OS Singlies - We Do It Our Way!

RosiePuddingPaws

BW - I'm with you in limiting the naughty foods at home - usually. Unfortunately B&J caramel ice cream has been on offer lately so I have quite a stash in the freezer. It tends to derail my "eat less" efforts. Have a bad day = getting out a tub of ice cream/bar of chocolate. Thankfully, having changed jobs earlier this year, I am now working at a really laid back place - probably the happiest office I have found. Sadly I still need to eat up the ice cream stash that sneaked in ...

Well, the parentals are visiting this afternoon. Their first visit since the new boys came home at the beginning of March, previously they came up at least every other weekend. I hope we have a dry, still spell this afternoon as the greenhouse is to have the broken glass replaced and my father has been volunteered to assist. Must brace myself for the comments about the state of the dining table - covered with stuff - but it works for me at the moment!

It occurred to me, when my stomach dropped when mother said they were coming up, that I have enjoyed the lack of visits. I shall have to be on guard. During their absence my confidence has grown to the level that I am seriously thinking about booking that holiday abroad. I just know there will be comments made (not about that as I won't mention it) that just chip away at my confidence. It has only been recently that it dawned on me that that was what she does.

Oh well, off for a walk at the beach first. Enjoy your holiday Monday if you can (and commiserations to those who have to work).

RPP

LavenderBees

Morning All

Beautiful morning here, and I have been to dig up worms -now there's a hobby for anyone to delight and chase away the demons.

Bloomin 'eck, though, I'm off again creating my new family, albeit with lovely animals rather than the sad vicious people that make up my real family.

I'm off to discuss kittens at a rehoming centre. It's all Calico's fault...no, not really, I jest :rotfl: but yesterday, I started talking about how Young-Boy-Cat could do with some more stimulation and "someone" to romp about with...and how a kitten would be ideal to introduce at some point...and before I knew it, last night, I'd contacted a couple of rehoming centres and one has got loads of kittens desperate for homes, and are keen to get me to see them.

Old-Boy-Cat is very sociable, but will need time away from a boisterous youngster so he gets his rest, but that's the only downside.

So, yes, hmmm.....kittens r us, possibly. Oh, who am I kidding? :rotfl: As long as they think I'm suitable, a kitten will be wending it's fluffy way into my heart and home soon.

I, too, think keeping busy, building an interesting life, a bit of sociability etc is essential for us to break the back of these compulsions to eat, drink, shop, get kittens :eek: etc etc. The busier we are, the less idle time for hands and minds to seek out problems. It takes effort, though, and sometimes, motivation lacks or a low mood sets in or, yes RPP, someone a little too negative for us chips away at the already low confidence. But I'll give anyone a kick up the bum for a tenner :money:-, just PM me! :rotfl: Perhaps a new career as a life coach beckons?

Have a good day, all. I'll report back after kitten playing later.

LB xx

Byatt

RPP, I understand the chipping away. I went on holiday to the USA many years ago on my own, I didn't tell my parents before I went as I knew they would put me off. It was just a week, but I came back a different woman in terms of confidence! I was told off by my dad when I came home (he came to my office especially :eek:) and my mother never, ever mentioned the holiday or asked about it! As I felt so good I didn't give a damN

I must say the keeping busy during the day and early evening is fine, I just slump around 9-10, and all good intentions go out the window. Might make an appt with counsellor to discuss and see if she can offer some strategies.

I also limit the naughty food, but then at 9ish you can find me heading out to the garage shop just around the corner! edit, I also think there is a lot less tolerance to food "addiction", when you are fat (as I am), just being seen eating is enough for some people to feel I shouldn't be eating so much or in reality, the "wrong" foods...it can become secretive as a result. I was as a youngster anorexic so definitely use food as a control issue. I lived on one dairylea cheese triangle and a cracker.

Looking forward to kitten pics. :T:D

Byatt

I believe there is going to be exciting news from LB..:D

moneyistooshorttomention

Two kittens at once???:rotfl:. Well, they do look cute at that age....

LavenderBees

No, just one kitten . Young-Boy-Cat is 3 yrs old next month.

But yes, I have kitten now - a 12 wk old completely black female...if she closes her eyes, I can't see her under the sideboard :rotfl:

Heartbreakingly, there were very many fluffy teeny tiny kittens ready in 2-3 weeks, absolutely gorgeous, but they will easily find homes. This little girl and her brother & sister, are at the leggy not quite so cute stage, and constantly being overlooked.

I've always been one for the undercat, so this little girl is now home with me. She has met and hissed at old-boy-cat, but has also played with Da B1rd. She won't let me near her at the mo, but has shown signs of wanting to come to me, so she'll be fine.

OBC is much more interested in the kitten food :cool:

Young-Boy-Cat is upstairs keeping out of the way. He is very tense, and knows something is going on, but isn't in a hurry to find out what. :rotfl: That's fine...all in their own time.

No chance of a photo yet, she's too unsettled. But soon....

LB xx

P.S. If I say anything about getting another pet, someone shoot me :rotfl:. That's my wee family complete now.

P.S. Again - her name is going to be Millie

RosiePuddingPaws

Black baby Millie - welcome to the family! I know what you mean when you say you can't see her with her eyes closed - my youngest is the same. I hope you have many happy years together.

RPP

moneyistooshorttomention

Aw...aw...aw...aw...no surprises there then LB:rotfl: at the addition to the household:)

...and, of course, we demand fotees asap ...:)

Oh boy...there might be three of them pouncing on you in the morning demanding their breakfast.....

skogar

Lurking as usual but couldn't resist posting to welcome the new arrival. I'm sure that she will settle in very soon.

When I was looking for our new cat I was amazed to find out that apparently black and black and white cats also take longer to rehome than cats of other colours. I was really surprised as I think black cats are gorgeous.

A quick hello to the chickens as well. You mentioned a bit ago about feeding them grapes for a treat. My sister's chickens like cherry tomatoes as well.

Quick hello to everyone else too. Got to stop typing now as the cat is giving me that look that means she is about to jump on the keyboard.

calicocat

Evening folks,

Hope all have had a nice day...the weather here has been lovely, not that i've been in it as in bed! and also a bit burnt still from last week.


I SO knew LB was going to get another kitten, mind you I don't think I could just look at them either. I took a load of patients to a dog shelter once as we were all bored and I thought I'd see if they had any little dogs in. I came out in tears and the patients were looking after me. Haven't been in one since I don't think, and certainly not that one...it was awful.

Right....off to flipping work....but have decided going in with a doom and gloom head isn't going to do me any favours what-so-ever, so i'm going to try to go in with a positive attitude......

Watch i'll be telling myself this all the way in and find 6 police cars and a black maria when I roll up....lol.

hope you all have a lovely evening.....it's barbie weather here, and I can smell people's food on the go.


Oh.......and the drummer is back??!......he's been away ages....and needs to go away again.