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My last update had an 8 month gap and this one has now been 10 months (!)
I do still read all friends entries but only usually when Im on the late shift at work, so I usually have 2-3 weeks worth to get through at a time (but its nice to find out what people are up to)
Yes Caz it is me I am really here and really alive and really updating LJ its not a mirage :o)
So in 10 months what have I been up to?
Still in the same job though most of my original colleagues have moved on, which leaves me in a better position, and given more work and responsibilities to do. And Ive already completed all of my objectives for this year with a few months spare! So will look good in my review next year (hopefully with a pay rise to go with it!!).
Tom still works away, though he has had a few local (london) shops to do where he comes home, so that been nice, instead of always being on my own in the week. All his overtime has been stopped though so we are struggling a bit at the moment, hence selling anything I can (inc bargains i pick up at bootsales) on Ebay (Im a powerseller now wahey!).
Had to buy a new car a few months back as my trusty old fiesta diesel failed its MOT (bodywork), still havent got round to selling it yet, wont get much for it, though it wouldnt take much to get it passed its MOT, bit of welding (expensive if you havent got a welder or access to one free of charge lol)
Still dieting, all that good work I did at WW a couple of years ago went back on then some (why is that?) I started Slimming World in January and lost stone and a half, but got bored, and also couldnt make meetings every week due to my shifts. Felt like was paying for nothing just getting weighed, so gave that up.
Not put anything on yet still staying the same, Ive decided to follow WW again as still got all the bumpf from before. And so far so good!
My aim in the short term is a stone by Christmas. There is about 16 weeks or so so a pound a week will be wonderful (and should be easy enough!)
Just been on a course with work, Lotus Domino Administrator, had to get the train and tube everyday into London, which was horrendous, busy, bustling, sweaty people all crammed in yeurgh! Its a good qualifaction to have though, and worth a higher salary if I can get plenty of experience at work.
Still havent managed to give up smoking, though I am considering hypnotism. My brother in law has started doing a part time course on it. No one else will let him practice but I offered. He did some tests to see how receptive I was and I am VERY receptive apparently!
It was weird he had me stand in room arms out palms up, closed my eyes, he was telling me he was putting a heavy book in my right hand and a feather in my left hand, and kept repeating this. I opened my eyes and my right hand was lower than my left, and I hadnt even felt my arms move.
Then another where I was sitting with hands on my knees, he told me that my left hand was getting heavier and heavier (obviously he talked more than that but thats the basics lol) and he asked me to lift my hand up and i couldnt move it, it was bizarre feeling.
I got a new tattoo aswell, on my lower back, one I designed myself, took about 3-4 hours, it should have been done in 2 sittings as Tom had one aswell but on that day the guy couldnt get Toms drawn right, so I had both sessions. It hurt like hell, and I cant remember it ever hurting that much on the other ones though it was about 10 years ago I had the last one so maybe I blocked it out lol
It was worth it though it looks good even if I do say so myself. Im finding myself wearing lower trousers and higher tops to show it off now, though with my buddha belly and love handles it doesnt always look so flattering lol
All of my friends seem to be pregnant and having babies, and everywhere I look there is someone pregnant, I dont know if my body clock is trying to tell me something?
Felt a bit concerned after the news article that women shouldnt leave it late, Im 35 in December, and feeling that I really should decide. Thing is I dont think Im ready, I love my job and want to progress (and make shed loads of money) I wanted to be in our own house (not rented) and be financial secure. None of which has happened yet. Also there is the worry that our child could inherit Toms kidney disease (higher chance if its a boy), and he doesnt want that, he is also worried that his problems might get worse quickly and end up leaving me on my own with a child to bring up (am i talking myself out of it or what lol)
I dont want to bring a new life into the world if I cant afford to give it a good start, and end up living in poverty. Im on the jab so not like it could happen unplanned and take the decision away (Then again if people waited until the right time we might never do it?)
I dont know *confused*
On another note, Id like to get Tom an MP3 player for his birthday (in 2 weeks) but I dont know what to get. An IPOD mini? Or one of the cheaper ones. Are the cheaper ones as good? I want one around 3-4GB which is enough to put a fair few albums on. Bearing in mind he breaks mobile phones even the unbreakable ones, as he does a manual job. He would want it to wear at work, so may take a bashing in his pockets.
I dont know.... he will probably end up with a couple of dvd box sets instead (but i get him dvds every year for christmas etc though he does collect them *last count 700* but we are running out of shelves to store them. Me I watch a film and thats it, I only tend to collect serieses. Talking of which only a month til Smallville season 4. Havent brought Charmed yet, Tom told me not to as they will be for Christmas (he doesnt realise by then season 4 will be out, but hopefully the first 2 may have come down in price lol)
Well enough for now, got to make my lunch for tomorrow and wash up the dinner things, have a bath and get sat down to watch first look LOST on E4 (and try to avoid the flake cornetto icecreams in the freezer).
I do still read all friends entries but only usually when Im on the late shift at work, so I usually have 2-3 weeks worth to get through at a time (but its nice to find out what people are up to)
Yes Caz it is me I am really here and really alive and really updating LJ its not a mirage :o)
So in 10 months what have I been up to?
Still in the same job though most of my original colleagues have moved on, which leaves me in a better position, and given more work and responsibilities to do. And Ive already completed all of my objectives for this year with a few months spare! So will look good in my review next year (hopefully with a pay rise to go with it!!).
Tom still works away, though he has had a few local (london) shops to do where he comes home, so that been nice, instead of always being on my own in the week. All his overtime has been stopped though so we are struggling a bit at the moment, hence selling anything I can (inc bargains i pick up at bootsales) on Ebay (Im a powerseller now wahey!).
Had to buy a new car a few months back as my trusty old fiesta diesel failed its MOT (bodywork), still havent got round to selling it yet, wont get much for it, though it wouldnt take much to get it passed its MOT, bit of welding (expensive if you havent got a welder or access to one free of charge lol)
Still dieting, all that good work I did at WW a couple of years ago went back on then some (why is that?) I started Slimming World in January and lost stone and a half, but got bored, and also couldnt make meetings every week due to my shifts. Felt like was paying for nothing just getting weighed, so gave that up.
Not put anything on yet still staying the same, Ive decided to follow WW again as still got all the bumpf from before. And so far so good!
My aim in the short term is a stone by Christmas. There is about 16 weeks or so so a pound a week will be wonderful (and should be easy enough!)
Just been on a course with work, Lotus Domino Administrator, had to get the train and tube everyday into London, which was horrendous, busy, bustling, sweaty people all crammed in yeurgh! Its a good qualifaction to have though, and worth a higher salary if I can get plenty of experience at work.
Still havent managed to give up smoking, though I am considering hypnotism. My brother in law has started doing a part time course on it. No one else will let him practice but I offered. He did some tests to see how receptive I was and I am VERY receptive apparently!
It was weird he had me stand in room arms out palms up, closed my eyes, he was telling me he was putting a heavy book in my right hand and a feather in my left hand, and kept repeating this. I opened my eyes and my right hand was lower than my left, and I hadnt even felt my arms move.
Then another where I was sitting with hands on my knees, he told me that my left hand was getting heavier and heavier (obviously he talked more than that but thats the basics lol) and he asked me to lift my hand up and i couldnt move it, it was bizarre feeling.
I got a new tattoo aswell, on my lower back, one I designed myself, took about 3-4 hours, it should have been done in 2 sittings as Tom had one aswell but on that day the guy couldnt get Toms drawn right, so I had both sessions. It hurt like hell, and I cant remember it ever hurting that much on the other ones though it was about 10 years ago I had the last one so maybe I blocked it out lol
It was worth it though it looks good even if I do say so myself. Im finding myself wearing lower trousers and higher tops to show it off now, though with my buddha belly and love handles it doesnt always look so flattering lol
All of my friends seem to be pregnant and having babies, and everywhere I look there is someone pregnant, I dont know if my body clock is trying to tell me something?
Felt a bit concerned after the news article that women shouldnt leave it late, Im 35 in December, and feeling that I really should decide. Thing is I dont think Im ready, I love my job and want to progress (and make shed loads of money) I wanted to be in our own house (not rented) and be financial secure. None of which has happened yet. Also there is the worry that our child could inherit Toms kidney disease (higher chance if its a boy), and he doesnt want that, he is also worried that his problems might get worse quickly and end up leaving me on my own with a child to bring up (am i talking myself out of it or what lol)
I dont want to bring a new life into the world if I cant afford to give it a good start, and end up living in poverty. Im on the jab so not like it could happen unplanned and take the decision away (Then again if people waited until the right time we might never do it?)
I dont know *confused*
On another note, Id like to get Tom an MP3 player for his birthday (in 2 weeks) but I dont know what to get. An IPOD mini? Or one of the cheaper ones. Are the cheaper ones as good? I want one around 3-4GB which is enough to put a fair few albums on. Bearing in mind he breaks mobile phones even the unbreakable ones, as he does a manual job. He would want it to wear at work, so may take a bashing in his pockets.
I dont know.... he will probably end up with a couple of dvd box sets instead (but i get him dvds every year for christmas etc though he does collect them *last count 700* but we are running out of shelves to store them. Me I watch a film and thats it, I only tend to collect serieses. Talking of which only a month til Smallville season 4. Havent brought Charmed yet, Tom told me not to as they will be for Christmas (he doesnt realise by then season 4 will be out, but hopefully the first 2 may have come down in price lol)
Well enough for now, got to make my lunch for tomorrow and wash up the dinner things, have a bath and get sat down to watch first look LOST on E4 (and try to avoid the flake cornetto icecreams in the freezer).