A good day today although I was distracted by being home so late that I didn't do the asparagus/rocket spaghetti but "snacked" instead. Still managed to keep it to 1,800 cals and 600 under my target today. Highest calories burned through exercise today since I started this at 1,200.
I need my bed now though!
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Did you sleep well?
I felt absolutely DIRE last night by the time I got home. A colleague gave me a lift and he had had a diesel spillage (he was taking a can to a friend who had broken down) on his back seat...so I was not only turtally shattered from being awake all day, I also felt sick. Then the boy arrived home with Chinese because he thought we deserved it...and oooh dear nothing was good after that...
Went to bed at 10, didn't sleep very well, and woke up with a bad ear and my right eye stuck together.
Well, I'm at work, so life goes on. I'm EXTREMELY fortunate that I no longer seem to work with anyone that follows your description. I have had two bosses in the past who were spot on, and the main reason why I left both jobs. Needless to say, they both still remain in those places, running their little positions of power like mini hitlers...and no one likes them very much at all.
Anyhoo, apparently I have some work to do, so I'll get that done, hang up the rest of the bird food, and have a wee dozette.
Bon nuit
hazel
x
MfR - just for you!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5197440.stm
Hope all is well xx
There must have been something in the air last night.
I was so tired after the gym.
9.30, I retired to my 'sleep sanctuary' - with Mrs MfR's blessing.
Windows open - check
A couple of Nytol - check
McKenna CD - check
Didn't get a bloody wink.
Can you believe there was a milkman outside in a noisy diesel truck-thing at 2.00am!!!!!
So, as a result, I'm totally knackered now.
I suggest we form an insomniacs society here today as we are all suffering one way or another.
I'm going to muddle through the day, head straight for the pool and sauna, then home for LoM and, hopefully, some kip.
Best wishes all
MfR
I take it that means Life on Mars, and not Love of Mrs...?
Why not just have an early night...
Morning all!
MfR - I don't know if you have tried Red Bush Tea (rooibus). It is South African. I have been recommended it by a colleague who has been having dreadful sleep problems. You can either get it flavoured or plain and can drink it with milk or without. It has a woody flavour - no caffeine and high anti oxident. I know that Tesco and Morrisons definitely stock it but not sure about other stores. My colleague has been sleeping like a log since he started to drink it.
Amanda x
Morning all,
Well, the thing is, when someone is manipulative, they manipulate us into thinking we have it all wrong! Surely, they can't be manipultaing us, it's just that they're "focused". Aye, right! I have been down this road so many times, have had my chain pulled so many times, I'm afraid I really am the old cynic I sound! On the other hand ..... I could be wrong!
Ms S has severe tonsilitis and is completely wrecked. I feel so sorry for her! Since Thursday, she has missed the school dance, a birthday party and tonight she was due to go to see Chicago in Glasgow and she can't go! She's dead sensible though and is trying to get her energy back so she can go to school tomorrow!! What dedication, eh?!
Hazel, you poor wee thing. Should you be at work? Wouldn't it be better to be at home, in bed, watching Friends DVD's? (other comedies available).
Amanda - hope your wee guy is on the mend.
Susan S - poor wee Charis and poor wee you, having to prop her up at night!
MfR - I sympathise over the lack of sleep and totally understand. I was so shattered last night I was asleep by 10.45, but then awake at 1am and that was that. What a long, horrendous night. Naturally, just as the alarm was due to go off at 6.30, I was falling asleep. It's really no joke.
Well, suppose I better do a wee bit of work before WW at noon. High Noon! I just know I am going to faint when I find out my weight!
C xx
Hmmm, manipultaing! New word!
C xx
I also spent a sleepless night last night. I just lay there - huffing and puffing at the lack of shut-eye. Ironically we've stopped the booze in an effort to get fit and lose weight but ever since I've not slept properly. We're eating lots more fruit & veg and, forgive the details, am now getting up every few hours ...... I know it's better for me in the long run but it's driving me mad, especially as our loo is downstairs (old house).
Amanda - I'm going to try the Red Bush Tea as my sleep pattern is all over the place, partly I think due to the fact that I'm not working and am not using the leetle grey cells. 'Im indoors is on green tea and is also up in the night far more than he used to be, so there's a lot of night-time traffic in our house at the moment!!!
Hazel Love - please get well soon and try to see the doc? xx
I weighed in for S/World and have gained a couple of pounds, which is dreadful, but not surprising as I've been comfort eating/drinking, but NO MORE! The fridge is full of healthy food, there's no booze in the house, and no choccies, and all I've got to nibble on is me nails, so they're now covered in varnish ..... enough is enough. Will now jump on my little trampoline for all it's worth. The poor neighbours ......
jollygit xx
Good morning, all!
How are we this fabulous Tuesday?
Does anyone know anything about gas boilers? I can’t seem to get mine to work! No heating and no hot water, so trying to pluck up the courage for a cold shower! I’m kind of paniced cos I can’t see a flame but the electricity is going into the boiler!
OCD, Moose? It’s hard work being around colleagues like that, especially when there are no solutions! At least you have the comfort and security of knowing that you are not the only one who feels like that if your friend knows them!
T - I think it’s the sun! Sorry you had such a bummer of a weekend on the diet front! Housework burns off a calorie or two! Did you do any better yesterday?
Hazel love - Hope you’re feeling better today! Sorry you had such a bad night. You need a break, honey! Avoid using the boss’s car today! Adam Ant rocks!
DWNB - I’m assuming that it isn’t choc flakes?! The green tea should help, honey. Sorry you’re being troubled by the nose bleeds and what sounds like panic attacks. Hope you get some proper rest and self healing.
Sammie -Thanks for your email! You must be so excited about K coming home! Sorry you’re still feeling poorly. How was Leeds? At least your phone still worked despite its wee swim! What changes can you make to make things less stressful for you, honey? BTW Yours was the only bit of French I understood!!! What does that say about me?!
Mary - Sorry you’re finding focus such a difficulty just now. It’s a real frustration, isn’t it. What do you think would give you the motivation you need? For me it’s a gorgeous shoulder less dress that hubby bought at Monsoon (other quality clothing stores are available, but don’t quite hit the mark!). It almost fits, but not quite! And you must know by now that there is no need to apologise for sharing your woes here! Where does your sister live?
Jollygit - What a bummer! All the clocks 2 hours forward!!!
Chrissie S - Isn’t it nice when someone believes in you so completely!? Bet she doesn’t now!!!! I really like your idea of sending wee one’s to a childminder for a wee while to get things done! My sister keeps promising to take Charis for a day to let me get on … 2 years on I’m still waiting! Why do you think you’re struggling just now, honey? Sorry your daughter is still under the weather too! What a shame she’s missed so many things! Charis was slightly better through the night, thanks.
Anna - I like the idea of Horlicks and a warm bath even though I’m not really poorly …. And it’s only 10am!
Moose - How exciting about the Writing Group! I take it you have done this sort of thing before? I could have gone on a day’s Writing Course on Saturday, but had already booked up to go on the Photography day. Another time! Let us know how it goes tonight!
MfR - And you had a dreadful night too! Sorry about that! Hope you have a quietish day today.
Amanda - Red Bush Tea is all I drink now - organic where poss and with milk!
Have a good day, everyone! I have Amy today … and they are doing my head in, fighting and niggling each other!
Huggles, Susan <><
Moose - how was the writing group? How did your book go down??
Later that morning: SFX: Background traffic. Blackbird song. Extractor fan. Radio 2.
ELX: Bright sunlight. Slight chill to air. PROP: A Robin is hanging from a fat ball. A BEE has just been flying around the office.
Having been sitting VERY STILL so the BEE doesn't see her...Hazel Love is sitting watching the Robin and mulling over stuff.
ChrissieS - how sweet of you next door! Have only just had a chance to catch up to all the womblings on there. I find myself hoping the CtD will still have internet access in her new job, else I fear she will implode! Bless her! SOOOO SORRY Ms S is so poorly. I thought my throat my burst yesterday, but it seems to have calmed down into husky, so I can cope with that - but wanting to get better to go back to school! What have you done to the poor child! I can only assume that there is an even better party (or something) that she is saving up for...I admire her dedication...poor love!
BTW, I am at work because I'd probably feel worse at home, wallowing etc. Plus Colin brought home a rat this morning, so I'd rather not be there in case he makes a return visit to the nest...having had the mouse incident last weekend...and
I'm going to wait til this clears before I go to the Doc - I feel I would give a false impression.
Probably Dot Cotton instead of Margaret Thatcher...
Dunk in at 11?
Och, g'warn!
ps Try Rooibus with honey and milk if you are having it for the first time...and please can I offer another one? Yogi Tea - Chai - the proper cinnamon one. Milky with honey. Sublime.
SFX: Kettle going on.
Diverse alarums
Exaunt
Well, it IS World Theatre Day dahlings!
Morning all :o)
Had a chinese last night as was too tired to cook so it's bad news on the calorie stakes for me (although there was no batter in sight or sweet sticky chinese sauce!). On the plus side I managed to have a sauna at home by ironing on the landing upostairs with sunlight coming through the window and steam from the iron. It was quite stereotypical as there was me, barefoot and pregnant tied to the ironing board while hubby did jobs around the house :o)
Sorry to hear that so many of us are feeling under the weather - my theory is that the warmer weather allows bacteria to grow at a faster rate and we all catch germs more readily - it should be over in a few weeks when we make our own resistance. I'm feeling a bit shoddy but nothing too bad.
Hazel - did you manage to separate your bad ear and right eye (am conjuring images of sloth from the Goonies in my head!
http://www.wilson06.freeserve.co.uk/sloth.jpg but am sure that I'm way out on this one!)
Matt - Have you tried earplugs (although not sure how this would work with McKenna CD?) Aternatively I can recommend pregnancy for giving you the ability to sleep at all hours of the day!
Jollygit - am hoping your were suitable attired for trampetting? Black eyes are sooo not a good look sweetie!
Moose - You still sound like hubba hubba moose, and one clad in Lycra at that!
Susan - Hope the kids start behaving and give you some peace, surely it's nap time by now!
Happpy Tuesday everyone
:o) Jo
Hazel love - was the rat alive or deed?! Would you like a blanket for your shoulders, honey? You're sounding miserable, and I wish I could do something more for you!
Jo - Your chinese sounds lovely! I hate ironing, sunlight, or not! And unfortunately now that they are 2 they don't nap in the morning! In fact, sometimes they don't nap in the afternoon either!
Chrissie S - My little man had a dreadful night but eventually woke at 8.15 this morning and seems to be over the worst now. He was very happy to hear his voice back as he got a bit scared yesterday that it may never come back! He is spending a quiet day with daddy getting his strength back to go to school tomorrow as well! I hope Ms S will soon be fighting fit again. You would swap with them if you could wouldn't you?
Susan S - I started this week with Red Bush tea so will am looking forward to seeing the benefits once I am into it.
Jollygit - Hope it will work for you and you soon have a settled nights sleep
Hazel Love - you should try to see a doctor as you sound so under the weather. Hope you feel better soon - I think Echinacea tea might help, you could drink the tea then cool the bag to put over your poorly eye.
Jo - I think the weather may well have a bearing on the amount of nasty germs and viruses going around. You take care of yourself and spot.
Hope everyone ailing feels better soon. And for the rest - have a good day - the sun is shining in the NW and it looks lovely outside!
X
Morning all
Thanks for your support :o) I did feel a bit of a moaning minnie yesterday, by the time I finished work I was bored listing to myself :o) I'm not normally like that I like to be happy and cheery but I guess we all have our off days.
I did have a word with myself on the way home. I'm the only one who can change things but instead of feeling overwhelmed at the thought of changing everything and wanting it now (I wasn't in the que when God was giving out patience!) I need to take it bit by bit and set myself some small goals which it turn will give me the confidence and strength to tackle the bigger ones :o)
First task - food shopping on way home! Cooked myself a healthy meal of steamed chicken and vegetables, very nice. Had my porridge this morning (I never do breakfast!) tuna salad for lunch, lean pork fillet with salad or veg (haven't decided yet) for dinner.
Fruit for snacking and 2 litres of water to drink through out the day.
Sleeping - I fully sympathise with you all, it is torture when you go to bed feeling exhausted then wake up 2hrs later and your awake the rest of the night until that last hour before your alarm goes off and thats when you want to sleep!!
I have just discribed a normal night for me, however, last night
I didn't feel particularly tired and as time was getting on I thought I really should go to bed. So just before midnight I got into bed with my book, would have preferred a man ;o)) I put my light out at 00:23 and woke up at 06:05!!!! I couldn't believe it, what an amazing feeling it is to sleep right through, and I feel so much better for it today. It's so long since I've had that much sleep I couldn't even tell you when it was. I'm really sorry for rambling on, especially when some of you are suffering but it is such a unique experience for me!
I will be purchasing some Red bush tea at lunchtime! I think the my poor sleep pattern is a big part of my problems!
Moose - I have in the past had the misfortune of working for/with people of your description and it is not a pleasant experience! There was one female boss who was like it with most people but I got on really well with her. She did make some peoples life a misery. As we had a good working relationship I thought I would mention to her because it caused so much bad feeling within the department. She did put things right but for some it was too late however she did gain the respect of others and it all turned out good in the end. IMO it can be a form of bullying, some are like it at home and work others can be one or the other. I'm ashamed to say a member of my family is like it at home and work and another who is like chalk and cheese between work and home....at work they are full of self importance and very confrontational but the complete opposite out of work....what's that all about! No, maybe you shouldn't answer that one. I hasten to add it's not me :o)
Sun is shining here....I hope it's the same for all of you xx
Chrissie - I'm sending lots of get well vibes to Ms S. what a shame she missed her party and the show :o(
Hazel - You poor wee soul, you should be tucked up in bed!! Sending lots of get well vibes to you too xx
Not forgetting wee Charis, bless her. I can't wait to see her next Tuesday. Have asked the angels to give her some extra protection to get her back on the mend xx {{{hugs}}}
Gaby - hope you are ok xx
bye for now
Mary xx
ps. boss is away...yippppeee I get to blog :o)
Jo - yup, I was well supported in order to avoid the 'panda' effect from all that bouncing on the trampette. Mind you, the lampshade won't ever be the same again so I can't wait until it's warm enough to take this particular form of exercise outside. The only problem is that our next door neighbour has a loud water feature in his garden which makes me want to pee as soon as I'm out in the garden ..... one of us could prove a bit of a health hazard!!!
jollygit x
Amanda - Sorry the wee man is poorly too! You'd do anything to take it off them, wouldn't you!? Hope you feel the better of the Rooibus! I was so good at staying caffeine free, eating lots of fruit and veg, drinking lots of water when I was pregnant .. but now I'm hopeless!
Jollygit - you make me laugh :o)
Hazel - where can I buy Yogi tea?
Amanda - Hope your wee one is better soon {{{hugs}}} xxxx
Mary xx
Mary - Well done you! I’m impressed with the porridge … our household is swapping to that too in the hope it will fill us up and keeps us going til lunch! Don’t do tuna! Bleuch! But hubby went to work with Greek salad today. Pork fillet is nice marinated in a wee bit soy sauce, fresh ginger and chilli! Enjoy! We have salmon for tonight. Have you tried anything to help you sleep, honey? I get bouts of insomnia when the ME relapses and I know exactly how you feel! Now you’ll be analising what you did differently yesterday I the hope of a repeat performance tonight! And thanks so much for having a word with the angels!
Talking of that - she told me last week at Little Fishes, our Mums&Tots group, that she could see angels! Hmmm!
At this precise minute, the girls are balancing on the arms ofthe other sofa! Do you think I should do anything or just watch? Oh ... the cat's got in on the act and is leaping up at straying fingers over the edge of the arm!
Morning all.
Just got in to the office. Shame on me. Went swimming this morning and was a bit late up. That put me behind an awful lot of slow moving traffic in the fog. By the time I'd swum and steamed and jacuzzied, I had remembered that I'd left my flash drive at home and I really do need it today, not least because my book's on it and I need to print out a couple of chapters for the writing group (it's tonight, not last night). So, with breakfast a priority as I was hungry, I had poached egg on toast at the gym, then went home, and then drove in. And only very small feelings of guilt - hardly any at all!
Much as I hate to admit it, my OCD associates are at the church not at work. Makes it harder to deal with in some ways, especially as they are in leadership positions...Unfortunately sometimes in churches too, a minority can exert power over the majority (knowingly or unknowingly).
The majority try to do the right thing and treat the minority well, but the end result is that the minority are in the centre of things and the majority buzzing around the periphery. It should be the other way around, for everybody's sake not just the majority.
Funny how it's a little microcosm of society at large, innit?
But how to break it and revert back to the way it "should" be, that's the question...for both my church and society. When I come up with the answer I shall apply to be Prime Minister.
I have a pretty empty day with a mad rush at the end...telephone conference until 6pm when I'll have to leave to go straight to Writing Group.
Look after yourselves all you ill people. I think it's the change in the weather - temps ranging from -2 to +18 in a very short space of time mean our poor bodies don't quite know what to do.
Rooibos tea - Mrs Moose is a big fan. I was first introduced to it 6 years ago by my South African IT guy who drank gallons of it.
MWK - you can buy some yogi tea from me if you want...I've got a box in the cupboard that I never touch!
Moose - are you standing by for the 200th post next door???
Moose, if it is Yogi Tea, Classic, in a red/cream coloured box, you should touch it! Mind you, if it's been there that long, it may have all turned to dust by now!
Holland and Barrett if anyone else is interested...about £1.99 a box. H&B do the Rooibos too, as do Tesco and Sainsbury. I am going to purchase some for myself on the way home.
SusanS - according to the boy, it was deed. I don't mind finding a deed one when I get home, it's the cat flap tussle and the inevitable fighting with it behind the tall bookcase I can't cope with at the moment...The blanket is lovely thank you. It seems to actually be warmer outside than it is in here!
So, Moose. Book Group tonight. Next stop Richard and Judy...OH I DO HOPE NOT, but then in a funny way, I'd be SOOOOOOOO proud. I hope your printer (at home) is heavy duty enough to handle your load...and who the blimmin' heck books a blimmin' telephone conference at 6pm. Isn't it midnight in Hong Kong or Honolulu or wherever. Blimey.
Am going to sit on step in sun and contemplate naval.
love
navel
x
Hazel Love - good luck with the navel. I can ONLY contemplate mine as I haven't seen it for a while, what with all the comfort eating etc .... sorry, was that slightly too much information?
Bounce, bounce, bounce - boing ..
jollygit xx
It'll still only be 6pm in London though. The boss is skiving around town today so can only call in rather than meet physically.
And remember, it's 5 o'clock somewhere.
Jo - I'm on holiday. You go for it.
Typical! The printers in here are down. The one day I need to print in ages...can't really print somewhere else - too long a dash to rescue the book before anyone else gets to it.
I hope that my Indian IT colleagues are all very busy trying to fix it.
Wipro?
You can email it to me if you like. I have my own dedicated, non-networked printer. And spare cartridges.
Where do I need to bring it?
Not just salad water
hazel
x
Hi everyone!
Just thought I'd pop by as I'm working out of my Andorran office. I don't have a lot of time but I do miss catching up on the blogs.
Hazel you should get yourself tucked up in bed!!
Hope to be back to you soon...
Luv
Lyndyloo
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Some statistics.
The grand total reached 852 from 22nd December and ending 16th January.
Between 22nd December and 1 o'clock on 1st January, 185.
Considering most of the UK were on holiday over the Christmas period, it's a pretty poor effort next door really, as it's only CE who is on leave at the moment...and I got BP'd this morning too...ME!
IMHO anyway
OHMS
FRCS
MRCVS
PTO
ITV
BBC
PAWS
Sorry about that chaps, I must have dozed off.
I wish.
I will invest in some of the potions that you have recommended. I hope that last night was a blip, as I do seem to have turned the corner recently.
Lyndyloo. Just to be able to say 'my Andorran office' is hugely impressive.
You show off you.
Been doing some 'Road trip' research and hopefully we'll get to see Prince in Vegas.
Little purple fella, not Harry.
Later
MfR
Guys,
I have so much to say, I promise I will try not to be boring, but please stick with it!
Weight Watchers! OMG - just horrendous, as I knew it would be! I don't see any point in messing around and being coy. You don't know me personally, I don't know you personally, and as far as I am aware, you are not gonna tell anyone my deepest darkest secrets! In order for me to really face this weight thing, I have to be straight. I am 5'2" and weigh 13stone 2lbs. I told you, it is horrendous.
I have to get down to 11st 12lbs to be within my BMI. I sort of know what that means! Apparently I should be 9st 11lbs for my height/age. Yeah, like that's a possibility!
So, I'm in a wee bit of shock, but in all honesty the last month I have just felt myself getting bigger and bigger, so I can't be completely surprised. There's no real reason - I'm not unhappy, I'm not worried any more than usual about life - it's just that I've let things slide too far!
So, I have TONS of literature to read tonight (before Life On Mars) and tomorrow is another day.
I'm not making excuses already, but I will be away this weekend to Harrogate with my sister (so looking forward to getting to York too). What are the CHANCES of me staying off white wine?!
Thanks for listening - I'll be back soon!
C xx
I havent kept up with you all and on my way out the door but MWK i really wanted to say something to you.
You were talking about giving yourself a good talking to and with your comments yesterday i wonder if you are in a similar place to me - which is that i am not in a place to start official dieting at the moment, because i hate myself and my body too much to be committed enough to make the change, i always (albeit subconcsiously) sabotage my attempts and then fail and decide that i can never do anything about it.... till the next time i try, and so it goes on. As a result, my eating habits, self-opinion and metaballism is shot to pieces.
Last Nov i decided i had had enough, i stopped dieting, i stopped weighing myself, i tried to learn to like and accept my self just the way i am. In time, when that is habit - if i still need to lose some weight, i will. But until i can accept that being a little over my ideal weight does not mean that i am a total failure, should not be let out of the house in case someone harpoons me, and generally am not a bad person - i will not diet.
Thats not to say i dont try and watch what i eat, i do, but i also dont ban myself from anything, and if i have something that i dont like - i try to remember what it tastes like and dont have it again, sometimes that works sometimes it doesnt.
I am getting there, i am more accepting of my body than ever before - i still dont like it - but i realise that im not a heffer. and even if i was, it wouldnt make me a bad person. I have a successful career, a lovely home, a fab husband and a great man cub.... i cant get everything right.
I hope this doesnt read as a lecture or anything, its not intended that way, i just think that until we accept that its ok to be a little overweight, its not our fault, we are not to blame. Then maybe we will be able to have more success when we choose to diet cos we want to, not cos we think we have to.
xx
PS since i started this, i think have lost about 8lbs. not masses, but it has stayed off, and it has gone without trying. A nice by product of learning to like myself....
Anna - good for you. I probably shouldn't say this...but I thought you looked great in your photo too. I didn't say anything at the time as I felt it may have been misconstrued as stalkerish. I hope you take it in the non-stalkerish way that I mean it. And Mr Anna does too if he reads this...and Mrs Moose if she does...am I still digging? Is that the time? Am I in trouble now?
Maybe you hang around with unhealthily thin dancers too much?
Chrissie - you know that honesty about where you are is the first step to doing something about it. You have already gone further than a lot of people ever do. Small, slow, steady but persistent and determined steps are called for now. You can do it. You need to form new habits and they usually take 30 days to learn. Don't expect too much of yourself until you're settled into those new habits.
As Mrs Moose so wisely says to me: You've spent 39 years getting to the weight you are now - you can't expect to get back to your "ideal weight" in a couple of weeks.
The good news is that it doesn't take 39 years either but somewhere in between...
Wise words, oh Moose, wise words!
Can I say a couple of things:
Moose - re: your associates at Church. There a people who present themselves to be good living, Christian people, but there can be an agenda elsewhere. I have an acquaintance who attends Mass every single day and I can tell you, she is the least Christian person on the planet. However, she sees her attendance at Mass as some sort of "pass" into Heaven! Sorry, love, it doesn't work that way!
Also Moose, enjoy this evening - I look forward to hearing how it goes!
Jollygit - your earlier comment about not sleeping since you stopped the booze! I identify completely! I think it takes our bodies a wee bit of time to adjust when we change the goalposts!
Amanda, Hazel, MWK and Susan S, thank you for the good wishes towards Ms S. She tells me she is feeling much better and will be at school tomorrow! I have told her she needs a really good education so that she can afford me and Mr S when we are in our dotage!
Susan S - re: Charis seeing angels - you know, children are very susceptible to this sort of thing! When Ms S was about four years old she told us there was a "lady" in her bedroom. I of course went straight through to the room - nothing. But she insisted, for several days. She said there was a "nice lady" but then it just stopped and she never mentioned it again! We were spooked to say the least!
Can I also please say hi to Keith. I keep meaning to, every single time I come on Moose's blog!
C xx
Anna - Thank you xx It's not just me I'm not happy with, I'm not happy about any aspect of my life!
March and April are tough months for me because it's Mothers day, my Dad's birthday, and my Mum's anniversary of her passing! I would give anything for them to be here because even though they have been gone for a while, the pain is unbearable at times!
Sorry guys, I'm just going through a really low point - I will be ok!
M
I wish it was the SOAMC tonight, that would cheer me up! Although the others are probably thinking thank goodness it's not :o))
I feel bad for spreading doom and gloom on the blog......sorry xx
Mary
Mary - Gloom away, that's what we're all here for, to share fun, happiness and dark times in equal measure.
:o) Jo
Och, it's me again!
Mary, you are not spreading doom and gloom! Sometimes life is just shi*t and that's a fact. You are in a low point at the moment, but it won't last forever.
I am so looking forward to meeting you and the rest of the SOAMC next week! Mr S is SORELY tempted to come along, just to pop in and say hello, so you may just see him! Since last week, he's been saying to me, so ...... Moose, Jollygit, DWNB ....... couldn't you have thought of something more original than Chrissie S?!
Take it easy, o.k.
C xx
mwk
Life can be a b***h, but the sun will always come out again.
I have always been up and down like a yo-yo, but when I'm up I'm always so happy with my lot; Mrs MfR, my health, our lifestyle etc.
Not sure where I'm going with this other than I feel for you right now.
The clouds will disperse and before you know it your life will be full of sunshine again.
Honest. Keep smiling.
MfR
ChrissieS...If only I could fly, I'd be there wi'ye! However the flights are HUGELY expensive, speshully when you add on the taxes etc, and then somewhere to stay, and then spending money and then and then and then and then and then and then and then and then and then and then and then and then and then and then and then and then.
Suffice to say...will not be present corporeally...but Mr S can have a virtual 'HALLO MR S! love hazel x' to be going on with.
I shall however be raising a glass of sumthing I spec...and as I have previously mentioned to 'rSusanS, it's the night of the Lunar Eclipse...so it'll all be a bit mad I'm sure, and it is especially a good time for wishing...
Anna - you did look good in your picture ergo you look good.
Where is Caroline? Ou est Le Grande (Keith)? Lyndyloo has appeared and will be hosting this weeks episode of 'Ski Sunday' from her other tax haven, Gaby and Jollygit are about, t...here or there give or take a biscuit, eg???????? Ms Log??????
If none of you have a note or a reasonable excuse you will need to be outside Moose's Office at 14.30 tomorrow afternoon for SOTB.
Today has flown by – I started to post earlier this morning but got pulled into something at work. Now it its almost home (gym) time, and I can’t wait.
Apologies but I see there are quite a few posts this afternoon so I will have to try and catch up later, but I hope everyone who is suffering/ill is feeling better or has survived the day without getting too tired.
Susan S – thank you, yesterday and today have been much better on the diet front, well expect for a few celebration Roses this afternoon following a successful audit! I hope to burn them off in the gym later so all in all I am felling quite positive. I also invested in a steamer yesterday so can enjoy healthier cooking/vegetables – its great!
You really are a great bunch of people. Thanks Anna, jo, Chrissie, Hazel and MfR xxxx
I know things will get better, although life is s**t and I may not have a lot I thank my lucky stars for what I do have.
As long as this blog is here I will always be smiling :o)
Have a good evening folks xx
Mary xx
night night xx
see you in the morning...
Moose - I think OCD is a very charitable description. I lived with a highly manipulative, nasty individual for 10 years before I realised it. I made many, many excuses, but when all's said and done - he's highly manipulative. People like this know exactly what they're doing and frequently manipulate situations so that they are the one's who have been wronged. Unfortunately, they're usually completing charming also.
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!
Sorry - feeling a bit better today - just back from Bexleyheath, but tired! I overdosed on caffeine yesterday (I only usually drink decaff) and ended up working until 10pm and then doing 'stuff' until midnight! Bouncing off the walls like a regular Tigger!
I'm sorry so many of the 'clan' are feeling poorly - perhaps it's time for more than spring cleaning the house?
Chrissie - I remember when I stood on the scales for the first time at WW - I nearly died! I am 5" taller than you and weighed 3 stone more!!! It takes time - but that's the best way - believe me. Now that you've taken the first step, your confidence will increase each week as you start to see the effects of your new lifestyle. That goes for everyone actually.
Mary - if you can't let it all out here - where can you Honey?
S xx.
P.S. 5 days and counting! Tra la Laaaa!!!
P.P.S Have been instructed to look for hotels in London for a weekend away :-)
Sorry - forgot - Moose - hope the Writers thing y goes well this evening - looking forward to an update!
S xx.
Mary - you haven't spread doom & gloom on here at all. Heaven only knows, we've most of us shared our worries and fears on here at one time or another. Give yourself a certain amount of time to feel sorry for yourself - that's perfectly allowed - and then say "enough's enough" and move on. Don't try to be cheerful for everyone else or when you don't feel like it, 'cos that's even more stressful! I used to allow myself maybe 10-15 minutes to acknowledge that I was unhappy - and by doing so felt just a weeny bit better. Hoping this makes sense and sending you love & PV's xxxxxx
jollygit xx
Sorry - I forgot to say that it's my parents' 53rd wedding anniversary today - I'm very proud of them and at 73 and 75 respectively, my mum still sits on me dad's lap and gives him a cuddle, even when I'm there! They're like a couple of kids and it's wonderful to see - I always wanted to emulate their relationship but at 21 it didn't occur to me that they'd already spent 25 years working each other out! Anyway, just wanted to share this with you.
jollygit xxxx
Well chaps, I can only say I'm disappointed.
There was I, flying the bloggers flag on Drivetime tonight, and no-one noticed.
Actually, I'm quite pleased as I thought I'd made a idiot of myself.
But, if you must 'listen again', zoom to about 37min in and I'm on Stuart's quiz.
I lost.
Love all
MfR
Hey All - hope you are all well. Sorry not to have been around much but really, really busy.
Don't know if you recall me saying a few weeks ago that I was in the midst of an application for promotion. Anyway, I'm through to the next stage! I've got an assessment centre thing this coming Monday. Aptitude tests, psychometric tests - you name it they are testing it! A long way to go yet but at least I'm travelling in the right direction. Anyway this and just being so bl**dy busy at work has distracted me from blogging. I promise to be a better blogging buddy in future.
MOOSE - I committed to starting a healthy eating plan and failed miserably the first few days - work kept getting to me. However, got started proper on Friday and already feeling the benefit. Have cut down on the vino considerably - only having a very small glass to go with my evening meal. I'm going to weigh-in on Thursday morning so I hope to let you know where things stand later in the week. Bought myself a new suit for this assessment centre and decided to go for the size that was slightly neat fitting rather than a bit too big. So lots of incentive to stick to the plan!!!!!
SUSAN and the others in the Scottish contingent - looking forward to seeing you all next Tuesday. I'll drop my halo that evening and force myself to have a couple of glasses! Especially given this assessment thing will be out the way.
MfK - was that you on Drivetime tonight. I hope it was otherwise I've put your face to a different voice.
OK - have to go now. Take care everyone and happy blogging.
EG
And, of course, 'an' idiot would be right.
MfR - Idiot, pedant & proud.
EG
Well done.
Give it your best. If it is meant to be, it is meant to be.
Good luck.
And thanks for spotting me!
MfR
hello all
Thanks, Hazel, for noticing i was away..It's lovely to be missed - have been hectic at work, boss looking over my shoulder, mum's knee op went OK but still 3 days/week commuting to Bristol to see her, daughters filling falling out, interview for new job tomorrow>>>!!!
Anyway -
MfR: I heard you..I got all of a flutter and said out loud ( to no one) in my car..OO it's Matt from rudgewick! bad luck..I have no idea who the female voice is!
Moose: reading/writing group.good for you !
Hazel hope birdies are good, an you get better soon.
Scottish contingent - have a great SOAMC..I'm really sorry i can't be there, bummer!
Everyone else: keep up the chat, good wishes & support to each other, relax and drink tea to help you sleep...write all your worries down, last thing, so you don't go over and over them. I do read this blog regularly..I've become a bit of a lax lurker recently..sorry..after my Hols, i'm sure stress at work will die down and i'll get back to being able to join in the fun/commenting/support.
in the meantime, look after yourselves, pip pip, cheerio, ta ta, a bientot !
love caroline x
MfR (sorry - mis-spelled your 'name' earlier - my ability to type/spell/speak keeps getting worse). Anyway - thanks for your good wishes. And re Drivetime - I really thought you had got it right.
Caroline - just in case you pop back in - happy hols. We'll miss you next week - but hopefully there will be another SOAMC.
EG
MfR - I have to confess, I was watching Neighbours (I know, but I never grew out of it!) when you were on Drivetime, but have listened again. 1/3 - v. impressive, I didn't have a clue!
Having one of those odd nights tonight - rang K when kids were sorted, but he couldn't talk as he was in a meeting, rang my 'bestie' - she's out with her chap, so told her I'd call tomorrow. Rang another friend, but she didn't answer. Couldn't call my mum, as I knew she'd be in bed. Tried to blog, but then IE crashed...
K did call back, but he's not feeling 100% and needed to get back to work.
None of my friends are logged on to MSN tonight.
Sometimes, the cats just have to put up with an ear bending!
S xx.
Thanks for your kind words Sammie and Jollygit xx
MfR - I haven't been listening to drivetime but I have listened again to tonights show. I didn't have a clue who the male or female was! Well done for getting through, it was really nice to hear you. Probably a good thing I wasn't listening while driving :-) Let us know when you take up salsa....i'm sure a few of us lady bloggers would enjoy coming along :o)) Not to be taken in a stalkish manner of course :o)
Thanks again to all of you for being who you are and for your kind thoughts and wise words today!
Goodnight friends, sleep well xx
Mary xx
Matt - fame at last! Well done for getting on. I didn't hear as I was on my conference call.
evening - in and off to bed but decided tonight that i would really love to learn how to play the cello so have been on ebay to look for a second hand one.... am watching!
MfR - am going to listen again tomorrow!
MWK - (hug)
Caroline - yippee your back
Moose - right back atchyer baby, in a totally non-stalkerish way!
Hazel (and all else not feeling well/whose bairns are not feeling well)- hope you are feeling better
The lot of you - night night lovely people.
xx
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