In pursuit of Health, Wealth and Happiness

Tete_en_l'Air

Oh no Kitty! So sorry to hear that, I was sure you would, you seem to really know your stuff. But weren't you saying that you thought you might prefer your 2nd choice now anyway? Maybe it's fate? Big hugs though, it's not nice xxx

I'm actually feeling a lot better this morning, I think it's largely down to the fact that I've made the conscious decision to sack off the detoxing- it was making me feel like absolute carp and I didn't even lose that much on it. I like the ethos of Harcombe in that you don't eat processed food but it's just so restrictive and TBH I don't like the idea of going without chocolate and other treats for so long even into Ph2. I think calorie counting works better for me because you can basically eat what you want, you just have to balance it out.

So I've had a coffe this morning and feel much better for it; I'm continuing to just drink fruit and herbal tea at work though, mainly because I'm sick of buying the milk that everyone else uses. Since I've been detoxing no-one else has bought any, some choosing to go without themselves and Boss going to the Costa downstairs and buying her coffees from there for £1+ each, rather than spend £1 on a carton of milk to bring in for the whole week for everyone on the team to use, which just strikes me as pretty selfish. (And speaking of which, no-one remembered my birthday, even though it's always me who arranges the cake and card for everyone else's - neatly summarises me and my workplace actually) - ooh sorry going off on a rant....

I did go for a run last night, there was no snow where we run but it was bitterly cold and windy, so just did about 3k then went inside for a cuppa - good for the spirit though. Well done for getting out and about Beccie, but I'm not sure the weird squishy bit sounds too good, perhaps you should see the Dr?

I barely ever wear makeup for work Birdie, no point as I only sit in my little office and don't see anyone! I console myself thinking that I'd only be even more spotty if I wore makeup every day!

I don't think I mentioned but my best friend had her baby on Saturday, a bit early but a good weight. But it turns out he's not very well and has something wrong with his bowel, he's up at the RVI at the mo having tests, so keeping my fingers crossed that it's nothing too serious

EDIT - Hi Shrimpy - I've just made a cuppa too so going to close the internet and do a bit of work!! Let's DO THIS!

Lara44

Sorry Kitty, ((((((HUGS)))))).

It's definitely brain-fog time of year. But be kind to yourselves ladies Some days we have to just celebrate even turning up!

Kepp

Lara44 wrote: »

Some days we have to just celebrate even turning up!

If only my boss would see it the same way :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Tete - sending good thoughts from here for your friend's baby too.

With regards the ankle - procrastination again And I have tried to push it back in myself, does that count?

poddle911

Lara44 wrote: »

Sorry Kitty, ((((((HUGS)))))).

It's definitely brain-fog time of year. But be kind to yourselves ladies Some days we have to just celebrate even turning up!

Good point, Lara! :T I dragged myself into work this morning after working at an event til 10pm last night and my boss isn't even here!

Apparently she did get locked in the dressing room afterwards, so I shouldn't laugh

So sorry that you didn't get your place, Kitty hope there's something even better in the pipeline for you x

Tete, really hope everything's ok with your friend's baby - poor little chap

Kittikins

Birdie - I keep my makeup bag and a hairbrush in the car and sort them out when stationary at traffic lights I'm such a lazy tart!!

Well, my second choice uni still has places so my application has automatically gone there, but I doubt they'll call me for interview as my application is very languages-oriented and they don't do a language specialism primary course unlike the stupid university that didn't want me So, I'm not holding my breath......

I'm feeling pretty rubbish today - but in lovelier news, DD made me a lovely friendship bracelet, her first one ever (I'm so honoured!) and OH, for the first time in 3 Valentine's Days, bought me delish choccies and a funny card, they're the best! I was very surprised as he's always been very anti-Valentine's and I'm not fussed, but DD and I are enjoying the choccies

Igamogam

Kitty and Tete - have you asked for feedback from your interviews? Applications seem to be really high this year - well they are with the university I know - 1000+ applicants for 50 places. No consolation I know but you have both done well to get to the interview stage. Keep at it!

Dinah93

Hope your friends baby is okay Tete, the team at the RVI are brilliant, they're in good hands.

Really sorry you didn't get in kittikins.

Tete_en_l'Air

Aww Kitty, sounds like OH knew you needed cheering up! This is the problem with the GTTR system - you do tailor your personal statement to some extent towards your first choice I spoke to the Advice ladies on Saturday about that and they said that you can always email the provider in question once you know they have your application, with a bit of a modified PS - they said people do it all the time - worth a try?!

Thanks Igamogam, I've requested feedback but not had anything through yet - they probably have a lot to send out! I had naively assumed applications might be low this year due to the expensive fees but I guess I was very wrong!

Just had a message from friend, apparently Baby has made great progress in 'eating and pooing' and is looking likely to be home over the weekend! He will need further tests but it's great news.

Love your attitude of celebrating turning up Lara

And Beccie, no I don't think 'poking it in with your finger' really counts - you should probably see someone who knows what they're doing! :eek:

Kittikins

I got my feedback from Uni 1 - basically not enough different school experience (which is strange as I've been in 4 different schools, admittedly at different times!), and something else which I can't remember now.

No news from Uni 2 yet.

Tete_en_l'Air

Argh Kitty - I haven't heard from mine yet but I know that's what they'll say. Why say minimum 2 weeks experience in schools if in reality you need to TA for 10 years before they'll consider you?! Sorry, *grump face*. It's not that bad but it seems a bit futile sometimes.

Things feel a little bit out of control at the moment, I seem to be haemorrhaging money and just so full of inertia and tired all the time. I'm not exactly productive at work and just want to go to bed when I get home. I've really lost my focus and much as I know I'd feel so much better if I just tidied up and sorted through some paperwork, I just cant motivate myself to do it.

One of my cats is really poorly - she was spewing up blood yesterday and although she hasn't done since 11pm last night I wanted her checked at the vets as she wasn't a happy kitty. He could feel something in her tum so she we had to take her along to a bigger surgery for an x-ray and then op. They suspected she'd swallowed some string which is the worst thing they can eat apparently as it can basically tie their guts in knots or something, but when he went in she has 'pancreatitis'. On the phone he said they'll medicate and she's on a drip at the mo (dehydrated from all the vomming yesterday). I have to call them back at 4pm. Really hoping it's not too sinister, trying not to look it up on google...

I've taken a flexi day from work which isn't ideal, it was 12.30 by the time we got her x-rayed, and am trying to make the most of my afternoon off by sorting some of my to do list but again I'm struck by inertia! Wah!