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There's a load of guff on telly tonight and ex just deposited Mini back home with the DVD that I Mini bought me him for Christmas ... Dara O'Briain - Talks Funny - Live In London.

From my toothache-free friend, Landers

1. What was the first concert you ever went to?

... General Saint and Clint Eastwood, a reggae duo.

2. If you were to be in charge of a music award who would win the 'Worst Band/Artist of All Time' Award?

... Bad ones don't stick in my mind ... hmmm ... Tiffany?

3. A lot of people think the sound quality on a well looked after vinyl record is far superior to that of a CD or MP3. What are your thoughts?

... Bollocks. Only if you want that groove noise for nostalgia but *fneugh*

4. What song/track/piece of music can you never hear enough of?

... I'm rather taken with Pachelbel's Canon in D minor. And Stumbledown Romancer right now.

5. Complete this sentence: "If I was to put a band together using famous musicians of any era the line up would be..."

... Meh. Musicians

Jimmy Dewar on Vocals
Amy Winehouse on Additional Vocals
Frank Zappa on Lead Guitar
Jimmy Dewar on Bass
Jean Luc Ponte on Violin

I dunno, can't really think of others - soz

Jason Byrne is on Radio 2 right now and there are tears streaming down my face.

It's been a while since I've guffawed in an empty room

Damn damn damn I looked for the Listen Again link and it's not available (it's about Religion) but if you get the chance to hear him some time - go for it.

You can listen to last week's episode from here

EDIT - It IS available for Listen Again.

Click the link. Click, click, click

... when Purple Dragon posted about it this blog is excellent. I've had it on RSS for ages now and there's something posted every few days. The guy drives an ambulance in the UK.

I'd like you to see my 2 new friends' blogs

Mega artistic, and mega in love. These are 2 of my favourite blogs right now.

Go read them cos they'll lift your heart.

Here and here

Just heard that JM died today

click

Thank you, J, for the link to this site (some time ago on yer blog)

I am LOVIN this story

Damn.

Getting pain in my mouth. Feels like an abscess. Better get the salt water sorted.

Cocky Raccoon

Saw the dentist.

There's nothing for her to 'grip' to get the tooth out. The nerve was taken out before anyway. I have an appointment next month, for an hour. Surgery. Eep.

I heard 'them' talking on telly today about the way they tackle bullying in the USA.

The teachers don't get all harsh on bullies, they have a discussion with the whole class at the end of each day to see how things went for each of the kids.

It works too.

They've tried a lot of methods over here and not much seems to work. It'd be nice if they had a wee go at this style.

It teaches kids responsibility and citizenship, amongst other things.

Just a thought *shrug*

Anyone else having problems opening gmail today?

Soz. Just a daft thought

Just broke a tooth whilst brushing my teeth.

It's a capped tooth.

There's a broken bit of 'peg' in the middle.

It's right down to the gum.

Crap. There'll be digging involved.

In other news ...

I should be divorced next week. Although I've heard that before.

More whinging about JR ... here

The best thing about the article is this ...

Next time check behind you, Mr Davies

Letter from lawyers arrived yesterday ... addressed to Mrs [my middle name] Subz. She said in this letter that she'd been trying to phone me for a while and couldn't get through. That'll be the new number I gave the admin about 2 months ago, that she wrote down but obviously didn't edit into my file

I am never called by my middle name, it's not even my first middle name, it's the second one. The very first 'lawyer' (legal aid) that took down my details, put this name down as if it were my Christian name. I corrected her. It's still on file as my second middle name

Wonder if they're looking for a new admin? I'm gonna ask. What?! If you don't ask you don't get It's also a ten minute walk from my house. Good omen?

She wants proof of income to apply for fee remission. Once that's sorted the Decree Absolute will come through. It took the DSS a week to send that letter, the next 2 days were my fault. Didn't want to leave the house. I'll take it to her tomorrow.

The good news is ... the CSA money arrived today. It's for January. There's still £10.65 missing from December when they syphoned off misdirected some of the money from my almost ex husband.

Anyway, was able to buy food so that'll do. Mini's been eating like a ravenous goat. That'll be another growth spurt then.

Stop growing! Yer almost taller than me and I can wear yer trainers already!

That's all I've got. *slump*

Do you ever get "​​​​good m​ornin​g"​​​​ texts​ from anyon​e?​​​​
... Sometimes, yes. I don't send them unless I have loads of credit

Who last texte​d you?
... Molty

What time did you go to sleep​ last night​?​​​​
... about 2am as I was playing cards (you went to bed about 1.30, babe)

What woke you up today?
... Mini and friends, with their eternal soundtrack - shotguns firing and USA accents screaming at each other.

When was the last time you talke​d to your best frien​d?​​​
... we spoke on the phone earlier and we're on Skype now

What was your dream​ about​ last night​?​​​​
... something about the white plates I bought in M & S last year

Are you curre​ntly frust​rated​ with a girl?​​​​
... nickety nackety noonoonoo (no)

Are you curre​ntly frust​rated​ with a boy?
... I am currently frustrated without my boy

How is your hair right​ now?
... still needing cut. I spent my Christmas money on other necessities like tee shirts, DVDs and food

Do you prefe​r to call or text?​​​​
... text. I'm thrifty.

Last time you slept​ over at someb​ody'​​​s house​?​​​​
... the weekend after New Year

Are you a bad influ​ence?​​​​
... yes

When was the last time you went shopp​ing?​​​​
... on Monday, for food, gas and electricity *dull shopping*

Did you laugh​ a lot at somet​hing today​?​​​​
... Andy makes me laugh all the time, even when I'm trying to be in a bad mood *kicks him* ... So yes, I laughed a lot today

What'​s​ bothe​ring you right​ now?
... Mini's anger problem and ... a few hundred miles between me and him

What were you doing​ last night​ at 11?
... talking to Andy, watching Man On Fire Jonathan Ross Show and blogging

Who was the last perso​n you took a pictu​re with?​​​​
... I think it was with Andy, Sminch, Molty, Austin Lance and Sminch's hubby.

Think​ back five month​s ago, were you singl​e?​
... no

Who can you blame​ for your bad mood today​?​​
... whoever I decide deserves it It could be yooooooooo
That's so funny etc

What do you prefe​r,​​ Skitt​les or Starb​urst Opal Fruits?​​
... Opal Fruits

How was last night​?​
... a bit rainy and cold or quite good after a big long chat

How do you feel right​ now?
... fed-up, I wish I could get motivated and well. I've not made the most of my potential

Do you think​ someo​ne is think​ing about​ you right​ now?
... yes I do, I know he thinks about me a lot

Could​ you go the rest of your life witho​ut smoki​ng a cigar​ette?​
... no

Are you a jealo​us perso​n?​
... a bit. I know there's no reason to be, it's just a habit that needs breaking. Not all patterns repeat

Does it take a lot to make you cry?
... no, I cry very easily at times but I surprised myself just how easily last week. (someone else's secret)

Who was the last perso​n you texte​d?​
... Molty

Have you ever read an entir​e book in one day?
... not for a while but I used to quite frequently

Think​ a lot befor​e you sleep​?​
... *sigh* I wish I could get my frickin brain to shut up, especially at night. It's constant, all day, all night.

Hold hands​ with anyon​e in the past 2 weeks​?​
... Mini, he comes into my bed sometimes in the morning, for a blether. I was showing him how we used to fall asleep when he was a baby. He wouldn't sleep without my hand in his.

Ever dyed your hair?​
... no, used rinses when I was a lot younger (more than 20 years ago!)

What'​s runni​ng throu​gh your mind right​ now?
... "I wonder what that banging is upstairs?" (Mini slamming summat cos he's in a strop)

Do you have a frien​d of the oppos​ite sex you can talk to?
... always.

Are you someone who worries quite often?
... loads. Anxiety is a bigger problem than depression, my CBT lady discovered

Have you ever kisse​d someo​ne whose​ name start​ed with a K?
... well my (almost) ex husband's initial is K, so ...

Is there​ anybo​dy you wish you could​ be spend​ing time with right​ now?
... *sigh*

What does the sixte​enth text in your inbox​ say?
... boringly ... O2 Surprises: Your Silver surprise code is ...

Have you ever falle​n aslee​p in someo​ne'​s arms?​
... oh yes

Do you wish someo​ne would​ call or text you right​ now?
... I'm ok right now

Is your life anyth​ing like it was a year ago?
... I'm not sure, I'd have to check my blog

Where​ will you be a year from now?
... not a clue but I'd like to say ... working, settled, with Andy

Every year, for the past 3 years, our good friend Landers (aka Paddy) has hosted the BCUK Bloscars. He gets nothing from it except to see everyone having a laugh and enjoying themselves. He removed himself from nominations even!

It's a fun thing for all involved. Anyone can vote, anyone can be nominated. If you want to take part, the voting form and rules are here. There's only one week left to vote or ... if there's no interest he's thinking of cancelling

It's a good laugh. It's an evening of daftness and you get to read blogs you hadn't noticed before.

Community has been slowing a little recently. Go on, give it a go?

In the past two days I have read 4 different posts going on about how awful it is to write LOL when you comment on a funny post or comment. So, with this in mind, I have adopted a catchphrase.

This should explain it. Every time I say it, I'll be thinking of this episode

Think I should take a break from ... endearing myself to everyone

There's a bed with my name on it, and a nice book right alongside; should sleep elude.

Moody child is with me this weekend so half a dozen others are hovering nearby. I'll swot them if they keep that noise going.

I find myself getting more and more ruthless these days. No mercy

Delete, delete, delete.

Friendship + affection + sarky wind-ups + debate = ok

Sarky wind-ups + poking + debate = not ok

It's not that hard to work out

*yawn*

From the lovely Landers

1. What was your favourite childhood TV or radio programme?

... I can't remember, probably Mr Benn.

2. Did you have a favourite book as a child?

... The Flanders series. Can't remember the name now, it was about horses, aeroplanes and love.

3. When playing which superhero were you?

... 'it'. I wasn't a superhero, I was whatever my bro and friends decided to kill.

4. Who was your best friend as a child?

... Joanne, Karen, Helen. At different times.

5. Complete this sentence as though you were a child again. "When I grow up I want to be..."

... rich, in love, happy, have a few horses.

... it was his dad at first!

He nearly keeled over at the second one!

Charm has always worried me. Charmers are delightful to listen to but a tad unnerving.

A while back I read a series of books (about 12 in all!) in which America got a new president, who the whole world were mesmerised by. People were so hypnotised by him that they didn't notice when he was saying the odd phrase here and there that was completely out of place. It was as though they'd been brain-washed and only those who hadn't been could see the real truth in his words.

He was adored by leaders worldwide. Created a New World Order. Then the shit hit the fan. To explain all the things that happened would take about 10 blogs. So I'll just say ... he conned everyone and it was a huge set-up by the men behind the curtains. We all ended up enslaved and doomed, basically.

None of this has bothered me much since I read it. Ooh it's a book and I've finished the series. Damn. Kinda thing.

Last night it niggled at me, nipping at me. I don't want to hear it. I blocked it out so much that ... even when I heard something slightly dodgy on telly last night, I dismissed it and have blocked what it was from my mind. I long for yesterday to have been the wonderful hopeful breakthrough that it seemed to be.

Sorry for sounding like a total wet blanket, or a madwoman This is not fuelled by cynicism, it's a voice that refuses to be ignored. x

If you married the person you last texted,​​​​​​ what would​ your last name be?

Smith

Baths​ or showe​rs?​​​​​​

Baths, although I want a shower too for doing my hair cos it hurts my back when I have to lean over.

Are you getti​ng engag​ed any time soon?​​​​​​

No. I'm still married (barely) ... waiting on Decree Absolute.

​Last CD you playe​d?​​​​​​

Cockney Rebel ... Timeless Flight

Are you looki​ng for a boyfr​iend?​​​​​​

No.

Publi​c displ​ays of affec​tion?​​​​​​

If I want to

Last movie​ you saw in theat​res?

Hancock.

How many pills​ do you take a day?

11.

Do you get nervo​us befor​e docto​r appoi​ntmen​ts?​​​​​​

A little bit.

What do you prefe​r to drink​ in the morni​ng?​​​​​​

Earl Grey tea.

What is your favour​ite resta​urant​?​​​​​

Nandos

Name 3 emoti​ons at this exact​ momen​t?​

Boredom, sadness and despair.

Favour​ite candy​?​​​​​

Liquorice torpedos

What colour​ shirt​ are you weari​ng?​​​​​​

Petrol blue/grey (with Sonic on it and a hole under my right breast)

What was the first​ thing​ you thoug​ht of when you woke up?

I wish mini would switch that crappy radio station off.

Have you ever inten​tiona​lly made someo​ne jealo​us?​​​​​​

Yeah, probably Lie Woman. I don't care, she pisses me off.

What'​​​​​​s somet​hing you'​​​​​​re excit​ed about​ right​ now?

Obama? Nothing much, slightly worried that I'm slipping under the black cloud again (no offence, Obama!)

Do you spend​ a lot of time with your paren​ts?​​​​​​

No.

Have you ever been in a long dista​nce relat​ionsh​ip?​​​​​​

Yes.

Next party​ you'​​​​​​re going​ to?

I don't do parties, I have panic attacks.

Do you bump into someo​ne's arm if you want to hold their​ hand?​​​​​​

No, I'm not that passive/aggressive.

Last time you were truly​ happy​?​​​​​​

Early December.

Do you flip your pillo​w to the cold side?​​​​​​

Yeah, in Summer.

Do you sleep​ with one leg out from under​ the cover​s?​​​​​​

Same as above.

Do you want a small​ or big weddi​ng?​​​​​​

Neither.

What woke you up this morni​ng?​​​​​​

Terry Wogan.

How many times​ have you eaten​ sushi​?​​​​​​

Never.

What made your day today​?​​​​​​

The Obama inauguration.

What'​​​​​​s somet​hing you are looki​ng forwa​rd to in the near futur​e?​​​​​​

The half pack of brie that's in the fridge.

What are you gonna​ do after​ this?​​​​

Go to the loo.

Plans​ for this weeke​nd?​​​​

Reading, housework, eating, blogging.

What did you have for dinne​r?​​​​

Tomato soup and yoghurt. I'm not on a diet, I couldn't be arsed cooking. The soup went in the microwave.

What is bothe​ring you now?

My son's anger problem and something else.

Why are you at home?​​​​

I have no money and my son is in bed (no baby-sitter)

This time last Janua​ry,​​​​ were you singl​e?​​​​

No.

If you're being​ extre​mely quiet​ what does it mean?​​​

Fed-up, concentrating or ignoring you

What are you liste​ning to?

Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

Are you a big fan of thund​ersto​rms?​​​​

Not at all.

Would​ you ever live with any of your blog frien​ds?​​​​

Mibbe.

Have you ever liked​ someb​ody and never​ told them?​​​​

Yes.

Are you a jealo​us perso​n?​​​​

Yes. But less so than I was. It's cos my head's fucked

Do you curre​ntly hate someo​ne?​​​​

No. Lots of folk irritate me though.

Where​ was your defau​lt pic taken​?​​​​

No idea, it was painted by someone.

Who are you most annoy​ed at right​ now?

The government.

Is there​ anyon​e you would​ do anyth​ing for?

Yes.

What do you think​ about​ when you are falli​ng aslee​p?​​​​

The last conversations and interactions between myself and whoever I've been talking to.

Last time you painted your nails​?​​​​

About 2 years ago.

Do people ever think​ you'​​​​re older​/young​er than you actually are?

Only one person.

Have you ever liked​ someone way older​ than you?

Gabriel Byrne.

What was the last thing​ to make you laugh​?​​​​

Looking at George Bush fuck-ups earlier.

Do you think​ men truly​ under​stand​ women?​​​​

No. We are ridiculously complicated. I don't understand them either, but then I don't understand guys too.

Does the future scare​ you?

Yeah, I've buggered up any chance of a decent job by not getting my head straight sooner.

Are you happy​ right​ now?

Not particularly.

Do you clean​ when you'​​​​re upset​?​​​​

Yes.

Do you usually tell people when they hurt your feelings?​​​​

Yes, if it's someone I know I can trust not to go all guilt-trippy on me, like my mum used to.

What'​​​​s on your mind right​ now?

Needing the loo.

Are you keeping a big secret right​ now?

No, just a little one. It's not mine though.

Do you always answer your phone​?​​​​

Yes, unless I can't reach it (house phone) or don't hear it (mobile)

Is anyone overprotective over you?

Yeah, Mini.

What are you wearing on your feet?​​​​

Pink, stripy, woollen socks.

What do you think​ of people that do drugs​?​​​​

I worry, cos I've been there.

Do you like it when someone calls​ you babe/​​​​baby?​​​​

Yes.

American commentator - Just look at the Marines, they are of course, outside the White House at all times ... much like at Buckingham Palace ... without the beavers.

Snort.

I nominate tomorrow as Bush Gone Day.

Get yer razors/wax strips out.

Yer going Brazilian to honour this momentous occasion

I watched those documentaries about Paul Burrell yesterday. I knew he was a creep before but ... *ick*

I await more revelations.

The programmes have stayed in my head all day. I like when that happens cos I know it's from something not adding up. Something to chew on.

Blog was so quiet that I watched a DVD later. Sex and the City. Was surprisingly enjoyable. I bought it against my better instincts. Thought it would be guff, fluffy guff. It was emotionally gymnastic The middle bit had me sobbing. I hate misunderstandings so so much. It ended well though, if a little rushed and weak compared to the rest of the story. Yes ... rushed, is the thing that spoilt it.

*thrrrp*

That's enough of that

Last day to do this.

I used my phone's camera ...

Proof that blog was on lappie

Gate

This one really caught me short. I think we have all felt like this at some point.

♥ to those who do now.

I So Wish

A small community thing going on there too.

Nearly knocked down

Came out the shop. The lights had changed to red but a bus was blocking the whole of the crossing. A youngish woman on a mobility scooter was trying to turn the scooter to get round the bus.

I walked halfway across and looked back to see if she could manage. I was gonna hold my hand up while she got across. I realised she'd given up and was gonna wait till next time so proceeded to cross. Still at amber. Car didn't see me cossa the bus. Feck! Angry look from driver was as much fear as annoyance I reckon.

Rush hour on that road is freaky.

You Are 24% Spoiled

You're barely spoiled. You may have some nice things, but you never let them go to your head. You appreciate each gift you're given - and you don't dwell on what you "deserve" to have.

 

From the gorgeous Landers ...

1. Margarine or butter?

I prefer butter (salted) but I buy Flora Buttery marg, for the price and cos it keeps my doctor a bit happier.

2. Tesco or Asda?

I used to shop at Asda when I was married. I shop at Tesco now if P takes me but mostly shop at the Co-op cos it's near my house and I don't drive.

3. Night in or night out?

Night in. Occasional night out, if Andy's with me.

4. Cinema or DVD?

Cinema if Andy's here, mostly DVDs though.

5. Relaxing holiday or adventure holiday?

Relaxing, which includes sight seeing, exploring the culture of the place, etc. The biggest adventure I'd risk would be a blog meet

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The Wright Stuff was on telly the other morning. That's not unusual, it's on every weekday. I mean ... I saw it the other day.

They were talking about blind dates. Is it a good idea to set up two of yer mates on a blind date? If it works out you'll not see them again, if it doesn't you'll never get them in the same room again. Every call they had was positive!

The last caller was a bloke who'd been seeing his GF for 7 years. They went to the pub with one of his mates and he said there was such a chemistry between his mate and his GF that he told them to go for it! You shoulda seen Matthew Wright's face The guy was really matter-of-fact about it and said they've been together for 3 years and are getting married soon. Weirdly, I understand his actions.

That's all.

*yawn*

Pilates today. Normal trainer was back. It was a 'locum' last week so we didn't do all the same stretches that we normally do. Today we did *creak*

I was telling the other women why I hadn't been for a while over Christmas. difficulty getting there (back and hips hurting, virus, freezing coldness) and one of them kept telling me to apply for mobility allowance. P had been suggesting it only half an hour before.

The disability process is a frickin nightmare. It was bad enough when I was 'on the sick' for depression. Sick note from doctor every month, checked by a government doctor every six months ... jumping through hoops basically, to explain why you feel crap. I hated it. I signed off after a horrible 'friend' suggested sarcastically that she should tell them (DSS) she feels a bit down so she can get extra money.

Tres offended.

I discovered that there are two parts to the DLA. One part is for mobility and one part is for a carer's allowance. I don't need that. A bus pass would do to be honest. But you can't get a bus pass unless you're classed as having mobility problems. Which means I'll have to jump shuffle through hoops. I'll see what they say. If I tell them - look, I just need help getting places, even to the gym which will help me be more mobile, maybe they'll realise I'm not trying to hump the system?

You can only ask.

That book is excellent

but this word appears on page 69

... could'nt ...

and on page 73

... was'nt ...

Apart from that (so far) it's ace xxx

A while back I bought a chicken, bacon and leek thing from M & S. It was on special offer (2 for £3 or summat) Anyway, I stuck one in the freezer. Looked at it a few days later and realised it said Not Suitable For Freezing on the back.

P said it'd probably be ok if I defrosted it thoroughly before cooking. I didn't want to throw any food away cos I hate waste

So I defrosted it overnight, cooked it and ate it for my tea. I've had a bit of a splitting headache but, as Andy pointed out, it'll be worry more than anything.

Waddya think?

P.S. am gonna do the 'where I blog from', just haven't done it yet

I wish my toaster was a bit less exuberant.

*put tongs away*

I'm gonna have to sterilise down the side of my washing machine.

Or create some kind of net.

Sleep has been odd recently. 12 hours long, but with wakiness in between.

Last night someone grabbed my shoulders and shook me awake! It was freaky. No-one there of course. Nocturnal ponderings ... God? Mini? Ghosts (annoyed at me for saying I didn't believe in them in my meme) ?

It made me get up. I had to check the house wasn't ... being broken into/burning/collapsing round about me/Mini in some kinda trouble. What if it was God/an angel/a benevolent ghost?

It was feck all. But it made me remember parts of the dream I'd been right in the middle of. Can't remember much now, right enough Grate.

Anyway, Work Focussed Interview today. Nice bloke, same guy every time I go there. Everything changes when the boy turns 14 in July. No more Income Support. Time to get serious about job-seeking. They've ditched the £1000-when-you-sign-off thing. You still get £40 per week for a year help, when you get a job of 16 hours per week. Generous, I think.

There's a place that can help if I agree to sign-up to at least 4 hours per week. We'll see.

I've signed into my learndirect site. That was worrying me. For whatever reason (I can't remember now) I stopped doing my course. (back pain? PC buggering up? summat else?) I shall resume, anon.

Tomorrow will be filled with cleaning the house. I still haven't done it properly since the boy was off school so it'll be a bit scary. *dread*

Then I'll go over the course work I've already done and finish the stuff I've not. Gap of about feckin 10 months

Pilates on Wednesday. And Starbucks (woohoo!)

Stuff to do phew!

HERE

Aw man ... he got there in the end ... she got KISSED!

*clears throat*

Love a good weepy ... Never Been Kissed

I can relate to that. But I wonder frickin WHY I always felt like Josie Geller. There's no evidence to support that it's like that for me. I had loads of boyfriends when I was in teens and twenties.

Wonder why it is that you can feel like that forever inside? Oddness.

I saw absolutely nothing in myself when I was younger (and now, but that isn't pertinent to this) and I think because of the assaults that I thought the only thing I'd be wanted for is to be used in some way. It wasn't a conscious thought. It became self-fulfilling though.

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Three posts in a row

Is there summat on yer minds, fellow bloggies?

1. Have you ever been searched by the cops?

*cough* Yes, coupla times

2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters?

I said I didn't ... but the photo proved I DID

3. When is the last time you cried?

Within the last fortnight

4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone?

With my OH, every time

5. Do you believe in ghosts?

Naah

6. Do you consider yourself creative?

In a way, I can't describe it though, it isn't drawing or making stuff. More ideas

7. Do you think O.J. killed his wife?

Dunno, public opinion is a yes though

8. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie?

Jennifer Aniston. Angelina scares me a little

9. Do you stay friends with your ex's?

Only have one ex in England, so yes Oh yeah, forgot about 'fancy-a-shag' guy ... hmmm vaguely friendly

10. Do you know how to play poker?

NO

11. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight?

I don't think so, to be honest, although it's possible. My teenage years are a bit hazy

12. What's your favourite commercial?

The only one I can remember right now is that credit card one with the nekkid guy running to get to his wedding

13. What are you allergic to?

Penicillin, nickel, oranges

14. If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around do you run red lights?

I can't drive

15. Do you have a secret that no one knows but you?

Naah, I've told at least one person everything

16. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees?

I used to have a Red Sox baseball cap that I wore everywhere, it suspiciously went missing after I got married

17. Have you ever been Ice Skating?

No

18. How often do you remember your dreams?

Sometimes the ones I have just before I wake

19. When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried?

Probably watching Michael MacIntyre with Andy

20. Can you name 5 songs by The Beatles?

Please, Please Me ... You've Got to Hide Your Love Away ... Why Don't We Do It In The Road ... Rocky Raccoon ... Paperback Writer

21. What's the one thing on your mind now?

Lenny Henry's trying too hard

22. Name 5 things you did today?

A load in the washing machine
Sorted some paperwork
Long phonecall with my Dad
Put ladders in shed
This feckin huge meme

23. Do you always wear your seat belt?

Yeah, unless I'm in the back (naughty naughty)

24. What mobile service do you use?

O2

25. Do you like Sushi?

Never tried it

26. Have you ever narrowly avoided a fatal accident?

Yeah, bad car accident when 15

27. What do you wear to bed?

Either a Minnie Mouse nightie or a Zippy nightie

28. Been caught stealing?

See first question!

29. what shoe size do you have?

Size 8, my feet are size 7 and a half but are very wide

30. Do you truly hate anyone?

No, dislike only

31. Classic Rock or Rap?

I like both, depending on the artists

32. If you could sleep with one famous person, who would it be?

Robert Kazinsky (Sean Slater from Eastenders)

33. Favourite Song?

Far too many to choose ... if pushed ... Carry On by JJ Cale

34. Have you ever sang in front of the mirror?

Oh yes, loads of times ... my worst crime was Don't Give Up On Us Baby by David Soul

35. What food do you find disgusting?

Liver, kidney, kedgeree (I've discovered)

36. Do you sing in the shower?

I have done

37. Did you ever play, "I'll show you mine, if you show me yours"?

Oh yes ...

38. Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their back?

Oh Gawd, of course!

39. Have you ever stood up for someone you hardly knew?

Yes, most definitely

40. Have you anything else to add to this meme?

Not a sausage

1. Is it time to change the name of the "mobile phone" as they are now more than just a phone?

I call it my mobile. I only take pics on it now & then so it'll always be my mobile

2. Do you take your mobile phone on holiday with you?

Yeah. I phoned my bro from Gran Canaria. Yeah I know, saddo. I'd never been abroad before

3. If you phone runs out of battery life is it a mishap or the most worst thing that can happen... ever?!

I don't get too stressed by stuff like that *shrug* plug it in ... recharge!

4. If they're not playing the latest chart topper then it's some other electronic rubbish so is it wrong to say "I'll give you a ring!" when phones don't actually ring these days?

Mine rings.

5. Complete this sentence "My mobile phone is..."

... necessary, it's my link to my OH wherever I am.

Almost slumped into that place today. Felt quite rubbish this morning. I kept it together and then when the wee yin got back from school (after a postponed detention cos he'd been ill before Christmas) the mood visibly lifted as we watched Malcolm in the Middle together. It's PMT. It feels exactly like heavy-duty depression.

The rest of the day has been fine. A bit of pondering here and there. Stuff about my character. Sometimes I think I'm like a blank sheet of paper with everyone else's opinions and mannerisms adopted onto it. Like a patchwork stuck to it. Anyway, blah.

I've spent £40 so far this week on gas. £20 on electricity. I find that excessive. No wonder I keep going into the red.

Thinking about it ... my dosh is being paid differently now. I'm getting less per week and a lump sum near the end of the month. It'll be the adjustment to that that is causing the problems. The last lump sum went on Christmas food (paying back money owed for) and Mini's Christmas money. I'll be straight this month.

I hoisted all the decorations back into the attic tonight. Phew. That woulda been amusing to watch Huge 75 kilo tree in box balanced on my head Just have to shift the ladder now.

Waffle waffle

Sandringham - Jahrzehntelang hat Camilla Parker Bowles davon geträumt, die Frau an Prinz Charles Seite zu werden. Doch jetzt wo sie es endlich ist, soll die Fassade unbestätigten Medienberichten zufolge gewaltig bröckeln.

Zu einer Eskalation sei es in den Weihnachtsferien auf dem Feriensitz der Queen in Sandringham in der englischen Grafschaft Norfolk gekommen sein. "RTL Exklusiv" berichtet, dass sich die Herzogin eine 14 Meter tiefe Treppe hinabgestürzt habe.

Auch Society-Reporter Kevin O'Sullivan erzählte dem People-Magazin, dass in der Ehe zwischen Camilla und Charles schon länger der Wurm drin sei.

Camilla habe zudem ein Problem mit Alkohol und habe bei dem Sturz vor der Treppe einiges intus gehabt. "Du willst doch nur, dass ich tot bin", soll sie einem Palastmitarbeiter zufolge geschrien haben.

Auf der gleichen Treppe soll sich übrigens auch schon Diana in die Tiefe gestürzt haben, als der Kummer in ihrer Ehe mit Prinz Charles Überhand genommen hatte.

Das Königshaus dementierte die Meldung umgehend.

According to babelfish ...

Sandringham - for many decades dreamed Camilla Parker Bowles to become the woman at Prince Charles side. But where it is finite now it, the front is to crumble according to unconfirmed media reports enormously. To an escalation it came in Christmas holidays on the holidays seat of the Queen into Sandringham in the English county Norfolk its. " RTL Exklusiv" reported that the duchess 14 meters deep stairs fell down itself. Also Society reporter Kevin O' Sullivan told the People magazine that in the marriage between Camilla and Charles the worm was already longer in it. Camilla has besides a problem with alcohol and has with the fall before the stairs some intus had. " You want nevertheless only that I dead bin" , it is to have according to a palace coworker geschrien. On the same stairs Diana is by the way to have fallen itself into the depth, when the grief had taken prince Charles in her marriage with over hand. The royal house disclaimed the message immediately.

Quick phonecall to the CSA to ask what happened when my payment was short by £10.65 last month ...

Oops. It seems to have been paid to the secretary of state by mistake. It's happened in a few cases and just happens now and then. Don't know how or why. Will be rectified within the next two weeks.

What?

Honestly ... WHAT?

Did Pilates today, for the first time in weeks. P gave me a lift and was gonna go swimming (and make that a regular thing on Wednesday mornings) but ... the boiler wasn't working at the pool so she waited, knitting.

Different trainer today as the other one's car was jiggered. Different, not better or worse. Was good. Needed.

Went into town for a wee while. Had lunch ... yadda yadda ... went to most excellent electrical gizmo shop. I'd tried loads of others but they were just "feck I'll give it a try" shops. I knew I'd get it in this one.

RCA adaptor.

The VGA cable arrived the other day but after setting up the Xbox in his room I realised to get sound on it, I had to stick the RCA end into an adaptor to go into the bass on my 5.1's

Ended up checking out youtube videos of it in case there was anything I hadn't accounted for

I ordered an adaptor from Amazon last night (less than £2) then decided to buy it if I saw it in town anyroads. The other thing I need - because there's only one VGA socket on the monitor and the pins might buckle with him plugging and unplugging the PC/Xbox VGA - is a splitter or a switch box. Luckily this same shop has a switch box for £15ish.

All this could be a moot point anyway. When I got home there was a letter from the police threatening 'steps' if the boy doesn't start behaving round here. An 'agreement' between him and the police, that he will behave. It lasts for 6 months if it goes ahead. In other words ... an ASBO (I think)

Slightly worrying as it spells out that it could threaten my tenancy. I don't blame them. Yes, it's boys being boys BUT ... they're a pain in the arse and it'd do my head in if I was them (the neighbours) I suspect it was the fire crackers (that I didn't know about till after) that did it amongst many other things that I've posted about.

He's been told ... put another foot wrong and the Xbox goes, dad's boot goes up yer arse and if I lose the house we're moving to Devon.

I know you lot reassure me I'm a good mum and all that ... but I'm too soft. He doesn't get all his own way but I often give in for a quiet life, with his friends staying over etc. Only his dad seems to get through to him. He's been doing the dishes all week and doing as I ask without quibbling (too much) since his dad gave him a talking to last weekend. He's staying with him this weekend too (I think ex worked out that he coulda mashed up his next holiday so said he'd have him for an extra weekend) Ho hum. I fit in with everyone, I do.

His house caught fire the other night apparently. One of his housemates had candles on the go and is a bit of a slob. Seriously, total slob. The others all went to stay with friends and ex stayed to clean up the damage. I asked what the landlady is saying about it (she's a friend of mine) and he reckons she's gonna sell the house soon! I guess he better get proposing soon then!

Anyway, that was today's guff ...

ROFLRAZZI.COM

"Maybe this world is another planet's hell."

... Aldous Huxley

I wonder why I keep summat

when I get absolutely nothing from it?

.......

emotionally

not materially

.......

chapters

.......

closed

Miza did a post earlier and reminded me of Joyce Meyer. I used to read her books and have heard a lot of her stuff over the years. Also tried her site for some inspiration (it's nice to read a variety of viewpoints)

Anyroads, this bit of her site is impressive, if yer looking for some understanding of some life stuff. It's all Christian but don't let that put ye off

Christians have valid views too

Twas very nice indeedy, to be off duty and staying at P's. We had a lovely relaxed day again, loads of Frasier then Kiss The Girls (seen it before but excellent anyhow), more home-made trifle (I brought some back too) and general freedom-type-stuff.

Mini's been a bit of a wind-up with his dad. He told him I'd said he couldn't sleep in my bed, said only he was to sleep in it and dad was to sleep on his beanbag bed

The wee yin was playing with water bombs again and one of his wee pals hit a guy's car. The guy got out, Mini's friends got away first and Mini got a kickin'! He reckoned the guy was about 18-20, big black dude.

I was saying - well that'll teach you, etc. Till S asked if he'd cried. He said yes and that's when the sympathy happened. The dude grabbed him, threw him on the ground and was kicking him! Wish I'd been here

Ex fixed my bathroom mirror onto the wall again, moved the router cables all round behind the couch so we don't keep on tripping over it and made Mini do the dishes after every meal! He's been ordered to do the same for me. Wooo!

Am impressed. Made the weekend even better, coming home to niceness, even if I did have to endure 3 hours of Xbox since teatime.

Back to school tomorrow.

Time for another cuppa

Am at P's house. Ex is at my house looking after Mini. I was a little bit worried about leaving the house empty, plus he lives in a shared house so revels in having space and (relative) peace. They have Dara O'Briain's new DVD to watch. Want.

Drove out to Tesco for baccy and a cuppa in their Costa. They really had to do summat about their old cafes ... appalling places. Costa helps.

To P's. Fixed her wireless connection (woohoo!), watched telly had a roast dinner mmmmm and lots of tiny cream cakes. Was fabulous, home-made ... and not by me

Soaps then Big Bro

The guy on Big Bro's Little Brother is ... a dick. Oh Dermot, how we miss you.

Don't have much else to say. Michael MacIntyre is genius

That's all

It's a clean file. Sorry it took so long, I forgot xxx

"Have you tried banging on the drawer from underneath, where the cupboard is?"

*brb*

"Woohoo!"

It was that odd-shaped thingy for cutting apples into segments. I've NEVER used it.

Damn you, Lakeland, and your irresistible gadgets

My kitchen drawer has jammed shut; probably the potato masher.

Damn

Luckily there was a fair bit of unwashed cutlery available to do dinner. Yes, I washed it first

Oh. Help.

I hope it isn't a sign of how things will continue ...

I'd forgotten about this

*cough*