Memorygirls - The Matrix Re-inspired

MatyMoo

So having filled up almost a whole page on what you have all been up to, what have I done this week?

I have started to make plans to get the job I want after I am made redundant in September. It will only be 4 days a week so I need to think how to make money on day 5 so possibly a discussion for the other side? But I do need to get the job first of course. Ability isn't an issue, just need to convince them that I am worth it as they are not too keen to pay me what I want even though they know I will be taking a reduction of 40% :eek:

Spent a day helping the charity my sister works for by accosting people in the street and asking them to vote for a worthy cause. It was a 15 hour phone vote to get a LOT of funding and we found out on Thursday that they won :j:j:j:T:T:T:j:j:j. Thrilled for them and a good use of a day off in the sunshine.

Managed to get a free ticket to see Paul Simon last night (Thank you iTunes :j:j:j)

Spent time with a much loved colleague who is struggling 8 weeks after losing a parent to listen, offer hugs, sympathy and a touch of reality . She thinks she should be over it already & I pointed out that isn't realistic at all and tried to make her understand why.

I tried a new pasta recipe and love that it can be cooked from start to finish in less than 15 minutes and it tastes even better cold so will do for work lunches. It has pine nuts and rocquefort in it which makes it a bit costly so I am going to vary it with other cheeses and maybe walnuts.

And this coming week I get to go and see a top TV programme being filmed, very exciting! :j:j:j

And the sun is shining :cool: which always makes me feel better I hope you are all enjoying your weekend

MatyMoo

teapot2 wrote: »

phew ..... And breathe MatyMoo

You miss a day around here and it is a nightmare to catch up :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Apologies to anyone I missed but if I had included everyone the post would have been as many pages as I have just read :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: I am thinking of you all!

Craftyscholar

MatyMoo wrote: »

Spent time with a much loved colleague who is struggling 8 weeks after losing a parent to listen, offer hugs, sympathy and a touch of reality . She thinks she should be over it already & I pointed out that isn't realistic at all and tried to make her understand why.

Everyone reacts differently but we all have to get through the first year - 'the first time since' - birthdays, Christmas, any anniversaries - eight weeks is no time at all.

MatyMoo

Craftyscholar wrote: »

Everyone reacts differently but we all have to get through the first year - 'the first time since' - birthdays, Christmas, any anniversaries - eight weeks is no time at all.

Exactly! And with my Mum I struggled even harder in year two

In fact my nephew died almost 30 years ago and I still can't sing the hymns we had at his funeral :rotfl:

fantasia322

teapot2 wrote: »

phew ..... And breathe MatyMoo

What she said............and in................and out....................and in......................and out............!!!!!!!
Love the way you acknowledge everybody. It makes people feel positive so thank you Matymoo ((((((((((hugs)))))))))))).

Triciaxx

MatyMoo wrote: »

Tricia - You went where????

Positive thoughts for those that need them and them that don't know they do

I was well behind and MatyMoo summed up my thoughts so nicely that I will just refer you to the top of the page. :rotfl:

Apart from answering her question. We went out for lunch to Makenzies Smokehouse for lunch as my birthday celebration.

We had some of their kippers from our local farmshop and took a solemn vow never to eat any other make - We decided that we'd rather have smaller portions than eat the inferior ones. I also took a coolbox and stocked up for my 'store cupboard freezer drawer'. :T:T:T

Then we came home via Parcevall Hall Gardens - one of those 'we must go there one day' places and it is gorgeous.

It was a lovely day out which cheered me up considerably after a depressing visit to the doctor the previous week - now sorted by my 'sod 'em, I'll show 'em' gene kicking up and going a different route for help. One day I will go back and tell her exactly what I think of her attitude. :mad::mad::mad:

Enough from me, but didn't want to continue lurking and running - just had a bad week or so and didn't really want to moan on here as lots of people have had worse times than me.

Hugs, vibes, congrats, and general cheeriness to all who need it or would like it, anyway.

Bitsy_Beans

Tricia - Now if you feel the need to rant about your problems you do that.....we are here to support everyone. So what if others are in a worse position (lets face it there's nearly always someone in the world worse off) but that doesn't mean you don't deserve to have a moan. Sorry you've had a bad week xxx

Matymoo - Loved your mammoth post Sorry a friend is struggling......gee getting over a loss of a parent in 8 weeks......this is someone who was a major part of your life....actually although I haven't experienced such a loss I would assume it's not a question of "getting over it" but just learning to live with it. Hugs for your friend xx

clairewop

Good Evening

You never get over the loss of a parent,you just learn to live with it.

I've been feeling rough all day and feeling very sorry for myself. Been and delivered 4 cards to one of the market stall holders, have done food shopping, thats me done for the day.

fantasia322

Should think so to Claire, you do more in a day, house work wise than I do in a week. Remember though that the dust will be there when you arent and sometimes other things are more important than a little bit of dust, and by more important, I mean, its important that you take care of you, and don't over do it xxx

Memory_Girl

So much for popping over to my parentals for a quick visit. Plan was to whizz over with the boys bearing birthday cake and pressies for the Toy Boy (My Mums OH, not mine )

Ended up being treated to a Chinese Buffet lunch, kids played in the garden and rode their bikes around the block. I primped and faffed my Mum to get her ready for the wedding party they are at tonight. Her best mates lad is marrying, well, his lad :rotfl: today. So it was full make up, posh clothes and false nails with bling to be sorted.

Kids are still stuffed - so have given them a slummy mummy tea of stuffed baguettes, chopped fruit, crisps and juice. Bad MG -:rotfl:

Which means I am a day down on my script writing so will have to do better tomorrow, although I have thought about it loads today (driving is always my good thinking time)

Erm!!! Anyone heard from FW??? Just asking

MG

And I agree, don't think 8 weeks is enough to get over someone you love. The writing I am doing is about someone who died 15 years ago. I have re-reading the "love letters" and have spent a week sobbing my guts up. Hard to explain to DS1 that being so upset about someone who died before he was ever born is OK.