'I love you but I love ME more' Souk's 2011 diary

Mags30

makeup wrote: »

I shall come back and read that happiness project thing too soon.

If you have any Amazon vouchers her book is lovely, she seems to chat about all the same things we do on here like decluttering, organizing, finding more quality time for her family. Sometimes she fails at things and other times she gives up, she's very honest like that. The book is on the New York Times bestseller list for the 2nd time now since she released the paperback. Everything that's in the book seems to be on blog too so the book isn't essential if you are interested in her project but it's still a great read.

Lula-Hula wrote: »

Before I had responsibilities I actually went out every single night for an entire year. That was in the days of cheap rent while living with parents & I had a tab at my local bar to help with booze funds for the week before payday but wow did I have fun .

Oh my God :eek: That is seriously impressive :T but where did you find the energy? Did you have a job at the time? I get tired very easily so that's just unimaginable for me to do.


@Souk How's your mother today and any links to pics of the dresses? Dresses are so handy, less outfit co-ordination required (although I expect you are rather good at outfit co-ordination )

Souk08

Hi mags, dress links would give the game away as to where I work. You lot know but dont want all and sundry to so suffice to say they are fab and very good value.

Mum is a bit better, not likely to be out over the weekend sadly and has gone from not wanting visitors when I was off to wanting them now I am back at work. GRRRR but all to do with her feeling better and nothing to do with her and I! Anyway, other family have visited so that's good.

Off to bed now as need to do a big floor move at 7am! The joys of retail X

MatyMoo

Souk, I think I know where you work. I spotted some lovely dresses (especially a red one and a blue one!) in a magazine last night and got excited until I saw the sizing. Cue a phone call to my very curvy big sis to point her in the direction of the website which still says coming soon?

Glad Mum is feeling better :T Typical that she now feels up to visitors when you can't be there

Lula-Hula

Mags - yes, I had a full time job too

I wasnt out on a mad one all night every night, some nights were just down to the local for drinks with friends for a couple of hours - but it was mainly driven by having had to go back to parents after living away from home & discovering that we really couldnt be in the same space for long at all.

It wasnt all fun though, as if I wasnt home by the time the parents went to bed at about 11, they would lock & bolt the front door & I'd be too scared / considerate to ring the bell & wake them up ( pre mobile days) & was very lucky to have a mate in the next road who's room at parents was on the ground floor so I'd end up knocking on his window at the witching hour & he'd let me sleep on his floor, or we'd stay up all night playing monopoly or writing songs or having deep & meaningful ( drunken) conversations :rotfl:.

I'm so glad I have my own space now, even if I do rent it

gilligansyle

Hi hun

just popping by to see how your mum is. But take it that there is no different news. Chin up.

x

hypno06

Same here, and make sure you guys (that means you too, gill) are looking after yourselves xx

elantan

hey souk just catching up ... glad mum is getting better was a bit of a worry there ... i'm glad youve recognised that socialising is part of you ... it is ... it's a wonderful part of who you are and it isnt frivolous at all .... it's staying true to who you are that aint frivolous .... i loved the comparisson to the bird watcher ... it is very very true ...

still working on the food ... will be in touch about it soon i am sure lol

Souk08

Hi all, Mum is a bit better and am hoping to see her tomorrow. Been a tough week and am so tired tonight so no money post but thanks for all the support and be back soon X

elantan

you just concentrate on you ( and your mum) we'll be here ... not going anywhere ... sleep well xx

gilligansyle

hi Souk
have a lovely visit with your mum, and remember to step back a bit and take care of you too.