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Your mum will also feel uneasy about you leaving home, so her nagging is just a symptom. It is quite hard to let go when the brood is grown up and leaving the nest :)
DaVeyWaVey
25-09-2009, 19:42
Your mum will also feel uneasy about you leaving home, so her nagging is just a symptom. It is quite hard to let go when the brood is grown up and leaving the nest :)
Yeah :) we just had a chat now and it's made us both feel better. :thumbsup:
I managed to miss my doctors appointment yesterday so may have to make another one to see if it's possible for me to see a councellor.
I'm sitting here nearly in tears the only reason i'm not crying is cause i'm sat in the living room. My mum asked me if i wanted her to complete a form for debenhams over the net and i said yeah and she asked me questions which were on the application and i didn't know and my dad started having a go at me.
Now i feel really useless :crying:
The fact you are posting on here and sharing your experience with us proves that you are not useless. You should make another appointment with the doctor to get to see a counsellor. You might like to try the herbal remedy St Johns Wort, which you can get in health food shops. A doctor recommended them to me before when I was depressed and they really helped me cope with what life was throwing at me at the time. It takes a couple of weeks taking them before you feel the effect but they might help you until you see a counsellor. Your dad probably does not know how to help you and is covering by having a go at you, I am sure he does not really mean it and loves you. Good luck with the application form and remember, we are all here for you :) xxx
Kirsty :]
27-09-2009, 00:09
My posts are so depressing lately, sorry in advance. cue rant.
I finally got paid, cash in hand.. but I got my pay this evening, even though I was supposed to be paid yesterday. I then also got told that tonight they were closing the restaurant doors for good, I have no job.
I wish I had more notice to say goodbye to everyone I worked with. I loved them all to bits and I just hope we stay friends, though I don't know if I'm more annoyed about actually losing my job, or the fact that Adam didn't say goodbye. Everything is going down the pan and I'm lost.
I also cried today because I had really horrible customers, what a good last day eh?
Is that what he couldnt tell you? That they were closing, I really had no idea they were closing. Im really sorry to hear that
Kirsty :]
27-09-2009, 00:31
Yeah that was the big secret he was keeping. I had no idea myself. I'm going to miss the people more than anything. That's whats upsetting me lol
I cant believe they didnt give you more notice!
Kirsty :]
27-09-2009, 00:33
We were lucky, though some of the staff still don't even know as they haven't even had a phonecall yet! But the Bridgend store they closed had 1 hours notice.. they could still re-open they say, but tbh.. I don't think any of us would ever go and work for them again. So unreliable.
Thats sounds quite bad!
I picked up my wages today, my mum will have to pick them up next week which will be a nice big wage packet, at least If I feel crap at uni I have that to look forward to :p
I'm still alive, just had a manic freshers week, so tired now and think i may get the dreaded freshers flu., It has been a great week though, even if i am so tired, going to be a hock going to lectures tomorrow!
Meant to be going orienteering later but i can hardly move! Dreading my phone bill, its going to be a fortune.
StarsOfCCTV
27-09-2009, 14:59
A couple of my flatmates have freshers flu!
I hate booking trains! My uni added an extra day to my timetable in the time since I booked my tickets so now I have to go in Friday which means I can't leave on Thursday which means...I have to change/cancel the ticket....apparently this incurs a £10 charge! Its cheaper for me to book another ticket and forget about the first one..Grr!! £9.55 down the pan. :thumbsdow So I have only one whole day at home instead of two..:( Sucks!
At least the bbciplayer is working at last I can watch Casualty. :)
I went to the evening church service to clear my head tonight and ran into the one person I've been avoiding all weekend. I had that blood running cold feeling when I saw him, which was kinda awkward. We went for something to eat afterwards but it was strange. He said he never goes to the evening service but something told him to tonight, which is sweet and also slightly worrying at the same time. At least he didn't go all out and say God told him to go.
Seeing him in church was like seeing an ex. You really want to see them but on the other hand you don't want to see the look on their face when they see you. He sat at the back of the church for the whole service and never said anything, although I did wonder if he was there.
I don't know where our relationship is going. All I know is that I'm driving us apart with a lack of communication on my part.
DaVeyWaVey
27-09-2009, 23:54
Had an ok day today. Spent the morning crying in my room but then I pushed myself and got out and spoke to people and made two friends, Jade and Louise. I spent most of the day with them and hopefully I will be seeing them tomorrow.
I also met this other guy who's on the same course as me. He offered me umm sex.. but I declined. He's gorgeous though but I'm not in the right state of mind at the moment and not interested in one offs!
Well that was a strange proposition to say you've just met him. Did he just come out with "shall we have sex?"
I'm pleased you're making friends. Uni is a huge life change for anyone, it's natural to feel a bit homesick and disoriented.
DaVeyWaVey
28-09-2009, 00:03
Well that was a strange proposition to say you've just met him. Did he just come out with "shall we have sex?"
I'm pleased you're making friends. Uni is a huge life change for anyone, it's natural to feel a bit homesick and disoriented.
We met at the Arts lecture. We got talking and he said he was trying to pull people and that we should go and pull some girls, but I said I wasn't too interested in pulling women, then he just said we could always hook up and have sex if he had no luck with the women.
Kirsty :]
29-09-2009, 02:43
Todays been ok, College is picking up sloooooowly.
I got my car back tonight too :D I shall be cleaning it when I get home from College tomorrow :D
Went out for a bit earlier for a bit of a drive with some company.
But I ahve yet again been so so stupid. I'll never learn
I am exhausted... started dance aerobics last night.. it was very full on.. have some exec at work today and I am like the walking wounded
Try the pineapple cure, hope it helps with your aches and pains :)
Try the pineapple cure, hope it helps with your aches and pains :)
I forgot to get pineapple :rotfl::rotfl: I am not achey, just stiff.. no pain as yet
I had a rubbish night out, won't be going out with them again.
First lecture at 2pm and I feel awful. Didn't sleep much and now I've got to spend two hours listening to a talk on body fluids. Mine feel like they're going to be yakked up.
I went to the bar tonight with a group of people. I left early because I've got a busy day tomorrow and my friend just text to say that one of the guys who was with us likes me. He's called Rick and he's not bad looking.
So now I'm waiting for him to text. He's thinking of something according to my friend.
My two hour lecture lasted half an hour today :( Next week's is cancelled and the week after is another short one. I seriously wonder why I'm paying so much.
Kirsty :]
29-09-2009, 22:44
Aww bless thats sweet of him "thinking of something" aw gooozie :)
...i'm becoming a nun.. it's soooo much easier, plus it's not nice to be told that you were actually only there for one thing through the past 4 months or so. lovely stuff!...
College was actually really good today I enjoyed it :) we had a fire alark so we all had to go outside, and I kind of have a stalker, he's not a stalker lol.. his heart is in the right place bless him but I'm really not interested in him like that, plus on Facebook he can be quite forward which is a complete offput, but anyways... he saw me as I was walking back to class after the alarm and he literally jumped and threw his arms around me lol, the girls in my class had to make an excuse to get me away because he kept talking to me haha :)
Went to dancing... so wasn't feeling it, but I don't want to leave now I don't have a job... because then I wouldn't have anythign to do in the evenings. I don't know :/
StarsOfCCTV
29-09-2009, 23:26
My first two lectures went good, I think. Stuff I'm interested in so far. Got plenty of notes and typed them up this afternoon. I need to buy a couple of memory sticks so I have backups though.
I have lectures at 8.30 to 10.30 tomorrow! So early! :eek: And also same time on Thursday. Going to Oceana Fresher's ball tomorrow night. I think once a week is the most I'm going to be able to go out (to town at least), aside from money, I'm not going to have any time soon, I will have so much work to do! I have to cover 2 chapters a week from that maths book for the analytical skills classes. I just hope I manage to keep on top of everything! :p
I know how you feel Kasple. I'm determined to do two hours of study a week per module, which comes to 20 hours in total. That's more than a part time job (which I'm pleased I don't have).
I have a date with Rick on Friday :p I'm nervous but excited. I've never been on a "grown up" date before.
Good luck with the date on Friday. Abigail, I hope you have fun :)
good luck with the date. Im watching neighbours on catch up as its the first time i have had internet in my house.
My lectures dont start till 2 today and i have non stop till 6! not impressed! im sure itll be fine, there my first ones so hpopefully wont be too bad. THen this evening i am off to the fnn centre with the freshers.
I have a very sore face from gaelic football last night as i fell over and my chin and cheek broke my fall, they hurt today.
Ouch, sounds painful, Katy. Hope it heals quickly :)
not the best of days for me, split up my boyfriend, but on a positive note - me and my friends are out tonight to celebrate me being single again. much drinking and dancing to be had! :D :cheer:
not the best of days for me, split up my boyfriend, but on a positive note - me and my friends are out tonight to celebrate me being single again. much drinking and dancing to be had! :D :cheer:
I am sorry to hear you broke up with him.. are you ok? (well reading this you seem fine about it)
Sorry to hear this, Bryan. You know where we are if you need to mull things over :)
thanks both, im fine, it was just one of those things where it was just wasnt working out right and it was best to call it a day. I made the decision and im happy with it, it's for the best. i will never fully be able to trust anyone ever again but i can live with that.
Yoy did the right thing, if it did not feel right and was not working out the way you need it to, best get out of it. I am sure that in time you will be able to trust somebody again. xx :)
Yoy did the right thing, if it did not feel right and was not working out the way you need it to, best get out of it. I am sure that in time you will be able to trust somebody again. xx :)
I second that... if it was not right then it best you leave now than leave later...
I'm sorry to hear things didn't work out with your boyfriend Bryan. There's no point continuing a relationship if its not going anywhere though.
I have had one hell of a day. If the chair of union council says one more time "that's not what it says in the constitution" I'll wrap the bloody constitution around her neck. Yes, we all know that the damn thing doesn't make sense, is out dated and incomplete but you don't need to point it out at every given opportunity. It's being rewritten in due course.
Bry, you will trust again, it just takes time.
Take care
x
is it wrong to have second thoughts when you make this kind of decisions? would it be insensative of me to take back what i said to him? :searchme: :(
It is quite normal to have second thoughts and doubts in this situation but do you think that the things that made you come to your decision to end the relationship will change for better or will you be back at the same point in 6 months time? If you said things to him that were hurtful you might want to apologise but make it clear that you don't want to re-start the relationship unless you are sure you want to. Perhaps you might think about sleeping on it for a night.
I honestly don't know where the mountain of work has come from :confused: I got the paperwork for council on Monday and I'm looking at some of the motions and wondering why they are even motions. So I need to research it before I go on Monday.
Assignments are piling up already and I'm getting stressed. Doesn't bode well for the rest of semester if I'm feeling like this three days in :lol:
hope you sort things out Bry, it is normal to feel like that you shoulkd want to take him back, i remember feeling the same about my ex, i kept thinking bout all the thinkgs i could have done differently.
hope your OK.
I have had long lectures today, thinking the works piling up already only been back two days!
Face is not to bad today, healing nicely! so thats grand.
Chloe O'brien
30-09-2009, 23:22
Bryan sorry to hear about you spliting up with your boyfriend. I'm sending you an extra big hug we're all here for you anytime. It's understandable that you don't think you'll be able to trust anyone again but you will. you may have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your true prince but you will find him. Take care huney xxx
Kirsty :]
30-09-2009, 23:48
Bryan, sorry to hear about you and your boyfriend splitting, I believe everything happens for a reason and whatever's meant to be will be :) chin up xx
Good day, I enjoyed College again :)
Then went to my friends house with 2 others as he made us dinner
Chicken soup for starters and Spaghetti Bolognese.... he told me he made the chicken soup, which i bought.. until he collected the bowls and was like.. I didn't make it at all. It's actually cup-a-soup. Haha... was still yummy!
I feel like I have a head cold :/ so I think it's time to grab a cuppa and get myself to bed. I have the dentist tomorrow and I'm having my hair cut finally! Maybe my hairdresser will kindly sort out the bad hair dye I have on my hair haha.
StarsOfCCTV
01-10-2009, 00:04
Went to that Oceana thing...wasn't too great. No one was dancing, and it was a bit crowded. A friend in the flat opposite felt ill so I came home with her, saved us both a bit of money on the taxi home. The others wouldn't have come home for ages anyway and I have an 8.30 lecture and feel a bit crappy and tired so right decision I think.
I tried to go to the station to pick up my tickets today. Big mistake. :lol: Bus didn't go where I thought it would, so I ended up going into the centre. :lol: Went into Primark and bought a nice bright blue cardi so it wasn't a totally wasted journey lol.
My friend from Australia is coming Friday. So excited, I'm just so annoyed the uni put lessons on the Friday because I was planning to come home Thursday but now I can't grr.
Kirsty :]
03-10-2009, 01:00
We had level 2 basic hygeine training today instead of lessons, was good.. we had an actual exam at the end of it to get our certificate, I found it ok though but I have to wait 4 weeks or so before I found out if I passed.
Apart from that, I feel quite good, not the best... but I'm taking a stand, and that makes me feel good, knowing that now I'm the bigger person, and I have plenty to show for myself.. he only has guilt, and keeps saying sorry, but it's not good enough this time, I don't have the time or the energy to keep going around in these pointless circles which the other night proved to me. So now it's just a case of avoiding him as best as I can!
Well Done Kirsty, Good Luck with the results. Its good your taking a stand as well.
I had a busy week at lectures the clearly dont believe in bringing us in slowly! lots of prep to do for next week as well, which i have not even started! THink its going to be a weekend in the library. My mate from homes coming up today, looking forward to seeing him, he can fill me in on the goings on at home.
I think I might be spending my weekend in the library too. I have so much work to do it's probably the best place so I don't get distracted.
I'm going to my first trampolining session in several years this afternoon. Really looking forward to it. I'm also joining the canoe club on Wednesday afternoon. I've never been canoeing so it's going to be an experience.
My date went ok. I got bored after a few hours. Not sure if there will be a second date, he seems more keen than I am.
Aww, give the guy a chance, Abigail :D Enjoy your trampolining and canoeing!
Enjoy, ive been playing gaelic my legs are feeling it now though, after a summer of hardly any exercise, im certainly making up for it now!
That's what my friend said but if I got bored after a few hours what's it going to be like on a second date?
I know exactly what I want and he's not it :hmm:
I am feeling really quite ill, and so is my hubby so there is definitely a bug going the rounds AGAIN.
We are going to a black tie thing in London on Thursday night, and I had to go and get a dress for it.
The fashion advisers in John Lewis are very good. They took away everything I had picked up and brought me a bunch of dresses that I would not have picked up in a million years.
I now have a black, sleeveless and lowcut dress that is in a kind of grecian style, it is light chiffony material and gathered slightly under the bust, there is a gold and black diamond shaped panel at the front above the gathering. It is longish, but about ankle length and not floor length which will mean I can wear it again at Christmas.
I am so relieved!
Chloe O'brien
03-10-2009, 22:05
Sounds lovely Trin very posh. Sorry to hear you and hubby are not well. There is a lot of bugs going around just now. Hope you feel better soon.
I'm feeling a bit lonely tonight. I miss my dog and my niece.
I think I live in the quietest flat here and its really starting to get to me that I see my flatmates for five minutes a day. That's compounded by walking past the house earlier I was going to live in this year.
I find this place really isolating at times. Most people go home on a Friday and come back Monday morning (beats me why they do).
All I want is a cuddle from my dog and a hug and kiss from my niece :(
The guy who I went on a date with, Rick, wants to go out again. I'm not being mean but he bored me to death. I'm trying to think of a polite way to say no without hurting his feelings.
StarsOfCCTV
05-10-2009, 00:22
My friend from Australia was staying at my house back home this weekend so was pretty busy. She had a friend here too.
Went shopping in London on Saturday then today we went to a club called the Church that opens from 12-4 in the afternoon. It was good....then they had a stripper. :ninja: Certainly a sight I won't forget easily...:lol: And there was some guy who swallowed soap and made bubbles and inhaled gas and blew fire. Was a bit weird! Hm...We all had such a laugh on the way there though dressed as ghosts.
Back now. Uneventful coach trip. Got the taxi driver down from £18 to £15 which was a result.
I am so screwed for tomorrow. My mate/boyfriend i duno what he is yet cause altho i told him how i felt i don't know wether i was saying it cause he was drunk or what!:S but yeah asked me to go out for a couple of drinks tonight and i was like yeah sure and my dad was like don't get to drunk and i'm drunk. But i blame adam cause i drunk his pint :lol:. Driving lesson at 12.45 tomorrow i think my mum may not be happy so after i've wrote this i'm heading off to bed. Best plan i've had like :lol:
oops, had a talk at 9 this morning! Whoops, never mind, im sure im not missing much
Suppose its my own fault for staying up till a ridiculas hour watching programmes on the internet.
Kirsty :]
05-10-2009, 20:03
Oh no, another Adam lol. Though I'm sure your Adam is probably alot more gentleman like :)
I'm so tired! Completely messed up my sleeping pattern yesterday, fell asleep at 6 pm, woke back up bright eyes at quarter past midnight.. thinking it was like half 4 haha, so I didn't get back to sleep until like 2... I'm struggling to keep my eyes open, but I have too because I'll mess it up again if I don't haha
First council meeting tonight and it didn't go too bad :) I've been elected to Steerings, which is basically a committee responsible for running elections and referenda, supporting officers and making sure the constitution is upheld.
I've got headache now, think I need some food.
DaVeyWaVey
06-10-2009, 00:10
I've had a really nice two days. Aberystwyth is so beautiful. I went and met this guy in town from the Pride society and we walked along the beach, then walked up this massive hill to a cafe, where we just ate and talked, whilst looking at the sea view. Then we went back to his where we had tea :)
I feel like I'm clicking with my flatmates a lot more now. Had a good laugh with them this afternoon. One girl, Jenny she just makes me laugh lol and the feeling is mutual. We were just looking at each other, trying to talk but we just couldn't stop laughing when we looked at each other! So funny.
Hope tomorrow is just as good.
thats good then Dave, it does take time, i always find the first month is hectic because its getting back into a routine, or in a routine for the first time, theres lots of new things to try, you got to get used to lectures, living in a new place, making new friends, all the thins you have been used to previous.
My life is really hectic at the moment.
Went to Stafford today on union business. Fell asleep on the amazingly comfy sofas there :p I love the union sofas, they're so big and have lots of cushions its impossible not to fall asleep on them.
Got back about 7pm them had to help someone write a letter which took over an hour. Now I'm doing my washing as I haven't had time over the weekend.
I'm loving being back at uni now. I was really worried in freshers week but things have come good. I have very little time to myself, unless you count the hours between getting in at 8pm and going to bed but I'm loving it.
I've made lots of changes, like not drinking (I realised a week ago that it wasn't helping my mood), going to church on a Sunday (helps me de-stress) and just talking to people and seeing where I can help.
;686806']Oh no, another Adam lol. Though I'm sure your Adam is probably alot more gentleman like :)
I'm so tired! Completely messed up my sleeping pattern yesterday, fell asleep at 6 pm, woke back up bright eyes at quarter past midnight.. thinking it was like half 4 haha, so I didn't get back to sleep until like 2... I'm struggling to keep my eyes open, but I have too because I'll mess it up again if I don't haha
Let's just say he forgot it didn't happen and we're just going to carry on like we were before cause to be honest i don't think either of us are ready for a relationship. And we'll just see how it goes to be honest.
Kirsty :]
06-10-2009, 22:01
...I actually feel quite offended tonight lol. I'm quite upset haha.
I'm applying for a waitressing job in theis 5* hotel called the Celtic Manor (not sure if any of you have heard of it) but anyways... quite a few people have said to me "you? Celtic Manor?"...I'm not exactly posh, and I don't come from the nicest of areas... but I don't think you have to be posh to work in a 5* hotel, you need to know your stuff, be passionate about it, and have manners... and I believe in myself that I have all 3. So I'm now so determined to try and get this job! I'm really quite angry :/
Apart from that, good day :) went to dancing, and finally decided that this month is my last. It'll be sad to leave.. but I know it's definately for the best.
I wait when people say things like that Kirsty, it really annoys me. This one lad in freshers week was like "your from Manchester...ergh, whats it like living on a council estate!" I nearly smacked him, met him for five minutes and that was the first things he said to me! I know i have an accent but still!
Good for you though, My cousin worked at New Hall in Birmingham wating on to all the posh celebrities that stayed there! I wanted his job, hope the application goes well. Prove them wrong.
I had a good day manning the book stall with my friends, it was cool, didnt do any work so tomorrow i really need to knuckle down.
OH that annoys me so much Kirsty and Katy... I come from a very rough area in Dublin and people are like "whats it like living there? Do you not get scared of the gangs and robbed cars".. I had it all my life.. it is disgraceful.. My ex's mum always turned her nose up at me.. bloody snobs :angry:
Theres a girl on my course from the south side of Dublin near trinity and she is really posh and my cousin lives in the rougher part and she always says things like that to me, i wouldnt go there at night, or theres gangs up there, you want to say grow up and get into the real world where there are different types of people and its not always peachy.
Im going to do some work today!, im determined, i have been so lazy recently but i need to do some before i am piled underneath it al!
There are good people and there are not so good people living in ALL areas. Just because people live on less affluent estates does not make them any different to those living in posher areas.
OH that annoys me so much Kirsty and Katy... I come from a very rough area in Dublin and people are like "whats it like living there? Do you not get scared of the gangs and robbed cars".. I had it all my life.. it is disgraceful.. My ex's mum always turned her nose up at me.. bloody snobs :angry:
I have something along the same lines, cos when I tell people from sunderland I sometimes say that I lived in a bit of a nicer area and people are like " theres a nice part of sunderland"
They've never even been there :rolleyes:
Treat everyone as you find them. Basing an opinion of someone on where they live/ were born/ were brought up is stupid.
The high school I went to was near a 'rough' area, but there were kids bused in from all over the place when I went there. Nice people and not so nice from all areas.
In my experience you get nice people and horrible pe ople everywhere - and their accent has nothing to do with it.
Good luck Kirsty - you show them!
Kirsty :]
07-10-2009, 21:48
I am so determined for it now! Show people that I can do it :)
I have a day off tomorrow so I'm going to go and post it now I've finally finished the application form haha.
I'm shattered! Been in College since 11.30 this morning and I've just got in :( I am starvinggg, all I want is a Dominos haha. I may have to make a little trip.. and hand a cv in at the same time lol
I actually did some work!!!
and i got an apology off my lecturer as he proper put me on the spot about something i cant remember and i just got all confused and answered, erm i do but i dont know why, he said sorry for making me uncomfortable, which he didnt i just doint know how to answer but never mind, whats new there!he does make me laugh though, so enthousiastic bless him!
Got an early start tomorrrow, a long day but footy training in the evening which i am looking forward to and a mates 21st on friday night which i am also looking forward to.
DaVeyWaVey
08-10-2009, 23:42
Kirsty - I don't blame you for being angry. That is totally out of order and I would have been offended too. I really hope you get the job, then you can prove to them that no matter where you come from, you can still do the job just as well!
Katy - hope you enjoy your friend's 21st :)
Been an eventful few days.. went out last night and hooked up with this guy, but dreading going back to the society for the next social as everyone will probably think i'm a slag or something and it will be awkward seeing him again.
Me and flatmates went out today and bought the karma sutra for our flat :D and been reading it tonight :rotfl:
Been an eventful few days.. went out last night and hooked up with this guy, but dreading going back to the society for the next social as everyone will probably think i'm a slag or something and it will be awkward seeing him again.
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That's pretty standard behaviour at uni. You might get a bit of a ribbing and a few questions as to what you got up to but all in the nature of fun and nosiness.
I feel lousy, got the sniffles and my head is achy. The effects of my flu jab yesterday, hope it does not last too long. Want to go back to bed instead of being at work, glad it is Friday, half-day work only :cheer:
Kirsty :]
09-10-2009, 11:27
Grrr, I was supposed to be paid today, and they haven't paid us... again!!! It is beyond a joke now. I'm lucky that I only really have my car to worry about paying for, but others have to keep a roof over their heads and if they don't get paid they're going to struggle to do that! I don't care if they open back up again.. I am never working for them again. They're so unreliable
College at 1, ughh I can't be bothered today :/
My tutor has just informed me that I'm taking a level 1 module as well as my current level 2 ones :confused: I don't have to do vehicle examination (didn't want to anyway) but it was nice of him to inform me when I change course, not three weeks later :rolleyes: I have to go see him to sort it out, I don't even know when this module is.
;687604']Grrr, I was supposed to be paid today, and they haven't paid us... again!!! It is beyond a joke now. I'm lucky that I only really have my car to worry about paying for, but others have to keep a roof over their heads and if they don't get paid they're going to struggle to do that! I don't care if they open back up again.. I am never working for them again. They're so unreliable
College at 1, ughh I can't be bothered today :/
Is there nothing that can be done about that? Would a letter from a solicitor demanding that the money gets paid punctually help? Have you got a contract in which it states when/how often you get paid? It is not on that people can't eat or even lose their roof over their heads because they don't get paid what they are due.
I have my third and final lecture of the week at 4pm, Ive been so lazy this week lol, although I went to the dance soical last night which was very cheap and fun
I've only had one lecture this week and it lasted an hour. Sometimes I wonder what I'm paying for
I really wish I had something to do
DaVeyWaVey
09-10-2009, 14:33
Got a lecture at 3pm. I'm actually really enjoying my lectures. Had my first seminar today though and it was a bit weird.. this one student just spoke the whole time and it was a case of getting in there and saying something to get your point across. I eventually managed to say something at the end though!
Off to a cheese and wine gathering later. Think the cheese might come in handy for my tea. Had some angel delight for breakfast this morning - 6p from Morrisons, you can't go wrong - what a bargain!
Kirsty :]
09-10-2009, 22:18
I got paid in the end so I'm happy :)
I'm having a thoughtful night tonight, and have realised how much of a doormant I've been and what a mug I've been taken for. Hm.
Sent off my Celtic Manor application today, along with some cv's to some other local restaurants/hotels. Hopefully I'll get something, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
Chloe O'brien
09-10-2009, 23:38
I had some sad news today. One of my nieghbours died from Cancer on Tuesday. It was the husband of the couple I look after the cat for, he was taken into the hospice on Monday he was given two months to live but sadly lost his battle 24 hours later. Then my sister phoned to tell me my niece-in-law is having a miscarriage, she has not been keeping well since she found out she was pregnant, firstly her hormone levels were two low, they did a scan two weeks ago but there was a very faint heartbeat. She was due to have another scan next week but she started to bleed yesterday. Sadly there is nothing the hospital can do. Poor darling is in bits.
Kirsty :]
10-10-2009, 00:45
Oh no Kath that's awful news :( thinking of you, and your neighbours and your neice in law :(
Chloe O'brien
10-10-2009, 00:55
Thanks Kirsty. I knew the neighbour had cancer last month before he went on holiday. He had the hospital when he came back to see what treatment he would be recieving but they found out it was terminal and since last friday it has went from having two months to live to die at least he is out of pain.
Claire and Gary are devasted about loosing the baby and there stress levels are through the roof with the new shop opening up soon. It's so hard as you don't know what to say she feels as if she has done something wrong.
DaVeyWaVey
10-10-2009, 01:26
So sorry to hear all that news Kath :( I really wouldn't know what to say in situations like that, but it's so sad. My thoughts go out to your neice in law and neighbours x
Had a really good night - went out to the students union. Tomorrow is going to be so awkward though. Apparently this guy I've been hanging out with loads really likes me according to a friend.. and he's meeting up with me and the other guy I slept with, tomorrow! I'm really hoping he doesn't say anything, but I can see it all coming out and everything being awkward and the guy who really likes me disapproving so badly! Arrghhh man!! :(
Chloe O'brien
10-10-2009, 01:33
Davey you little tart :) Go and enjoy yourself chances are the guy who likes you won't find out what happened between you and this other guy. If so just laugh it off use the I was drunk line.
Kath, I am so sorry to hear about your nephew's baby. It is a hard thing to go through, I know from experience. The worst of it is lots of people say stupid things like, 'at least it was early'. When you are pregnant, in your mind you see the baby, not a potential baby. The baby is real to you straight away and a miscarriage is a death and you need to grieve.
I have had a WONDERFUL few days in London.
I was at the Farmers Weekly, Farmer of the Year Awards gala dinner at the Grosvener House Hotel in Park Lane.
It was a fantastic night, crowned by the fact my brother in law was named Beef Farmer of the Year!
Sorry to hear your news Kath
Well dont to your brother Trinity, thats good news.
My mates 21st was quality last night, had such a good time, lots of work to do today though, i need to go to the library but its open day so i dont know if i can be bothered.,
Sorry about your sad news Kath. *Gives Kath a virtual hug*
Trinity, well done to your brother-in-law, glad you enjoyed your time in London. :)
I've had a really good day :) Went to the UAF demonstration in Manchester which was fun. We had trouble persuading the cops to let us leave as they had everyone in a kettle. As we had two kids with us and a bus waiting they couldn't really refuse for long. It's twenty people less to control. Things were just starting to get interesting when we left :(
Kirsty :]
10-10-2009, 19:35
Don't you just love the feeling that no-one can be bothered to make time for you?? 2 of my closest friends are home from Uni every weekend, and everytime I ask them to come out they say no, because they can't be bothered... yet it's ok for them to be funny with me because I haven't been to see them yet? They don't even have to pay any money to get back here from Uni as another girl brings them back, I'd have to pay top get to them, and I was all set on doing so.. but after thinking about it, I don't really know why I should bother...
Anyways, I'm happy too because my aunty is paying for me to go and see my closest friend whos in Uni in London :D I am so excited. I'm goign for Halloween, so my Halloween will be spent in Leicester Square! How cool? :D
I need to get started on my assignments.. but I neeed a kick up the bum to do that lol.
Chloe O'brien
10-10-2009, 22:48
Thank you all for your cuddles and caring words. We just have to believe that it happened for a reason but although the pregnancy was in it's early stages the feotus had a heartbeat so there was life and it does feel like there has been a death in the family. Claire is young she is only 25 so
hopefully she will be blessed with healthy children, and great aunt Kathleen will have a little darling to fuss over since biological child is growing up way to fast.
Kirsty I am sending you a virtual kiss up the ass get some work done. Trin congratulations on your brother's award.
Kirsty :]
11-10-2009, 00:31
It's such an awful situration :( happened to my Mum twice, not something to wish on anyone, not even your worst enemy, but life will go on in time, chin up :)
Thanks for the kick up the backside, but it's too late to start any work now haha... will do some tomorrow!
I got bored earlier and since being abandoned by my so called friends... I took my brother to the cinema to watch Up in 3D... it was so good! Really sad too! But very funny :)
I need a kick as well, i have a pile, thats just getting added to, and not going down at all! Gonna put a local radio station on the internet and try and get some done today but not very hopeful!
Watched the football last night Ireland Italy! So Close!
Hannelene
11-10-2009, 13:01
I am doing well today woke up with a slight headache as I have not been sleeping well recently :(
Awaiting to see if an offer made on a place I saw yesterday has been accepted or not. The waiting around is killing me!!
I've had a really fun afternoon and evening :) I sent someone an email last night telling them how much I appreciate them and we've had the best day ever. Went to the curry house and had some tea, then went to Sainsburys. Sounds pretty mundane but it was a whole load of fun. Haven't laughed that much in ages.
First lab session tomorrow morning which I am wholly unprepared for. Too much gallavanting and not enough work, as my mother would say.
I can't wait until half term. Too much work :( This year is sooo much worse than last year. My personal statement is still in a mess too.
On the plus side, I won an award for Economics :eek: Couldn't believe it, it's the subject I did the worst in of the ones I'm carrying on. I'm really annoyed that I don't have a way to get to the school for the award ceremony though :crying:
Feeling rather down, was told yesterday that a friend in Spain has passed away suddenly. So glad we spent time with him and his wife when we were there in August. :(
DaVeyWaVey
15-10-2009, 23:34
Sorry to hear that Perdita :( Sad news. Hope you and his wife are coping ok x
Starting to enjoy uni a bit more now. Just a bit concerned about my course - sometimes I feel a bit out of my depth but I want to try and give it my best. I guess that's all I can do? I just don't want to fail.
I also got asked out by this guy and we've been spending loads of time together. He is lovely. We went to the cinema the other day and watched 500 days of summer and we've walked along the beach and just looked out at the sea view. It's early days and we are taking things slowly and just enjoying each other's company.
Kirsty :]
16-10-2009, 00:10
That is sad news Perdita :( thinking of you and his wife x
Davey, that sounds sooooo romantic!! :) Also.... is 500 Days of Summer good? I really wnat to see it, I read the synopsis... kind of summed up my life lately haha.
I'm shattered,physically and mentally, and coming down with a cold.
We had our first night of restaurant yesterday, I was so so nervous, but our tutor was impressed with us all... and was surprised by how nervous I was, I think it's because I wanted to get it right as it's silver service and that, and I was worried about doing something wrong... when I did loads of things wrong haha, but thinking about it.. I'm not goign to get it right first time, it takes practice, but I hope I get there soon :)
Still no luck on the job front either, applied to loads of places, waiting for a phonecall off one, the lady said it would be a few days.. so I rang back today and the guy said that the boss was going through all the applications and if when I rang up my name and number was taken I'd be on the list... but that so many people have applied. I never heard anythign off Celtic Manor either :( nevermind. Obviously isn't meant to be!
Lost 1/2 lb tongiht at SLimming... I'm getting there very slowly lol
And went dancing, only to find out that actually I don't have 4 lessons left.. as we don't dance in half term, next week is my last week! I'm gutted haha... I have to leave, I need to move on, but it's just sad :( I've made so many good friends there, and my dancing teacher told me she was going to miss me tonight lol, so that nearly set me off lol.
Everythings so emotional lately, it's horrible.
CrazyLea
16-10-2009, 01:03
Bit down this week.. over stupid things. Had a pretty good day today though, with 2 mates from college. So glad that so far (touch wood), we haven't lost contact.
I spent this morning arguing with 8 years old (my daughter's friend) over who was better Micheal Jackson or Madonna.. Course, I was the only one who like Madonna, but I defend her well :rotfl: The final result was.. Old people like Madonna :lol:
I spent this morning arguing with 8 years old (my daughter's friend) over who was better Micheal Jackson or Madonna.. Course, I was the only one who like Madonna, but I defend her well :rotfl: The final result was.. Old people like Madonna :lol:
god i must be old then! Madonna wins hands down over that over-rated idiot anyday!
I spent this morning arguing with 8 years old (my daughter's friend) over who was better Micheal Jackson or Madonna.. Course, I was the only one who like Madonna, but I defend her well :rotfl: The final result was.. Old people like Madonna :lol:
god i must be old then! Madonna wins hands down over that over-rated idiot anyday!
Thank you!!
Myself, the lollipop lady, one of the girls in the creche and a school teacher agreed with Madonna and that is why the kids said "old people like madonna" :lol:
Mind you, Ben did support me but they all just called him a mammy's boy
Chloe O'brien
16-10-2009, 23:58
Sorry to hear about your friend Perdy, I'm sending you a virtual cuddle as you cuddled and many others cuddled me last week. Work has be crap this week. To cut a story short a consultant was bought in to do a report on the engineering department last months and his findings were to close down the Body and Paint programme, which means in three years there will be no body and paint classes taught at the college, plus we have a HMIE visit in november that everyone is panicing about. On top of that the head of the department was off sick for two weeks and the lecturers had a meeting with his boss a few things were said but to keep it short some stabbed him in the back. so today he had a meeting to flush out what was said it wasn't pretty and I had to take the minutes an hour and a half in a meeting and my head was like jelly. Thank goodness it's the weekend and the lecturing staff are on holiday next week I will get peace.
I've had a really fun weekend at a friend's new flat in Warwickshire :) Last night we lit candles, I cooked a three course meal and we sat talking for ages about growing up and other deep stuff that we don't get to talk about at uni.
The students union president rang this afternoon and invited us over for tea at his house in Birmingham. Really fun night, very deep and philosophical conversation which I understood none of but I saw a side to him that I've not seen before.
I've just got in so I'm going to sleep. It's been a busy but fun weekend and now I feel kinda lonely in my empty flat.
I had the worst day for a while. Had a lecture which turned out to be how to use the library catalogue :rolleyes: I didn't make it through the first year without figuring that out. Then I had to go for a risk assessment and now have it in writing that I can't use mounted syringes, scalpels or any other sharp objects, depex, tissue clear, I have to use plastic equipment instead of glass and I can't use chemicals at all. I know they're covering their backs but seriously?!! I think they've gone too far.
I feel that I should say something but what exactly? I understand where they're coming from in saying I can't use sharp objects but I've been well for nearly four years. I don't see that I pose a "medium" risk to myself or others. How am I supposed to do assessment practicals that involve the banned objects and chemicals?
After that it was time to drown my sorrows and then get involved in some union stuff whilst still drunk. Was fun though :D
Kirsty :]
19-10-2009, 22:34
I went winde tasting with College today... the thing itself was rubbish.. £20 down the drain, and the food was awful! But I had such a good day with my college buddies :)
I just wish everyday was that nice.... ugh.
Last dancing lesson on Thursday too... :(
Why do I always get every stomach bug going around? :sick: Was poorly last night but feel better this morning and gone to work. Not sure I manage all day in the office though. :(
Hannelene
20-10-2009, 08:32
Off sick today been sick all night and now woken up feeling hot :(
Thank god that I managed to book today and tomorrow off as holiday from work or I would of gone to work......
Feel old today aches and pains everywhere :(
I hope that you both feel better soon.
I am just home from a long weekend in Skye - the weather was wonderful and we had a great time cycling.
Unfortunately, I am straight back to work this morning, and hubby is off to the States for two weeks. I wish he didn't travel so much.:(
god i feel like such an awful person at the moment!
basically me and my boyfriend split becuase he kept letting me down and we never actually got to meet up after 3 months! but we've still been talking since and he keeps saying he loves me and that he is going to come down soon, but we always says this and to me now i cant believe a word he says and actions speak louder than words
then the other day this random guy from my uni added on me on facebook and we've been talking and hes really lovely and he said he lieks me, and i like him too, but now i feel bad becuase my ex is still saying he loves me and thats hes coming down etc, and if he did come down i'd forgive him and be so happy, but omg i feel like im cheating, even though im not with either person or doing anything with either person, i just feel really deceiptful and horrible :(
Bry.. you are not cheating.. you are single! As you said "action speak louder than words" and he has said he was coming down so many times and let you down.. you are not doing anything with this other guy... Have fun, your ex needs to make a effort and show you that he doesn't always break promises... don't beat yourself up..
I don't think you are cheating because you say that you have split up. You won't be able to switch off your feelings like a water tap so it is normal that he still has feelings for you and you for him. But one way to move on from what looks like a bad relationship, because you feel that he kept letting you down, is to get to know somebody else. Any chance of your ex coming down and you not feeling let down again shortly afterwards? It is quite ok to like what other people are saying, especially on internet chatrooms. Have you met the guy on Facebook yet? Whatever, Bryan, you are not an awful person, quite the opposite. Otherwise you would not beat yourself up about the situation you find yourself in at the moment. :)
We had the fire drill this morning. I mean it wasnt bad it was at 8am which isnt that early but it was raining- I was not happy
The halls here had a fire drill and then realised it wasnt actually a drill, that was quite amusing, someone had left something under the grill. Im assuming it was some hungry fresher after a night out.
I should be in the library, but my ipod has ran out of charge so i am waiting for it to recharge, there is no way i can do a day in there with no music!!! I am soo behind already as well.
Bry, you arent cheating at all, are single, you arent attatched to him anymore and if thats how he feels, then your right he should do something about it. Hope your ok
Hope you are feeeling better soon as well those who are sick. I have managed to avoid it all so far but i reckon no my lucki it will hit me just in time for reading week!
Last night I went to my dance aerobics class. The instructor sweated so much around the thigh area it looked like she peed herself.. I laughed so much at the end of the session.. seriously my stomach is aching from laughing so much :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
StarsOfCCTV
20-10-2009, 16:15
The halls here had a fire drill and then realised it wasnt actually a drill, that was quite amusing, someone had left something under the grill. Im assuming it was some hungry fresher after a night out.
Someone yesterday set their kitchen on fire by leaving cooking unattended tut tut :p...The uni sent all of us in the Student Village an email about unattended cooking with a picture attachment. Whoever it was has destroyed their kitchen! :eek:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t236/sparkle_w/Picture1-2.png
I went to Oceana last night. Was a good night. They had good music, and I didn't spend that much. :)
blimey, thats burnt it good and proper.
I have just had 3 essays put up, im not impressed! Thats loads of work im behind already.
Meant to be doing Lord and Religion but this has ended up in watching father ted.
Kirsty :]
20-10-2009, 17:45
Oops, I bet thier food didn't taste so good did it :/
Feel better soon Perdy and Hannelene :)
Bry, you're not cheating... your ex needs to realise that you can't wait around for him forever, thats unfair on you, just have fun :)
I hate that in College, I am so motivated to do my assignments, and then I get home... and I really REALLY can't be bothered, it's like everything else takes over my mind once again, and I can't concentrate on anything else... arghh
I have a problem, The forth road bridge (i think only the people up in scotland will know what that is, obviously it's a bridge it joins us fifers to edinburgh so people like Kath can come visit or we can go visit edinburgh and get to edinburgh airport and so on, also helps me go to the dentist to! lol) anyway my mum works there and there doing an open day and i've been told i can head up one of the towers it's 512m over the forth and 250m cars, included is a elevator ride but i'm not sure how far you go up in it and you go up 30 feet by stairs but you have a rope and you're harnessed going up the stairs incase you slip. The think is i really wanna do this, it's a once in a life time chance, but i'm terrified of heights and i'm terrified it may cause a panic attac :thumbsdow but i really want to do it. Any suggestions or ideas would be fabby :D
Do you know any relaxation exercises you can do before and during the climb? I am afraid of heights but managed to abseil about 80 meters once. I scared out of my mind stood at the top but concentrated on getting down and listening to the nice fit chap telling me that everything will be fine helped to take my mind of it.
Kirsty :]
21-10-2009, 22:45
I'm tired. College on a Wednesday is such a long day :(
Haven't long got in
I've decided that I'm going to go to the Doctors tomorrow, I'm scaring myself because I'm not myself and I feel liek I've lost control of anything, I hope they don't think I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill though, the last thing I want to do is waste their time.
Good luck for the doctors Kirsty. You're not wasting their time, you have a genuine problem which you're worried about.
I've had a rubbish day. So much work, not enough time. Going to London on Saturday, which I probably shouldn't do but I'm climbing the walls in Stoke. I really need to get out of this place.
I went to a free education debate yesterday and one of the speakers said we should get radical. The only way the government listens is when the natural order is disrupted. He likened our cause to the IRA and suggested that the only way to bring the government to the table is to either plant bombs or make fake bomb threats every week in a different part of the country :eek: This was a former Labour councillor. Made me chuckle at the silliness of the idea. Demonstrations yes, terrorism no.
Kirsty :]
22-10-2009, 23:28
I went to the doctors today about feeling down. Basically, it;s normal for me to feel liekt his because of the changes I've gone through recently, however.. if I still feel the same in 4 weeks I must go back.
Last dancing lesson was tonight :( I'll miss it so much... I seriosuly thought I'd be 90 on a zimmer frame still dancing haha. It had to be done though.
I put on 1/2lb tongiht aswell in Slimming. Not overly bothered.. I've done well considering the amount of rubbish I have eaten lately. It;s my wake up call.
I'm watching Question Time now.. but it's too brainy for me.
Well done for seeing the doctor, Kirsty and please go back if you don't feel better in 4 weeks time. I am sure you will still be dancing when you are 90, you just have to give it a break whilst you are concentrating on your education. Once that is over you shall be tripping the light fantastic again, I am sure :)
i think i have very clever friends as they were all watching question time to last night, and then updating facebook to let everyone know, i stuck to what im gd at, Brothers and Sisters on DVD! More my thing!
Hope your feeling better soon.
Im going home tonight for the weekend, seeing my mate, im looking forward to it, were gna go shopping, i need some less chavvy clothes apparently. Then next week definitly make a strt on this mountain of paperwork that used to be my desk.
Hubby has been in the states and he has another week to go. He has been out there 9 times already this year, for two weeks at a time on average and I wish that he could just work for a UK company.
Loads of housework to do - was away last weekend in Skye and have been really busy at work - will try to get sorted today and have a day of rest tomorrow, lol.
At least I am feeling well!
Kirsty :]
24-10-2009, 12:30
I feel awful today. Had a bumpy few days, but last ngiht a few friends were home from Uni so we went for a night out at Spoons :) it was lovely, and I was having such a good time.. that was until I walked out of the toilets and Adam was stood at the bar. I don't knwo what came over me... but the drinks just kept going down my neck to try and forget about him being there. I am paying for it today lol.
I need to sort my life out big time haha.
Home alone for a week again. Not really a week though, because I'm going to London on Thursday to see my best friend at Uni :) yay
I wish I could give you advice on how to forget Adam very quickly but I can't. I have been several times where you are now and I hope you don't have too many hangovers because of him. :)
DaVeyWaVey
24-10-2009, 18:27
Going to London on Thursday will certainly help you take your mind off Adam, Kirsty. :) I hope you enjoy yourself and I'm really glad you went to visit the doctor.
I'm having a nice time at uni. Been spending lots of time with my flatmates and my boyfriend and people off my course. I just hope I cope with my course! My mum says I should have more confidence in myself.. I have an essay due in next Monday. I've started reading for it, so I am going to start writing it tomorrow or the next day.
I just want to do well as I wouldn't like to leave uni now.
Kirsty :]
24-10-2009, 23:23
Do you think it's possible to be in love with someone even if you aren't with them??....
I'm home alone... and I don't know how to turn my heating off! I'm boiling :(
Went out with my friend from work tonight, was nice to have a catch up and she bought me a lovely butterfly paperweight from her holiday :)
She got a bit tipsy though lol. But it was funny :)
Davey..... boyfriend?? Do spill :) It'd be nice to hear someone having success in the love land for once lol rather than my depressing stories lol
I've had a very fun day :) Went to London, took ages to get there so the march was starting just as we got there. Stop The War Coalition moved our delegation to the front of the procession which was pretty good.
Then when the demo finished we went to Whitehall and demonstrated outside there for a bit, which was illegal but the police didn't stop us.
Nine students decided to go on a jolly around London and not answer their phones so we were waiting for them at the bus for nearly two hours :rolleyes::mad: We were just about to leave when they turned up.
Then me and a few friends went for a curry and had a laugh at the bollywood music videos on in the restaurant.
Clocks go back tonight so an extra hour in bed :D
I was very drunk friday night, really dont want to talk or see anyone from next door.
I had a nice day with my parents though yesterday when they came to visit, we went to the beach, did some shopping, was a nice cheap weekend.
After the start to this week, it can only get better for me.
As I was leaving home to go to work, a spider (:eek:) was crawling along the kitchen wall. As it was not too big, I managed to trap it in a glass and chuck it out into the garden. Then when I got to work, my monitor expired (RIP) and I have had no internet nor intranet connection until just now. :angry: Fault only fixed temporarily, so have to wait for another engineer to come out to replace a faulty cable, which means I have to stay in the office and cancel various appointments until I know when they are going to turn up. A very frustrating day :mad:
Kirsty :]
28-10-2009, 00:50
I've had a good day. I stayed at my aunties last night so I'm a bit nervous tonight, but I'll just get my head down in a bit.
I had an interview today at a 4* hotel not far from me, for a hostess/cashier and also waitressing. I think it went okay :) The lady was very nice and we talked about shifts I am able to do, and so she said that she will ring me Friday to come in for a "working interview" which I will get paid for and then if I enjoy it and so on, I will be sorted into the rota :) it sounds promising.. but I still don't want to get my hopes up. I'll be told if IO'm hostessing or on the floor friday... because if I'm hostess, I have to wear a knee length skirt, not looking forward to that but oh well lol.. it's only clothes :)
Two of my friends came down tongiht and we had a "tissues and issues" night :) I loved it, we're not 3 friends that hang around together.. only ever usually in a big group. So it was nice to just chill with them and we had a lovely chat about our worries, and the future, and I also told them about not feeling myself, they were really understanding :)
I have to pack tomorrow as I'm going to London on Thursday to see my friend. I am so excited :) will do me some good to get away from this place... and people.
Glad that you sound much more positive, Kirsty. Good luck with the interview :)
im going to anchester tomorrow on a trip, then we are going to the trafford centre to watch the lights get turned on. Should be good.
Still sat under a pile of work that needs to be done.
Kirsty :]
29-10-2009, 00:00
I'm goign to see my friend in London tomorrowwwww!!! I am so excited... I still ahve to pack though, whoopsie haha.
Been out with 2 of my friends tonight, sat in the ones and watched telly whilst him and my other friend were eating their tea and then we went to the pub and Asda :) I love our little outings. Mum made me a yummy chicken cook dinner too, so good day :)... and I got one assignment done, one more to go :)
I've had a bad week. My dog collapsed on Monday with temporary paralysis, dehydration and vomiting. She spent the night at the vets being rehydrated. Tuesday the vet found a huge lump on her hip. He put a needle in to see what it was and it didn't stop bleeding for hours. She's not drank all week and the tumour can't be removed so we decided it was better to let her go and not suffer.
It's an awful situation to be in. The vet said he would biopsy the tumour and rehydrate her but there's no point. We watched her mother suffer abdominal cancer (for various reasons) for a few months before she died and it was awful. Knowing what Shannon went through and the family history of cancer, it's unfair to keep Charlie alive.
I'm going home tomorrow. Was supposed to be going to London on Saturday but I'm not in the mood for debating free education.
I've got some prep to do for a meeting tomorrow. I'm thoroughly unprepared, haven't done the research I need and just want to cancel it. I got involved with a society when I was drunk last week and now I'm committed to helping get it off the ground. I honestly don't know where to start :searchme:
I'm sorry for the ramble. I really need to talk to someone and the person I want is at a conference in Manchester until tomorrow afternoon. I can't text him either, he never has his phone switched on :rolleyes: and conference doesn't close until 9pm, at which point the fun starts at MMU.
My God, Abigail, you are so busy and so into your causes. I look forward to seeing you in Parliament in a few years time.
I have had a crap day, following on from a crap two weeks.
I am so busy that I cannot cope, I have constant deadlines and inconsiderate academics who think that their research proposals is the most important and even if they submit to me with only two days notice I should ignore the other twenty on my desk and work on theirs. One eejet like that is bad enough, but at the moment I have loads of them. Something has to give.
Plus hubby is away and has been for two weeks - I miss him a lot, and he is miserable, too.
My God, Abigail, you are so busy and so into your causes. I look forward to seeing you in Parliament in a few years time.
I have had a crap day, following on from a crap two weeks.
I am so busy that I cannot cope, I have constant deadlines and inconsiderate academics who think that their research proposals is the most important and even if they submit to me with only two days notice I should ignore the other twenty on my desk and work on theirs. One eejet like that is bad enough, but at the moment I have loads of them. Something has to give.
Plus hubby is away and has been for two weeks - I miss him a lot, and he is miserable, too.
I'm feeling the same at the moment. I have too much on my plate, second year with assessments and tests pretty much every week, union officer, members of steerings (organising the by elections at the moment), helping out with this flipping society, campaigns collective, organising and attending union events... To be honest, I wish I'd never got involved with the union. My life would be so much easier. A few weeks ago I ended up at the president's house in Birmingham at 10.30pm to have dinner, which was nice, but still it was late and I wanted to go home.
I was going to join a society this year. Made it to the first session and haven't had time to go since :( I've been out twice since I came back to uni.
Roll on Christmas holidays.
I'm in such a moany mood. Can't wait to visit the beach tomorrow.
Chloe O'brien
29-10-2009, 20:56
Abigail I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. It's really sad when a pet dies. Our dog had to be put to sleep five years ago and he's still missed.
Sorry to hear about Charlie, Abigail, it is very sad. (((A))) *hugs Abigail*
I sometimes wonder where you get all your energy from to do all your studying and the other activities you have committed yourself to, make sure you don't overstretch yourself and become poorly :)
My God, Abigail, you are so busy and so into your causes. I look forward to seeing you in Parliament in a few years time.
I have had a crap day, following on from a crap two weeks.
I am so busy that I cannot cope, I have constant deadlines and inconsiderate academics who think that their research proposals is the most important and even if they submit to me with only two days notice I should ignore the other twenty on my desk and work on theirs. One eejet like that is bad enough, but at the moment I have loads of them. Something has to give.
Plus hubby is away and has been for two weeks - I miss him a lot, and he is miserable, too.
Is this all to do with going back to university? I hope that your stress levels will sink to a much lower level and that hubby is back soon. xx
I had a really bad flu the last few days... (not swine flu) but still it knocks you for 6... All of us here have been in bed and I only started back eating properly today... I hate flu!!
I had a really bad flu the last few days... (not swine flu) but still it knocks you for 6... All of us here have been in bed and I only started back eating properly today... I hate flu!!
Hope you are feeling better really soon xx :)
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Is this all to do with going back to university? I hope that your stress levels will sink to a much lower level and that hubby is back soon. xx[/quote]
I wish that was the reason, at the moment I am just doing some pre-course reading, I do not go down to Southampton until January.
My problem is inconsiderate, disorganised academic ass**les who need to get their acts together.
I wish I had the strength to say,
" Lack of foresight on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine"
Abigail, Im so sorry to hear about your dog, Ive had a dog put to sleep years and years ago when I was too young to remember
I wish that was the reason, at the moment I am just doing some pre-course reading, I do not go down to Southampton until January.
My problem is inconsiderate, disorganised academic ass**les who need to get their acts together.
I wish I had the strength to say,
" Lack of foresight on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine"
I know where you are coming from... I am like that at work... everything left til last minute by others and then they all come at once and expect you to have everything ready and organised in 1 hour or less... it annoys me on so many levels cause I am organised and always get things done as they come in.. it makes me mad when things are left to last minute and then they expect you to bail them out with no thank you or nothing.. like it is expected of you :angry:
Sorry for the rant but I am just sick of carrying people and not getting any credit but then been told "oh don't get stressed, if you can't handle the work then say so".. I can handle the work, I just can't handle idiot who can't be arsed to organise themselves :angry::angry:
I think im getting the flu! im not impressed i have too much work to do to get ill, my assignment pile still nots started and i am soo behind with my notes in untrue.
Seen my parents today though so that was nice.
Chloe O'brien
30-10-2009, 23:08
I think it must be work with idiots months. I feel the same as my work is pants at the moment. Last year we got a new principal and he is as useful as a chocolate hammer. Captain Pugwash we name him and we are the crew of the Black Pig and we're doomed. We have a re-alighnment going on were some staff have lost their jobs. They also want to increase the teaching hours, which will reduce the number of temporary lecturers so they are up in arms. Support staff also have to complete a 20 page document on job evaluation thanks to the council bin men and dinnerladies, because they are at war over pay scales a new software programme is devising what grade each job should be so all support staff have to complete it then the findings get keyed into a computer and they decide what pay scale you should be on. On top of that we have a HMIE visit in two weeks and lecturers can't find documents and learning plans they need and who's fault is that? Yes your right mines!!!! It's my fault lecturers can't access simple systems to find out relevant information.
Tell them to do one and come back when they can ask nicely.
Chloe O'brien
30-10-2009, 23:38
Honestly at times I could easily throttle some of them. They can't even access a simple database to get a student's ID number or date of birth without having to be spoon fed. Things came to a head in the faculty a couple of weeks ago due to a number of things but one problem was not enough staff meetings. So the Head of section has decided to have meetings every Friday afternoon when classes finish. I have been asked to attend meetings to take minutes but I don't get paid because there is no money in the pot to extend my hours so I have to claim the hours back elsewhere. I'm due 4 hours already and if I try to leave early it's either the chinese interrogation I get or I was wanting you to do something for me. I can't win. :angry:
I think it must be work with idiots months. I feel the same as my work is pants at the moment. Last year we got a new principal and he is as useful as a chocolate hammer. Captain Pugwash we name him and we are the crew of the Black Pig and we're doomed. We have a re-alighnment going on were some staff have lost their jobs. They also want to increase the teaching hours, which will reduce the number of temporary lecturers so they are up in arms. Support staff also have to complete a 20 page document on job evaluation thanks to the council bin men and dinnerladies, because they are at war over pay scales a new software programme is devising what grade each job should be so all support staff have to complete it then the findings get keyed into a computer and they decide what pay scale you should be on. On top of that we have a HMIE visit in two weeks and lecturers can't find documents and learning plans they need and who's fault is that? Yes your right mines!!!! It's my fault lecturers can't access simple systems to find out relevant information.
Are you doing a HERA evaluation Kath, because if you are contact me. We went through that a couple of years ago, and it never ends, believe me.
They called it a 'framework exercise' and everyone working at the Uni had to complete a 'role evaluation form'. It covered communication, liaison and networking, team building, analysis - about 14 headings in total. If you are doing the same form you HAVE to take it seriously. Here it was all staff from cleaners to Professors
I didn't take it so seriously, and although I completed the form properly I not research it, and I did not allow for who would be evaluating it, or how. The information was not disseminated at our Uni (please do not name my uni if you reply), but the info is available on the internet if you search hard.
The 'role evaluators' are usually HR staff who have been 'trained'.
I had a nightmare experience because I was red circled, which means that they thought I was on a grade higher than I should be.
This resulted in a hugely stressful appeal process, that could have been avoided if the process had been carried out properly. They were so sure that they were right that they didn't even refer red circling (demotions) and green circling (promotions) to line management for review before telling staff.
In my appeal I did not add one single aspect to my job, what I did do was download the mythical 51 questions that the 'analyst' scores your role evaluation form against and fit my answers to the questions better.
The evaluators had no idea of my role, and had made assumptions right left and centre. My points increased by 119 (about 35%) and I was nearly at the level of the grade above my original one. I am now going through the same process again for possible promotion, the school management group put me forward for promotion - but they are not allowed to promote people now, instead HR have total control of the HERA process.
The whole process lasted 2 years from first completing the forms to the end of the appeal process. It was horrific.
We had numerous examples of people doing the same job in the same office being scored differently - and what that did for moral I cannot tell you.
If this is what you are doing I would be happy to look at your form. Also, if you are in the union make sure that you get advice from them. Union members are often also trained 'analysts' and do sit on the (in)Consistancy Panal.
I wasn't in the union, but I am now. One union rep who was so horrified about what was going on gave me some really good advice re the appeal process - even though I wasn't a member.
Haven't wrote in here in ages. Today i'm off to the dungeons with my best mate then town later on tonight :D. Went to the pub last night with my mate and her boyfriend and had a good night :D. Lack of money is seriously starting to annoy me. The postal strike is also doing my head in i'm waiting on a cheque for a large amount of money, which i need and i have this really funny feeling it's due when the postal strike's on and i won't get it :angry: .
On my way to the shops this morning I had to wait in a street that had been blocked by several police cars. At first I thought there was an accident, then I saw 6 policemen trying to restrain one young man who was kicking and screaming :eek: The managed to throw him down on some grass and handcuff him and then they cuffed his legs too before carrying him face down into a police van. They even tied his feet to a hook inside the van. I have never been this close to a police arrest. Will have to try to find out what this was all about. Apart from this excitement, I am enjoying the sunny and not too cold day and look forward to going to a Halloween party tonight :)
Hannelene
31-10-2009, 13:47
Today I feel a little low :(
Stomach is killing me been having pains for the last 3-4 days now. I also am aching all over like I have been lifting weight or something I can't put my finger on what is wrong with me. Usually I am full of life but today I feel like crap.
I thought spending some time online and enjoying a spending spree online would perk me up a little instead eventhough I have spent £100 on clothes it hasn't got me out of this dull feeling.
Today I feel a little low :(
Stomach is killing me been having pains for the last 3-4 days now. I also am aching all over like I have been lifting weight or something I can't put my finger on what is wrong with me. Usually I am full of life but today I feel like crap.
I thought spending some time online and enjoying a spending spree online would perk me up a little instead eventhough I have spent £100 on clothes it hasn't got me out of this dull feeling.
Do you have a temperature, Hannelene? You could have a viral infection.
What side are the pains on? I had a grumbling appendix for ages before it got 'bad' enough to go to the doc - and I was rushed to emergency surgery.
If you don't feel better soon, you should go and get checked out - better safe than sorry.
I hope that you feel better soon.
Chloe O'brien
31-10-2009, 23:21
Trin I'm not sure what software they are using to evaluate support staff jobs I will let you know. It all started from the binmen strike and the equal pay between them and dinnerladies. Telford and jewel and Esk colleges have or are in the process of job evaluation. We have five faculties and all the clerical and admin get together to discuss what they do and 1 admin and 1 clerical is interviewed for approx 2 hours. Then the information is keyed into a computer, which evaluates the real pay grade of your job. If it concludes that you are underpaid then your salary will increase, however if your job is evaluated at a lower grade as soon as a staff member leaves then that grade will be dropped. My concerns are all of us clerical all do different jobs. For example I am responsible for 600 apprentices thought the year. In one week I have 200 attending college, were I have to not only update the college attendance system for the sums but also report these attendances to external employers. No other faculty has to do that. There is stuff that other faculty staff do that I don't but only one member of staff will be interviewed and we all have to get our jobs detailed on the document.
Hannelene
01-11-2009, 08:19
Today I feel a little low :(
Stomach is killing me been having pains for the last 3-4 days now. I also am aching all over like I have been lifting weight or something I can't put my finger on what is wrong with me. Usually I am full of life but today I feel like crap.
I thought spending some time online and enjoying a spending spree online would perk me up a little instead eventhough I have spent £100 on clothes it hasn't got me out of this dull feeling.
Do you have a temperature, Hannelene? You could have a viral infection.
What side are the pains on? I had a grumbling appendix for ages before it got 'bad' enough to go to the doc - and I was rushed to emergency surgery.
If you don't feel better soon, you should go and get checked out - better safe than sorry.
I hope that you feel better soon.
I have been sleeping more then I ever would appetite has gone and I am just taking painkillers for the pain I have in my back and neck :(
If I feel this bad in the morning I will take a day off and head to my doctors as....
Kirsty :]
01-11-2009, 23:14
I hope everyone who has had a bad week is feeling better :) turn your frowns upside down :)
I got back from London not long ago... I could literally sleep for days on end!
I had such a good time though! :)
I saw Oliver, which was amazing!
We spent our days shopping around Leicester Square, Camden town (which is beautiful all lit up at night) Oxford Street and Covent Garden. It was lovely :) and we saw a tarot card reader... was very spooked but kind of happy with the outcome, and I got closure... I think.
Our nights were spent out in Soho, Camden and Leicester Square.
Camden was so fun! Me and Cat befriended a man playng the banjo or something. and in the middle of Camden we were doing the macarina and singing to songs the banjo man was playing haha, we got really Welsh proud too...so much so that when we went to find our bus, 3 random guys noticed us and shouted "It's the Welsh girls" haha..was funny.
Last night was amazing! We got dressed up for Halloween and went to Leicester Square and got into two clubs for free because we were dressed up, it was such a good night. I've loved this weekend... but it is nice to be home and have a good nights sleep in my own bed and not the floor haha :)
Happy for you that you are getting over a certain person, by the sound of it, and that you had a fab time in London. It really sounds like you had loads of fun :)
Sounds like you had a great weekend Kirsty :)
Happy Birthday Abigail and StarsofCCTV :D :cheer:
Aww, that's so nice of you :D It's just like any other day really. Most of my presents and cards are going to my mum's because of the postal situation here and I'm going home in a few days, so I've only had two cards. Lots of messages though.
Aww, what its like to be twen-teen :p
Feels much the same as being 19. I would like to thank MSN for sending me an email this morning reminding me it's my birthday. I've been celebrating it on the same date each year since I was born, I don't need reminding :rolleyes:
Happy Birthday Abigail and StarsofCCTV :D :cheer:
AND EVERYBODY ELSE WHO'S BIRTHDAY IT IS :D
Happy Birthday Abigail and StarsofCCTV
:D :cheer:
AND EVERYBODY ELSE WHO'S BIRTHDAY IT IS :D
I second that!!
The amount of homework i have for this week is unbelivable. I need to read to page 26 on the booklet about USA, then write a short essay. Study for a assignment tomorrow, and i still have to do my textual analysis which has to be in for tomorrow, but i'll do it tomorrow night, An essay on the warning, a english plan, and another piece of homework for next week but i'll get it done during this week. :eek:
Kirsty :]
02-11-2009, 21:51
Happy Birthday Abigail and Stars! :)
I actually managed to hand in an assignment on time!... not difficult I know, but I always had a reputation at school for not handing my work on time so I'm glad I've broken out of it :)
I got the job! I got the phone call whilst getting out of the tube station yesterday, I hadn';t had my trial yet but the lady on the phone said that i start tomorrow, and then when I get there they'll give me the rest of my shifts for the week. I'm sooo happy! I have to wear a skirt and high shoes and a white shirt tomorrow as I'm cashiering.. I just hope thye don't throw me into it :/ I do need some help... lol I'm nervous! I don't knwo where to go when I go in...
I've had a really fun evening :) Had to go to a council meeting, which dragged on forever discussing the same item.
Went back over to the union to find that Sam had decorated the place with banners and balloons and gone shopping for cake, champagne and food :D He bought me a couple of presents, an electronic Trivia Pursuit (which doesn't work) and a book that I really wanted. Another friend gave me a "coupon" for something, haven't quite figured it out yet. He called it an Assed Coupon. I went bright red, there was far too much innuendo flying about.
Tried for ages to get the Trivia Pursuit to work then decided to go for a curry. All in all, it was a great evening and I can wake up tomorrow and remember it all.
I have to go into hospital on Friday for some tests. I thought it was just a day procedure but I have to stay in over night :( At least I might get some work done without the distraction of the internet. It's a long time since I've been in hospital or had any tests so I'm a bit nervous.
Chloe O'brien
02-11-2009, 23:39
Marley is away to school camp so after work I went and done some xmas shopping. I got her a digial camera and stuff from toys r us.
;691531']Happy Birthday Abigail and Stars! :)
I actually managed to hand in an assignment on time!... not difficult I know, but I always had a reputation at school for not handing my work on time so I'm glad I've broken out of it :)
I got the job! I got the phone call whilst getting out of the tube station yesterday, I hadn';t had my trial yet but the lady on the phone said that i start tomorrow, and then when I get there they'll give me the rest of my shifts for the week. I'm sooo happy! I have to wear a skirt and high shoes and a white shirt tomorrow as I'm cashiering.. I just hope thye don't throw me into it :/ I do need some help... lol I'm nervous! I don't knwo where to go when I go in...
Well done Kirsty, I am sure you will be fine. xx :)
I've had a really fun evening :) Had to go to a council meeting, which dragged on forever discussing the same item.
Went back over to the union to find that Sam had decorated the place with banners and balloons and gone shopping for cake, champagne and food :D He bought me a couple of presents, an electronic Trivia Pursuit (which doesn't work) and a book that I really wanted. Another friend gave me a "coupon" for something, haven't quite figured it out yet. He called it an Assed Coupon. I went bright red, there was far too much innuendo flying about.
Tried for ages to get the Trivia Pursuit to work then decided to go for a curry. All in all, it was a great evening and I can wake up tomorrow and remember it all.
I have to go into hospital on Friday for some tests. I thought it was just a day procedure but I have to stay in over night :( At least I might get some work done without the distraction of the internet. It's a long time since I've been in hospital or had any tests so I'm a bit nervous.
All the best for Friday xx
Hollie-x
03-11-2009, 13:24
Eee i haven't been on here in forever! Ive been so completely busy with starting college and all that shabang. Its craziness.
Anyways, hope everyone's doing good! :D
Welcome back, Hollie, how are you doing? Enjoying college?
I am scared to leave the house these days. I used my washing machine last Saturday and used the tumble dryer for my towels after the wash had finished (it is a combi machine). On Sunday afternoon, OH slipped in the kitchen and we discovered that the washing machine had filled itself up and was spilling out of the drum (front loader). Drained the machine and it was ok. OH checked machine before he left for work yesterday morning and it had just started to fill up again. :eek: There does not seem to be anything wrong with the machine though. Have to remember to turn the water supply to the machine off now from now on or else I won't be able to concentrate on anything
That's pretty random Perdita :confused: Hope you find out what's causing it soon.
I've had Sam round for the evening. We went for something to eat, then to Sainsbury's and back to mine for whiskey and a chat. We didn't talk much but I prefer these sort of evenings. Silence is comfortable with him. I'm lucky to have such a good friend. He split up with his girlfriend today, which is a real shame as they were good together (from my pov). It's probably a good thing as she's going back to Ireland in a few weeks and I was worried he would fall hard.
Anyway, shower and bed. Since cutting alcohol out, I've become really tired whenever I drink now.
Oh, I've also claimed a sofa for my bedroom :D People shouldn't leave such valuable items lying around the entrance. It takes up a lot of room so I'm thinking about it.
Kirsty :]
04-11-2009, 00:33
First night of work... and I don't want to work there already. I really really hated it :( All I could think about was getting out of there to go home.
Why can;t businesses be run properly!?
There are sooo many things wrong with that place and the way staff are treated. It's ridiculous.
Aww, Kirsty, I am so sorry. I know you were looking forward to this and now you are disappointed. Is there any way you could suggest changes to the place? Have you got a mentor you can discuss things with? I suppose it is a bit early yet, having been there just the one night, but see how it goes over the next few weeks. :)
I nearly missed this, only just noticed and decided to post on here ....
this is my 10,000th post :eek: :D Yeeeaaahhhhhhhhhhh
I hate trying to make plans when no one replies to your texts. It gets me annoyed and then i panic for no reason whatsoever. Urgh :(
Hollie-x
05-11-2009, 18:01
Welcome back, Hollie, how are you doing? Enjoying college?
I am scared to leave the house these days. I used my washing machine last Saturday and used the tumble dryer for my towels after the wash had finished (it is a combi machine). On Sunday afternoon, OH slipped in the kitchen and we discovered that the washing machine had filled itself up and was spilling out of the drum (front loader). Drained the machine and it was ok. OH checked machine before he left for work yesterday morning and it had just started to fill up again. :eek: There does not seem to be anything wrong with the machine though. Have to remember to turn the water supply to the machine off now from now on or else I won't be able to concentrate on anything
Thanks (: im good thanks, college is good but honestly i've never been so tired in my life! I am currently being checked out for anemia (being a veggie doesn't help!) so that may have something to with it but its so draining!
how are you? hope you get the washer sorted ! ours did that a while back and was just leaking everytime it was on, turned out the drainer thingy was blocked by a bobby pin, yano the little panel at the bottom on the front? We opened that and it was in there.
Ah, I don't have the drainer thingy. I investigated this when I first got the washer/dryer (Hoover) and apparently, it does not have a filter or anything. I just turn off the water supply now when I finish with the washing, probably not a bad thing for anybody if you have your washing machine in the apartment rather than a room with a drain in the floor. (Inn Germany, a lot of places have cellars with washing rooms, drains in the floor, any probs with washing machines not a big problem as they do not flood the living areas. )
Chloe O'brien
05-11-2009, 22:04
I nearly missed this, only just noticed and decided to post on here ....
this is my 10,000th post :eek: :D Yeeeaaahhhhhhhhhhh
Oh, congratulations.
I nearly missed this, only just noticed and decided to post on here ....
this is my 10,000th post :eek: :D Yeeeaaahhhhhhhhhhh
:clap: Bravo Mrs Perdita :clap: That's astonishing but then you do post at the speed of light.
Watch out Abbie, Perdita is catching you up.
Kirsty :]
05-11-2009, 22:28
Well done Perdita! :) I'm struggling to reach 2,000!! Let alone 10!
I've had such a rubbish day. I didn't go back to work, I hated it there. I'm down as it is.. I really don't want to add to it.
Went to take my Nan to town, got in the car and my passenger window is broken, seems as if someone has tried to get in by popping the window open but failed... though it's on the same side I hit the pillar so maybe that could be the reason why??
Went to slimming and put on 2lbs. Though I'm not too bothered, because I have been away and I have completely tossed it alla side for the past 2 weeks, just need to get back on track.
Then my family came aroudn for some fireworks, it was horrible quite frankly. Everyone was in a bad mood, the babies didn't even liek the fireworks haha and it just felt very forced, like no-one really wanted to be here.
Seriously, I don't know if I can hold off another 2/3 weeks of seeing if I still feel down in the dumps before going back to the doctors, it's getting beyond now. I'd liek to know what I've done so wrong that the big guy upstairs would like to punish me for!
I have the worst headache known to man. Didn't go into college cause of the way i felt this morning, but being out earlier on has just made it worse. i'm cold to the bone, my left arm where my burns are is purple!:eek: thats how you can always tell im cold i call myself the human thermometer. i know it isn't a laughing matter but it helps me stop getting so down over them. This cold is just starting to get to me. My muscles are starting to ache, think i'm going to head to bed soon, and do essays tomorrow instead of heading into college.
I forgot how cold it gets in Yorkshire. It's still quite warm in Stoke but up here I can see my breath when I exhale :eek: We had thick fog this morning but watching the sun rise was pretty good.
Been to the hospital. Expected to be in all day but I was first on the list and they did it on the ward and said I could go home straight after. I felt high, drunk and squashed by an elephant all at the same time. Everything is ok though, so I'm going back to bed for a few hours.
Glad that it all went well, Abigail :)
Well done Perdita! :D
Im so annoyed I got up early for the 9am bird watching pratical, one hour and half in the rain sat in a field and no birds!
What kind of birds where you hoping to see?
I feel so sick. As well as feeling like I haven't had any sleep at all. I can't be bothered doing anything. I want to say I don't think I can cry anymore but that would be lying I will probably end up crying later on. I could go on forever but I won't cause i don't think it's fair on everyone that's in a good mood to dead my post and be be ome upset. That probably didn't mAke any sense.
Wish there was something I could do for you, Tannie, to make the pain go away now. The pain will ease, in time. It is only natural that you feel the way you do at the moment. (((((T)))) Big hug for you xx
Wish there was something I could do for you, Tannie, to make the pain go away now. The pain will ease, in time. It is only natural that you feel the way you do at the moment. (((((T)))) Big hug for you xx
thanks. I never felt this way Bout alyson when she died I wonder if it's cause j couldn't really meet up with steph cause she lived so far away. Hmm who knows.
I think we grieve differently for different people. I was very upset when my mum died but that was nothing compared with when my dad died six months later.
Yeah i've came to realise that. Still don't want to believe it's true but guess i'm going to have to by the look of her facebook. :crying:
What kind of birds where you hoping to see?
erm from what I can remember from the list, Tits, blackbirds there was about 9 others, I had pictures of them. Other groups did see birds and apparently our data is useful its just annoying cos of the cold and rain
I am soo tired. Doing a workshop in Oriental Hip-Hop, a mixture of hip-hop and belly dancing. 3 hours this afternoon and 3 more hours tomorrow :eek: Not sure whether my back is going to forgive me for this.
I am soo tired. Doing a workshop in Oriental Hip-Hop, a mixture of hip-hop and belly dancing. 3 hours this afternoon and 3 more hours tomorrow :eek: Not sure whether my back is going to forgive me for this.
Blooming 'eck!
Well done you:bow:
Wow that sounds so cool :D
It is a bit different but looks good put together :D
Kirsty :]
07-11-2009, 18:09
Owieee, I have a kidney infection againn, aswell as flu. Fun times. I just want my bed but I'm supposed to be going to a friends house with a few others tonight as he was 19 the other day so we're having a little gathering, but I don't feel up to it at all. Decisions decisions
At the risk of sounding like your mum or nan, stay home and go to bed. Your friends probably won't appreciate you passing on flu and you should rest.
I've never had a kidney infection but they sound nasty. I hope you get better soon.
I concur with Abigail, Kirsty, you should rest, you body needs it. I once had a kidney infection and remember that it was very painful. Get better soon xx
Hope those of you who are ill get better soon. I have come home for the week and feel a million times better already. I was feeling reallynstresed so I think the change of scenery is doing me good.
Went to see the football today which was good. And I ALso went shopping and my dad got me a new dress. It's purple for my Xmas ball.
Theres too many xmas soicals I want to go to :(
Chloe O'brien
08-11-2009, 00:29
Wish there was something I could do for you, Tannie, to make the pain go away now. The pain will ease, in time. It is only natural that you feel the way you do at the moment. (((((T)))) Big hug for you xx
thanks. I never felt this way Bout alyson when she died I wonder if it's cause j couldn't really meet up with steph cause she lived so far away. Hmm who knows.
Tannie just because you never got the chance to meet up with Steph doesn't mean you can't be upset about her death. She was your friend. Steph was close to many members on here i've spoken to her a few times on msn. If you want to come on here and shout, scream or bawl your eyes out Tannie do it. We are all here for you. But don't bottle it up.
Wish there was something I could do for you, Tannie, to make the pain go away now. The pain will ease, in time. It is only natural that you feel the way you do at the moment. (((((T)))) Big hug for you xx
thanks. I never felt this way Bout alyson when she died I wonder if it's cause j couldn't really meet up with steph cause she lived so far away. Hmm who knows.
Tannie just because you never got the chance to meet up with Steph doesn't mean you can't be upset about her death. She was your friend. Steph was close to many members on here i've spoken to her a few times on msn. If you want to come on here and shout, scream or bawl your eyes out Tannie do it. We are all here for you. But don't bottle it up.
I know and i will, i'm glad to know i have people around me that care :D
Either my colds got worse or it's just came back :(. I feel terrible think i may go sleep for a bit. Was meant to have a driving lesson today but cause of stuff it's thursday at 7.30 now. Least i'll be able to pay her :D. I feel so tired yet i don't see how i slept fine last night :S. My mum wants me to take her books up to the library today but it's really icey well it looks icey and i don't particularly want to go incase i slip and i have no energy.
Well this is my 18,000th post, omg I know!
I need to leave for my tutorial soon, I dont understand the paper at all and I have a test thats worth 30% that I need to do, I can do it today or tomorrow, Im gonna do it tomorrow so I can go over my notes again tonight
I feel thoroughly miserable :( I'm so ill, haven't been to any lectures last week, behind on the work and I want to give up. Got a doctors appointment for Friday (that's the first pre-bookable one they have :rolleyes:) but I'm going to ring in morning to see if they have anything. I can't spend the rest of the week feeling like this. Even my flatmate, who I rarely see, said I don't look happy.
Went to the evening service last night and cried the whole way through. I don't feel well enough to go to my lectures but I know if I don't, I'll just get behind on the work. I need to email my tutor but I don't know what to say.
:crying:
Well this is my 18,000th post, omg I know!
I need to leave for my tutorial soon, I dont understand the paper at all and I have a test thats worth 30% that I need to do, I can do it today or tomorrow, Im gonna do it tomorrow so I can go over my notes again tonight
Well done on your 18th :clap: Don't think I will be able to catch up with you in a hurry :lol:
I feel thoroughly miserable :( I'm so ill, haven't been to any lectures last week, behind on the work and I want to give up. Got a doctors appointment for Friday (that's the first pre-bookable one they have :rolleyes:) but I'm going to ring in morning to see if they have anything. I can't spend the rest of the week feeling like this. Even my flatmate, who I rarely see, said I don't look happy.
Went to the evening service last night and cried the whole way through. I don't feel well enough to go to my lectures but I know if I don't, I'll just get behind on the work. I need to email my tutor but I don't know what to say.
:crying:
Sorry about you being ill again, hope you feel better soon xx
I've got to do a textual analysis on a poem before 23.55 or i'll be marked as absent for last tuesdays class althrough it wasn't on to begin with. Dreading it through i hate textual analysis.
I've got to do a textual analysis on a poem before 23.55 or i'll be marked as absent for last tuesdays class althrough it wasn't on to begin with. Dreading it through i hate textual analysis.
I liked doing them, although we never did poems =S
Kirsty :]
09-11-2009, 18:36
Abigail, don't give up. you've worked so hard to get into Uni and you're nearly there! :) You can do it :)
I feel lousyy. Stupid flu, and my kidney, and then just general everything else on top of it... I cannot wait another 2/3 weeks before going back to the doctor. This si never ending.. and it has to end somewhere doesn't it?
On the plus side, I'm back on track with Slimming World and I've had a healthy day :) and just made tacos (quorn mince) haha for me and my family which made me feel a bit better.
I've got to do a textual analysis on a poem before 23.55 or i'll be marked as absent for last tuesdays class althrough it wasn't on to begin with. Dreading it through i hate textual analysis.
I liked doing them, although we never did poems =S
I think it's a textual analysis, well it looks like it.
What english are you doing?
I did english language
Arghhhh. :angry: Last week I missed 4 days of school because my dad had to have a kidney transplant and my mum was in hospital too because she was the donor. I had to stay with my aunt and uncle so couldn't get to school. My teachers said they'd email me work, didn't bother with one exception, then dumped it all on me when I got back today. For Business I was told to do the Human Resource Plan while I was away which I did, but today I find out that the Production Plan is actually due in before the HR plan. The teacher then said that anyone wanting help with the work should stay after school on Tuesday and Thursday. I want to stay as I feel that I'm behind after missing all of that teacher's lessons last week and don't really know what I'm meant to be doing. There wouldn't be a bus when I really really need one would there :rolleyes: My parents can't pick me up with the state they're in; my mum's worse because the surgeons managed to collapse her lung during the procedure. I hate seeing her like that and I don't know how I'm ever going to catch up with the work; I felt that I was behind with the work before I missed a week because it's so much harder this year. :crying: Still got my uni application to sort out too, I gave a draft of my personal statement to my tutor but it's sooo bad.
Kirsty :]
09-11-2009, 23:12
Kim, I wish your Mum and Dad the quickest recovery possible :)
...Do your school know why you've been off? Is there a teacher you could speak to about the situation with your workload and your Mum and Dad, and also transport. I'm sure if you spoke to someone and explained your situation and worries they would be more than heppy to listen :) maybe you could get together with some of your friends at one of your houses for a study sesh :) I love them, simply because we always helped each other on the parts we didn't understand and I got quite alot done... it was also much more relaxed and saves struggling on your own, it would be beneficial to spend some time in general with your friends too :) maybe talking to them about your worries would help?
;692766']Kim, I wish your Mum and Dad the quickest recovery possible :)
...Do your school know why you've been off? Is there a teacher you could speak to about the situation with your workload and your Mum and Dad, and also transport. I'm sure if you spoke to someone and explained your situation and worries they would be more than heppy to listen :) maybe you could get together with some of your friends at one of your houses for a study sesh :) I love them, simply because we always helped each other on the parts we didn't understand and I got quite alot done... it was also much more relaxed and saves struggling on your own, it would be beneficial to spend some time in general with your friends too :) maybe talking to them about your worries would help?
My parents arranged an appointment to see the deputy head of 6th form before they went in and he said that he'd sort it all out with my teachers... doesn't seem to have worked lol. Today the absence sheet came through from last week and I thought I heard my tutor say, "Kim... that's unauthorised." I was just like what, lol. Luckily it was put down as authorised. With the exception of one friend doing Psychology, my friends don't do my subjects so that's made it more difficult. I did try to ask about Psychology today but she didn't tell me much. I'd feel rude arranging a study session so we had more time to discuss stuff and then expecting her to find her own way home.
Hope you get your schooling sorted and that your parents recover quickly.
I woke up with a very sore throat so have to see the doctor and get myself back to bed. Have not felt like this for ages. :sick:
someone made their avatar all christmassy and I got to far ahead of myself.. I love Christmas!!!
StarsOfCCTV
11-11-2009, 20:06
I have my christmas avatar on hehe. :lol:
I can hear the lyrics from music two floors up! :rolleyes: We went down to reception about an hour and a half ago but the flat obviously turned it down, then turned it back up because its back at the same volume!
On the upside I have finished three out of four courseworks. Eastenders omnibus & holby will fill up the rest of my evening! :lol:
Moazzam Begg came to the university today to give a talk. He was detained in Guantanamo Bay for two years without charge. His story was quite shocking, especially when he said his six year old daughter saw him kneeling on the ground with a gun to his head, hooded and shackled before being led away from their home by his interogators. When he returned to his family after three years of detention, he didn't recognise his children, they didn't recognise him and he didn't know how to play with them.
I honestly don't know how he survived two years in solitary confinement in a cell 6 feet by 8. It beggars belief that the place was even allowed to exist, before you even consider the detention without charge, torture, water boarding and everything else that goes on in that place.
Anyway, pondering over. Got half a bottle of wine that needs finishing.
My dad came home today. He has no immune system though and I'm worried I'm going to catch things at school and it will make him worse.
The school computers will be down after school tomorrow so the coursework session has now been moved to the lunch break. Lucky for me because I can actually go to it now :)
My tutor didn't find much wrong with my personal statement. I was really shocked, it was the first time I'd showed it to anyone. I might have to try and add a few things but hopefully it won't take me too much longer.
StarsOfCCTV
11-11-2009, 22:38
Moazzam Begg came to the university today to give a talk. He was detained in Guantanamo Bay for two years without charge.
I think we had him give a talk at my old college.
My mum's had to go back into hospital :crying:
So sorry about that, hopefully she will be well enough to go home again soon.
I could hit the roof with frustration :angry: :angry: I was poorly at home for two days and found this morning that my office email account is not working. I am being pushed from pillar to post by the help desks, everybody denying responsibility because we work with two different systems and I am due to be transferred to the new system but have not been yet. I know I have loads of emails, some quite important and can do f all about it. :wall: :wall:
Sorry, rant over :)
Chloe O'brien
12-11-2009, 12:44
Sorry to here about your Mum and Dad Kim hope they're feeling better soon.
I'm not tired this is not good. :wall: Told everyone i would go into college tomorrow, ain't been in since last wednesday, cause of everything. & Now i'm just not tired, look's like i will be walking into college like a zombie great. On the plus side i'm staying at my grans tomorrow night which will be a great laugh :thumbsup:
Its really werid being back home
Kirsty :]
13-11-2009, 01:01
Oohh how long you home for Abbie?
I got glasses today for reading and using the computer, they make me look intelligent haha.
I've had a bit fo a heart to heart with a friend tonight about relationships.. and our fears, and basically, I am now trying to put everything I think and need to know into an email to send to Adam. I don't know what will come from it, but I'm looking for pure closure on everything now. I cannot go on liek this, and my friend and I discussed whether or not it was a good idea.. and life is too short to keep saying "what if?" so I'm taking the plunge... I just need to get this email right now without sounding stupid.
Had more abuse off that girl again today. Luckily I kept my cool and she calmed down after a while, I had no reason to get angry anyways because I know I never said what I've been accused of :)
I lost 1lb tonight, doesn't seem like much.. but I'm just glad it's coming back off now instead of going back on! I am so proud of my Nan, she achieved her club 10 tonight because she lost 10% of her body fat.. or something along those lines... 18 1/2 lbs altogether! I wish I had her willpower haha
Well done, Kirsty, I wish I had your willpower to stick to the Slimming World diet. Good on you to email Adam and I think you can be proud of yourself for not reacting to the girl's abuse. :clap:
Im home for 4 nights, 3 days :p, I basically go back down to exeter my other home :p monday morning
I still just cant get over how werid it is being here
Kirsty :]
14-11-2009, 23:53
I got my email back. What a cop out. It was basically everything that I'd heard before.. weirdly, the blame was somehow almost shifted onto me. I'm done. He said that he understands if I don't talk to him ever again, but he's there if I need a friend. Nah, he's not worth my time and effort. I won't let him use me anymore. I don't even want to be his friend anymore, his email made it clear he has very little respect for me, thats not being a friend. I don't need him in my life.
Anyways, I went to the Harvester with 2 of my friends tonight, it was nice to get out and have some company :)
Chloe O'brien
15-11-2009, 00:02
Good for you Kirsty. He is not worth your time.
I have such a bad headache got it yesterday and it just won't seem to budge and is sore when i move my head to :sick: . My friend wants me to go up to hers for a bit but with this headache i don't feel like it, plus i'd rather be alone after everything (i know i shouldn't be) but now she's ended the friendship cause she lost her uncle a few months ago, and she want's to talk to me, but i wouldn't be much help, the way i'm feeling. I just can't do anything right anymore :crying:
Don't feel bad about her, Tannie, you need to look after yourself before you can look after somebody else. Or else, you end up even more sick than you already are. If the headache has not gone by tomorrow, you should seek medical attention. Try to stay in a dark room and rest, that might help :)
I got back to bangor yesterady so had to tidy me room and unpack and thats all ive done today, and i have finally managed to get my folder sorted out which im really poeased about. going to get an early night i think as i need to be up early for lectures, in the morning, may watch last nights casualty first.
Kirsty :]
15-11-2009, 22:55
Don't feel bad about her, Kirsty,
:lol: Hehee, Perdita that was Tannie :p
I've had a good day. I think I actually have closure. It seems odd, but I've just been thining about the future today, and how I can make the best of it. Just getting out there, doing well in Slimming World and meeting new people. I'm feeling quite positive :)
StarsOfCCTV
15-11-2009, 23:44
Finally got around to buying myself a memory stick. (And My Sister's Keeper dvd :p) Annoyingly my external hd doesn't work in other windows computers it seems!
So...3 assignments down, 2 to go! Have to hand in human anatomy tomorrow. And get started on this discussion part of my Living World assignment. If I want to go home this weekend its got to be done for thursday...:eek::lol:
And they said university was all about the social life. What social life? :rotfl: ;)
;693495']
Don't feel bad about her, Kirsty,
:lol: Hehee, Perdita that was Tannie :p
I've had a good day. I think I actually have closure. It seems odd, but I've just been thining about the future today, and how I can make the best of it. Just getting out there, doing well in Slimming World and meeting new people. I'm feeling quite positive :)
:o Oops, sorry about that, still had your post above Tannie's in my mind. :lol:
Glad that you are feeling positive about the future now, Kirsty :D
I've just got back from a long weekend at my friend's place :) We didn't do much, bit of shopping, went over to his sister's for dinner, had the obligatory drunken afternoon at a restaurant and the bottle of wine by candle light. It was so good to get away from Stoke and wake up every morning looking out over allotments.
Off to Spain tomorrow morning, have to leave home at 2 am :eek: Going to celebrate OH's birthday with friends and family (his birth year ends in 9 :D) Not staying for long though, back next Monday :(. Still, a nice break that I am looking forward to :cheer:
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