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aww, Abigail, sorry about that (((Abigail))) hugggsssss
I'll write about it in more detail when I haven't got headache. He's basically the most untidiest, disgusting individual I have ever lived with. I mean disgusting with regards to his habits and personal standard of cleanliness. He's stayed with a mutual friend twice in the past year and was asked to leave on both occasions because of his mess.
I walked to the shop at the top of the street earlier and got some lucozade, which helped but now I'm feeling rubbish again. I'm having trouble sleeping and I've started feeling anxious, which isn't normal for me. I don't know if its living with somebody that annoys me but I've been feeling really down the past week or so. Maybe once term starts I will feel better.
Sorry to hear you're so stressed at the moment, Abigail :(
I haven't been in here in ages, I'm either at college, which is so much better this year round :D or round Aarron's! Currently looking for a job also cause I'm being told that I may not get Travel Allowance cause now I'm 19 they will be looking at my parent's wages to. Not Impressed, but to be honest no one is impressed with the Finance Department at college. I need to head up the town today but can't be bothered, just going to try and get my best mate to come down here instead. I'll just tell my dad that I'll head up a ay after college or something next week. Went to see Muse in Manchester last Saturday and it was awesome :D I want to go again! I have much love for Matthew Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Christopher Wolstenholme :D. Espically Matt :wub:! I love life just now, now know who my true mates are and made some awesome new ones at college, plus my class is just a laugh :D!
I am very pleased that you are enjoying college and that you are having a bit of a laugh, keep it going :D xxx
It's lovely to hear you sound so happy, Tannie :)
Chloe O'brien
13-09-2010, 12:39
I am computerless at home at the moment and I've been dead busy at work. Love you all hope to be back online soon.xxx
ive been dead busy as well, this new course is really dififcult and at the weekend i was at the 24 hour in southport, so today as per i feel like i been run over by a truck! everything is aching! and i am covered in bruises.
Aww...hope your bruises heal soon, Katy :)
After my week working in the UK and possible another trip in November.. I have just been asked if I would like to go to China to work!! for 2 weeks in Feb next year.. how amazing is that!!!
Obviously I will discuss with my partner to see if he is ok with the kids but I love my new job!!
Chloe O'brien
21-09-2010, 15:19
Fab go Shiv. I wish I could go to the other side of the world away from these fooking lecturers they're doing my nutt in.
That's amazing, Siobhan. You're obviously impressing your bosses!
Well done Siobhan, what a great experience!! Hope it works out for you :D
After my week working in the UK and possible another trip in November.. I have just been asked if I would like to go to China to work!! for 2 weeks in Feb next year.. how amazing is that!!!
Obviously I will discuss with my partner to see if he is ok with the kids but I love my new job!!
Excellent news Shiv. Hope it works out. Big culture shock
Chloe O'brien
22-09-2010, 12:36
Are you sure you're going to China Shiv and not skipping off to America to marry a certain blonde hunk. :eek:
Are you sure you're going to China Shiv and not skipping off to America to marry a certain blonde hunk. :eek:
No wedding is in china.. opps forget that, i mean they need me to work...
It is not a definite.. I am on a short list of volunteers to go over in Feb so hopefully I am picked.. but I was delighted to be asked
moonstorm
22-09-2010, 13:02
What a fantastic opportunity Shiv, hope you get to go!
Kirsty :]
26-09-2010, 18:28
Well done Shiv, it all sounds very exciting :)
Not been about for a while, so I won't go into every detail like I usually bore you all with haha.
I feel so emotionally, mentally and physically drained lately, don't know whether I;'m coming or going if I'm honest, I feel like everythings at a stand still, and if it's not at a stand still it's just crumbling in my hands, and I just keep making it all so much more worse.
Have you gone back to college Kirsty? What did you do about the full time job?
Kirsty :]
26-09-2010, 20:47
I'm back in College, might aswell get this year over and done with, and I'm going back again in September, but this time I'm going to go with teaching like I've always wanted to do, but I'd love to teach children that need a bit more help, rather than mainstream because I just thin there's so much potential that isn't seen. I'm still doing about 20-25 hours a week at work too though, so it's not so bad, the hours are quite hard though, i worked a 6-2 last night (we didn't get home until half 3 as we stay and have a drink) and I was then back in work at 9 this morning for a 9-6. It really is draining, but I need the money.
sounds like your working really hard Kirsty, hope that it all pays off for you in the end. My mums a teaacher and she works with the special needs kids and loves it.
My course has a mad workload! its driving me mental. It also doesnt help that i feel so thick in comparasion to everyone else! hopefully things will start to click into place soon.
moonstorm
29-09-2010, 09:23
Hi Katy, I bet, like you, everyone else feels thick too. Don't stress about everyone else, I am sure you will do great.
I have freshers' flu for the first time in my life. Sore throat, fever, chest pain, blocked nose, earache, lethargy. I've had a busy few days which doesn't help. Yesterday I went over to a friend's house, cooked tea, had some alcoholic beverages, watched a film then her boyfriend came over about 11pm. Cue more alcohol and smoking (which hasn't helped my chest) and four hours sleep. We drove back to mine this morning, I went to a lecture then we went shopping afterwards.
I had my tragus pierced today. Given my future career will involve appearing in court in some form or another, I'm not sure if it was a good idea but I can always take it out when its healed up. Surprisingly my mother didn't even raise a Facebook eyebrow when she found out, she just said its my decision and I'm old enough to decide what I want. I would love to get more piercings and tattoos but in my projected line of work its not a good look. My job and reputation are more important than what I stick in my body.
I had a brilliant lecture this morning. I didn't think it would be that good because she told us it would last the full two hours and I've never had a lecture last the duration before. I really got into it; the British legal and justice system really interests me and its re-ignited my desire to become a lawyer. I briefly considered it a few months ago but I'm not sure what route I'd have to take. I'd need to do a conversion course but with a background in forensics, criminal law could be a really good career.
I'm thinking about changing my dissertation from dismemberment to drugs. Reading case studies and talking about dismemberment all the time is really depressing me. I'm not sure if I can stand another six months and 8000 words, and I have other modules to consider as well. Doing something that doesn't directly impact upon people's lives in the way murder does is perhaps for the best. I didn't consider it until last night when I talked to my friend about feeling down. I just don't know how to explain this to my supervisor who I've had no prior contact with and works in the biology department instead of forensics. I know all the teaching staff in forensics, I get on well with them and they know my situation. I feel comfortable approaching them if I'm struggling but my supervisor is unapproachable.
Yeah, that's me for the past few weeks. Hope everyone else is well.
Chloe O'brien
29-09-2010, 23:35
Work is sh*t at the moment. Everyone is fretting about their jobs. Last week we had a meeting with the Principal as there is talk about moving into Mirco newables but it could mean that some other courses are axed to facilitate this. So everyone is just niggiling at each other.
thats whats happening at my dads place at the minute. They need to lose 50% of the staff.
CrazyLea
06-10-2010, 15:28
I have a job interview for Asda tomorrow. Scary stuff!!
CrazyLea
06-10-2010, 16:01
Thank you Dazzle. I am going to need it :|
I have a job interview for Asda tomorrow. Scary stuff!!
Got fingers and toes crossed for you, Lea, good luck xxx :D
What course are you doing Katy?
I think I have fresher's flu. Am in brand new accommodation, the main door and the gate don't lock and there's a problem with the drains!
Im doing my LPC at man met, which is my legal practice course and on top of that im working two days a week at the solicitors.
Good luck with your interview Lea! hope you get it!
Ive had a chilled out evening after a manic day at work, its been nice just watching waterloo road.
Kirsty :]
07-10-2010, 18:25
Good luck Lea!! :)
I'm stressed to. the. max.
College, blergh, work.. I need more hours! :(
Anyone have a money tree I can have?? :) aha
Awww, Kirstey, good luck with the money tree, would you let me have a cutting please :D
Chloe O'brien
08-10-2010, 12:34
Any word on the Adsa interview Lea? Still hating work. :D
;730105']Good luck Lea!! :)
I'm stressed to. the. max.
College, blergh, work.. I need more hours! :(
Anyone have a money tree I can have?? :) aha
I second every word of that!
I've changed my dissertation so I'm starting from scratch with research and planning. I couldn't cope with the dead folk and reading intimate details of how they died. Now I'm doing analysis of petrol on footwear, which is really interesting and very straight forward to do.
So much work, so little time.
Good luck with that, sounds really interesting, would love to do things like that :)
Kirsty :]
09-10-2010, 03:27
You can do it Abigail :)
Wellll work was eventful, stupid druken idiots.
I swear people have no manners... or maybe its just that they're drunk. I got started on by some young guy who thought he was hard man, people were just plain rude tonight. Stupid people. :(
CrazyLea
10-10-2010, 18:12
Don't think I got the job :( They said they would let us know either Friday or Saturday whether we had it or not.. and they never rang me lol.
My mate who works where I work now was also there having an interview, and he got phoned Friday and has the job haha. So no new job for Lea!
Don't think I got the job :(
Sorry to hear that, Lea :(
60 pages of one text book read, 120 pages of another and goodness knows what else to go :( Took me nearly all day yesterday reading that!
Kirsty :]
10-10-2010, 23:20
Their loss Lea :) x
CrazyLea
11-10-2010, 15:03
Well I got my rejection letter today :rotfl:. So now I know for sure.
Thanks for the sorrys guys :p
Now to search for something else. It is soooo bad around here at the moment for jobs. Barely anything going!
I hate it when there is something but it says "experience essential".. how can I get the experience if you don't let me work there :).
Grrr. I hate job hunting!!
Been locked out of my room for SIX hours! Don't do it people, no one actually gives a toss about letting you back in. It's en suite as well so that was NOT fun. Couldn't go anywhere as I had no shoes on.
Chloe O'brien
14-10-2010, 09:34
That's a bummer Kim. We had a power cut on Tuesday night for an hour and a half. Right in the middle of Holby city. The whole neighbour hood was in darkness street lights eveything.
i hate power cuts! we had on the other week! at first we thought it was just us bit it wasnt.
Their loss lea, bad luck on the job. I hope you find one soon.
Ive got a ton of work to do today, but my brotheres and sisters dvd came and im a little distracted!
parkerman
15-10-2010, 10:42
The mighty Nomads Leopards, currently in 10th place in the Clacton and District Table Tennis League Third Division won 8-2 last night. Our first win of the season! Yours truly won all three of his singles matches and the doubles. That feels better!!!
The mighty Nomads Leopards, currently in 10th place in the Clacton and District Table Tennis League Third Division won 8-2 last night. Our first win of the season! Yours truly won all three of his singles matches and the doubles. That feels better!!!
Well done you.. didn't know you like Table tennis.. my partner used to play in a German team.. and I am trying to get my kids interested in it but very few table tennis clubs in Ireland
Oh.. my China trip is not going ahead. The project was abandoned by management.. stupid management
The mighty Nomads Leopards, currently in 10th place in the Clacton and District Table Tennis League Third Division won 8-2 last night. Our first win of the season! Yours truly won all three of his singles matches and the doubles. That feels better!!!
Congratulations, well done!!! :cheer:
Chloe O'brien
15-10-2010, 11:40
Well done Parkerman.
parkerman
15-10-2010, 11:42
Well done you.. didn't know you like Table tennis.. my partner used to play in a German team.. and I am trying to get my kids interested in it but very few table tennis clubs in Ireland
Oh.. my China trip is not going ahead. The project was abandoned by management.. stupid management
Sorry to hear that, Shiv. You'd have found plenty of table tennis clubs in China. It's their national sport.
Well done you.. didn't know you like Table tennis.. my partner used to play in a German team.. and I am trying to get my kids interested in it but very few table tennis clubs in Ireland
Oh.. my China trip is not going ahead. The project was abandoned by management.. stupid management
Awww, sorry Shiv :( But we prefer you here rather than other side of the world anyway :)
Sorry to hear that, Shiv. You'd have found plenty of table tennis clubs in China. It's their national sport.
Yeah.. it would have been fun..
if you ever get a chance to go to Germany.. go visit this club: TTC Zugbrücke Grenzau.. in a beautiful location and they were runners up 2 years in a row... I go there when I am on vacation...
parkerman
25-10-2010, 10:04
A great start to the week; my new book has just arrived: http://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/products/Behind-the-Colonnade-Thirty-Seven-Years-at-the-British-Museum.aspx
Congratulations, parkerman, well done :cheer:
moonstorm
25-10-2010, 10:24
Congratulations, Parkerman! How does it feel to have your name in print?? I am going to buy this for my Husband's christmas as he would love it!
A great start to the week; my new book has just arrived: http://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/products/Behind-the-Colonnade-Thirty-Seven-Years-at-the-British-Museum.aspx (\"http://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/products/Behind-the-Colonnade-Thirty-Seven-Years-at-the-British-Museum.aspx\")
That looks a really interesting book! Is it on sale in the British Museum?
parkerman
26-10-2010, 17:48
Just when I thought everything was going so well...
Before the book went to the printer, the publishers told me that I had to get permission from all the people in the photographs to allow them to be printed in the book. I got hold of all the people I could and all of them - except one - agreed. I told the History Press and sent them a replacement photo . They said that was fine and had sent my replacement photo to the printers.
When I received my complimentary copies, I naturally opened the book there it was...the photo of the woman who'd said no! They hadn't changed it at all. I got straight on to my editor, who said it was all the printer's fault, which doesn't help me very much. They said I should contact the woman, apologise, and ask her what she wants to do about it. She said there were three options. 1. She can just agree for it to go ahead now it's done. 2. She can let the first edition go and they will change it for any subsequent editions or 3. She can ask for it to be re-done now, which will mean at least a four week delay while they reprint the book.
I have emailed her and am now waiting to see what she wants to do...
If she says no again, which I suspect she will, it could be another four weeks before it can be put on sale.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rggggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hope you get it all sorted soon parkerman.
Im joining a band again, im looking forward to picking up the old cornet again! its getting rusty upstairs in its box!
Awww parkerman, I would not have objected to the printing lol, sure you will get it sorted sure :)
Norman, Hopefully this woman will see its not your fault and renege. Is she someone whose photo would be in the public domain anyway.
moonstorm
26-10-2010, 21:40
What a shame Norman, it's not your fault, I hope things get sorted soon!
moonstorm
26-10-2010, 21:41
GoodLuck with the band Katy.
Thanks, im really looking forward to it, ill let you know how it goes. It does feel like starting school as i wont know anybody but im sure ill settle in. Im just really looking forward to getting back into the brass band world. Its been a long time and i forgot how much i missed it when looking though my mates photos.
My cousin had a little boy today! im soo proud of her. he was 9 pounds but is still nameless. well shes not my proper cousin, shes my second cousin once removed but family all the same and were quite close because we have grown up together. Her grandad my dads cousin lives round the corner. I cant wait to meet the little fella, he looks gorgeous!
parkerman
28-10-2010, 18:38
Norman, Hopefully this woman will see its not your fault and renege. Is she someone whose photo would be in the public domain anyway.
Sadly, she still won't agree, so the publishers have to print the book again without her photo. It could take another four weeks.
Her photo would not normally be in the public domain, no. She was my secretary for a couple of years at the BM, that's why I wanted to have her photo in the book. Quite frankly I have no idea why she is so anti-having her photo published. It's a nice photo of her I think.
Well, us ladies very rarely like photos of ourselves. Don't understand the publishers though, I thought they would need to obtain permission from all people who are going to feature in a book before it goes to print?
As long as reasonable efforts have been made to contact the person and there is a disclaimer in the book to such an effect, they can go ahead and print it.
Norman, would this woman have noticed that her photo was in the book had you not told her?
parkerman
29-10-2010, 09:46
Getting permission is something I've never done before. I've had a number of books published with photos of living people in them and no-one has ever suggested before I should get their permission and no-one has ever objected or complained before.
I'm fairly sure she would have seen her photo. Actually I would have told her about the book myself and invited her to my book launch. But even if she didn't come I expect someone would have mentioned it to her.
Chloe O'brien
29-10-2010, 14:43
Marley came home with a letter from school yesterday about the possibility of going to Paris with the school in June. There is only 40 places available and if she is selelcted I have to pay £200 before Christmas. Anyone want to buy a kidney.
£200 is tough for any family to find in seven weeks at this time of year, let alone single parents! The school is being unreasonable to expect parents to fork out that much.
Does she want to go?
Marley came home with a letter from school yesterday about the possibility of going to Paris with the school in June. There is only 40 places available and if she is selelcted I have to pay £200 before Christmas. Anyone want to buy a kidney.
Is there any easy option payments? I know our school asks for 150 at the start of each year but you can pay 50 quid a week.
Is there any easy option payments? I know our school asks for 150 at the start of each year but you can pay 50 quid a week.
Or perhaps if you explain your financial situation to the school (not that I know anything about it, but I guess being a single parent, running a home, childcare and working isn't easy) you might be able to come to some sort of arrangement to pay a proportion after Christmas.
My parents are coming down on Sunday for the day. I'm not really looking forward to it; I've been struggling recently with the decisions my mum made and the sort of parent she was when I was growing up. We've never been close and I wouldn't say we have an ideal relationship.
I've been thinking of the right time to post this, and I guess there never will be a right time. I consider all you regular posters as good friends that I've come to know over the past three years or so. In February this year, my uncle (mum's brother) was arrested. Without going into great detail - that would take too long - he has been charged with 17 counts of rape, 13 indecent assault and 3 incest. All against three of his sisters, my mum included. A fourth sister has refused to give a statement about him raping her and the fifth has denied anything ever happened to her, which several people know to be false. The fifth sister was arrested and charged in May for sexually assaulting my oldest sister and two cousins (not her children). The trial is in November, trial for my uncle is early 2011.
I do understand why my mum had a breakdown, why she swings from depressed to hyper several times a day and why she's always been touchy on the subject of sex. What I don't understand is why she put me and my elder sister (not the one above) in situations where we were potentially exposed to abuse when she knew what he was capable of. I realise she finds it impossible to talk about and that's why she kept it a secret for 30+ years but her erratic behaviour throughout my childhood has had a negative effect on me and my sisters, she was always emotionally distant, always starting an argument for no reason. I just wish she told somebody when it happened and she got some help back then. I definitely don't blame her; I honestly don't think she was in a position where she could tell anyone, partly because of the taboo of sex outside marriage in the early 70s, partly because he's always been my nanna's golden boy who could do no wrong.
I guess the biggest thing I've learnt through all of this is that secrets destroy lives and one day, no matter how long it takes, the truth will come out and it will have an even greater effect than it did at the time. You can never fully understand how serious crime affects people until you're in that position. Its always devastating to lose a child, parent or sibling to murder and from the outside, you think you can feel that person's pain but you can't truly appreciate what it does to a person until you're in that position.
With the first trial being a matter of weeks away, I'm starting to think about it all again. I've had to tell a few of my lecturers, both ex-police officers, and they were really understanding. I had to change my dissertation subject because all the case studies involved an element of sexual assault which I found difficult to deal with. Rape is always a hard subject to read about, I never had any real issues with it, but when one can truly relate to it, it seems so much more real.
Hmm, that wasn't supposed to turn into a long ramble. I'm sorry if I've upset anybody or poked a sore spot.
Chloe O'brien
29-10-2010, 23:53
Is there any easy option payments? I know our school asks for 150 at the start of each year but you can pay 50 quid a week.
No unfortunately there is no easy option. The cost of the trip in June is £495 for a week. At the moment there is 250 pupils in S1 (1st year of high school) but only 40 will be allowed to go. Everyone that is interested in going has to take a £95 deposit to school by Wednesday. If they get more than 40 requests the names will go into a hat and the first 40 pupils picked willl get to go. If she is one of the 40 I will have to pay an additional £100 by 13 December then the remaining £300 in monthly enstalments in Jan, Feb and March. I knew they would be given the chance to go to Paris and it would cost around £500 but I didn't think for a minute that they would want £200 7 weeks before Christmas. :angry:
Chloe O'brien
30-10-2010, 00:35
Abigail I know what your going through and it's no wonder your emotions are all over the place. It's once of the hardest things to face in life finding out that loved ones have suffered abuse. The verman infected my family 21 years ago and although the beasty b*****d is now six feet under he was never taken to court or charge with any offences, because his victims innocent children were too traumatised to tell anyone as he threatened to murder family members and make the kids watch while he did this. How's a 9 year old and a 6 year old supposed to cope with that.
It all began in 1989 my sister was pregnant with her third child and I had arranged to take her eldest two away to Butlins for a holiday to give her a rest. My sister didn't keep well during her pregnancy because she suspected her husband was having an affair with her so-callled best mate, which they denied but hey guess what my sister was right. At this time my sister's husband used to take the kids to his father's house and they were all alcholics and druggies. this is when the abuse began. sometimes my nephew and neice would be late home and my sister would be frantic. They would say they were in the liabary but they weren't. In September of 89 I took my nephew and niece away on holiday, while we were there a lot of money was going missing from my bag. I asked the kids if they had taken it but both denied touching it. When we got home I spoke to my sister about it and asked her to keep an eye on them and her money. My nephew's behaviour became very violent,but my niece became very withdrawn and used to wet herself a lot. In the October my sister was at the doctors for a check up and to get my youngest neice checked over. She was only 3 months at the time. My sister broke down at the doctors he then examined her two oldest kids and she was told he believed that her kids were being sexually abused. My sister had 5 nervous breakdowns over 4 years,
From that moment it was like someone sticking a knife in your heart. My nephew and neice were taken into care. After a few days my sister got my six year old neice back but my nine year old nephew was put into a secure unit until he went to foster parents. My sister never got him back. He remained in care until he was 16 and all three kids were placed on the at risk register until they all reached the age of 16. My wonderful nephew and niece are now 30 and 27 and too this day they have never said who the beasty *******er was but it is believed by the police and doctors that it was there Grandfather.
Abigail I would love to say you will get over this but we have been friends on here for a long time and you know I'd be lying. You don't get over it. It's like death you just get used to living with the pain Having this vermen infect my family has made me more terrirtoral to my family and to kids in care. In my job we have to deal with a lot of students who maybe in care and a lot of people think that if a kid is in care then they've got a screw loose that is not the case. You and your family can survive this with love and support for each other. There will be tears, lots of tears. I know I still shead tears to this day but now it's tears of pride and joy at how wonderful my nephew and neice have coped with life.
Abigail, Kath is right, it is something that you don't really get over, it is always there but with love and support it becomes easier to handle... Your mum probably doesn't know how to love properly and a reason she was distant with you. You can only learn from this, to be a better parent if and when you have kids and protect them at all times. Most kids won't speak out about it cause the abuser gets into their head, makes them believe that they deserve this or that if they say something, they will be in more trouble...
This goes for all abuse, physically, mentally or sexual.. and the hard part is that the people who know about the abusers refused to believe it cause they are related to them and just can't see them been that but it is everywhere..
I only hope now that you know about this abuse in your family that you can support your mum and help her through this. Kath, so sorry to hear about your niece and nephew and hope they can get through this.. The positive side for me in all this is that I tell my children that nothing bad will happen to them or anyone else if this happens to them. I tell them not to keep secrets and that they can come to me if they need help. No child/person should feel scared or bullied by these monsters (yeah that is the only word I can use to describe them).
Haven't been around in a while. How are we all? I broken down on Tuesday, finally had enough of everything, the amount of college work is becoming far to much to handle, I can never seem to get any "Me" time in this house without having to do something. Apart from that I'm good, got Lauren coming up today, going to see Marina and the Diamonds on Monday and Paloma Faith on Tuesday :D! Been with Aarron for four months now, how he can handle me I'll never ever know cause I'm a right pain in the bum!
Chloe O'brien
30-10-2010, 22:30
Tannie i'm sending you a big hug from across the bridge. Have you spoke to anyone at college about helpng you cope with the course work. There should be someone from student support who ould maybe help you manage your study time , don't let it get on top of you. Glad that things are going well with Aaron and stop being so hard on yourself. Your a lovely girl and Aaron can see that.
happy halloween!
Im off to alton towers today, minus my voice. bit of a session last night in the local! was a great night though, much worth my sore head, dread to htink what it did to my bank balance!
eek, i got my advocacy assessment in 30 mins! im bricking it! hope it goes well, ive already failed my first two assessments, hopefully third time lucky!
CrazyLea
09-11-2010, 15:08
Good luck Katy!! I'm sure you'll do fine!! x
CrazyLea
09-11-2010, 15:10
I might be going to Salisbury next week - my boyfriend works there.
I'm going be so bored in the days :p He works from 7-4! Ha
Anyone know if there's anything interesting in Salisbury?
Got some great news today.. my mum has had a bleeding eye for the past 10 months and all her scans came back negative today for cancer.. so a big worry of our minds...
That is great news and must be such a relief to you all.
CrazyLea
09-11-2010, 16:00
Aw Siobhan that is great news! :)
Kirsty :]
09-11-2010, 16:12
Aw man, I haven't been on here for a while, but everyone seems to be having a rough time of it lately, so I'm sending everyone big big hugs, keep smiling :)
I finally decided to leave College and I am now working full time at Spoons until next year when I can go back to College and finally do the childcare course I really want to do so that I can finally focus on a career of teaching, I would love to specialise in Autism or something, since we suspect my 2 year old cousin has some form of Autism. It's amazing the potential he has, yet, it's not recognised, and thats how I feel lately, kids aren't getting the help and recognition they deserve. I'd love to change that in the future. but that's the future.
It wasn't that I hated College, I just really hated my course and the way I was treated by my tutors.... or tutor, should I say.
So all I do at the moment is work, but I love it.
I worked Saturday 6-2, got in at 6 in the morning and back in work Sunday for a 12-6, then one of the girls phoned in that she couldn't make her 6-1 shift that night, so I stayed on... not realising I had a 9-6 the next day, coming home to bed last night was amazing lol, so yeah, I'm extremelyyy shattered, but it's totally worth it :)
Got some great news today.. my mum has had a bleeding eye for the past 10 months and all her scans came back negative today for cancer.. so a big worry of our minds...
Fantastic news, must be such a relief for you :)
CrazyLea
09-11-2010, 17:22
I always knew you'd one day you'd be a Spoons employee!! :lol:.
Well done on the decision you made Kirsty. Sounds like you finally know what you want to do, and you have a great attitude towards it! Hope it all works out for you :p
Kirsty :]
09-11-2010, 19:17
Well I used to spend most of the time there anyways... haha, I honestly haven't been happier in ages. I'm not 100% happy, there will always be some sort of problem with me... usually guy related haha, but at the moment, I don't actually care as much as I would, i'm thinking of me for once :)
Of course, it also gives me the opportunity to save money for a holiday or even justa weekend away next summer somewhere... cos I am sooo craving a Mr.Wongs!!
CrazyLea
09-11-2010, 22:01
I am glad you are happier :D You seem a little more happier (on FB). You always sounded quite unhappy before. But you seem to be cheering up :D Leanne is very glad :p
Ooooo do come visit Mr Wongs! There will be a Leanne standing outside to see you too ;) :p
Chloe O'brien
09-11-2010, 23:25
Brilliant news about your Mum Shiv, you're family must be releaved. Kirsty glad to hear life is going good for you. Your right to quit college if the course is not right for you, don't work too hard or you will to be tierd to enjoy Mr Wong's. I have some news Marley has been picked to go to Paris next June, So I'll have to sell my body to pay for it. :D
CrazyLea
09-11-2010, 23:46
That's good news about Marley :D
Though hope you can afford it!
Seems like today is a good day for good news !! :D
Chloe O'brien
10-11-2010, 09:53
I'll get there Lea I always do. I've already paid the £95 deposit and I've got another £100 to pay before Christmas, which I'll pay of my next month's salary.
thanks, it went really well, i passed any way, anf got a lot of feedback on how to imrove for next time.
Thats great news about your mum siobhan.
Glad that you are feeling happier Kirsty i bet its a huge relief.
Im in work for another 3 hours, then im off the manchester for the football! its derby day, im soo excited.
I went to the cuts demo in London today. It was a bloody long day but well worth it!! You're probably heard about the "violence" at Tory HQ. We tried to get in, a guy asked us to provide solidarity in the occupation, but we couldn't reach the front. There was a couple of thousand people just in the courtyard, two fires burning and flares going off. The bonfires certainly brought a literal meaning to the chant "build a bonfire..."
Us and the Manchester students also had a little rave outside the Department for Business and Skills, down near Westminster Abbey. You won't have seen that on the news though. We went with the intention of occupying (peacefully of course) but they saw us coming and locked the doors. We were dancing and singing to music, not causing any trouble, then the police got their asps out and came at us.
I'd like to make it clear that I DO NOT condone the violence that happened today. I believe in occupation to make a point, that was a necessary part of today, but attacking police officers and civilians, dropping fire extinguishers from the top of an eight storey building, graffiti, throwing missiles, destroying property is NOT what I stand for. The point one tries to make in an occupation is completely negated once that line is crossed. The whole media coverage is focused on that, not on the point we were making and that's not the idea of an occupation. I also think it was a dangerous idea to light a bonfire where loads of people were gathering. If there had been a riot or the line was pushed, people could have got seriously injured. I know people get caught up in the heat of the moment and they probably didn't expect thousands of people to cram into such a small space but still, its not hard to think before literally stoking the fire.
I have a video of when the first occupation reached the roof, I might upload it tomorrow.
The police presence was shockingly low though. Having been on other demos where the police line each side of the procession, we were surprised to see no police at all until we got to the Department for Business and Skills. We managed to break away through Downing Street to the Treasury without even being stopped.
I am going absolutley mental with ticketmaster, they are the worst conmpany i have ever come across, they do nothing until 3 days before your gig and then its inmpossible to speak to a human being and when you eventually get through they say they cant help you. Argh! i am never using them again. Hopefully i will get though at some point today as the events tomorrow night. i had an automated thing there saying your booking on november the 12th requires further assistance we cannot help you further phone back! what is that all about. Rant over!
Chloe O'brien
11-11-2010, 09:45
It must have been terrifying for you and fellow students who went there for a peacful protest Abigail. I think these people who cause trouble at protests are not true supporters at all they just go round the country causing mayhem and distruction without thinking of peoples safety. If the police find them they should be made to join the army send them to Afghanistan to fight for their country.
i agree completley Kath! its not the same but it is kind of, i was at the manchester derby last night and there was hardly any trouble apart from a few idiots at the end and the police barging in! there was really no need for it. they do go round and not think of what they are doing to other people.
parkerman
12-11-2010, 14:06
So, anyway, my wife, Linda, went into our local Morrison's today and they had black pudding on special offer - 25% off. The girl behind the counter weighed some out and said it came to £1.08.
The conversation then continued like this:
Linda: Is that before or after the 25% off?
Shop Assistant: I don't know. I think it's before the 25%.
Linda: Well take the 25% off then.
SA: I don't know what 25% means.
Linda: It means a quarter. Take a quarter off the price.
SA: How do you do that?
Linda: It's 27 pence.
SA: I don't think that can be right.
Linda: A quarter of £1 is 25 pence and then a quarter of 8 pence is 2p. So it's 27p.
SA: Are you sure?
Linda: Yes
SA: All right then.
She then marked the black pudding sale price as 27p!!!!!
I know this is not strictly my day, but I couldn't resist telling the story.
Parkerman.. you brighten up my day anyways... and score for cheap pudding!!
Chloe O'brien
12-11-2010, 14:40
Parkerman you are a legend. Shame on the sales assistant not knowing what 25% was.
Ok, so I'm not drunk. I was, but I'm not now and I wasn't when this happened.
I went to my friend's 50th birthday all weekender this evening. His son propositioned me. I said no. Wish I said yes. He has daddy issues though, his girlfriend aborted his baby two months ago and he's gutted and he seemed really down. Argh, he's so good looking too! If I was drunk I would have said yes but I kinda felt like it would be taking advantage and he'd regret it straight away. And I couldn't look his father, my friend, in the eye afterwards. I don't think his father realises just how unhappy his son is at the moment. If I can see it within a few hours of meeting him, why can his father (who is a psychiatrist) not see it?
I thought about adding him on facebook but that might send the wrong signal, like I regret turning him down and I would sleep with him. I would, but only if I knew he was getting help for his addiction and everything else. Until then, we can't be anything more than friends.
Woah look at me, showing some restraint when it comes to guys!!! :lol:
Ok, so I'm not drunk. I was, but I'm not now and I wasn't when this happened.
I went to my friend's 50th birthday all weekender this evening. His son propositioned me. I said no. Wish I said yes. He has daddy issues though, his girlfriend aborted his baby two months ago and he's gutted and he seemed really down. Argh, he's so good looking too! If I was drunk I would have said yes but I kinda felt like it would be taking advantage and he'd regret it straight away. And I couldn't look his father, my friend, in the eye afterwards. I don't think his father realises just how unhappy his son is at the moment. If I can see it within a few hours of meeting him, why can his father (who is a psychiatrist) not see it?
I thought about adding him on facebook but that might send the wrong signal, like I regret turning him down and I would sleep with him. I would, but only if I knew he was getting help for his addiction and everything else. Until then, we can't be anything more than friends.
Woah look at me, showing some restraint when it comes to guys!!! :lol:
Chloe O'brien
15-11-2010, 09:40
I have just had some terrible news. A guy who works at the college died suddenly on Friday night. He is only 38 and has worked at the college for 20 years. Everyone at the college is in total shock.
So sorry to hear your news Kath..
Chloe O'brien
15-11-2010, 12:12
It is such a shock to everyone at the college Shiv. I was only talking to him on Thursday, nothing important just a hello how are you in the corridor. but no-one can believe he has gone. He phoned in sick on Friday then his mum phoned to speak to him, she was told he was off his work. She went round to the house and found him dead. It just as well we don't know what's round the corner for you.
Similar happen here 3 years ago Kath.. woman I worked with, left office on Monday evening saying goodbye to everyone, see you all tomorrow and next day we found out she was dead... it is a huge shock as you have just seen the person a few day earlier or even a few hours earlier and then they are gone..
CrazyLea
20-11-2010, 18:07
Been in Salisbury all week :) Was goooood. Ate a huge amount of junk food thouhg - Pizza Hut, Dominos, KFC, big box of chicken from Tesco.. time for my diet now methinks.
It was a good week though, boring in the day time, but evenings were good :D We went to see Saw 3D aswell, which was rather good.. not usually a fan of the Saw movies, but it was good :). Odeon is sooo expensive :eek:. Good job for Orange Wednesdays I say!
I have spent 60 quid this week on nothing !! Now I am skint, until tonight or tomorrow.
Did I tell all that I am working in a pub now? It's only 2 days a week usually, but this week 3..
It's alright, I'm not loving it though, I still don't really know what to do. I wish everyone drank Carling! Because that's the only one I can really do!!!
Bitter = disaster. My Guiness pouring is improving though :).
Chloe O'brien
20-11-2010, 22:09
Aw bless Lea so glad you have found a job and have some money. Don't worry about pulling the pints you will get better. I've got free passes for Cineworld so may go and see Harry Potter tomorrow.
ive been going mental with this tax assessment but finally done it! just got to do the finishing touches thankfully! its taken ages.
Been at the xmas markets today in MAnchester and feel very xmassy! and i have had carols all week with the bank which im really enjoying.
CrazyLea
21-11-2010, 22:00
Ahhh Christmas only 34 days :D
I really need to start my Xmas shopping. I get paid Thursday from my last job, so that will be my xmas shopping, gonna be well expensive, with the bf this year.. he has bought me loads :o, though some is for xmas, some for my birthday and some for our anniversary (28th Dec - 1 year :D). Soooo excited! :D
I am also very looking forward to 2011!!!
I am going to see David Guetta in May, in Birmingham. Then hopefully I shall get my Glee tickets for June/July :D. MIGHT be going to see Lee Evans also! And me and the bf are planning on going to Disneyland Paris in Nov/Dec next year :D. And my friend might be going back to Magaluf in June, so plan is to go on holiday to see her there in July (for her 21st)!!! Bf's 21st next year also and another friends. SOOOOO loads happening next year.. gonna be the best year EVER :p So far!! Well if all goes to plan :D
Kirsty :]
21-11-2010, 23:00
1 year already?! That's gone so fast Lea!!!
Also... Glee tickets.... WTF?! Please please tell me more!!!!! :)
CrazyLea
21-11-2010, 23:09
I knowwww! SOOO fast!! But very lush :D
They're doing a European tour :D
June 22: Manchester, England – MEN Arena
June 25: London, England – O2 Arena
June 26: London, England – O2 Arena
July 2: Dublin, Ireland – O2 Arena
July 3: Dublin, Ireland – O2 Arena
And I am gettng a ticket for Christmas. I think they come out on the 26th Nov :D So I shall be there at midnight haha, waiting!! :p
Kirsty :]
21-11-2010, 23:16
What! Are you serious!? This is the best thing i have heard all week! Omg.
CrazyLea
21-11-2010, 23:21
Yes, yes, yes SERIOUS :D :D
OMG you going to get tickets too!!! :D I'm so glad someone else is as excited as I am!! I can't stop thinking about it ha! Can't get too excited til I've booked tickets though. Just in case they go THAT fast :p !!! :D
Kirsty :]
21-11-2010, 23:29
Haha.... take a look at my latest Facebook status!!! I'm getting way too over excited, that excited that I just made my Nan come upstairs so I could tell her! She then said "you'll have to find someone whos just as daft to go with you though"....
CrazyLea
21-11-2010, 23:36
Ah Kirsty!! I think you have made my night hahah!! :p That made me laugh!!
AHHHH KIRSTY!!!!
Do you have Gleek friends to go with :D.
Seriously you've made me more excited hah!
parkerman
26-11-2010, 11:53
I've just heard from my publisher that the "revised" edition of my book, Behind the Colonnade, will be available during the week beginning 6 December. At last!!!!
Congratulations, parkerman :cheer: :cheer:
Chloe O'brien
26-11-2010, 12:01
Well done Parkerman that's Christmas covered.
I have a doctor's appointment today, cause I'm not sleeping or eating properly. I'm not concentrating properly either :(. Boyfriend is seriously getting on my nerves with his sleeping pattern! I've got a friend on facebook saying I'm to text her etc, it's not a one way street. Wonder if she's maybe realised I don't really want to talk to her just now? I am so cold and meh! Although Disney Land Paris In Jan and Bon Jovi in June :D!
parkerman
01-12-2010, 11:16
After the slight hiccup, yesterday, I finally arranged my book launch - Behind the Colonnade 37 Years at The British Museum.
It will be on Tuesday 14 December between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in The Plough, Museum Street (upstairs function Room). If anyone is in the vicinity that day I'd be happy for them to call in and meet up. There will be a buffet and lots of books, but no speeches, so drop in any time if you're around. It would be good to meet up with one or two of you.
Best of luck with your delayed book launch Norman. Maybe someone will by it for me for Crimbo. If its half as witty as some of your posts on here I expect it will be a sellout.
As for me I am heading off to do an exam today in Legal Studies for my City and Guilds. Its only 38yrs since I left school.
parkerman
01-12-2010, 11:28
Thanks, Alan. Good luck with your exams. I hope you've been watching Garrow's Law, I'm sure that will help...er....
Thanks, Alan. Good luck with your exams. I hope you've been watching Garrow's Law, I'm sure that will help...er....
Every time I watch Garrows law Garrow reminds me of Griff Rhys Jones in his Not the Nine O'Clock News days
Chloe O'brien
01-12-2010, 11:45
Well done on the book launch Parker and good luck with your exam Alan. I came back to work today after the college being closed for two days but the college is closing at lunch time until Monday due to adverse weather other wise knows as more fooking snow. I'm already knee deep.
After the slight hiccup, yesterday, I finally arranged my book launch - Behind the Colonnade 37 Years at The British Museum.
It will be on Tuesday 14 December between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in The Plough, Museum Street (upstairs function Room). If anyone is in the vicinity that day I'd be happy for them to call in and meet up. There will be a buffet and lots of books, but no speeches, so drop in any time if you're around. It would be good to meet up with one or two of you.
Congratulations parkerman :D
As for me I am heading off to do an exam today in Legal Studies for my City and Guilds. Its only 38yrs since I left school.
Good luck :D
Well done, Parkerman - I hope the launch goes well.
Good luck for your exam Alan.
Chloe O'brien
03-12-2010, 18:43
Out with my shovel trying to clear some of the snow away again today, went and did some more shopping for my neighbours. It's freezing up here -15 last night.
fell over in town in the ice today! twice! my right side of my body is in agony,.
Chloe O'brien
04-12-2010, 01:56
Aw Katy I hope your okay. Ive went on my backside about four times over the last couple of days. nothing hurt except my dignity.
well its still sore, been dosed up on painkillers today to try and walk properly on my knee but there not really working i stil cant really put any weight on it. im hoping that tomorrow that itll be better otherwise it will probably be a trip to a and e!
had a really nice night in watching the telly! its been great.
Chloe O'brien
05-12-2010, 03:11
Once again earning brownie points with the man upstairs doing some shopping for my neighbours. Hope St Peter is keeping notes of all my good deads.
Once again earning brownie points with the man upstairs doing some shopping for my neighbours. Hope St Peter is keeping notes of all my good deads.
Good woman Kath.. you earn brownie points with me!! There is no elderly people in my area (most of the people here doen't speak english as a first language) so I can't earn brownie points with the man upstairs...My brother-in-law is looking after my mum and dad (they live an hour from my house, 6 hours when it is snowing).. so I know they are been looked after.. I am sure the family of the people you have helped will be very grateful that they are been taken care off
Chloe O'brien
06-12-2010, 11:57
Back at work today but it's looking doubtful I will last the day. It has been snowing since half 8 this morning and some schools are begining to close.
Ok, I really need to rant.
My housemate and his girlfriend are pissing me off. They haven't washed anything up for at least a week, there's no cutlery, glasses or plates left. I can't use any of my kitchen equipment, I can't even use the kitchen because it's such a mess. This morning I left them a note telling them to clean it up today (I've said this every friggin day for the past week). I come home from a hectic day, they're sat on the sofa with the tv on and the kitchen is still in the mess it was this morning :angry::angry:
My second gripe I have with them (as if that's not enough) is that she's practically living here and not contributing to bills. I want her to leave, I want my house back. I don't want to walk in and see them all over each other all the bloody time. I feel uncomfortable in my own home. When she starts contributing to bills and stops practically having sex on the sofa, I might reconsider my position.
If anybody has a solution for my problems, please let me know. :wall::wall::wall::wall: I'm too incensed to talk to either of them right now. I'm thinking about calling my landlady and asking her to come over and see the mess.
Hi Abigail, I was going to suggest contacting your landlord so go ahead and do it. I would imagine they won't be very pleased to find out that someone is staying so much when they are not tenants either. It would drive me nuts to have to put up with such a mess and them slobbering all over each other all the time so you are perfectly within your rights to take action. I do hope you get it sorted soon.
Well the kitchen issue has been resolved now, I went for a shower half an hour ago and the kitchen is almost spotless. They didn't take the rubbish out, just put a new bag next to the bin, but I think I should let that go.
I have noticed a suitcase that is rather feminine and doesn't belong to me and girly toiletries in the bathroom. I'm going to check the tenancy agreement about having people stay over then ring the landlady. I feel mean having to do this but it's my house, she's pushing up the bills and not contributing and she can't tidy up after herself. If I find out she's been using internet... well I might just explode in anger. She has her own place to live, why is she staying here all the time?
I am a lot calmer than earlier, I was seething. I read a book and had a sleep and now I'm not so mad. Especially as the kitchen has been tidied.
Abigail.. I had issues when I lived in a student house.. I was forever cleaning up after everyone in the house and it annoyed me so much.. I eventually told them I was leaving cause I couldn't cope with the mess and their lack of understanding why I was mad at them all.
It's difficult because I actually like the guy. His girlfriend... well I can take or leave her. She's very immature and sheltered. She has to be told to do everything, she can't think for herself - which is something that irritates me no matter who the person is. Oh and he's given her a key. She let herself in the front door when I was washing up. I've decided to wait until after Christmas before I say anything on that front. I leave next week and I just can't be bothered with the hassle. If the situation hasn't changed when I get back then I will have to say something.
We've all been struck down with a virus in this house. I have an exam in morning (at 8.30am!) so I'm going to have a snooze and start on revision this evening.
we had the same situation, they guy was amazing, his girlfriend was an avsolute nightmare!
Hope your exam went well, Abigail.
My exam went ok. I knew the answers to one question but it was stuck in my brain, which really annoyed me.
thas good abigail. I have exams next week im not looking forward to them but i am looking forward to the christmas holidays!
I have my 2 of five carol band gigs of the weekend at half ten! will be glad when this marathon weekend is over!
parkerman
15-12-2010, 12:17
I had a great night last night at my book launch. Far more people than I dared hope turned up. Some were old Museum colleagues that I hadn't seen for years, one in particular I hadn't seen for about 30 years!!!
As well as launching my book, it was a great reunion and a very enjoyable night.
I was thinking of your book launch yesterday, very pleased for you that it was well attended and you meeting up with old colleagues and friends again. :thumbsup:
I had a great night last night at my book launch. Far more people than I dared hope turned up. Some were old Museum colleagues that I hadn't seen for years, one in particular I hadn't seen for about 30 years!!!
As well as launching my book, it was a great reunion and a very enjoyable night.
Ah glad you had a great time.. you should send a special signed one to Jodi as it was her bday yesterday
moonstorm
15-12-2010, 13:13
Parkerman - is your book for sale now because the last I heard you were having probs with one of the pictures in it? I wanted one from Play.com for Hubby's Christmas as this is the sort of thing he would love.
Chloe O'brien
15-12-2010, 14:07
Post a picture of the book Parker so we know what to look for in Waterstones.
Post a picture of the book Parker so we know what to look for in Waterstones.
This (http://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/products/Behind-the-Colonnade-Thirty-Seven-Years-at-the-British-Museum.aspx) is the link Parkerman originally gave.
Waterstones (http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/norman+jacobs/behind+the+colonnade/6652325/) link.
Amazon Reviews (http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/0752452797)
parkerman
16-12-2010, 10:04
Sorry, I've been away from the keyboard for a while - Wednesday is baby sitting day!
Thanks to everyone for their good wishes and to Abigail for the links.
You might also like to see this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0752452797?ie=UTF8&seller=A3A72FJ03Q9CJT&sn=The+Paperbackshop.co.uk+Ltd
But I wouldn't recommend paying their asking price!
Sorry, I've been away from the keyboard for a while - Wednesday is baby sitting day!
Thanks to everyone for their good wishes and to Abigail for the links.
You might also like to see this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0752452797?ie=UTF8&seller=A3A72FJ03Q9CJT&sn=The+Paperbackshop.co.uk+Ltd (\"http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0752452797?ie=UTF8&seller=A3A72FJ03Q9CJT&sn=The+Paperbackshop.co.uk+Ltd\")
But I wouldn't recommend paying their asking price!
Wow.. it is gold leafed pages???
moonstorm
16-12-2010, 13:11
HOW MUCH!! My goodness is it written in blood on gold pages?? Is there anything you can do to get the correct price on it?
i feel soo ill! at least my exams are over, yesterday was awful.
going to slob about today i think and try and recover but then i also need to go out to get some xmas presents!
Chloe O'brien
17-12-2010, 09:42
Katy do you what you need to feel better. you need to join the Matt Cardle and Sebastian Vettel fan club. Get the hots for these guys and you'll feel a whole lot better.
Haha! yeah thats a good one! there is something about Matt Cardle especially in that hat!
Had to get up at 4 am this morning to head to work. Was collected at half four. Almost at work when boss phoned to say he was cancelling the shift. B'stard could have rang earlier and saved me getting out of my nice warm bed. Was I glad to discover that our local Mac Ds is now a 24hr service.
Kirsty :]
18-12-2010, 05:24
I have flu! Whats worse is my brother and 2 year old sister also have it, but my sister is so much worse off bless her, I'm worried :( I got in about an hour ago from work, it started snowing as we were closing down, we were stranded and we all had to walk home (I had some sort of "ice queen/ice skater" whatever you want to call it costume on with flipping dolly shoes) I had to borrow one of the boys joggers to keep me warm on my trek, we made our stop to Asda so I pinched a few bags that you put fruti and veg in to put around my feet, they helped a bit fairplay haha. I am froze, I have to be back in work for 10, so I'm not even going to bother sleeping, I'm drugged up on flu tablets and I'm going to make myself some scrambled egg on toast soon..... Merrrrrrry Christmas. Also... I hate Black Friday, granted, it was quiet this year because of the weather, but people get so violent! I can't imagine what the actual night would be like without being interrupted by snow.
its called mad friday here but i hate it as well everyone just turns stupid.
Were putting up the tree this morning, well my parents are and im watching them from the sofa and my duvet dosed up on lemsip! Also watching the Coronation street omnibus and i may put on love actually later to really get in the xmas spririt. I did my xmas shopping yesterday so thats made me feel a bit more organised. Im just hoping i feel better for work next week as i really need the money!
Hope your feeling better soon Kirsty
Chloe O'brien
19-12-2010, 00:31
I started coughing today and to be honest I don't feel to good now. I can't take unwell I don't finsih work until Wednesday. got loads of pressies still to buy, helping out at the christmas concert at school on Wednesday. Also my nephew is having an event night to boost his buisness on Monday. I can't take ill but I'm not sure what's wrong with me so I can't take anything. The last time I had flu was 10 years ago and I was bed ridden for a month.
I have mince pies, Bailey's extra thick cream and a bottle of red. I'm sorted.
I started coughing today and to be honest I don't feel to good now. I can't take unwell I don't finsih work until Wednesday. got loads of pressies still to buy, helping out at the christmas concert at school on Wednesday. Also my nephew is having an event night to boost his buisness on Monday. I can't take ill but I'm not sure what's wrong with me so I can't take anything. The last time I had flu was 10 years ago and I was bed ridden for a month.
Ah poor pet.. just think Matt and Seb can keep you warm on Christmas day!!
I am not finished work until Friday and over the weekend I had to break the news that there is no santa to Charley which was heartbreaking for me as she is grown up now and also I can't give her crappy presents and blame it on santa :lol:
Get better soon xxxxx
Have a great christmas everybody!!
Im having great fin, we had our new sky+ HD box installed yesterday! Its awesome.
I technically have 30 mins left in work but there is nothing doing so I am just dossing... Merry christmas everyone xxxx
Chloe O'brien
27-12-2010, 16:19
Man I had to cold for a week. Had to take last Wednesday off work it was the last day before the holidays so there was not much to do, but the head of motor vehicle Les was retiiring and I never got the chance to say goodbye. Anyway Christmas was fun. Had christmas dinner at my sisters me and my niece did a wicked version of love the way you lie. It would bring tears to anyone's glass eye. Got the house to myself. My sister is away home to Leeds and Marley is away to a sleepover.
weve had a lovely christmas! very relaxing, but we have yet to visit any family, that starts tomorrow so cue stress!!
Kirsty :]
28-12-2010, 02:46
I can't write any of this on facebook because of work seeing it and bla bla bla.... but what a shift, I love being started on by middle aged woman trying to be 18 and being called every name under the sun by a grown man, awesome.
Hope you all had a lovely Christmas :) x
My dog was put down earlier today :(
My dog was put down earlier today :(
I am so very sorry, Abbie :( huggsss xxx
My dog was put down earlier today :(
Aww, sorry to hear that Abbie :(
A pet of mine was put down recently too, so I know how upsetting it is.
sorry to hear that Abbie
Kirsty that sounds like a horrible shift, hope your ok.
Ive just got back from visiting my family it was alright, we had a nightmare journey back we are finally home! traffic was aweful on the m6 and the fog didnt help. So im in my cosy pjs wit a hot chocolate and my one tree hill dvds! going to get an early night as the reality of work sets in tomorrow!
pinkles14
29-12-2010, 22:02
Sorry Abbie hope you are ok..... its not nice to lose a pet xxx
Chris_2k11
30-12-2010, 01:05
Really sorry to hear that Abbie :( i'll be devastated when my dog goes, you get so attached to them.
Chloe O'brien
02-01-2011, 21:28
Abbie I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. It's terrible to loose a family pet. It's been six years since we lost our dog and Marley still misses him.
I'm sorry about your dog Abbie. Its a horrible thing to go through.
I'm back in Stoke :) I'd forgotten how much I love this place. Going away is nice but there's no place like home.
Chloe O'brien
03-01-2011, 23:28
I'm bored out of skull. Sick of doing housework, washing and ironing. I don't go back to work until Monday. Now that I've packed the tree and decorations away. I just want to get back into a normal routine.
Heard about the earthquake in Ripon area, hope not too much damage was caused and that everyone is ok
horrible day at work today, and now a committee meeting, ,just what i need!
moonstorm
05-01-2011, 19:51
Want it to be Christmas again. Not ready to stop partying!
I'm missing my bulldog :( We had two weeks of snugglin, walks and playing. There's a Sassy-sized hole in my life.
I'm feeling a bit down at the moment. Maybe its because campus is quiet, nothing is open and I've had two weeks of fun and bully snuggles. I'm also worried about finishing my dissertation, getting a new laptop, passing this exam and finding a job. All I want to do is sleep and read. Hmm I need to kick myself into gear somehow.
im feeling a bit like that Abigail, i think for me its the fact its January, exams are looming, christmas is over and unis going to be a reality soon, which i really just want to finish and be at the end of my study.
im feeling a bit like that Abigail, i think for me its the fact its January, exams are looming, christmas is over and unis going to be a reality soon, which i really just want to finish and be at the end of my study.
Yes, that makes sense! The days are short, its cold and I want to hibernate. I don't think I'm getting enough quality sleep either.
I'm looking forward to uni starting in two weeks. I'm doing two modules that I've been looking forward to for ages, Investigation of Terrorism, Explosives, Fires and Firearms (TEREFF) and Identification of Human Remains. Two of my favourite subjects and as I already know a lot about fire and accelerants from my dissertation, I stand a good chance on that.
Yes, that makes sense! The days are short, its cold and I want to hibernate. I don't think I'm getting enough quality sleep either.
I'm looking forward to uni starting in two weeks. I'm doing two modules that I've been looking forward to for ages, Investigation of Terrorism, Explosives, Fires and Firearms (TEREFF) and Identification of Human Remains. Two of my favourite subjects and as I already know a lot about fire and accelerants from my dissertation, I stand a good chance on that.
Good luck :)
Chloe O'brien
08-01-2011, 00:47
Well I'm back to work on Monday after two weeks off, really can't be botherd but bored at the same time. Anyway never mind work. I found out today my niece Michaela is pregnant. She is 21 and she is the sister of my nephew and his wife who had baby Skye in August. She is only 5 weeks gone so I've got ages to wait, but it will be Great Aunt Kathleen again.
Its really werid for the first time I dont want to go back to uni just yet, Id love another week at home. Usually whenever its the end of the holidays Im ready and this time im not. I dont know whether its cos Ive had a busy christmas with going up to sunderland for a wedding and then back to exeter for new years eve then 1 las wekk at home, I dont know just I dont want to go yet. Plus theres the fact that my dog was put down over a week ago and although I dont cry about it anymore I dont know just feels werid almost like hes not really dead.
I think maybe another part of the reason im a bit anxious if thats the right word to go back is cos well yeah exams but alos next term is going to be mad, twice the number of modules so loads more work and this term I need to startthinking about next year too and I basically just feel like im not ready, I just want a pause button or something
its a tough time having to go back to uni, i remember feeling like that, especially when the workload increased in second year. I hope that things sort out for you soon Abbie.
I went on a really long walk with my friends yesterday, it was really nice, made me appreciate the place where i live, its really beautiful...and of course we stopped of at a few pubs on the way home so that was nice to.
I started back to work last Thursday, busy busy busy.
I am finding it tough at the moment, hubby is in the states, I have uni deadlines and both my kids are stressed over uni (dropping out/ applying elsewhere) and Higher grade prelim exams. Noone seems to be particularly happy and there is no time to do anything.
Abbie, I would love a pause button too!
i had my firsst exam today! it was horrible! but hopefully ive done enough to pass, property tomorrow which is going to be alot worse but i have a neat file so hopefully that will get me through.
Good luck, I am sure you will have done better than you imagine xx
right.. going to have a big rant so bear with me.
1st off, not worth going on holidays in this place as you come back to 3 times the amount of work then when you left cause nobody can access your emails to actually back you up.. I got like 500 emails in the space of 2 days (I was checking my emails when I was away in German so had cleared out most of them before I came back to work). And it just really annoys me that even when I left contacts for people to get in touch with, they all just waited until I got back
2nd, went to see a career path adviser yesterday as I wanted to see what my option were with moving this job to Germany when I go live there.. I am sorry now I went.. She completed changed my career choice and has enrolled me in a lot of course that she wants me to complete by end of this month which is impossible. She also told me to look for a job now in Germany even though I am covering maternity leave here til September and basically told me to screw this job. I love this job, I love the people I work with and it just seems to me that in the bigger picture of this company there is no loyalty to people or customers. Everyone is out for themselves
(just to give you a background on this job.. I started this position last year when the exec of the account asked me to come back after I had previously worked with him for 5 years. 3 months later, they asked me to cover as manager when she is away on Maternity leave in September. To me that was a huge honor and I was so happy to do it.. even if only for a year so now you can understand why I am annoyed when I was told to screw this job)
So now, I have to do my own work, do 10 different course, apply for jobs that I don't want at the moment just cause this place is run by power hungry greedy monsters!!
Rant over.. now I shall breath!!
Chloe O'brien
12-01-2011, 11:46
Hardworking people are just treated like crap nowadays Shiv. The more you do the less your appreciated but it does make you mad. Can't you talk to the manager about your concerns.
Hardworking people are just treated like crap nowadays Shiv. The more you do the less your appreciated but it does make you mad. Can't you talk to the manager about your concerns.
We just got a new manager but I spoke to the old one and she said that one of the course I was asked to do by end of the month was impossible.. it takes 16 hours (one hour per module) so it would be hard to get 16 hours to do the work (even over a couple of days) due to work load here... I felt like I was just ambushed and pushed into all this...
Sounds awful Shiv. Are the jobs she wants you to apply for within the same company??
I had to take the day off today, I had two essays due in last Friday, and I got an extension til this Friday but I have been too busy (and stressed) to get much done. Anyway, all completed and submitted so I am back on track with my course. Just reading about Tradition and Dissent in English Christianity now, as a Scottish athiest I am finding it very interesting!
Both my boys are head cases at the moment, but I have managed to ignore it today. The one with exams next week has now been chucked by his girlfriend, and the one who quit uni all of 3 weeks ago has just put an application in for another course in September. I hope that he manages to get out of bed by then.
I had my exam today, and im free for a few days
Got 6 modules this term=S
i had my last exam today to! now celebration time if i didnt have so much work to do for tomorrow,
Hope your exam went well Abbie.
Exams over :D 4 in 4 days, so tired. I don't start lectures again until the 24th so I've come home for a bit. Had a coursework portfolio in for this week as well. Essay was cutting it fine, another 3 words and I'd be getting a penalty.
Good luck with them all :)
Kirsty :]
18-01-2011, 05:27
To everyone doing exams in Uni or wherever... good luck and if they're over and done with, give yourselves a break for a bit and chilllll, because there's no doubt you all deserve it.
Shiv, I completely agree with Kath, the harder you work, the less you're appreciated, it really does get thrown back in your face. I love my job, and the people I work with... most of the time. There's a period of promotions going on at the moment, and even though I've only worked there 4/5 months, it really does anger me to see others that yes, have been there longer than me be put forward for promotion when to be quite honest... they do absolutely nothing, and pass their slack off onto the mugs e.g me, and a few others, and we're not appreciated or recognised for working our bums off, sometimes you just want to tell them where to shove everything you do for them from your good will, just see what you can stick too Shiv, but don't let the courses pressure you, and don;t let a career advisor telll you to jack in your job... especially if you love it :) x
I'm up at half past 5 in the morning, with a cup of coffee.... wide awake, and I have work at 12. My sleeping pattern is so screwed from working closes this week.
My laptop got fixed today :) I'd forgotten what my laptop looks like without a crack in it. I also got a new charger too.
Can't think what to do today. I should go in to uni and work on my dissertation but I'm not in the mood. Might just do a bit of background reading on terrorism for tomorrow's lecture.
How do you tell a friend that they can't have their girlfriend around our house all the time? I spoke to my other housemate tonight and he's fed up of her always being here too. She stays over every night, she never bothers to tidy up or wash up, she's using electricity and gas and not paying for it. She's just so annoying with everything she does. She can't even ring a taxi without writing the whole conversation down and rehearsing it. She'll constantly say "when are we eating?" for a couple of hours before doing anything about it.
They've just come in and are talking whilst I'm trying to watch tv and doing too much PDA so I'm going to my room. Again. Its so uncomfortable in this house right now.
that is not on, if she stays over all the time, she or your friend will have to pay for her usage of electricity and gas and water. You need to have a word either one or both of them that it is unacceptable for them to behave the way they do. Get your other housemate to be there too, to back you up.
that is not on, if she stays over all the time, she or your friend will have to pay for her usage of electricity and gas and water. You need to have a word either one or both of them that it is unacceptable for them to behave the way they do. Get your other housemate to be there too, to back you up.
I don't think there's an easy way to broach the subject so in true Abigail style, I'm gonna jump straight in and tell it to him straight. She can stay a few nights a week but not every night.
I have concerns about this relationship anyway. She hasn't got any friends at uni because she spends all her time with Gary. If Gary goes somewhere for a day (to a demo or to see someone) she goes back to her parents' because she doesn't like being alone. She seems incapable of doing anything without somebodies permission or accompaniment and I'm getting concerned about what would happen if they were to split up. I say this from the point of view of being in a similar situation, not because I'm jealous or want them to split up. I think she would drop out of university and become a recluse living with her parents.
I would say something like - has X moved in? That is great we can split the bill X ways now instead of Y. Is she actually officially living at home, and basically using your place to crash every night? It doesn't seem very fair to the people paying the bills.
I think that your concern for her is nice, but it shouldn't influence how you deal with this, and I wouldn't mention it either - different strokes for different folks. She sounds immature, give her time.
i had exactly the same situation and unfortiuatley we didnt manage to solve the situation, so i hope its better turn out for you. She was the same and spent all her time with him, didnt go out or anything.
I think you need to have a house meeting, to which she is not invited as she is not a tenant! Tell him exactly how you feel and that if he wants her to stay over so much then she has to contribute to bills etc.
I would say something like - has X moved in? That is great we can split the bill X ways now instead of Y. Is she actually officially living at home, and basically using your place to crash every night? It doesn't seem very fair to the people paying the bills.
I think that your concern for her is nice, but it shouldn't influence how you deal with this, and I wouldn't mention it either - different strokes for different folks. She sounds immature, give her time.
She has a room in university accommodation that her parents have paid up front for the whole year. She's always here though, when I get up in the morning they're on the sofa, when I come in from lectures or wherever they're on the sofa canoodling and that's where they stay until they go to bed. With the gas heater on full whack constantly every single day.
I think that's a good way to go about mentioning it. She's gone home for the weekend as has my other house mate so it's just me and Gary. He's gone to visit his dad in hospital today though so I'll have to talk to him later.
Yes, she is very immature. She's had a very sheltered life and her parents still do everything for her, including her washing every weekend. She has no idea how to use a washing machine or cook a meal or any other basic household tasks that most 18 year olds can do.
i had exactly the same situation and unfortiuatley we didnt manage to solve the situation, so i hope its better turn out for you. She was the same and spent all her time with him, didnt go out or anything.
Its really annoying as Gary is a great guy and we can have long conversations together but just lately its as if they have both morphed into one person. I can't have a conversation with Gary without her being present or them holding hands (:sick:)
I think you need to have a house meeting, to which she is not invited as she is not a tenant! Tell him exactly how you feel and that if he wants her to stay over so much then she has to contribute to bills etc.
I sometimes wonder if she's attached a piece of string to him so she can follow him around. If he's washing up she has to stand next to him but doesn't think to pick a towel up and dry :wall: Its going to be difficult to have a meeting without her there! I think having Dan around to back me up is a good idea though.
Thanks for all your replies.
Chloe O'brien
22-01-2011, 16:18
It's crap that you can't feel comfortable in your own home Abigail for her. Can't you text him or send him an email asking to have a private talk just the two of you about the bills.
It's crap that you can't feel comfortable in your own home Abigail for her. Can't you text him or send him an email asking to have a private talk just the two of you about the bills.
I actually hadn't thought of that :wall: Probably because he never replies but I've also been a bit caught up in the annoyance of it all and not thinking about how to solve the issue.
I was thinking earlier about not mentioning anything about the bills. Its not really about that and also they'd probably use it as an excuse for her to stay here constantly. I want to be able to watch tv without feeling uncomfortable or having to turn the volume up because they're talking over it (this annoys me full stop) and spend time with my friend, not my friend's mirage. My main issue is with her being here all the time. I'm not stopping her coming over full stop, I just don't want her here morning noon and night.
I'm hoping to talk to him before she gets back tomorrow evening. I'm not sure if he's in at the moment or still in Manchester at the hospital.
Chloe O'brien
22-01-2011, 19:22
If he wants his girlfirend there all the time then maybe he should get a tv for his room. Your not asking for much wanting to sit in your own home without feeling uncomfortable and in the way, which is what they are making you feel like.
its awful cause you relayy dont want to make the atmosphere uncomfortable when the girlfriends not there. So i understand how hard it is to try and breach the subject
Im out visiting my cousin later this afternoon which im looking forward to.
Ok, I brought it up with Gary about ten minutes ago. I said Caroline can't be at our house all the time, them canoodling on the sofa make me and Dan feel uncomfortable and she's inconsiderate towards certain things. He got defensive, said he doesn't see why his girlfriend can't come over and that she's not over as much as I'm making out. I said they could go over to her place. No, she doesn't like the people she lives with. Not my problem, she could put in for a transfer to other halls. No, that's too much work and she shouldn't have to. But we shouldn't have to put up with them all over each other. Well we'll tone it down and I'll try to get her to wash up more. The he said if we're going to have this conversation we should do it with Dan here. Agreed. To be continued...
moonstorm
23-01-2011, 13:57
Just keep calm at all times Abs, that way you will remember what you want to say.
Chloe O'brien
24-01-2011, 12:13
Abigail have you spoke to Dan about this on your own? Does he feel the same as you, because the last thing you want is for Dan to turn round and say he's not bothered if Caroline is around or not. you need to make sure Dan is in agreement with you otherwise your going to be made out as some sh1t stirrer. As Moonie says keep calm, say your peace don't get uptight your in the right.
I spoke to Dan on Thursday night and he feels the same but he's not the sort of person who would say anything. I wish I hadn't brought it up now.
I really fancy this guy. I met him about November time and didn't see or speak to him again until a few weeks ago. Well now I can't stop thinking about him or wanting to see him :lol: I feel like a teenager again! We're going out for dinner tonight with a group of mutual friends. The first time we met I thought he was a bit strange as he kept staring at me. He put a kiss on the end of his last text, which he hadn't done before. I'm sitting here laughing at myself for getting excited over a kiss on a text.
Apart from that, everything is good :D Finished my project work so I've just got to analyse results and type my dissertation up.
What do you mean 'apart from that, every thing is good'!
That sounds pretty good too! Have a good time tonight :)
What do you mean 'apart from that, every thing is good'!
That sounds pretty good too! Have a good time tonight :)
I meant aside from my sudden infatuation life is going pretty good I think. I don't think I said, I spoke to one of my lecturers the other day and he said if I carry on getting good grades this semester I will most likely come out with a first in my degree. That kinda blew me away on Friday, I wasn't expecting such good news at 8.30am!
That is wonderful, and what an incentive to keep doing well!
I started a part-time degree with the OU in October, and so far I have been getting grades that are at distinction level for this module - it really makes you work harder so as not to lower your average.
I am totally loving my course, which is weird because it is so different to everything I have ever done before. My first degree was a B.Sc in biochemistry, and then I studied accounting for a while and worked in audit. Not although I am working full-time in research administration I am studying literature, history, art and philosophy. Love it!
parkerman
11-02-2011, 13:52
I've made the big time!
My new book, Behind the Colonnade, has made it to no. 1 in Amazon's bestselling Museum books!
Please form an orderly queue for autographs....:)
I've made the big time!
My new book, Behind the Colonnade, has made it to no. 1 in Amazon's bestselling Museum books!
Please form an orderly queue for autographs....:)
Well done!!!! :cheer:
parkerman
11-02-2011, 13:59
Well done!!!! :cheer:
I couldn't have done it without you, Perdy. Thank you.
I've made the big time!
My new book, Behind the Colonnade, has made it to no. 1 in Amazon's bestselling Museum books!
Please form an orderly queue for autographs....:)
That is fantastic news!! Well done.. this site gives you a fantastic review and for all the Parkerman fans, a little insight into the man himself: http://www.elginism.com/20101108/3204/
Chloe O'brien
11-02-2011, 14:31
Wow you are just fabulous Parkerman well done.
I couldn't have done it without you, Perdy. Thank you.
Thank you but I am sure you could have :)
I'm going to a conference in London with the guy I like tomorrow. It beats spending the weekend on my own as Gary and Dan have gone away with their girlfriends so I'm home alone until Sunday night :( I'm not sure if he likes me just as a friend or something more. I got butterflies when he sent me a message on facebook earlier (I sound like I'm 12!) and just thinking about him makes me smile. I feel like my brain has been invaded as I don't ever get this squishy squirmy feeling.
I would love to go to the British Museum, I have to write an essay on the Benin Bronzes and there is a good display in the BM - the NMS is being refurbished and the ones they have are not on display. I have asked if I can see them, but they are too busy getting ready of the reopening in July :(
I've been to the British Museum, its really good. The Egypt and mummies display was brilliant.
Chloe O'brien
11-02-2011, 21:31
I've got a sore throat and sore ears. :( We had briefings from the Principal this week on the cuts. 54 members of staff to go before August. 25 Lecturing Staff and 27 Support Staff. I'm alright just now but there are some friends who's jobs are going those of us who are left will get extra work landed on to them without any extra money.
i went to the manchester museum the other day...buts its not quite the same as the BM!
My parents are away for the weekend, so i have the house to myself, going to revise for a bit and then chill out and watch the football and dvds later! its derby day!
Ok, I'm really tired so I'll keep this short. Had a really good day, Rob and I hardly stopped talking :) On the train back we were talking about the local area and he asked if I'd been to a particular place. I said no as I don't have a car and not sure of the public transport. He said "what if a good looking guy with a car took you there?" I was so tired I didn't get what he was saying for a few seconds then I completely ignored it and changed the subject. I don't know if he was asking me on a date or just generalising. We then got talking about an acquaintance and Rob said he was good looking and did I fancy this guy (no is the short answer).
I feel like we really connected today. There weren't any awkward silences and I learnt a lot about him. I just hope I didn't give the impression I'm not interested. I could just ask him how he feels but that's too easy :p I'm used to playing games and the last time I told a guy how I felt he completely ignored it and we're still not talking properly. That wasn't like this though, he's so easy to talk to and there's nothing fake about him.
I think its time to crash.
I fell down the stairs this morning and hurt my coccyx. I can't sit or lay on my back because it hurts so much. I'm going to the doctors tomorrow (should have gone today really...) to get some painkillers and check I haven't broken anything. I'm having trouble urinating so I presume I've strained my pelvic ligaments. I'm just a bit concerned about getting another UTI/kidney infection because of not being able to urinate properly.
On a more positive note, I've got a job interview in Portsmouth :)
Hope you are ok again real soon, gl with the interview xx
I saw the doctor today and she said I've damaged several vertebrae and it'll take at least a month to heal.
I spent the afternoon with Rob :) We went to B&Q and had a ride round, I enjoyed it. He's started mentioning his ex, I'm not sure what that's about :hmm: I've been thinking about this job in Portsmouth and what it might mean if I get it, should anything happen between us. He's doing an open university course so he could move with me but I'm not sure he would leave the area. Given that I'll know within the next month what's happening, I think we need to talk and see if anything if likely to happen between us.
My toilet is blocked again. I threw some wet wipes down it a few days ago after cleaning the toilet. Bad move.
Starting to wonder how many complete nutters I can come across while food shopping. Today this bloke was following me down to Sainsbury's and asked if he knew me. I said no, but I had a suspicion he was the one outside Tesco in a car a while back. There was me thinking he was going to ask for directions and he started asking if I studied here and if I lived here. I made my excuses saying I had to get back and put the frozens away and he asked for my phone number! I made out I didn't know it then ended up having to take his number and promptly bin it. I thought he was about to realise and then ask why I hadn't called, then he kept asking if I was single! Was going to go to poundland but he went in that direction so I wasn't going near there today! It was only the other week that some guy started skipping along the pavement going, "hello, hello, hello" urgh.
Flatmate got locked IN his room last week, that was quite amusing. His girlfriend had to pass her phone in through the window so he could speak to the maintenance people.
I went to see the King's Speech last night with my hubby, thoroughly enjoyed it and Colin Firth was amazing. Totally recommend it.
I am going to an OU tutorial on the Benin Bronzes and philosophy this morning. I am planning on getting my next essay done on Sunday/Monday (I have taken a day off work). It is all getting harder now, but I got 85% for my last TMA and am averaging 82% over the course so far.
Trying to decide whether to go an see the Death of A Salesman in Perth tonight, possibly not as it is a bit of a hike home, and snow is forecast up there, saw A View from the Bridge a couple of weeks ago at the Lyceum in Edinburgh and it was a fantastic production. Soon going to be studying Sophocles' Antigone, by way of the Seamus Heaney translation, might just stay in and watch a DVD of an ancient version of Antigone.
i love going to the thearte, my favourite is the exchange in manchester, the one thats in the round and you get some really good actors and actresses in it and i think that if i see someone i want to see i go to the play which has been great cause i have seen so many plays that i wouldnt go and see usually. I saw Macbeth last year because iot had Jason Done in it from Waterloo Road whch was brilliant, my dad was impressed as its not something i would usually do voluntarily! i think its a defintate sign i have grown up!
Im heading into uni today, on a saturday! had two exams already but next week hell week begins, got one every day till a week on monday!
Ergh bad night. Flatmate decided to come back with a load of mates, make a racket and keep everyone up. Was woken up at 11 by him as well. Then when I went to get some food I realise someone's stolen my pizza. Bet that was him as well, no one else is pathetic enough to steal food.
Ergh bad night. Flatmate decided to come back with a load of mates, make a racket and keep everyone up. Was woken up at 11 by him as well. Then when I went to get some food I realise someone's stolen my pizza. Bet that was him as well, no one else is pathetic enough to steal food.
The joys of being a student and living in halls :D
yep, the joys of student living! i miss the being away at uni.... but not the living! the fact at home i can have the heating on whenever i like is great! TIS the little things
Ive been at eastlands today, bit of a break from my revision. Bricking it for my exam tomorrow...if its a bad as fridays then im scared! The game was a good distraction though, lots of goal which is just what you want, it was good to warm us up as well,,, it was very cold up there!
Kirsty :]
20-02-2011, 21:01
So tirrrrred, had a bit of a wild one last night, a friend from works 21st birthday, it was a really good night :) I don't know why I think I'm big and clever to try and pull all nighters because it's not cool! Didn't get back to Phils until 5:45 and then got hardly any sleep... merghhhhhh. Feeling happy at the moment apart from the tiredness! :)
I have not been in here for agees, I've left college, trying to find a job which is really really hard, today I've lost my glasses can't seem to remember where I put them last night before I went to sleep, better find them soon, cause I hate being without them with a passion. The boy's got a really bad cough and I have a funny feeling I'm getting that off him :(
Nice to hear from you Tannie. Good luck with finding a job :)
im going to see Jason Derulo tonight at the apollo! im really looking forward to it
im going to see Jason Derulo tonight at the apollo! im really looking forward to it
Have a fab time!!!! :D
Chloe O'brien
25-02-2011, 23:29
Guess what I bought today? 2 tickets to see JLS & Olly Murs in concert in July. I read in the local paper yesterday that JLS were planning to appear in concert with Olly as their back up act. It didn't say when the tickets were going on sale but you could get them from ticketmaster or a record shop in Edinburgh. I went onto ticketmaster and found the tikets have been on sale since last Friday, anyway not to be put of I went into town to the record shop and chanced my luck. They don't have the tickets yet but they are giving vouchers in exchange for payment then once the tickets come in you can swap the vouchers for the tickets. So 1 July I'll be screaming my head off and shaking my booty to Olly. :D
sounds great! ^^^
Jason Derulo was awesome.. he put on a proper show, loads of dancing and things and shontelle was supporting, she was quite good as well
Me and Rob slept together the other night. He was very drunk, I was almost sober. He was texting another girl all night before getting into bed with me (yes, I know I should have kicked him out...). I wouldn't say it was a mistake, even though he's into another girl. I still can't figure out where I stand with him but I know I'm being as clear as mud with him. I still like him but I don't know if I can trust him. I never thought he'd be the sort of guy to be interested in one girl and sleep with another at the same time but I also never thought he would say or do anything like he did either.
We haven't really spoken about it. He was very interested in what time I left yesterday's morning.He sent me an email earlier about some posters and finished it with "I look forward to hearing from you." I thought that was very formal and he didn't put 'hugs' or kisses on the end like he usually does. So yeah, confused. He's coming over tomorrow to see my house mate so we'll see how things are in person. If he's not as friendly as usual then I know it wasn't the best idea.
Abigail.. he doesn't sound right for you.. I think after sleeping with him you can ask him where you stand.. don't let it drag on until you have falling for him too much and would be willing to put up with his crap
On a different note.. I became a grand aunt for the 10th time today.. My niece had a baby boy at 3am this morning...
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