I can't be ar$ed today. This is my last day at work for 3 weeks and I can't be bothered doing anything. going to go to the gym at lunch-time to pass the time away.
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I can't be ar$ed today. This is my last day at work for 3 weeks and I can't be bothered doing anything. going to go to the gym at lunch-time to pass the time away.
Kath, I can't be arsed most days. i call them week days
I ended up having a pretty busy day after all. As I have posted earlier after my staff development yearly review my hours got increased, after my holidays I will be working full-time hours but a couple of jobs have been taken of me and given to my line manager as they were his responsibility in the first place, he was just happy for me to do them. One of the jobs is creating new class registers for the new academic year. Not rocket science but there is different codes for different subjects. He didn't know the codes for the departments I support so he came down with the new time-tables and i had to add the codes before he could create new registers. It is all going to end in tears I know it is. On top of that one of the technicians who works in the office opposite mines is on holiday and she asked me to feed her fish, which I have been doing. I was supposed to put in a feeding block on Friday as she's not back until next Monday but I forgot and went home. I only remembered when I saw the 500 advert on telly on Friday night were the girl asks her boyfriend to feed her fish and he drops the shaver in the tank. I'm going to have to drop into work early on Monday to feed the fish. Good job I only live about a mile and a half away.
not had a successful afternoon, went sailing, come home with a very sore knee and me sail in bits!
I've been job hunting... I managed to get some casual work at the start of the holidays but that finished two weeks ago. I've just had to ask my dad if he could possibly pay my rent on my house for the next two months... I feel so bad asking my parents for money.
I am the same Davey. hate asking my parent for money but when I have, they have always come through for me
im the same, i hate it, and luckily for me i havent had to do it a lot but there have been times i have had to ask mmy dad for money and he has come through for me.
im in the same boat Davey,
My son asks me for money on a daily basis... :lol:
Sure, you can lend him money out of your interest on the millions you have made on your book :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by parkerman
Glad to hear I'm not alone... my dad has managed to come through for me as well. Well he's paid my next month of rent which I'm thankful for. I signed up to a job agency and they rang me yesterday to say if I was free today and tomorrow to work, so I said yes, but they never rang me today. I think I'm going to ring later and ask about working tomorrow. Then I'm off to the pub to meet a friend for a drink.
My family go away on holiday on Saturday so I'm looking forward to having the house to myself... my brother is back on Monday night though, so I won't be alone for long.
If only.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Siobhan
I love my team at work.. came in this morning for what is technically my last day in Ireland (will be coming back in October to return my laptop and whatnot) and they have the room decorated with balloon and banner.. loads of sweeties.. I am going to miss them so much.. expecting lots of tears today
Aw bless Shiv. We've had a few leaving doo''s at work over the last year with staff retiring. I always cry at them. Good luck in your new home hope everything works out for you. I'm on holiday went to see Harry Potter last night brilliant movie and the weather has been glorious all week apart from Thursday.
I got a distinction for my first OU course, and have now signed up for another beginning in October. I don't know if I am mad or not, but I will be Exploring the Classical World for the the next 10 months of so.
Well done, Trinity, great achievement, :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by Trinity
Thanks! I was quite shocked, but very happy. :)
well done thats great
Im in scotland at the moment! having great time, the weathers been fab so far, a bit of rain this morning but sunbathing for the rest of the time and hit the beach yesterday and was able to find a pub to watch man city which was good.
Also cold enough in the evenings to get the log fire going in the cottage!
Well done Trinity and no, you are not mad.. if you like doing something.. keep doing it
Weather is fabby over here this week.. really settling in now and getting on with what needs to be done... Will be starting my German course in 2 weeks time so hopefully the language will improve
don't know if anyone read this but he is an ex boss of mine and a good friend of my ex husbands:
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...302708872.html
Who is, the one in court for murder? Mr Popping or Mr McGuirk?Quote:
Originally Posted by Siobhan
Sorry Kevin mcGurk RIP
Sorry to hear about the loss Shiv :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Siobhan
I feel really sad when I hear of pointless death. It is so sad, why do some people fell that they can just take life as though it is nothing? I am not religious at all but I really believe that you should treat others as you want to be treated yourself, what has happened to old fashioned morals and knowing what is right and what is wrong?
It's not just you, Trinity. I don't know if it's to do with the loss of old fashioned morals though - I'm 21 and still know what's right and wrong! Maybe I'm an exception...Quote:
Originally Posted by Trinity
Man it feels like days since I was last on here. I've missed so much. Firstly Congratulations Trin your not mad so you go Girl. Shiv I'm sorry to hear of the death of your old boss. It's always sad when we hear of the death of some we know but it's harder to understand when their death is a result of violence. I've had a bit of a manic week at work, first week back and it's been hectic but I'm sure I will settle into my full-time hours in a couple of weeks. And congratulations to anyone who passed A Levels this week.
Unfortuneately due to my choice of career I have seen death from all sides. Muder/Manslaughter call it what you will is an appalling way to go but deliberately taking your own life is even worse. I have dealt with dozens of suicides and if those who take their own lives could see the devastation they leave behind then they would never do it. NOTHING is worth takin your own or anothers life for
My father was also a policeman, and I am sure that he would agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by alan45
I tend to think that people who commit suicide mainly do so when their mind is unbalanced due to stress or illness. Unless you have a terminal illness I cannot believe that suicide is a rational choice. I cannot imagine feeling so low, so bad that the only way out is to kill myself - it must be torture beyond belief, and maybe we shouldn't judge if we haven't faced those demons ourselves? Some people seem to honestly believe that their families and loved ones would be better off without them, perhaps we should all let our friends and families know how much they mean to us. You never know what is going on in someones head.
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Originally Posted by alan45
I've tried to let these two posts go, but I can't. I'm not meaning to cause a dispute, and I'm sorry if I do. I can understand now what you're saying, Alan - but back then I couldn't. Speaking from the side of the person trying to commit suicide, I think Trinity is pretty right. Suicide is unbelievably difficult, not only in actually doing it correctly but in being in the frame of mind to actually believe that it is best. At my worst, I pushed everyone away from me and made myself unloveable. I honestly believed I was evil to the core and people would be better off without me. Also, it hurts like hell to be alive; like you're actually being tortured. It's not sadness, you don't feel anything apart from pain. It's like (for example) if you break a bone it hurts like hell... well it was like that for me too and all I wanted, along with stopping influencing the world with my badness, was to stop this pain in my body. I honestly, and I'm sure it's like that for many others too. Suicide is a complex topic, and it cannot be understood in one sentence. There are many reasons.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trinity
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Originally Posted by Tori
Sorry perhaps I did not make myself clear. I know what goes through people minds when they are in the depths of despair and contemplate suicide. They feel that life is no longer worth living and that no-one cares how they feel. What I meant was that if the person who committs suicide could only see what pain, guilt and heartache they leave behind then they would realise there is another alternative. Believe me there are times when I have been on the verge but for some reason or other did not go through with it thank God. The problem or reason which drove me to it got resolved in the long or short term. Whilst arranging funerals for suicide victims the most common response from thos left behind was WHY??? or If only they had talked we could have sorted it out.
Thank you for your post Tori, it is a painfully honest insight that we do not usually get. I am glad that you have made it through what must have been hell and I wish you all the best x
Okay, I understand what you're saying, and I suppose I'm still trying to respond from the wrong side - the do'ers side - because that's where I have the most experience. I understand where you're coming from but all these counter responses keep popping up, which aren't totally relevant in this conversation!Quote:
Originally Posted by alan45
Thank you, Trinity. xQuote:
Originally Posted by Trinity
Please don't think I am criticising you because that is the last thing in my mind. I know exactly what you have been through. What you describe are classical signs of Depression. I am just so glad that you have come through your dark time and now feel able to talk about it. Suicide really is a very compex issue and there are probably no right or wrong answers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tori
Very interesting discussion about suicide. I've experienced it from both sides - my father killed himself, and I've felt that way myself. I know that feeling suicidal comes from utter despair, and I've never blamed my father for what he did. My thoughts go out to anyone who's feeling that way at the moment.
Don't worry, I know you weren't criticising me!Quote:
Originally Posted by alan45
Thank you Tori for your brutially honest post, it has made me question my thoughts on suicide. I have only had experience from the point of view of people left behind. I have always thought that people who commit suicide to be the most selfish people on earth, as to me it looked the easy way out, with the peole left behind having to deal with the fall out of their actions but to have just a small insight as to the pain you were going through has made me stop and rethink. I hope you will be fine in the future. Lots of Love.
Just have to say that I have been in Germany now for just over 3 weeks and I am loving it. House is always clean, kids are really happy, weather is great (so far).. This was probably the best move I have made in regards to me and the kids. Getting out of the city and moving to the country is amazing and the change in everyone is all good (hopefully will last a long time). People here are so nice and friendly and help me with my German. I am more confident everyday to use German which I had never been in the past (I had a lot of German friends at work). Not missing Ireland as much as I thought I would.. Yes there is somethings I really miss, like stuff been open on Sundays and shops not closing half days on Saturdays. I miss been in the office (I am working from home and it can get quite lonely at times). I do miss my family and friends, naturally but in regards to a life change.. this one is definitely for the better!!!
Still haven't found a job for when I am finished this one but I am amazed about how calm I am about it all. If I was in Ireland I probably would be in a panic if I lost my job.. but not here.. think there is something is this air over here :D
Wow Shiv, it sounds fantastic where you are, so glad it was a good move for you. Best of luck in the job search. Oh and you get used to the shop hours, it means you get a Saturday afternoon free without having to traipse round the town.
Glad you're enjoying Germany... I can't wait to move back there!
Glad to hear you are happy and have settled in well in Germany. Its always a big step leaving the Oul Sod but the world doesn't stop at the Irish Sea. People have always been one of Irelands greatest exports.