Its sunny outside.
I have a new motorbike.
I'm about to start a new job which will enable me to be home more, not live in constant mess and actually try to constructively start to lose some weight.
I'm feeling quite loved up.
And I have some cheques to pay in to the bank which will make my savings look healthier.
All petty things, but life has felt like such a struggle at times recently, with one thing after another just being difficult that it is a relief to wake up in such a good mood.
Saturday, 28 July 2007
Wednesday, 25 July 2007
Am I grumpy?
I finish my current job in a weeks time and tonight is my "leaving do". I really like most of the people I work with, and I really hope that a number of them remain friends when I move on, but...
...I really hate this sort of thing, it is exactly why I try and avoid letting colleagues know when my birthday is as well. Its hard to put my finger on exactly why it makes me feel so uncomfortable, I'm not sure if it is as simple as not liking being the centre of attention or whether it is just the slight cringe worthyness of the boss telling you how much you'll be missed etc whilst inside you know that in a couple of weeks any gap you've left will have spontaneously closed up.
In essence I don't want to go tonight, and I fear that I am being too grumpy about it. I just need to grit my teeth and smile sweetly, whilst being gracious and charming...quite a challenge I think!
On another point (and yes I know I am getting ranty here) I would happily jump on the tube to go to a decent pub, you know, nice ambience, reasonable drink selection (John Smiths and Foster do NOT count) and interesting bar snacks. However other people don't seem to feel the same way, am I odd?
Right moaning over, for a couple of hours at least.
...I really hate this sort of thing, it is exactly why I try and avoid letting colleagues know when my birthday is as well. Its hard to put my finger on exactly why it makes me feel so uncomfortable, I'm not sure if it is as simple as not liking being the centre of attention or whether it is just the slight cringe worthyness of the boss telling you how much you'll be missed etc whilst inside you know that in a couple of weeks any gap you've left will have spontaneously closed up.
In essence I don't want to go tonight, and I fear that I am being too grumpy about it. I just need to grit my teeth and smile sweetly, whilst being gracious and charming...quite a challenge I think!
On another point (and yes I know I am getting ranty here) I would happily jump on the tube to go to a decent pub, you know, nice ambience, reasonable drink selection (John Smiths and Foster do NOT count) and interesting bar snacks. However other people don't seem to feel the same way, am I odd?
Right moaning over, for a couple of hours at least.
Monday, 23 July 2007
Postal strike
I was going to blame my lack of posting on the postal strike which occurred early last week, however I realised that:
a) That doesn't make any sense, and
b) Its my blog so actually I don't have to explain :o)
In reality it has just been the busiest week! For one horrible moment it seemed as though the insurance company were going to refuse to pay out on the fire damage and we were going to be left with £20k worth of charred building, all because someone had originally sold me the wrong type of insurance policy. My best stern voice and underlying threat of court action seemed to get it sorted and on Saturday a team of munchkins came and demolished the damaged walls and structures.
I say munchkins, but they were actually post GCSE lads who the building firm is using for demolitions as they are swamped with flood damage all over the country. After my initial dismay at their ages, they proved to be pretty good workers, and seem to have done a good job....well there are no walls or building left just a lot of hardcore and a very full skip!
On a positive note, the motorbike insurance has paid out, and I didn't need to demand a better settlement. And my new motorbike is being picked up today :0)
Oh and I managed to actually run all the way round the park! I've been doing a run / walk programme because I'm becoming a lard arse again and feel quite rough and today was a real milestone. Strangely it feels much more satisfying than a bit weight loss, so maybe I should learn something from that?
a) That doesn't make any sense, and
b) Its my blog so actually I don't have to explain :o)
In reality it has just been the busiest week! For one horrible moment it seemed as though the insurance company were going to refuse to pay out on the fire damage and we were going to be left with £20k worth of charred building, all because someone had originally sold me the wrong type of insurance policy. My best stern voice and underlying threat of court action seemed to get it sorted and on Saturday a team of munchkins came and demolished the damaged walls and structures.
I say munchkins, but they were actually post GCSE lads who the building firm is using for demolitions as they are swamped with flood damage all over the country. After my initial dismay at their ages, they proved to be pretty good workers, and seem to have done a good job....well there are no walls or building left just a lot of hardcore and a very full skip!
On a positive note, the motorbike insurance has paid out, and I didn't need to demand a better settlement. And my new motorbike is being picked up today :0)
Oh and I managed to actually run all the way round the park! I've been doing a run / walk programme because I'm becoming a lard arse again and feel quite rough and today was a real milestone. Strangely it feels much more satisfying than a bit weight loss, so maybe I should learn something from that?
Sunday, 15 July 2007
Read this blog
I started this post cos I wanted to thank Rollergirl for her support after I was feeling slightly despondent the other day.
Her blog is amazing and always leaves me inspired and wishing I had her writing abilities.
Thanks again!
Her blog is amazing and always leaves me inspired and wishing I had her writing abilities.
Thanks again!
The british beach
I've noticed in the last couple of months that many of the "high end" glossies including Vogue and Harpers have had articles on how cool it is to holiday in the British countryside. Well..dah...yes! As kids we spent all of our family holidays around the UK and had some fab times, I know this was somewhat motivated by lack of cash but I also know that neither I, nor my sisters, would complain about this in any way.
Consequently we find ourselves replicating these types of breaks at a drop of a hat. Today was one of those days...ahhh lovely Southwold!
Saturday, 14 July 2007
Apparently noone is reading this...
...and I don't know whether to be glad or disappointed.
My thought process goes something like this
1) Noone is reading my blog...shit I must be really boring!
2) Ahhh but that means I can write whatever I want to, and express all those views I tend to shy away from in case someone I know recognises me
3) But then the blog would be more interesting and people might start to read it, one of them might recognise me and my life would become that bit harder
....arghhhhh!
My thought process goes something like this
1) Noone is reading my blog...shit I must be really boring!
2) Ahhh but that means I can write whatever I want to, and express all those views I tend to shy away from in case someone I know recognises me
3) But then the blog would be more interesting and people might start to read it, one of them might recognise me and my life would become that bit harder
....arghhhhh!
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