was diagnosed with cancer, he had the tumour removed last month & has been told that it doesn't appear to have spread)Sean definitely apologised?? last week to us for 'forgetting' about our kitchen! Silly man, I think I'd forget about more than a kitchen if I'd been given that news, luckily Sean's optimism & great sense of humour has carried him through & he's back to the cheeky chap we all know & love :o)] Lisa & I will no doubt have a good natter while the boys are busy playing nice, then I think we'll all grab dinner :o)...quite a busy week to come now I think of it!
Ciao *^_^*
Mark & I are finally recovering from various bugs we've been collecting over the past few weeks, think our ammune systems have taken a hammering...feeling human again now though :o)
Well (trying to think whats been going on)we've been to the cinema, more than once since my last post I suspect, Scotty (the lodger) went away to work & returned a few days later as his ship is in dry dock...so we've had a bit of a mad house again! :op
Work has become incredibly busy all of a sudden so no more time for painting nails & updating this like I used to *sigh* suppose it's a good thing really, the days are flying by. Heading up to our new premises in Stockton at the end of the month too so it's all going on this month :o)
Mark & I have been shopping for 'housy' things so hopefully I'll start decorating soon, we actually have wardrobes with doors & handles up in our room now...check that out :op Marks currently on building our new bedside tables which we're ordering a top for so I can use it as a dressing table...never had a proper one before so I'm actually quite excited!
Not allot going on tonight (well that I know of) chippy Dinner & a DVD I'd imagine...heaven! :o) Tomorrow we're off to Joon & Omar's for a meal & a drink (or few) which I'm looking forward too, was meant to be last week but with Mark & I being under the weather & his work pattern we thought it best to put it back a week.
That's about it for the weekend...well apart from my Mums monthly visit which will be nice. Monday I've booked a half day off as I've volunteered my services & follicles to be a hair model at a L'Oreal demonstration...just hope they don't do anything 'funky' with it, I've passed my college girl mad hair stage :op actually should be popping out for a cuppa with an old friend Mike from college come to mention it after work though :o)
Tuesday Marks off to Bristol with work so I'm off out for a meal with Lou, figured we haven't had a nice girly night for a while & shes been a little down lately so a nice meal & bottle of wine should be just what the doctor ordered :o)
Wednesday is just work as normal but taken Thur, Fri off (I seldom work full weeks nowadays)Hoping I'll be able to get my theory test booked for one of those days to get that out of the way.
Thursday night we're off to Marks Mums for dinner, his sister & her boyfriend are coming too, every ones lovely so it should be good fun :o) Friday we're having our friends Sean & Lisa over, Sean's going to help Mark shuffle the kitchen units around so we can actually put the fridge in there [we were going to do it a little while back but Sean was diagnosed with cancer, he had the tumour removed last month & has been told that it doesn't appear to have spread)Sean definitely apologised?? last week to us for 'forgetting' about our kitchen! Silly man, I think I'd forget about more than a kitchen if I'd been given that news, luckily Sean's optimism & great sense of humour has carried him through & he's back to the cheeky chap we all know & love :o)] Lisa & I will no doubt have a good natter while the boys are busy playing nice, then I think we'll all grab dinner :o)...quite a busy week to come now I think of it!
Ciao *^_^*
Monday, September 15
Typical
I booked two days off work & what happened....a ruddy great Cold, thats what happened :(
Oh well I tried not to let it sopil the time off. Thursday I felt pretty Ikky so I curled up on the settee & watched Mark Eeking on the computer for the best part of the day whilst he dosed me with copiouse amounts of Tea to make me feel better :o)
Friday luckily I awoke feeling much more alive than the previous day so we decided to have a look to the Metro Centre, we grabbed a light lunch (KFC's light...right? =oP)& sauntered around variouse little shops purchasing Bilberry Wine, Spiced Tea & other such items. It was a really lovely day, Mark spoilt me rotten saying if I saw any clothes/shoes I liked to grab them...so I may have bought a couple of things :$ then he took me to meet his friend who works in Lush (gorgeous girly shop full of handmade soaps & creams etc) Vicki was very nice indeed we all chatted for a while & then she said oh by the way you can have my discout :-o...how nice was that! so I picked a couple of little treats for myself thanked her & we headed away (on looking in my bag after leaving I noticed she had popped a couple of extras in...very naughty!)
After leaving the Metro Centre we headed to Marks Mums for a cuppa, his step Dad was up in Edinburgh so we said we'd call to see her. We all had a nice chat & Pat (Marks Mum) gave us Tea & Cake which is always awesome so we invited them to ours during the week to return the favour :o)
Well after over running slightly at Marks Mums we scurried back to Darlington with only about 40 mins to go before My good friends Jo & Jono arrived so that we could all go for a meal *argh* Mark went on pot wash duty bless him so that the house looked pesentable for them to step into whilst I had the qickest shower ever! well with a little time added to try out my new lotions & potions =oP Amazingly as Jo & Jono arrived I was ready to go, Mark & I gave them a super-duper fast tour of the house before setting off to the Treasure Inn for some tasty food.
We all had a fantastic night(aside from eating far too much)as we always do.
Well that's about everything, the rest of the weekend was back to normal with Mark returning to work so I pottered around the house & geeked on WarHawk...I mean Ironed...yes thats what I meant to say =oP
Oh well I tried not to let it sopil the time off. Thursday I felt pretty Ikky so I curled up on the settee & watched Mark Eeking on the computer for the best part of the day whilst he dosed me with copiouse amounts of Tea to make me feel better :o)
Friday luckily I awoke feeling much more alive than the previous day so we decided to have a look to the Metro Centre, we grabbed a light lunch (KFC's light...right? =oP)& sauntered around variouse little shops purchasing Bilberry Wine, Spiced Tea & other such items. It was a really lovely day, Mark spoilt me rotten saying if I saw any clothes/shoes I liked to grab them...so I may have bought a couple of things :$ then he took me to meet his friend who works in Lush (gorgeous girly shop full of handmade soaps & creams etc) Vicki was very nice indeed we all chatted for a while & then she said oh by the way you can have my discout :-o...how nice was that! so I picked a couple of little treats for myself thanked her & we headed away (on looking in my bag after leaving I noticed she had popped a couple of extras in...very naughty!)
After leaving the Metro Centre we headed to Marks Mums for a cuppa, his step Dad was up in Edinburgh so we said we'd call to see her. We all had a nice chat & Pat (Marks Mum) gave us Tea & Cake which is always awesome so we invited them to ours during the week to return the favour :o)
Well after over running slightly at Marks Mums we scurried back to Darlington with only about 40 mins to go before My good friends Jo & Jono arrived so that we could all go for a meal *argh* Mark went on pot wash duty bless him so that the house looked pesentable for them to step into whilst I had the qickest shower ever! well with a little time added to try out my new lotions & potions =oP Amazingly as Jo & Jono arrived I was ready to go, Mark & I gave them a super-duper fast tour of the house before setting off to the Treasure Inn for some tasty food.
We all had a fantastic night(aside from eating far too much)as we always do.
Well that's about everything, the rest of the weekend was back to normal with Mark returning to work so I pottered around the house & geeked on WarHawk...I mean Ironed...yes thats what I meant to say =oP
Tuesday, September 9
Decorating inspiration
We been in this house over two months now & so far we've done...erm, nothing to it...well apart from unpack the odd box & plug in the Telly & PS3 =oP
Anyway, I thought I needed a little inspiration, themes, colours etc for rooms & stumbled across this little lot...
I just loved the red :o)
Now it's just a question of how many of these little gems I can manage to pop around the place before Mark notices I've been shopping =oP
Anyway, I thought I needed a little inspiration, themes, colours etc for rooms & stumbled across this little lot...
I just loved the red :o)
Now it's just a question of how many of these little gems I can manage to pop around the place before Mark notices I've been shopping =oP
Monday, September 8
Monday, September 1
Getting Old?
Okay so I know you'll probably laugh at this but I happen to think it's awesome, take a look at mine & Mark's new purchase...
...THE BEST THING EVER :D
Needless to say we've been waking up and enjoying an effort free cuppa every morning since it's arrival, how great is that!...oh & yes that's a slow cooker behind it...maybe we are just old, but who cares, at least we're growing old together *^_^*
...THE BEST THING EVER :D
Needless to say we've been waking up and enjoying an effort free cuppa every morning since it's arrival, how great is that!...oh & yes that's a slow cooker behind it...maybe we are just old, but who cares, at least we're growing old together *^_^*
Thursday, August 28
Debt Free...
In a rare sensible moment Mark & I decided to sort out our finances, who we owe what too, when...how long for etc, & we actually realised that in not a particularly long period of time (if we're sensible) we will be completely Debt Free!
It was a good moment looking at our little ...okay BIG spread sheet of finances & actually seeing each bill coming to an end.
Once everything is paid we'll have doubled the amount of available cash in our banks that we currently have after paying bills...
We've already planned spending it =oP
...Awesome!! ^_^
It was a good moment looking at our little ...okay BIG spread sheet of finances & actually seeing each bill coming to an end.
Once everything is paid we'll have doubled the amount of available cash in our banks that we currently have after paying bills...
We've already planned spending it =oP
...Awesome!! ^_^
Thursday, August 21
Long Weekend
No I'm not talking about that weird 70's horror flick.
Don't you just love Bank Holidays, I can't wait, it's going to be one of those rare days Mark & I actually get to spend together so we thought we'd get out & enjoy it =o]
Marks arranged for us to take one of the motorbikes from where he works (as his bike is still a jigsaw) & we're heading up to the lakes for the day, I really can't wait, I've never been to the Lake District before...odd I know as I live much closer to there then most places I've holiday'd, actually I've not been far in the UK at all, other than the odd trip to Manchester for shopping or Leeds for a night out, I've never even been into the Centre of London...shameful, I shall have to start ticking these places off.
My good friend Jay is considering coming over from NZ next year for a month or so to see the sights, I may just book some time off & go exploring with her =o]...see if I can drag Mark along too.
Don't you just love Bank Holidays, I can't wait, it's going to be one of those rare days Mark & I actually get to spend together so we thought we'd get out & enjoy it =o]
Marks arranged for us to take one of the motorbikes from where he works (as his bike is still a jigsaw) & we're heading up to the lakes for the day, I really can't wait, I've never been to the Lake District before...odd I know as I live much closer to there then most places I've holiday'd, actually I've not been far in the UK at all, other than the odd trip to Manchester for shopping or Leeds for a night out, I've never even been into the Centre of London...shameful, I shall have to start ticking these places off.
My good friend Jay is considering coming over from NZ next year for a month or so to see the sights, I may just book some time off & go exploring with her =o]...see if I can drag Mark along too.
Tuesday, August 19
Return..
..of the elusive housemate.
the 30th June saw 3 people moving into their new albeit temporary house, Myself, Mark & my Cousin Scotty.
Scotty works on a support vessel for an oil rig off the coast of Scotland so works on a month on month off basis, this meant he got to spend a whole 5 days in the house before heading back up to Aberdeen. When he arrived there he ended up having a fight with a door...the door won =oP poor Scotty ended up with torn ligaments in his back & couldn't head to work for a couple of weeks.
So now six weeks later after finishing his bed rest & months work hes heading back to the glorious North East, it's going to take a little bit of getting used to for Mark & I as we've pretty much had the house to ourselves since moving in, it will be nice to have another face around the house though =o]
the 30th June saw 3 people moving into their new albeit temporary house, Myself, Mark & my Cousin Scotty.
Scotty works on a support vessel for an oil rig off the coast of Scotland so works on a month on month off basis, this meant he got to spend a whole 5 days in the house before heading back up to Aberdeen. When he arrived there he ended up having a fight with a door...the door won =oP poor Scotty ended up with torn ligaments in his back & couldn't head to work for a couple of weeks.
So now six weeks later after finishing his bed rest & months work hes heading back to the glorious North East, it's going to take a little bit of getting used to for Mark & I as we've pretty much had the house to ourselves since moving in, it will be nice to have another face around the house though =o]
Monday, August 18
Decorating on a budget
..Well it wouldn't be on such a tight budget if I could do without new shoes for a month...but quite frankly that's not going to happen =oP
By the end of the month I want all of the disgusting decor stripping from the house & replacing with hopefully less stomach churning decor chosen by yours truly.
It's a pretty big job especially as Mark will be at work most of the time so it's little old me that will be putting most of the hours in but I'm sure it will be worth it...Got to strip the walls, take down all curtains & netting *yuck* & replace with something more tasteful, Paint all of the woodwork, re-paper (I would have normally painted but think the walls have seen better days)then there are just the new carpets & wardrobes to order/ new back gate to build & any other accessories to purchase needed to finish it off...or as Mark would say to 'girl the place'...piece of cake, hey? =oP
By the end of the month I want all of the disgusting decor stripping from the house & replacing with hopefully less stomach churning decor chosen by yours truly.
It's a pretty big job especially as Mark will be at work most of the time so it's little old me that will be putting most of the hours in but I'm sure it will be worth it...Got to strip the walls, take down all curtains & netting *yuck* & replace with something more tasteful, Paint all of the woodwork, re-paper (I would have normally painted but think the walls have seen better days)then there are just the new carpets & wardrobes to order/ new back gate to build & any other accessories to purchase needed to finish it off...or as Mark would say to 'girl the place'...piece of cake, hey? =oP
Saturday, August 16
Doing something
Right that's it I'm dragging myself out, I've been turning nights out down for months now & its about time I stopped moping around & did something.
I needed to change something so I've been saying yes to people a bit more :o) (well all dependant upon the question) as a result next Sunday I'm off to a fancy dress party for my friends birthday with Mark & a few other pals, really can't wait for that, got my costume...going to be a bad fairy :D not sure if Marks getting dressed up yet but I'd like him too! The Friday after that we're off out in Yarm for my friend Susan's leaving do...again that should be a really good night, it'll be nice for my work mates to meet Mark for the first time too (rather than just hearing me chat about him) think they'll all get along well. That's about it...oh wait the Friday after we're out for a meal with Jo & Jono...they are always great fun, Jo just tends to get hammered & grin at everyone whilst stealing pudding & Jono cracks us up with his Witty sales talk & mentionings of 'Parmo' Mark & I always enjoy their company :o)...Fitting in a cuppa or two with Lisa & a shopping trip with Mrs Langstaff soon too :o)
So anyway back to the present (no that's not a new Marty McFly Film...although that would be ace =oP) I'm not heading anywhere particularly exciting tonight, just out for a few drinks with the girls in the village I used to live in, will be nice to see them & catch up on all the gossip. Think it'll do me good all this getting out & about, I've not been a bundle of fun lately but I think that's just due to my location & the fact that I just don't get the time to do things that I used too, I can't really expect Mark to do things all the time when he's working these awful shifts can I, he does an awful lot for me already.
Well thats another ramble over with =oP
Ciao for now.
I needed to change something so I've been saying yes to people a bit more :o) (well all dependant upon the question) as a result next Sunday I'm off to a fancy dress party for my friends birthday with Mark & a few other pals, really can't wait for that, got my costume...going to be a bad fairy :D not sure if Marks getting dressed up yet but I'd like him too! The Friday after that we're off out in Yarm for my friend Susan's leaving do...again that should be a really good night, it'll be nice for my work mates to meet Mark for the first time too (rather than just hearing me chat about him) think they'll all get along well. That's about it...oh wait the Friday after we're out for a meal with Jo & Jono...they are always great fun, Jo just tends to get hammered & grin at everyone whilst stealing pudding & Jono cracks us up with his Witty sales talk & mentionings of 'Parmo' Mark & I always enjoy their company :o)...Fitting in a cuppa or two with Lisa & a shopping trip with Mrs Langstaff soon too :o)
So anyway back to the present (no that's not a new Marty McFly Film...although that would be ace =oP) I'm not heading anywhere particularly exciting tonight, just out for a few drinks with the girls in the village I used to live in, will be nice to see them & catch up on all the gossip. Think it'll do me good all this getting out & about, I've not been a bundle of fun lately but I think that's just due to my location & the fact that I just don't get the time to do things that I used too, I can't really expect Mark to do things all the time when he's working these awful shifts can I, he does an awful lot for me already.
Well thats another ramble over with =oP
Ciao for now.
Monday, August 11
I need to...
...give myself a shake!
Really don't know what's got into me lately...little things keep seeming to get on top of me.
One minute I'm super happy the next I'm really down :o(
I don't know whether to blame hormones, work, home life...I really don't know.
I should be the happiest I've ever been, I'm settled, have a good job, lovely boyfriend...but then I also have the fear that I'm going to lose all of this...I'm probably just being silly I know, I think I just need a sign that everything is alright...maybe then I'll start sleeping again.
Really don't know what's got into me lately...little things keep seeming to get on top of me.
One minute I'm super happy the next I'm really down :o(
I don't know whether to blame hormones, work, home life...I really don't know.
I should be the happiest I've ever been, I'm settled, have a good job, lovely boyfriend...but then I also have the fear that I'm going to lose all of this...I'm probably just being silly I know, I think I just need a sign that everything is alright...maybe then I'll start sleeping again.
Wednesday, July 30
Wide awake 8-|
...that's what I was at 3am!
Don't know why but I'm having problems sleeping again recently :o(
I wouldn't care but I'm shattered, the last two nights running I've fallen asleep while Mark & I were watching a movie but as soon as I get to bed I can't settle...it's making me irritable. So we're are off work tomorrow...& I plan to sleep until I can no more :op..can't wait
Tonight we're off to the Cinema to see the new Batman film with a few of Marks friends...it looks awesome :o)hopefully I'll not fall asleep during that :op
Then I'll be back to work on Friday while Mark gets to enjoy another lazy day & after we're off to Ste & Julies House for a meal & drinks...which will be great :o)...fingers crossed I'll not be hungover when Marks dad comes to visit again on Saturday....poor Mark has the short straw he has to do a 12hr shift...bless.
Should be a good weekend *^_^*
Don't know why but I'm having problems sleeping again recently :o(
I wouldn't care but I'm shattered, the last two nights running I've fallen asleep while Mark & I were watching a movie but as soon as I get to bed I can't settle...it's making me irritable. So we're are off work tomorrow...& I plan to sleep until I can no more :op..can't wait
Tonight we're off to the Cinema to see the new Batman film with a few of Marks friends...it looks awesome :o)hopefully I'll not fall asleep during that :op
Then I'll be back to work on Friday while Mark gets to enjoy another lazy day & after we're off to Ste & Julies House for a meal & drinks...which will be great :o)...fingers crossed I'll not be hungover when Marks dad comes to visit again on Saturday....poor Mark has the short straw he has to do a 12hr shift...bless.
Should be a good weekend *^_^*
Monday, July 28
Hot Summer
Okay so it's unbearably hot in the office, I'm sat here in a vest & flimsy skirt...no shoes on & a fan on either side of me! apparently though we were pleased to find, there isn't a legal maximum heat limit for office workers..only a minimum so we've been 'politely' asked to stop making a fuss :O(
Anyway that's quite enough of my moaning for now :op
So getting on to what this post was supposed to be about...
Friday saw me finishing work at 15:30 to go meet Gaynor it was a scorching afternoon so we grabbed a cold drink & window shopped for a while before heading back to my house to give her the 'guided tour' of the place...not that its in a 'showoffable' (real word...honest) state at the moment but there are more important things in life to worry about, aren't there? :S.
Anyhoo...we drank tea & nattered about all the things that have changed over the past few months...(& there was an awful lot!) Gaynors moving soon too, also shes been seeing someone for a couple of months (who sounds lovely) I'm really pleased she's found someone nice, she told me about people getting married in the village & the latest gossip (I felt so out of the loop) it was really nice though & we had a giggle.
After she left I made myself useful & did a few chores before Mark came home from work with our "Chippy Tea" & we snuggled up on the sofa & watched Team America (of all things) which was of course hilarious, a great end to a lovely day.
Saturday Mark was working again so I had a toddle into town to see if I could locate a store with the Die Hard 2 Blu-ray we've been after...after a while browsing the shops it was apparent that the Tinterweb held the best offers for us...but it was not a wasted journey because on the way back I stumbled upon a Guinness World Record attempt at the longest human locomotion train being held in the Market place...I wandered past just as the choreography was being taught...it was pretty fun to watch sadly the turn out wasn't enough to break the record...but maybe next time hey :o)
After arriving home I received a call from my friend Lou, who had the shocking suggestion that we should spend the afternoon sipping wine & sunbathing in her garden...so obviously I accepted & lazed around there for the day until Mark came for me after work (bless him).
Finally I'm on to Sunday...& what an awesome day that was, firstly 'M' & I had the best lie in ever (which was much needed & appreciated) then we met up with our friends June & Omar & headed over to Stockton to have lunch at the Dun Cow [possibly THE best Sunday Lunch eating establishment around here...*here's some random trivia for you* it's the one Tony Blair took Bush too years back].
After lunch Omar suggested we should check out Archers Jersey Farm Ice Cream Parlour in Walworth...after sitting for a while listening to his description of Ice Cream so good it's like stealing cake mix while your Mum's baking & the contemplation of fitting even more tasty food into our already over stuffed stomachs we *of course* decided to give it a try...& I'm glad we did. When we arrived the queue was huge so I decided to go find shade with Mark while Omar kept our place in the queue & June went off to stroke some of the Jersey Calves on the farm (who were Uber cute may I add). Once Omar had persevered & got to the front of the queue we all piled in & ogled to array of tasty Ice Cream before us I opted for a large tub with three scoops *oink* which were Double chocolate, toffee fudge & Hokey Pokey *wow that taste reminds me of NZ soo much*...needless to say we were all rather sleepy after our day of good eating so returned home soon after where Mark & I had a lazy afternoon/evening on the couch watching Top Gear & various episodes from series three of Nip/Tuck.
A fab weekend in all *^_^*
Anyway that's quite enough of my moaning for now :op
So getting on to what this post was supposed to be about...
Friday saw me finishing work at 15:30 to go meet Gaynor it was a scorching afternoon so we grabbed a cold drink & window shopped for a while before heading back to my house to give her the 'guided tour' of the place...not that its in a 'showoffable' (real word...honest) state at the moment but there are more important things in life to worry about, aren't there? :S.
Anyhoo...we drank tea & nattered about all the things that have changed over the past few months...(& there was an awful lot!) Gaynors moving soon too, also shes been seeing someone for a couple of months (who sounds lovely) I'm really pleased she's found someone nice, she told me about people getting married in the village & the latest gossip (I felt so out of the loop) it was really nice though & we had a giggle.
After she left I made myself useful & did a few chores before Mark came home from work with our "Chippy Tea" & we snuggled up on the sofa & watched Team America (of all things) which was of course hilarious, a great end to a lovely day.
Saturday Mark was working again so I had a toddle into town to see if I could locate a store with the Die Hard 2 Blu-ray we've been after...after a while browsing the shops it was apparent that the Tinterweb held the best offers for us...but it was not a wasted journey because on the way back I stumbled upon a Guinness World Record attempt at the longest human locomotion train being held in the Market place...I wandered past just as the choreography was being taught...it was pretty fun to watch sadly the turn out wasn't enough to break the record...but maybe next time hey :o)
After arriving home I received a call from my friend Lou, who had the shocking suggestion that we should spend the afternoon sipping wine & sunbathing in her garden...so obviously I accepted & lazed around there for the day until Mark came for me after work (bless him).
Finally I'm on to Sunday...& what an awesome day that was, firstly 'M' & I had the best lie in ever (which was much needed & appreciated) then we met up with our friends June & Omar & headed over to Stockton to have lunch at the Dun Cow [possibly THE best Sunday Lunch eating establishment around here...*here's some random trivia for you* it's the one Tony Blair took Bush too years back].
After lunch Omar suggested we should check out Archers Jersey Farm Ice Cream Parlour in Walworth...after sitting for a while listening to his description of Ice Cream so good it's like stealing cake mix while your Mum's baking & the contemplation of fitting even more tasty food into our already over stuffed stomachs we *of course* decided to give it a try...& I'm glad we did. When we arrived the queue was huge so I decided to go find shade with Mark while Omar kept our place in the queue & June went off to stroke some of the Jersey Calves on the farm (who were Uber cute may I add). Once Omar had persevered & got to the front of the queue we all piled in & ogled to array of tasty Ice Cream before us I opted for a large tub with three scoops *oink* which were Double chocolate, toffee fudge & Hokey Pokey *wow that taste reminds me of NZ soo much*...needless to say we were all rather sleepy after our day of good eating so returned home soon after where Mark & I had a lazy afternoon/evening on the couch watching Top Gear & various episodes from series three of Nip/Tuck.
A fab weekend in all *^_^*
Friday, July 25
Bees!!!
We've had some rather unwanted company here at work...so we called for the men in white coats to come take them away.
Wednesday, July 23
today...
...I feel awesome :o)
Pretty sure I suffer from Seasonal Affective Dissorder...erm & Hypochondria seemingly :op
Not sure why I'm so chipper today...nothing has changed that I can think of? but hey I'm not complaining =O]
...& I have only two hours left at work *woo
Pretty sure I suffer from Seasonal Affective Dissorder...erm & Hypochondria seemingly :op
Not sure why I'm so chipper today...nothing has changed that I can think of? but hey I'm not complaining =O]
...& I have only two hours left at work *woo
Tuesday, July 22
Home Sick?
Is it odd that I can move to the other side of the world & not pine for home, but when moving only 15 miles away I've suddenly started to feel a bit isolated?
I'm feeling much better now, but the last week or so it's been really getting to me that I can't just walk to the local & meet my friends or decide to pop out for a meal with the girls at short notice, but coming home to an empty house without my boisterous brothers & my Mum asking how my day's been has been the hardest part I think.
You'd think that in the months leading up to the move it should have been harder for me as I was spending many hours on my own waiting for Mark to finish work but I think the reason I dealt with it better was because I knew I had the choice to go home if I wanted. I've been doing allot of thinking though & I know that this really is what I want, & in some respects I couldn't be happier...it really is just the distance part, suppose when I'm driving & don't feel restricted to the house anymore it will be better...not that I'll probably do anything different but as I said above just knowing that I can go somewhere if I want to makes all the difference :)
Mark really has has been a saint with me, I haven't been the best person to be around lately with having this amongst other things on my mind, but he's put up with me bless him & listened...don't know what I'd do without him.
I shall try my best not to dwell on things like this as I have done so much in the past & instead I'm going to look forward to everything yet to come *^_^*
I'm feeling much better now, but the last week or so it's been really getting to me that I can't just walk to the local & meet my friends or decide to pop out for a meal with the girls at short notice, but coming home to an empty house without my boisterous brothers & my Mum asking how my day's been has been the hardest part I think.
You'd think that in the months leading up to the move it should have been harder for me as I was spending many hours on my own waiting for Mark to finish work but I think the reason I dealt with it better was because I knew I had the choice to go home if I wanted. I've been doing allot of thinking though & I know that this really is what I want, & in some respects I couldn't be happier...it really is just the distance part, suppose when I'm driving & don't feel restricted to the house anymore it will be better...not that I'll probably do anything different but as I said above just knowing that I can go somewhere if I want to makes all the difference :)
Mark really has has been a saint with me, I haven't been the best person to be around lately with having this amongst other things on my mind, but he's put up with me bless him & listened...don't know what I'd do without him.
I shall try my best not to dwell on things like this as I have done so much in the past & instead I'm going to look forward to everything yet to come *^_^*
Thursday, July 17
Rainy Days...
Talking to myself and feeling old
Sometimes Id like to quit
Nothing ever seems to fit
Hangin around, nothing to do but frown
Rainy days and mondays always get me down
What Ive got they used to call the blues
Nothing is really wrong
Feeling like I dont belong
Walking around some kind of lonely clown
Rainy days and mondays always get me down
Funny but it seems I always wind up here with you
Its nice to know somebody loves me
Funny but it seems that its the only thing to do
To run and find the one who loves me
what I feel is come and gone before
No need to talk it out
We know what its all about
Hanging around, nothing to do but frown
Rainy days and mondays always get me down
Funny but it seems that its the only thing to do
Run and find the one who loves me
Hangin around, nothing do to but frown
Rainy days and mondays always get me down
(I'm not feeling depressed by the way, I just really love this song & thought it fitting on a day like today :o])
Sometimes Id like to quit
Nothing ever seems to fit
Hangin around, nothing to do but frown
Rainy days and mondays always get me down
What Ive got they used to call the blues
Nothing is really wrong
Feeling like I dont belong
Walking around some kind of lonely clown
Rainy days and mondays always get me down
Funny but it seems I always wind up here with you
Its nice to know somebody loves me
Funny but it seems that its the only thing to do
To run and find the one who loves me
what I feel is come and gone before
No need to talk it out
We know what its all about
Hanging around, nothing to do but frown
Rainy days and mondays always get me down
Funny but it seems that its the only thing to do
Run and find the one who loves me
Hangin around, nothing do to but frown
Rainy days and mondays always get me down
(I'm not feeling depressed by the way, I just really love this song & thought it fitting on a day like today :o])
Monday, July 14
O2 - Why are existing customers discriminated against?
Why can't existing but iPhone-less O2 customers upgrade to an iPhone tariff?
I tried to upgrade my contract today for a new iPhone. I've been with O2 right back since the start (when they were Genie) but I can't upgrade my contract to a more expensive one because I only upgraded November last year.
Surely O2 should be willing to take our money - I'll be paying an extra £10, this is totally against what their own staff have been saying for the last month.
Apparently the only way I can get the iphone 3G as an existing O2 customer is by taking out a 2nd contract, buying myself out of my current contract & signing up again...or waiting until November & buying the silly thing on Pay As You Go.
....I'm blumin' annoyed.
I tried to upgrade my contract today for a new iPhone. I've been with O2 right back since the start (when they were Genie) but I can't upgrade my contract to a more expensive one because I only upgraded November last year.
Surely O2 should be willing to take our money - I'll be paying an extra £10, this is totally against what their own staff have been saying for the last month.
Apparently the only way I can get the iphone 3G as an existing O2 customer is by taking out a 2nd contract, buying myself out of my current contract & signing up again...or waiting until November & buying the silly thing on Pay As You Go.
....I'm blumin' annoyed.
Thursday, July 10
Incase I ever forget why I like my job...
This is an actual answer given on an absence report I recieved today:
Reason for absence: 'Visit from Mother-in-Law caused Stress'
...Priceless!!
Reason for absence: 'Visit from Mother-in-Law caused Stress'
...Priceless!!
Wednesday, July 9
The definition of Irony is...
A sign up email from Google Apps getting picked up by my Gmail spam filter!!
Monday, July 7
Back to work
Monday morning already *sigh
It's been a pretty busy week, had family visiting from Aberdeen, Went to Milton Keynes to see Linkin Park- who were awesome! Moved house - Can't get used to calling it 'home' yet though, went to the cinema, a BBQ...erm that's all I can remember at the moment...it's been eventful to say the least :o)
It's been a pretty busy week, had family visiting from Aberdeen, Went to Milton Keynes to see Linkin Park- who were awesome! Moved house - Can't get used to calling it 'home' yet though, went to the cinema, a BBQ...erm that's all I can remember at the moment...it's been eventful to say the least :o)
Wednesday, June 25
Very early christmas list
...which I hope will be delivered much earlier than Christmas.
Firstly I would like a 'Puss3' (PS3) with Rock band (which isn't released for the PS3 until the end of August*Grrr) & a pink 'Dhuss' (Nintendo DS) with brain training.
I don't want much
:o)
UPDATE....We now have a PS3...& Rock Band is Pre-Ordered!! **Woop**
Firstly I would like a 'Puss3' (PS3) with Rock band (which isn't released for the PS3 until the end of August*Grrr) & a pink 'Dhuss' (Nintendo DS) with brain training.
I don't want much
:o)
UPDATE....We now have a PS3...& Rock Band is Pre-Ordered!! **Woop**
....just thinking.
So much has changed in the last year.
June '07 I'd only been back in the UK for a month, I'd travelled around NZ, finally gotten used to being single & enjoying life again. I had realised who my good friends were & exactly how much my family means to me.
Over the next few months I pottered on with work, went out with friends but I felt there was something missing...a bit of excitement maybe?
I attempted dating but (about to sound selfish) I missed the 'me time' plus the guys just weren't right for me, still I met some nice people along the way.
I contemplated joining the army for some time, as you may already know if you are familiar with this blog but the minimum service was much more time than I was prepared to 'give up' for Her Majesty I'm afraid.
Now it's June '08 I've been settled at work for just about six months now and going out with the lovely Mark for almost four! we'll be moving into our house on Monday & I couldn't be happier...I no longer feel that there's 'something missing' from my life & the 'me time' has been replaced by 'our time'..(which in all honesty I enjoy much more...but don't tell him :op)
Anyway I'm sure I've bored you enough now...Ooo almost forgot, the wii arrived last night!! so obviously Mark set it up straight away so we could play...erm I mean check that it was in full working order :op...I found out that I'm a much better bowler when I'm laid down...awesome.
That's quite enough rambling for now...ttfn *^_^*
June '07 I'd only been back in the UK for a month, I'd travelled around NZ, finally gotten used to being single & enjoying life again. I had realised who my good friends were & exactly how much my family means to me.
Over the next few months I pottered on with work, went out with friends but I felt there was something missing...a bit of excitement maybe?
I attempted dating but (about to sound selfish) I missed the 'me time' plus the guys just weren't right for me, still I met some nice people along the way.
I contemplated joining the army for some time, as you may already know if you are familiar with this blog but the minimum service was much more time than I was prepared to 'give up' for Her Majesty I'm afraid.
Now it's June '08 I've been settled at work for just about six months now and going out with the lovely Mark for almost four! we'll be moving into our house on Monday & I couldn't be happier...I no longer feel that there's 'something missing' from my life & the 'me time' has been replaced by 'our time'..(which in all honesty I enjoy much more...but don't tell him :op)
Anyway I'm sure I've bored you enough now...Ooo almost forgot, the wii arrived last night!! so obviously Mark set it up straight away so we could play...erm I mean check that it was in full working order :op...I found out that I'm a much better bowler when I'm laid down...awesome.
That's quite enough rambling for now...ttfn *^_^*
Tuesday, June 24
wii day!! :o)
Hopefully when "m" & I finish work today we'll return to GT to find a shiny new wii waiting for us :-o
..................this is following too :$
Monday, June 23
Wednesday, June 18
Awe...Bugger
So those dastardly nerves ended up getting the better of me *sigh
Never mind it's all experience, booked my second test already for a date that is yet to be announced (may keep this one a little more hush-hush though) ...don't think the added pressure of everyone knowing will help...plus it saves me sending the "Uh-oh...Uber Fail" text out again...I didn't enjoy that three much.
Well I'd best start getting ready, off to meet my lovely boyfriend for some cheering up ...Oo-er :op
Tatty bye :o)
Never mind it's all experience, booked my second test already for a date that is yet to be announced (may keep this one a little more hush-hush though) ...don't think the added pressure of everyone knowing will help...plus it saves me sending the "Uh-oh...Uber Fail" text out again...I didn't enjoy that three much.
Well I'd best start getting ready, off to meet my lovely boyfriend for some cheering up ...Oo-er :op
Tatty bye :o)
Tuesday, June 17
One day left :s
Argh it's almost time, three weeks seemed like plenty of time for me to practise, then all of a sudden I wake up to find that my three weeks are over & I'm sitting my Driving test tomorrow!
Some people feel completely calm at the prospect of taking their driving test and are confident they’ll breeze through effortlessly. If you're one of those people then I'm teeth-grittingly envious of you.
The prospect makes me feel rather anxious. Exams are nerve-wracking at the best of times, and the thought of my driving test is particularly harrowing. After all, with written exams if you get something wrong you can always go back and cross it out, whereas if you reverse into a bollard on your practical test then your fate is sealed!
Knowing that someone will be watching and judging my every move feels pretty bizarre as well. It would be enough to make most people feel bumblingly self-conscious if they were just doing an everyday activity like folding laundry or eating beans on toast, let alone demonstrating a complex skill like driving.
I need to calm down & take my mind of it I think.
Dum-de-de Laa-de-dah...awe who am I kidding!
Some people feel completely calm at the prospect of taking their driving test and are confident they’ll breeze through effortlessly. If you're one of those people then I'm teeth-grittingly envious of you.
The prospect makes me feel rather anxious. Exams are nerve-wracking at the best of times, and the thought of my driving test is particularly harrowing. After all, with written exams if you get something wrong you can always go back and cross it out, whereas if you reverse into a bollard on your practical test then your fate is sealed!
Knowing that someone will be watching and judging my every move feels pretty bizarre as well. It would be enough to make most people feel bumblingly self-conscious if they were just doing an everyday activity like folding laundry or eating beans on toast, let alone demonstrating a complex skill like driving.
I need to calm down & take my mind of it I think.
Dum-de-de Laa-de-dah...awe who am I kidding!
Day Dreamer
This is our new house!
http://www.jackson-stops.co.uk/cgi-bin/properties/summary_details.pl?propID=30168
....well we wish it was *sigh*....one day :o)
http://www.jackson-stops.co.uk/cgi-bin/properties/summary_details.pl?propID=30168
....well we wish it was *sigh*....one day :o)
Wednesday, June 11
technology...
...sucks!
Well my computer does anyway, IT are trying to merge my Darlington system with Stocktons as I'm working for both councils...& what a mess they are making of it.
That may be a tad harsh on the IT folk considering the amount of work involved in the merge but I feel like my PC is the only one cocking up 24/7 *disgruntled noises* Firstly I lost all of my personal mail, then I got that back & lost my shared inbox....then I lost everything, now my outlook is all up and running again (apart from the lack of address book *double grr*) but the in house system has decided to keel over *give me strength*.
...it must be about time to go by now :op
Well my computer does anyway, IT are trying to merge my Darlington system with Stocktons as I'm working for both councils...& what a mess they are making of it.
That may be a tad harsh on the IT folk considering the amount of work involved in the merge but I feel like my PC is the only one cocking up 24/7 *disgruntled noises* Firstly I lost all of my personal mail, then I got that back & lost my shared inbox....then I lost everything, now my outlook is all up and running again (apart from the lack of address book *double grr*) but the in house system has decided to keel over *give me strength*.
...it must be about time to go by now :op
Tuesday, June 10
Tuesday, June 3
It's June already!
Wow I'm pretty excited today....just waiting for a call from the estate agent to arrange a moving date into our new house :o))...I can't wait to be in! "m" & I went shopping for "housey" things last week, it's going to be great finally having a place we can call our own :o)
Erm what else has been happening...well for starters work has been Uber busy, hence not blogging as often lately. The payroll section in my office is severely understaffed at the moment so guess who's been roped into helping out :os...I don't mind too much, it's not as if my job is particularly stressful...the only problem is though that if they don't manage to keep on top of their work they are planning on moving our entire dept to Billingham :-O...and considering Payroll are 12 members down I think the move looks imminent.
Erm what else has been happening...well for starters work has been Uber busy, hence not blogging as often lately. The payroll section in my office is severely understaffed at the moment so guess who's been roped into helping out :os...I don't mind too much, it's not as if my job is particularly stressful...the only problem is though that if they don't manage to keep on top of their work they are planning on moving our entire dept to Billingham :-O...and considering Payroll are 12 members down I think the move looks imminent.
Ooo I've booked my driving test for two weeks time...it's only taken me 6years but I've finally built up the courage to have a pop at it...I can always re-sit if the worst happens :o)
Other than work, the house & driving I've been trying to get back in shape (no easy feat after the amount of time I've spent lazing around these last few months) I've been swimming a couple of times, I go to Tai-Chi on a Wednesday & Boxcercise on Thursday..it's quite nice being a bit more active.
Not been for a night out as such in a while, well other than "m"s Dads birthday meal the other week, but to be honest I've not missed it much, we still get to the cinema every week or two, just think I'd rather snuggle up on a night with "M" a cuppa & a trashy film lately...I am only 23 honest :op
Going to the Carling Academy on Thursday to see Stephen Lynch with "M" he's a kind of singing comedian...Stephen that is :op...should be good fun, taken Friday off too so we can move boxes etc ready for the off :o)
well I shall stop boring you now...and get back to work :os
Ciao
Not been for a night out as such in a while, well other than "m"s Dads birthday meal the other week, but to be honest I've not missed it much, we still get to the cinema every week or two, just think I'd rather snuggle up on a night with "M" a cuppa & a trashy film lately...I am only 23 honest :op
Going to the Carling Academy on Thursday to see Stephen Lynch with "M" he's a kind of singing comedian...Stephen that is :op...should be good fun, taken Friday off too so we can move boxes etc ready for the off :o)
well I shall stop boring you now...and get back to work :os
Ciao
Tuesday, May 13
...tic...toc...tic
*yawn*
I started work at 7:45 this morning...it's now 17:50 & I'm still here :s
...workaholic much?! :op
I started work at 7:45 this morning...it's now 17:50 & I'm still here :s
...workaholic much?! :op
Moving on
…so “M” & I are looking for a place to rent.
I know what you’re thinking, after only 10 weeks!! But this isn’t just a spur of the moment thing, we have actually put allot of thought into it.
We’ve discussed the scenarios, if someone wants to leave…or we broke up etc (not pleasant but it has to be thought through) who’d get what, where we’d go etc, paying bills, saving for furniture, white goods and the like.
It’s great that I’ve found someone who’s actually on the same wavelength as me (yes…crazy :op) but we suggest things to each other & its usually what the other has been thinking…which makes life a whole lot simpler :o)
Well getting back to the point, we went to view a house at the weekend….& it was perfect, close proximity to both of our work places, not over priced like most of the places on the market at the moment, semi with car port, garage, three good sized bedrooms (meaning we could get a lodger if needs be ‘ahem)…& if we’d gone on to buy the place its potential was limitless, plenty of room to extend…south facing garden…we loved it.
Another couple had been to view the property before us & someone else was coming to view after so we knew if we truly wanted the house that we would have to move fast, Claire the agent showing us around said if we were at the office for 9 o’clock Monday morning with the bond & payment for reference checks the house would be ours. Obviously we had much talking to do & finally decided later that evening the house was ideal for us.
8:45am Monday morning saw me marching up Duke St, money in hand ready to make this great house ours, but on arriving at the estate agency at 8:50 I found that the office was already open & there was a woman sat with Claire…my heart sunk as I knew she was taking our house, which only moments later was confirmed :o(
‘M’ & I couldn’t believe it, we were…& still are devastated, but chin up & all that, something else will come along, maybe even better than that one & if not we’ll keep an eye on the place in case it comes back on the market…’M’ is going to call into the agents to make sure that any news on the property is reported to us first else hair cuttage will be necessary (‘M’ didn’t threaten the agent with that earlier :op).
Oh well we’re off to look at another place tomorrow so hopefully it will be nice…I’ll keep you posted :o)
..Ciao.
I know what you’re thinking, after only 10 weeks!! But this isn’t just a spur of the moment thing, we have actually put allot of thought into it.
We’ve discussed the scenarios, if someone wants to leave…or we broke up etc (not pleasant but it has to be thought through) who’d get what, where we’d go etc, paying bills, saving for furniture, white goods and the like.
It’s great that I’ve found someone who’s actually on the same wavelength as me (yes…crazy :op) but we suggest things to each other & its usually what the other has been thinking…which makes life a whole lot simpler :o)
Well getting back to the point, we went to view a house at the weekend….& it was perfect, close proximity to both of our work places, not over priced like most of the places on the market at the moment, semi with car port, garage, three good sized bedrooms (meaning we could get a lodger if needs be ‘ahem)…& if we’d gone on to buy the place its potential was limitless, plenty of room to extend…south facing garden…we loved it.
Another couple had been to view the property before us & someone else was coming to view after so we knew if we truly wanted the house that we would have to move fast, Claire the agent showing us around said if we were at the office for 9 o’clock Monday morning with the bond & payment for reference checks the house would be ours. Obviously we had much talking to do & finally decided later that evening the house was ideal for us.
8:45am Monday morning saw me marching up Duke St, money in hand ready to make this great house ours, but on arriving at the estate agency at 8:50 I found that the office was already open & there was a woman sat with Claire…my heart sunk as I knew she was taking our house, which only moments later was confirmed :o(
‘M’ & I couldn’t believe it, we were…& still are devastated, but chin up & all that, something else will come along, maybe even better than that one & if not we’ll keep an eye on the place in case it comes back on the market…’M’ is going to call into the agents to make sure that any news on the property is reported to us first else hair cuttage will be necessary (‘M’ didn’t threaten the agent with that earlier :op).
Oh well we’re off to look at another place tomorrow so hopefully it will be nice…I’ll keep you posted :o)
..Ciao.
Wednesday, April 30
Over worked & Under paid
...& you know what?
I couldn't be happier :)
For the first time in a long time I have far more good things going on in my life than bad...& it feels great.
*^_^*
I couldn't be happier :)
For the first time in a long time I have far more good things going on in my life than bad...& it feels great.
*^_^*
Monday, April 21
I close both locks below the window...
...I close both blinds and turn away.
I've finally got my Linkin Park ticket *with enthusiasm...
Sometimes solutions aren't so simple
Sometimes goodbye's the only way.
I've finally got my Linkin Park ticket *with enthusiasm...
Sometimes solutions aren't so simple
Sometimes goodbye's the only way.
Thursday, April 17
Not enough hours in the day
So after analysing my finances I realised that by putting a sensible amount to one side each week (by sensible I mean still be able to buy shoes & wine of course) I could be completely debt free in 9 months :-o...I know how good would that be.
I have however heard through the grape vine that there are some casual Food/Bar staff positions becoming available in town...each paying simply stupid amounts for such a no-brainer of a job (no offence intended) :s so I've offered my services, seven day working weeks here I come. It does...on the plus mean that I will be debt free far sooner though, so I can start putting the Penny's away for my very own pad again *^_^*
That is all :op
Sunday, April 13
Foolish
...I may have done somehing very silly this morning.
I kind of....well completely accused "M" of lying to me, which he obviously hadn't.
I feel so bad, I know I shouldn't jump to conclusions, it's just that in the past when other people have been secretive or cagey about certain subjects it was normally for bad reasons & ultimately our relationship ended because they were seeing said "cagey subject" :o(
There is however no excuse for me accusing him of anything "M" really is the best thing that's happened to me in a long time.
...very luckily for me he didn't fallout with me but understandably was annoyed that I would suggest such a thing.
I wish I wouldn't do this.
I kind of....well completely accused "M" of lying to me, which he obviously hadn't.
I feel so bad, I know I shouldn't jump to conclusions, it's just that in the past when other people have been secretive or cagey about certain subjects it was normally for bad reasons & ultimately our relationship ended because they were seeing said "cagey subject" :o(
There is however no excuse for me accusing him of anything "M" really is the best thing that's happened to me in a long time.
...very luckily for me he didn't fallout with me but understandably was annoyed that I would suggest such a thing.
I wish I wouldn't do this.
Friday, April 11
Okay so define crazy..
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not "normal", whether it's because of odd habits I have e.g. constantly re-arranging things; folding items in a certain way; doing things in a particular order or because of my irrational fears, a few of which being...spiders; needles; people asking stupid/repetitive questions (it's a real fear of mine, believe me) :s
...but does this constitute as crazy?
(okay so most of you will be saying yes right now)
But on a serious note...I know that what I'm doing isn't normal & that my fears are indeed irrational, I also know where these fears come from & the particular events that triggered them...so am I still crazy or are all of you that believe you're in fact sane yet carryout your daily "routines" & believe certain clothing/numbers/items etc are "lucky" actually the crazy ones?
...just a thought :op
...but does this constitute as crazy?
(okay so most of you will be saying yes right now)
But on a serious note...I know that what I'm doing isn't normal & that my fears are indeed irrational, I also know where these fears come from & the particular events that triggered them...so am I still crazy or are all of you that believe you're in fact sane yet carryout your daily "routines" & believe certain clothing/numbers/items etc are "lucky" actually the crazy ones?
...just a thought :op
Wednesday, April 9
9 hours...
...that's how long I've been at work so far!
Not that I particularly mind though, had some great news today...I've been officially transferred to the new partnership with work :)) ...excellent.
The I's are being dotted and the T's are being crossed on my contract as I speak.
Not that I particularly mind though, had some great news today...I've been officially transferred to the new partnership with work :)) ...excellent.
The I's are being dotted and the T's are being crossed on my contract as I speak.
Monday, April 7
The L word
I've said it...& I really meant it...only twenty two months after the last relationship I ever said those words in ended.
I've had two (albeit brief) relationships between this & the one mentioned above where I've had it said to me, but just couldn't return the words as I knew it would have been a lie...
...this time I could shout it from the rooftops :)
Thursday, April 3
Wednesday, April 2
Happy in your work
If I get one more Ignorant manager shouting at me down the phone because they are too lazy to write a number on a card I swear I'll personally deliver a new one & firmly insert it into their rear!...Sorry about that I just don't respond well to someone shouting "Shh now you listen to me" when I'm trying to help them with something *Grr*
I'm a tad annoyed this morning :op
Phone's now on silent...Kettles on *sigh of relief*
...excellent
I'm a tad annoyed this morning :op
Phone's now on silent...Kettles on *sigh of relief*
...excellent
Tuesday, April 1
April Fools..
I cannot believe it's April already!
Yet another year seems to be whizzing by...but gladly this time the "time flies when you're having fun" saying seems to be spot on :)
Here's a quick update on whats going on, my parents have decided to wait for my middle brother "k" to finish his GCSE's before they head off to NZ so they are taking the house off the market, which I'm very happy about, at last my parents have stopped saying "there is no point in doing/buying/going etc because we'll be off in a few months"...& also I still have somewhere to live (*ahem* for free) :D
"M" & I are still together :-o...I know, look at me holding onto a boyfriend, yes sickeningly I still think he's lovely so I'm hoping he's going to be around for a long while :)
Work is also going very well, I've been offered the position I've been working in on a permanent basis which is great as I love the job, I'll have to move with the rest of the team to Stockton but that's only 15 minutes away so will be no problem at all.
Well I think that's my little lot for the day, wow a whole post with no hint of a rant at all...imagine that :op...I must be coming down with something, or maybe just genuinely happy for the first time in a very long while.
Take care all :)
Yet another year seems to be whizzing by...but gladly this time the "time flies when you're having fun" saying seems to be spot on :)
Here's a quick update on whats going on, my parents have decided to wait for my middle brother "k" to finish his GCSE's before they head off to NZ so they are taking the house off the market, which I'm very happy about, at last my parents have stopped saying "there is no point in doing/buying/going etc because we'll be off in a few months"...& also I still have somewhere to live (*ahem* for free) :D
"M" & I are still together :-o...I know, look at me holding onto a boyfriend, yes sickeningly I still think he's lovely so I'm hoping he's going to be around for a long while :)
Work is also going very well, I've been offered the position I've been working in on a permanent basis which is great as I love the job, I'll have to move with the rest of the team to Stockton but that's only 15 minutes away so will be no problem at all.
Well I think that's my little lot for the day, wow a whole post with no hint of a rant at all...imagine that :op...I must be coming down with something, or maybe just genuinely happy for the first time in a very long while.
Take care all :)
Thursday, March 27
...all change
Just a quick post so this blog doesn't slip into despair :op
I've decided that I'm going to call it a day with the Uni thoughts, this has been helped greatly by the fact that absolutely everything to do with my application for the degree went wrong at some point causing me many headaches.
I've been working on a temp basis for the local Council for the last few months & a few permanent positions have become available...with a bit of persuading from my colleagues here (who for some odd reason enjoy working with me) I've put in for a few of the posts *wish me luck*
My friend "J" has moved into her house with her new hubby & loves it & I've spent less than a week in my house in the last month since I've been seeing "M"...don't think I've ever spent this much time with someone & still be enjoying their company so much...it's great :)
Well I should get back to work now...erm well my cup of tea anyway, hopefully my next post will be a bit more exciting :op
Ciao for now
I've decided that I'm going to call it a day with the Uni thoughts, this has been helped greatly by the fact that absolutely everything to do with my application for the degree went wrong at some point causing me many headaches.
I've been working on a temp basis for the local Council for the last few months & a few permanent positions have become available...with a bit of persuading from my colleagues here (who for some odd reason enjoy working with me) I've put in for a few of the posts *wish me luck*
My friend "J" has moved into her house with her new hubby & loves it & I've spent less than a week in my house in the last month since I've been seeing "M"...don't think I've ever spent this much time with someone & still be enjoying their company so much...it's great :)
Well I should get back to work now...erm well my cup of tea anyway, hopefully my next post will be a bit more exciting :op
Ciao for now
Thursday, March 20
Would you?...
"A couple from Newcastle used the hair of their two dead dogs to make his 'n' hers jumpers to remember their pets."
This was so random I had to share it with everyone.
Tuesday, March 18
Meet the parents
Can't believe it's only been 16 days since "M" & I started dating!...feels like much longer (but definitely not in a bad way). Tonight I meet "M"'s Mum & Step Dad for the first time...& I'm pretty nervous to say the least!...new blouse "check"...not too revealing "check"...Mints "check"...Nails just painted in the office so they aren't chipped making me look like a vagrant "double check"...I really should think about something else :s
...wish me luck!
...wish me luck!
Monday, March 17
...thinking out loud.
I'm so confused (am I ever anything else?)
I really want to go into teaching & have the chance to get on to a degree course in October... the only thing is I would have to take time out from work & volunteer at the local school to pass the final interview for the course.
I've been told I'm welcome at the school & work have also agreed the time off, great...you may think?! I'm not so sure it's the way I should be doing things though. True the degree would be the quickest & most direct path into teaching but the time off work, then having to work part time for four years! (remember I've worked pretty much fulltime for the past 6 years) *argh*...if you knew how much I have to pay out monthly you may understand my worries...plus as soon as my parents move I've got to find somewhere to live which equals more expense, & then there is my driving to consider, my theory runs out in November so I've promised myself I'll get my practical passed before then so I'll have lessons to pay for & a car to save for!
I'm considering looking for a permanent job & looking into studying on an evening at the local college instead...maybe :s
I don't know...I just needed to write that out to see if it actually looks as complicated a decision as I'm making it out to be...any input at all would be greatly appreciated..
Dankie :)
I really want to go into teaching & have the chance to get on to a degree course in October... the only thing is I would have to take time out from work & volunteer at the local school to pass the final interview for the course.
I've been told I'm welcome at the school & work have also agreed the time off, great...you may think?! I'm not so sure it's the way I should be doing things though. True the degree would be the quickest & most direct path into teaching but the time off work, then having to work part time for four years! (remember I've worked pretty much fulltime for the past 6 years) *argh*...if you knew how much I have to pay out monthly you may understand my worries...plus as soon as my parents move I've got to find somewhere to live which equals more expense, & then there is my driving to consider, my theory runs out in November so I've promised myself I'll get my practical passed before then so I'll have lessons to pay for & a car to save for!
I'm considering looking for a permanent job & looking into studying on an evening at the local college instead...maybe :s
I don't know...I just needed to write that out to see if it actually looks as complicated a decision as I'm making it out to be...any input at all would be greatly appreciated..
Dankie :)
Friday, March 14
March...
...so far I'm loving this month :)
It couldn't have gotten off to a better start really, Saturday 1st saw me attending the wedding of my best friend "J" & what a fantastic day it was. I was honoured to have been one of her bridesmaids, I ate, drank & danced like an idiot...great!
I had invited "M" along with me, he's was a friend of a friend, I'd known him for quite a few months by then but was still rather shocked that he agreed to accompany me to such an event (I mean why on earth would someone willingly spend the entire day in my company??!...mad man)...I'm very glad he did though. "M" & I had spoken quite often over the last few months & he was the person I knew could always make me laugh however my day had gone. It wasn't until recently though (well when I found out about "A" mainly) that we had become quite good friends.
I'll go into a tad more detail as I've not mentioned "M" in here before....I don't think :op The day that I found out about "A" I was a bit of a mess & "M" was in town so he invited me to join him to take my mind off things....we sauntered around a few estate agents (he's currently looking for a place for his dad....erm & himself) and had tea & toasted tea cake (yes I'm an old woman) nothing particularly exciting but I really enjoyed his company, just having someone I could sit & chat about anything with & not having to care that I looked dreadful from crying all morning was wonderful...& to be honest the whole time we talked "A" didn't really feature in my thoughts at all.
Anyway from then on we saw each other much more often & at the wedding, as I said above I ate, drank & danced like an idiot...& oddly enough felt entirely comfortable doing all of this while "M" was there (poor boy) which I would never normally do in front of someone who didn't know me extremely well...luckily he enjoyed himself too & was a big hit with my friends...which is a first as they normally have allot to say about anyone they see me with (usually with good right ) :s
The day after the Wedding "M" & I went to the cinema (which by that time had become somewhat of a Sunday ritual)...even though we'd seen each other a few times already that week we didn't find it hard to make conversation...I felt so comfortable being around him, so when the question was finally asked ( or rather when he hinted that may like me more than friends so I forced the question out of him...being the bully I am) :op I obviously said I'd love to take the next step & see how things went.
So here I am...it may only be 11/12 day's in but I'm very happy & honestly can't think of anyone I'd rather be spending time with right now...my parents think he's lovely...my brothers idolise him & my friends are all inviting us out...it's great, Slightly nervous that I'm about to meet his Mum on Tuesday though...I'm sure she's lovely so I'm not worried about that....just mainly about what she thinks of me, so fingers crossed everything will go fine :)
Well I'm pretty sure I've bored you enough by now so I'll end the post there...just thought I'd do this little write up to show I don't just come on here to whine & moan (well not all of the time)
...Ciao for now :)
It couldn't have gotten off to a better start really, Saturday 1st saw me attending the wedding of my best friend "J" & what a fantastic day it was. I was honoured to have been one of her bridesmaids, I ate, drank & danced like an idiot...great!
I had invited "M" along with me, he's was a friend of a friend, I'd known him for quite a few months by then but was still rather shocked that he agreed to accompany me to such an event (I mean why on earth would someone willingly spend the entire day in my company??!...mad man)...I'm very glad he did though. "M" & I had spoken quite often over the last few months & he was the person I knew could always make me laugh however my day had gone. It wasn't until recently though (well when I found out about "A" mainly) that we had become quite good friends.
I'll go into a tad more detail as I've not mentioned "M" in here before....I don't think :op The day that I found out about "A" I was a bit of a mess & "M" was in town so he invited me to join him to take my mind off things....we sauntered around a few estate agents (he's currently looking for a place for his dad....erm & himself) and had tea & toasted tea cake (yes I'm an old woman) nothing particularly exciting but I really enjoyed his company, just having someone I could sit & chat about anything with & not having to care that I looked dreadful from crying all morning was wonderful...& to be honest the whole time we talked "A" didn't really feature in my thoughts at all.
Anyway from then on we saw each other much more often & at the wedding, as I said above I ate, drank & danced like an idiot...& oddly enough felt entirely comfortable doing all of this while "M" was there (poor boy) which I would never normally do in front of someone who didn't know me extremely well...luckily he enjoyed himself too & was a big hit with my friends...which is a first as they normally have allot to say about anyone they see me with (usually with good right ) :s
The day after the Wedding "M" & I went to the cinema (which by that time had become somewhat of a Sunday ritual)...even though we'd seen each other a few times already that week we didn't find it hard to make conversation...I felt so comfortable being around him, so when the question was finally asked ( or rather when he hinted that may like me more than friends so I forced the question out of him...being the bully I am) :op I obviously said I'd love to take the next step & see how things went.
So here I am...it may only be 11/12 day's in but I'm very happy & honestly can't think of anyone I'd rather be spending time with right now...my parents think he's lovely...my brothers idolise him & my friends are all inviting us out...it's great, Slightly nervous that I'm about to meet his Mum on Tuesday though...I'm sure she's lovely so I'm not worried about that....just mainly about what she thinks of me, so fingers crossed everything will go fine :)
Well I'm pretty sure I've bored you enough by now so I'll end the post there...just thought I'd do this little write up to show I don't just come on here to whine & moan (well not all of the time)
...Ciao for now :)
Monday, February 25
New Year New Me??
...that's what I was hoping anyway!
Alas I have fallen back into the naieve way's of old *sigh*
I'm at work so this will be brief....I shall go into more detail at a later date.
2008 got off to a great start...I met "A" a little while before Christmas, we were just friends for a while, which was really nice then he decided he liked me a little more than "just friends"...I was very usure about the whole thing...I mean I liked the guy...but not in that way, anyway we decided to see how things went. Before long we were dating, he seemed perfect (maybe too much so)...I'd almost forgotten all the doubts that I had in the beginning, then it happened...not even two months in & I fondout he'd been cheating...& not just with any random girl...nooo that would have been too easy, it was with his best friends ex no less!
Needless to say I was devistated...it's the exact same way my last two relationships ended...well amoungst other things. Not devistated so much that I'd lost him just that I;d been fooled by someone I really trusted AGAIN!...I'm really going to have to give myself a shake...the fortune teller told me 2008 was my year...so far that is not ringing true at all.
Luckily something good has come out of all this...I've actually realised for the first time just how much my friends do care for me...I mean I knew they'd be there...but the way they picked me up & stopped me moping around was amazing....so I guess I really have got allot to be thankful for.
Hope your year's are getting off to a better start...I've decided to start mine again from now...so Happy 2008...I hope it's a good one!!! :)
Alas I have fallen back into the naieve way's of old *sigh*
I'm at work so this will be brief....I shall go into more detail at a later date.
2008 got off to a great start...I met "A" a little while before Christmas, we were just friends for a while, which was really nice then he decided he liked me a little more than "just friends"...I was very usure about the whole thing...I mean I liked the guy...but not in that way, anyway we decided to see how things went. Before long we were dating, he seemed perfect (maybe too much so)...I'd almost forgotten all the doubts that I had in the beginning, then it happened...not even two months in & I fondout he'd been cheating...& not just with any random girl...nooo that would have been too easy, it was with his best friends ex no less!
Needless to say I was devistated...it's the exact same way my last two relationships ended...well amoungst other things. Not devistated so much that I'd lost him just that I;d been fooled by someone I really trusted AGAIN!...I'm really going to have to give myself a shake...the fortune teller told me 2008 was my year...so far that is not ringing true at all.
Luckily something good has come out of all this...I've actually realised for the first time just how much my friends do care for me...I mean I knew they'd be there...but the way they picked me up & stopped me moping around was amazing....so I guess I really have got allot to be thankful for.
Hope your year's are getting off to a better start...I've decided to start mine again from now...so Happy 2008...I hope it's a good one!!! :)
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