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What's going on? Where have you been? Meh, so I keep forgetting about this little blog, still, I'm here now, right?
I spent a lovely time at Red Box, met some amazing people and made some great friends one of which even came to my birthday "party". I've since left there, got a job at MMT Digital, and subsiquently been let go (my last day is the 19th), and it sucks. I really enjoyed Red Box, but it was going downhill, and because I left three other people have left, another is resigning today, and two others are actively job hunting. I mustn't be smug, but that means I'm awesome, right? I do have a job interview lined up for this afternoon, so hopefully I won't be out of work for long. Kind of need the money as we're going to Disney World in little over a month.
Oh didn't I tell you? We're going to Disney World in August. And it's going to be awesome. I have a nice new passport with my real gender on it, and some lovely new clothes to wear! I would add "and I can be meeee", but I've been presenting female since the first of January, DW gave me the name change as a Christmas gift and it's been brilliant! I've change my banks, driving license, passport, etc. etc. a couple of companies have messed up, but nobody's been cruel about it. Even work were really accepting.
There's so much that has happened in a year that I can't even think about it. My mind is hurting just trying to remember, so I think I'll keep this one short and as I remember interesting things I'll add them.
So, bye for now!
Monday, 8 July 2019
Friday, 6 July 2018
Summer Sun
I got the job!
The telephone one, not the in-person one. I now work for a little company south of Nottingham, and I get to work from home for 3 days a week (at least for now, anyway).
Things have been stressful lately, lots of little things seem to be going wrong, and it's built up on me. The house is a mess because we spent £1,800 at Ikea on new furniture (mainly for the computer room) and it's taking time to built it, and move things around, and sell the old stuff. Hopefully it'll all be sorted by the weekend.
My trans life is moving forward, I got the psychological "OK" from Gender GP to have HRT, now I need to pay for blood tests, which I'll have to do myself, and that'll be horrible, but worth it in the long-run, right?
The weather's been balmy too, the two weeks or more of June were blazingly hot (like, 30°c every.single.day) and it's shown no signs of stopping. They reckon we have at least another week of it. I am soo glad I got AC installed in the computer room, it's by far the coolest room in the house, even though it's south-facing (the dog loves it!).
In excellent news, we bought an HTC vive on Wednesday, and that is soo much fun! The new computer room is really ideal for it, a nice 2m² space to move around in, and I found out that the tools used to make virtual homes in Steam are the same oens I used to make TFC maps 15 years ago! :-)
Right, I best get back to work. Back soon!
The telephone one, not the in-person one. I now work for a little company south of Nottingham, and I get to work from home for 3 days a week (at least for now, anyway).
Things have been stressful lately, lots of little things seem to be going wrong, and it's built up on me. The house is a mess because we spent £1,800 at Ikea on new furniture (mainly for the computer room) and it's taking time to built it, and move things around, and sell the old stuff. Hopefully it'll all be sorted by the weekend.
My trans life is moving forward, I got the psychological "OK" from Gender GP to have HRT, now I need to pay for blood tests, which I'll have to do myself, and that'll be horrible, but worth it in the long-run, right?
The weather's been balmy too, the two weeks or more of June were blazingly hot (like, 30°c every.single.day) and it's shown no signs of stopping. They reckon we have at least another week of it. I am soo glad I got AC installed in the computer room, it's by far the coolest room in the house, even though it's south-facing (the dog loves it!).
In excellent news, we bought an HTC vive on Wednesday, and that is soo much fun! The new computer room is really ideal for it, a nice 2m² space to move around in, and I found out that the tools used to make virtual homes in Steam are the same oens I used to make TFC maps 15 years ago! :-)
Right, I best get back to work. Back soon!
Thursday, 10 May 2018
Interviews
Not just me either, DW too!
I've got an in-person interview at a job in Nottingham next Wednesday, and I might have a Skype interview for another place south of Nottingham tomorrow, hopefully I'll get one of them so I can commute to work daily and not have to stay away from home. DW has a job interview for a nursery next Tuesday, it's not what she wants to do, but it'll stop her from going mad by being at home all the time alone with Loki. Could be the beginning of something new and wonderful next week!!
Keep your fingers crossed.
I've got an in-person interview at a job in Nottingham next Wednesday, and I might have a Skype interview for another place south of Nottingham tomorrow, hopefully I'll get one of them so I can commute to work daily and not have to stay away from home. DW has a job interview for a nursery next Tuesday, it's not what she wants to do, but it'll stop her from going mad by being at home all the time alone with Loki. Could be the beginning of something new and wonderful next week!!
Keep your fingers crossed.
Thursday, 26 April 2018
Tired
It's 4am and I'm still at work!
Guh, it's my own fault. Well kinda. No it is. This evening I decided to drag the family to a trans-gender support group thing. I wouldn't say it was fun, or particularly helpful, but it was nice to be in the company of people who are going through the same thing. It was an interesting mix of people, a couple of other MtF adults, lots of trans-kids, their parents and siblings. It was a good session, but it meant swapping my early night shift for the late one, and here I am, at work, with itchy eyes and a very tired head. I was expecting to be done by 3, but they've got issues with the HHTs, and some other things, so I'm stuck here trying to help. So tired.
Just wanted to let you know. So that's all for now.
Adiós.
Guh, it's my own fault. Well kinda. No it is. This evening I decided to drag the family to a trans-gender support group thing. I wouldn't say it was fun, or particularly helpful, but it was nice to be in the company of people who are going through the same thing. It was an interesting mix of people, a couple of other MtF adults, lots of trans-kids, their parents and siblings. It was a good session, but it meant swapping my early night shift for the late one, and here I am, at work, with itchy eyes and a very tired head. I was expecting to be done by 3, but they've got issues with the HHTs, and some other things, so I'm stuck here trying to help. So tired.
Just wanted to let you know. So that's all for now.
Adiós.
Monday, 16 April 2018
The Greatest Showman
So I went to see The Greatest Showman last week, what a film!
I should have gone to the gym, but I wasn't in the mood, and the night before at work I was looking at what's on at the local cinema, The Greatest Showman was showing at 12, the perfect time to get up, dressed, walk there, watch the film, walk back and have something to eat before work. Darn. DW & WB have both raved about this film for weeks & weeks, practically begging me to watch it with them, DW roped TJ & KK in to watching it and they were glued to the screen. So I figured it was time to get in on game.
And I'm so glad I did.
What an absolutely enjoyable film. I just sat there for two hours and took in every moment, there wasn't a single time when I thought "oh, this is moving a bit slowly", or "wow, this is boring". The songs, the story, the characters, the sets, everything just built up & up & up. If you haven't seen it, and you enjoy musicals, I suggest you go see it! I've had the soundtrack playing on & off for five days now and I'm still not bored of it.
So yeah, not really a film review, but just wanted to say I enjoyed The Greatest Showman, and I should have gone to see it sooner. I look forward to the DVD release!
Bye for now!
I should have gone to the gym, but I wasn't in the mood, and the night before at work I was looking at what's on at the local cinema, The Greatest Showman was showing at 12, the perfect time to get up, dressed, walk there, watch the film, walk back and have something to eat before work. Darn. DW & WB have both raved about this film for weeks & weeks, practically begging me to watch it with them, DW roped TJ & KK in to watching it and they were glued to the screen. So I figured it was time to get in on game.
And I'm so glad I did.
What an absolutely enjoyable film. I just sat there for two hours and took in every moment, there wasn't a single time when I thought "oh, this is moving a bit slowly", or "wow, this is boring". The songs, the story, the characters, the sets, everything just built up & up & up. If you haven't seen it, and you enjoy musicals, I suggest you go see it! I've had the soundtrack playing on & off for five days now and I'm still not bored of it.
So yeah, not really a film review, but just wanted to say I enjoyed The Greatest Showman, and I should have gone to see it sooner. I look forward to the DVD release!
Bye for now!
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
Poor unfortunate soul
Yes, I'm listening to Disney music ... boy do I wish I was there, Disney World ... sigh.
Anyway, this week we got AC installed in the computer room so that in the summer it doesn't get crazy hot in there again like it has for the past two summers. Of course by doing this I fully accept that we are going to have the worst and coldest winter in the history of time & space, but there you go, that's my lot in life.
We took Loki out for his first walk on Monday evening, which he seemed to enjoy, just went as far as the Co-op and back again and by the time we got back he seemed pretty tired, hopefully daily walks will release some of his pent-up energy and he'll be a bit calmer at home. We'll see.
Other than work there's not much else to write about, so I'll sign off now and bid you good night.
Anyway, this week we got AC installed in the computer room so that in the summer it doesn't get crazy hot in there again like it has for the past two summers. Of course by doing this I fully accept that we are going to have the worst and coldest winter in the history of time & space, but there you go, that's my lot in life.
We took Loki out for his first walk on Monday evening, which he seemed to enjoy, just went as far as the Co-op and back again and by the time we got back he seemed pretty tired, hopefully daily walks will release some of his pent-up energy and he'll be a bit calmer at home. We'll see.
Other than work there's not much else to write about, so I'll sign off now and bid you good night.
Wednesday, 4 April 2018
Monday
I'm not confused, but today is my first day back at work.
I'm actually missed being on nights, it's nice to have people around on the day-shift, but it's sooo noisy in the day, and when it rains on the metal roof the rain is loud and people start talking louder and ... argh! Aaanyway, nights, yeah, I do get tired, but having the day to go to the gym and mooch around the shops before coming in to work when everybody else is leaving is actually really nice. I think I'd like my next contract to be night work again. We shall see, I've just agreed to extend this one for another three months, so no need to go hunting yet.
We had a lovely Easter weekend. My sister & her husband came to visit and we all had lots of fun playing a card game where it had close-up photographs of everyday objects and we had to guess what they were (some were really hard!), after that we had a laugh playing Mario Kart. Good times. We spent lots of time in the house as Loki can't go out until the 14th, but DW and I convinced WB to watch the other two while we went out to buy a new toaster, kettle & frying pan (after WB used a metal fish slice in the pan and scratched off the non-stick coating!). We also went swimming yesterday, which was nice.
One thing I need to write about is me being transgender, it's not for right now, but I'll go in to it one day perhaps.
I best get back to work, it's 12:19am and I finish at 1, so not long to go! Toodleoo.
I'm actually missed being on nights, it's nice to have people around on the day-shift, but it's sooo noisy in the day, and when it rains on the metal roof the rain is loud and people start talking louder and ... argh! Aaanyway, nights, yeah, I do get tired, but having the day to go to the gym and mooch around the shops before coming in to work when everybody else is leaving is actually really nice. I think I'd like my next contract to be night work again. We shall see, I've just agreed to extend this one for another three months, so no need to go hunting yet.
We had a lovely Easter weekend. My sister & her husband came to visit and we all had lots of fun playing a card game where it had close-up photographs of everyday objects and we had to guess what they were (some were really hard!), after that we had a laugh playing Mario Kart. Good times. We spent lots of time in the house as Loki can't go out until the 14th, but DW and I convinced WB to watch the other two while we went out to buy a new toaster, kettle & frying pan (after WB used a metal fish slice in the pan and scratched off the non-stick coating!). We also went swimming yesterday, which was nice.
One thing I need to write about is me being transgender, it's not for right now, but I'll go in to it one day perhaps.
I best get back to work, it's 12:19am and I finish at 1, so not long to go! Toodleoo.
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Time flies
Here I am, sat in my digs, again.
It's been too long, and today is another day. I'm lonely, being away from home is lonely, but it is worth it, the benefits are worth it. I have to remind myself of that.
We got a dog on the 10th! Loki. The kids love him, but they're not keen on taking him into the garden, or cleaning up after his poos, still, they'l get used to it, it's what we all agreed to! Chalrie is not impressed, they don't fight as such, but Charlie won't sit on the sofa with you like he used to if Loki is in the room. Hopefully one day they'll get along.
DW finished her course and is starting her own childminding business once Ofsted approve everything, hopefully by Easter (although that's next week, erk!).
WB is doing his GCSEs now, TJ is being a PITA, like all 9 year old boys are, and KK has hit that akward friendship stage, hopefully she won't lose her fantastic personality in the effort to "fit in".
Oh, and I "came out" as transgender, I'm on the waiting list to be seen my a specialist, but that won't be until summer 2019 I think, at the earliest.
Bye for now.
It's been too long, and today is another day. I'm lonely, being away from home is lonely, but it is worth it, the benefits are worth it. I have to remind myself of that.
We got a dog on the 10th! Loki. The kids love him, but they're not keen on taking him into the garden, or cleaning up after his poos, still, they'l get used to it, it's what we all agreed to! Chalrie is not impressed, they don't fight as such, but Charlie won't sit on the sofa with you like he used to if Loki is in the room. Hopefully one day they'll get along.
DW finished her course and is starting her own childminding business once Ofsted approve everything, hopefully by Easter (although that's next week, erk!).
WB is doing his GCSEs now, TJ is being a PITA, like all 9 year old boys are, and KK has hit that akward friendship stage, hopefully she won't lose her fantastic personality in the effort to "fit in".
Oh, and I "came out" as transgender, I'm on the waiting list to be seen my a specialist, but that won't be until summer 2019 I think, at the earliest.
Bye for now.
Thursday, 12 November 2015
Two Years
Oh wow, how can I sum up the last two years in one blog post? Seriously, where do I start? I don't think I can, so just see what spills out from my brain...
This week's been a bit of a ride. I'm a contractor now, so I'm working away from home, which is really tough, but it will lead to a better life for us all in the long-run. It's actually a really boring job, there's so little to do, but where I am sat is smack in the middle of everyone so I can't even sit doing research, I have to fake-work all the time, uh! Today's been good though, I had lots to do, so I had a really productive day.
I'm currently sat on my bed in my digs - next to a railway line (ugh!) - just trying to entertain myself, it's sooo lonely being away from home. I miss my cuddles, and kisses and playing games with everyone, or just chilling on the sofa watching 3rd Rock from the Sun. I finished watching all of Stargate Universe yesterday, whoa, what an ending, I can highly recommend watching it. I try to call home every other night, but as I get no mobile signal (ugh!) I have to rely on stupid Hangouts. Still, homeday tomorrow, and I've got a job interview near home on Monday, so not just a 3-day weekend, but hopefully a new job which will be near home!
I passed my motorbike CBT three months ago, I ride a little YBR125, which is nice, but so slow on the dual carriage ways, it can do about 60mph on a good day, but I can't wait to get something that can easily handle 70mhp up the hills and in wind. I passed my motorbike theory test last Saturday so I just need to find the time (and money) to book my big-bike test. DW likes me in my bike gear, heehee :o)
Speaking of DW, she started a new job back in February 2014, she's now a childminder working with a local lady at her house, they are brilliant together! She absolutely loves it, much better than the cleaning job she used to have (in fact, we now have a cleaner come to our house - how the tables have turned) and is studying for her degree in child care, I'm so proud of her.
WB has had his ups & downs in school, but he's got some good friends (one of which came second in a Mario Kart tournament recently - I came fourth) who stick by him, and he (along with DW) has joined the local gym. He came 29th in the cross-country race today, and told me that when he "accidentally" lifted his T-shirt to wipe the sweat off on of the "good looking" girls shouted, "WB has got a six pack". Only 14 and already wooing the ladies.
TJ has hit the awkward-seven's, he can be a right pain in the bum and is giving DW a hard time, so it really is hard for her when I am away. He can be such a good kid, but he's really pushing the boundaries and being very testing. He's enjoying Mario Maker at the minute, both making levels and playing the ones I make.
KK is a lovely little girl, very polite and tidy, generally does exactly what she's told and is at that age were she likes helping out, even if it's dusting the computer room. She's in year one at school now, and they;re teaching her to double and halve numbers, which I think is a bit crazy, but they reckon it's good to get them doing it at a young age. We shall see. She most days enjoys reading, and I think will be able to match the rate set by TJ.
Well, I know I'm missing lots & lots of stuff, but this will do for now. If I can think of amazing things which happened since I last posted properly (e.g. my big sister getting married) I will put some back-dated posts in.
See you on the flip-side xx
This week's been a bit of a ride. I'm a contractor now, so I'm working away from home, which is really tough, but it will lead to a better life for us all in the long-run. It's actually a really boring job, there's so little to do, but where I am sat is smack in the middle of everyone so I can't even sit doing research, I have to fake-work all the time, uh! Today's been good though, I had lots to do, so I had a really productive day.
I'm currently sat on my bed in my digs - next to a railway line (ugh!) - just trying to entertain myself, it's sooo lonely being away from home. I miss my cuddles, and kisses and playing games with everyone, or just chilling on the sofa watching 3rd Rock from the Sun. I finished watching all of Stargate Universe yesterday, whoa, what an ending, I can highly recommend watching it. I try to call home every other night, but as I get no mobile signal (ugh!) I have to rely on stupid Hangouts. Still, homeday tomorrow, and I've got a job interview near home on Monday, so not just a 3-day weekend, but hopefully a new job which will be near home!
I passed my motorbike CBT three months ago, I ride a little YBR125, which is nice, but so slow on the dual carriage ways, it can do about 60mph on a good day, but I can't wait to get something that can easily handle 70mhp up the hills and in wind. I passed my motorbike theory test last Saturday so I just need to find the time (and money) to book my big-bike test. DW likes me in my bike gear, heehee :o)
Speaking of DW, she started a new job back in February 2014, she's now a childminder working with a local lady at her house, they are brilliant together! She absolutely loves it, much better than the cleaning job she used to have (in fact, we now have a cleaner come to our house - how the tables have turned) and is studying for her degree in child care, I'm so proud of her.
WB has had his ups & downs in school, but he's got some good friends (one of which came second in a Mario Kart tournament recently - I came fourth) who stick by him, and he (along with DW) has joined the local gym. He came 29th in the cross-country race today, and told me that when he "accidentally" lifted his T-shirt to wipe the sweat off on of the "good looking" girls shouted, "WB has got a six pack". Only 14 and already wooing the ladies.
TJ has hit the awkward-seven's, he can be a right pain in the bum and is giving DW a hard time, so it really is hard for her when I am away. He can be such a good kid, but he's really pushing the boundaries and being very testing. He's enjoying Mario Maker at the minute, both making levels and playing the ones I make.
KK is a lovely little girl, very polite and tidy, generally does exactly what she's told and is at that age were she likes helping out, even if it's dusting the computer room. She's in year one at school now, and they;re teaching her to double and halve numbers, which I think is a bit crazy, but they reckon it's good to get them doing it at a young age. We shall see. She most days enjoys reading, and I think will be able to match the rate set by TJ.
Well, I know I'm missing lots & lots of stuff, but this will do for now. If I can think of amazing things which happened since I last posted properly (e.g. my big sister getting married) I will put some back-dated posts in.
See you on the flip-side xx
Monday, 31 March 2014
Father's Day
Presents
- MLP t-shirt
- bracelet
- book
- chocolate
- cards
- socks
Church
Mc D's
Tesco
Go Outdoors
B&Q
Park
Daisy Maid
Home
- Mario
- Sherlock
- Pizza
- MLP t-shirt
- bracelet
- book
- chocolate
- cards
- socks
Church
Mc D's
Tesco
Go Outdoors
B&Q
Park
Daisy Maid
Home
- Mario
- Sherlock
- Pizza
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Exciting times
Halloween was fun, and we did some fireworks in our garden on Bonfire Night, and I learnt that Guy Fawkes was a baaad guy.
DW's got herself a new job yesterday which starts on Monday evening, cleaning some offices near us. WB's settled in to secondary school (already started getting lax on his homework, tut tut). TJ is doing well at school, doing really well with maths, spelling & reading. KK's enjoying nursery too, always coming home with paintwork or some twig with a ribbon attached. I'm still enjoying work, ready for a holiday I think, but Christmas is coming and we're going to Centre Parcs in February, so plenty to look forward to. I also got PR for WB confirmed yesterday so I can officially and legally tell him what to do as his parent!
It's been a good few months really.
DW's got herself a new job yesterday which starts on Monday evening, cleaning some offices near us. WB's settled in to secondary school (already started getting lax on his homework, tut tut). TJ is doing well at school, doing really well with maths, spelling & reading. KK's enjoying nursery too, always coming home with paintwork or some twig with a ribbon attached. I'm still enjoying work, ready for a holiday I think, but Christmas is coming and we're going to Centre Parcs in February, so plenty to look forward to. I also got PR for WB confirmed yesterday so I can officially and legally tell him what to do as his parent!
It's been a good few months really.
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Bank Holiday
Friday - Shopping, WB's Italian play
Saturday - Nature Park
Sunday - BBQ
Monday - Cleethorpes
Saturday - Nature Park
Sunday - BBQ
Monday - Cleethorpes
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Wii Fit
5 years to the day! From 14st back then to the dizzy highs of 14-12 last October and back down to 14st today (and dropping). It's been one hell of a rollercoaster ride all topped off with a drop in Wii Fit age from 20 to 24! Hopefully in the next 5 years I'll get down to my ideal weight of 11st (sooner the better though!). Bring it ooooon!!
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Thursday, 15 November 2012
Hospital
OK, so on Tuesday at about 5pm I got a pain all over my tummy, I thought it was nothing, maybe eaten too much rubbish so decided to just sleep on it. When I went to bed at around 9:30 it had moved from my tummy to the lower right of my abdomen, right where your appendix is, I wasn't too worried, I could still move freely and jump so I just went to sleep.
I expected it to be gone in the morning, but it wasn't. It wasn't any more painful either so I just got ready and went to work. At about 11:30 though my boss said I should go to A&E as it might be bad, so I went home and rang 111, they told me to go to my GP, or if I couldn't get in to go to A&E. As my GP couldn't get in for 3 hours DW dropped me off at the hospital (I didn't want her to stay as KK would only have gotten really bored). The nurse saw me and gave me a paracetamol and a co-codamol. I went back into the waiting room and after a while started to feel dizzy and my arms went REALLY tingly, so the receptionist sent me to see the nurse again. I was ok by then, but she gave me a drink and it wasn't long after that I went in to see the doctor. He did various tests on my tummy, and fitted a peripheral cannula(?) which I hated.
I was then sent off to the surgery ward, where they did more tests, took blood, poked up my bum, and told me not to eat or drink (which was nice as I'd not eaten since 10am). A second doctor came around later one and I was expecting him to say I could go home, but he wanted me to stay in over night ... sigh, at least he said I could eat until 3am, so my poor belly got something :o)
My uncle came to visit and brought some supplies (books, phone charger, etc.) at about 8:30 and we chatted until 9. After that I went to sleep only to be woken up at 1am to be moved to another ward, this is when I noticed the pain had virtually gone away, which gave me some hope! I then slept on & off until about 7am when a doctor came around to check on me, I told her that the pain had gone, and she told me that another doctor will be round in an hour to check, and if all was OK I could go home. About 3 hours later the doctor turned up, and did some more poking and said he was happy for me to go home and rest, but if any symptoms show up to go to my GP immediately.
I feel absolute fine now, still got a bit of pain if you poke hard enough, but *nothing* like Tues/yesterday, and it's much easier to rest at home than in a hospital! Thank-you all for your concern, hugs, prayers, thoughts, messages, and help, it's been an ... interesting couple of days, and I'm so glad it didn't end in surgery! :o)
I expected it to be gone in the morning, but it wasn't. It wasn't any more painful either so I just got ready and went to work. At about 11:30 though my boss said I should go to A&E as it might be bad, so I went home and rang 111, they told me to go to my GP, or if I couldn't get in to go to A&E. As my GP couldn't get in for 3 hours DW dropped me off at the hospital (I didn't want her to stay as KK would only have gotten really bored). The nurse saw me and gave me a paracetamol and a co-codamol. I went back into the waiting room and after a while started to feel dizzy and my arms went REALLY tingly, so the receptionist sent me to see the nurse again. I was ok by then, but she gave me a drink and it wasn't long after that I went in to see the doctor. He did various tests on my tummy, and fitted a peripheral cannula(?) which I hated.
I was then sent off to the surgery ward, where they did more tests, took blood, poked up my bum, and told me not to eat or drink (which was nice as I'd not eaten since 10am). A second doctor came around later one and I was expecting him to say I could go home, but he wanted me to stay in over night ... sigh, at least he said I could eat until 3am, so my poor belly got something :o)
My uncle came to visit and brought some supplies (books, phone charger, etc.) at about 8:30 and we chatted until 9. After that I went to sleep only to be woken up at 1am to be moved to another ward, this is when I noticed the pain had virtually gone away, which gave me some hope! I then slept on & off until about 7am when a doctor came around to check on me, I told her that the pain had gone, and she told me that another doctor will be round in an hour to check, and if all was OK I could go home. About 3 hours later the doctor turned up, and did some more poking and said he was happy for me to go home and rest, but if any symptoms show up to go to my GP immediately.
I feel absolute fine now, still got a bit of pain if you poke hard enough, but *nothing* like Tues/yesterday, and it's much easier to rest at home than in a hospital! Thank-you all for your concern, hugs, prayers, thoughts, messages, and help, it's been an ... interesting couple of days, and I'm so glad it didn't end in surgery! :o)
Saturday, 10 November 2012
The Conclusion
So, I'm still wearing the bump now, eight days in, and I'm not sure if I want to take it off. It's kind of comfy, and I think I will miss it when it's gone. I enjoy it. But all good things must come to an end.
Today's been a big pain. The washing machine wiggle & wobbled it's way forward during the night and managed to stop the utility room door from opening. I managed to shove a spade under the door and push the washing machine back out the way of the door, but really hurt my foot in the process by kicking the handle wrongly. A great start to our nice relaxing Saturday, sigh.
The bump's really taught me to appreciate how tough it can be to be pregnant, you don't realise how much you rely on being able to bend at your waist. I will not miss the uncomfortable nights, the awkward angles you have to use to put on socks and tie shoe laces. I will miss the "company" that the bump provides, I always had something to cuddle, if you know what I mean. I imagine for a woman who can feel the baby move and grow inside, that feeling must be a million times stronger.
If I were to do this experiment again (and I would, willingly) I would change a few things. Firstly, I'd make sure the bump was a much better fit on my body, the bump I have is loose at both the top and the bottom, which looks weird if you wear the wrong clothes. I'd also make it heavier, so that my balance would be off, and doing routine things like walking would be more tiring, making the whole experience more realistic. The challenges were a good idea, and I'd definitely include those again, maybe adding a few more (I never did try getting in & out of the bath). Lastly I'd try to find a way to make the bump move so that I could get simulated kicks at random times, having the bump is really easy when you know it's just going to stay where you put it and not bother you while you're driving, or trying to eat.
So to sum up, I've had a good time. I've had some tough times, and some fun ones, but I imagine being pregnant is much more better then pretending!
Today's been a big pain. The washing machine wiggle & wobbled it's way forward during the night and managed to stop the utility room door from opening. I managed to shove a spade under the door and push the washing machine back out the way of the door, but really hurt my foot in the process by kicking the handle wrongly. A great start to our nice relaxing Saturday, sigh.
The bump's really taught me to appreciate how tough it can be to be pregnant, you don't realise how much you rely on being able to bend at your waist. I will not miss the uncomfortable nights, the awkward angles you have to use to put on socks and tie shoe laces. I will miss the "company" that the bump provides, I always had something to cuddle, if you know what I mean. I imagine for a woman who can feel the baby move and grow inside, that feeling must be a million times stronger.
If I were to do this experiment again (and I would, willingly) I would change a few things. Firstly, I'd make sure the bump was a much better fit on my body, the bump I have is loose at both the top and the bottom, which looks weird if you wear the wrong clothes. I'd also make it heavier, so that my balance would be off, and doing routine things like walking would be more tiring, making the whole experience more realistic. The challenges were a good idea, and I'd definitely include those again, maybe adding a few more (I never did try getting in & out of the bath). Lastly I'd try to find a way to make the bump move so that I could get simulated kicks at random times, having the bump is really easy when you know it's just going to stay where you put it and not bother you while you're driving, or trying to eat.
So to sum up, I've had a good time. I've had some tough times, and some fun ones, but I imagine being pregnant is much more better then pretending!
Friday, 9 November 2012
Day Seven
Today I took the boys to school, walking really isn't an issue as the bump hardly weighs anything (which I think is a shame really) and with my coat done up nobody can tell. After that we went out to get some shopping (I drove again), which wasn't really that hard, except for getting stuff out of the trolley, that required an interesting angle!
For lunch we went to Pizza Hut and I just about fitted inside a booth with the bit of effort. This is the only public place that I've really walked around with the bump on show that people could see me in, no one asked any questions, which I was a bit disappointed about, they must have just thought I was fat I guess.
From there we went back to the garden centre we visited yesterday to finish looking around, and then home to pick the boys up. Me & TJ played on Animal Crossing and Go Vacation! on the Wii, and DW's friend popped round with her kids and had a natter. A nice chilled afternoon.
KK woke up about 2:30hrs after going to bed having been sick, so we manned the battle stations and I changed and bathed her while DW sorted out the bed. It's funny how you can forget about a big lump on your belly when an emergency crops up. Our tea got burnt, but hey, that's life with kids.
For lunch we went to Pizza Hut and I just about fitted inside a booth with the bit of effort. This is the only public place that I've really walked around with the bump on show that people could see me in, no one asked any questions, which I was a bit disappointed about, they must have just thought I was fat I guess.
From there we went back to the garden centre we visited yesterday to finish looking around, and then home to pick the boys up. Me & TJ played on Animal Crossing and Go Vacation! on the Wii, and DW's friend popped round with her kids and had a natter. A nice chilled afternoon.
KK woke up about 2:30hrs after going to bed having been sick, so we manned the battle stations and I changed and bathed her while DW sorted out the bed. It's funny how you can forget about a big lump on your belly when an emergency crops up. Our tea got burnt, but hey, that's life with kids.
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Day Six
Today we were on the ball and after dropping the boys off at school we drove 40 miles to go visit various friends.
First up were a couple whom we used to live across the road from before we moved here who have just had a baby, so we stopped by their house and had a coffee, chat and cuddle. They had no idea about the experiment, so that was fun when I walked in, although the first comment was "it suits you", I think is a complement. I took it as one anyway!
For dinner we met up with DW's sister and her husband who commented it was, "very nice" and "looks good", and after looking at their new house when to pick up one of my best friends to have a drink at Starbucks. He said, "it's nice, it's beautiful" and wouldn't stop rubbing it and cooing over. Ha.
When we got home DW's friend had picked up the boys from school and was at our house looking after our and her kids. She liked the bump and suggested that I try getting in and out of the bath to see what that's like, she used to have to get out on all-fours, so I'm tempted to add that to my challenge list.
Speaking of the challenges... I've done most of them, and they weren't as difficult as I thought they would be, and I imagine that's because the bump is made of foam and thus does not weight anything and so doesn't throw off my balance or anything like that. I've still got to change the bunk beds, and maybe shave my legs, but I'd need a LOT of razors to do that!!
For dinner we met up with DW's sister and her husband who commented it was, "very nice" and "looks good", and after looking at their new house when to pick up one of my best friends to have a drink at Starbucks. He said, "it's nice, it's beautiful" and wouldn't stop rubbing it and cooing over. Ha.
When we got home DW's friend had picked up the boys from school and was at our house looking after our and her kids. She liked the bump and suggested that I try getting in and out of the bath to see what that's like, she used to have to get out on all-fours, so I'm tempted to add that to my challenge list.
Speaking of the challenges... I've done most of them, and they weren't as difficult as I thought they would be, and I imagine that's because the bump is made of foam and thus does not weight anything and so doesn't throw off my balance or anything like that. I've still got to change the bunk beds, and maybe shave my legs, but I'd need a LOT of razors to do that!!
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
Day Five
Today me, DW & KK went around a local nature park for a walk, we only meant to go for a little one, but took a wrong turn and ended up walking for three miles, lol!! We had lunch in their café and looked round the little gift shop buying a nice relaxation CD to add to our ever-growing collection! It was an absolutely lovely morning, and it was fantastic to spend time with my girls. So calm and relaxed.
After that we went to a garden centre to look at their Christmas stuff as they had a good show and KK really likes to see the trees, snowmen and whatnot. That was really nice too, just a slow stroll around looking at all the things we can't afford :o) A lovely afternoon.
Driving is one of the most annoying things to do with the bump, DW's made me drive all the time so I get to experience that almost every day, getting out is a piece of cake, getting in ... PITA. Underwear is still a pain too, especially socks, and tying shoe laces ... ha ha, no, not fun.
In the evening we just relaxed downstairs and watched some TV. DW cuddled up to me, and after a while commented, "You are very comfortable", which was a big win as she's not really liked this who experiment. I think she's warming to it, slowly, and she might actually be on-board by the time it all finished on Saturday! Hee hee.
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
Day Four
This morning started off great, I could finally wear my maternity dungarees that I bought ages ago and not look quite so stupid, dungarees are so cool. I spent the morning catching up with Facebook, Reddit, and other websites that I normally check at work (shhh!) and played a quick game on the computer too. We were going to go for a walk, but it was too cold and we didn't think it would be that enjoyable, so we stayed in.
After dinner we went in to town, DW insisted that I keep my coat zipped up so that nobody could see the bump, which was fun, my coat barely fitted with the zip up! We didn't spend long in town, just got a few bits (I bought Pop 'n' Twin Bee, a SNES game that I thought me & WB would enjoy playing together) and had to get back in time to pick the boys up from school.
Oh one fun thing I've found is that I can rest stuff on the bump, cups, plates, TV remotes, when you're chilling on the sofa, it's kind of a handy little shelf!
Monday, 5 November 2012
Day Three
Tonight was the best nights sleep so far, only woke up a handful of times, and felt really rested in the morning. I'm struggling to get out of bed, but that's no big surprise!
DW spends Monday at Sure Start taking minutes for a meeting and in the afternoon is on a course, so I looked after KK for the day rather than have her put in crèche. We played with the dolls in the morning, watched one of the Tinkerbell films (fairy rescue I think it was), had some dinner whilst watching TMNT (her choice) then in the afternoon we did some colouring and watched a bit of Up under a blanket!
With DW out of the house for the day I took it upon myself to take over the role of housewife to see how that would fair. I started of easy - hoovering. At least I thought it would be the easy choice; Our Dyson is surprisingly heavy when it wants to be! Dragging it round the floor, lugging it up the stairs, using the hose to reach the corners of the ceiling to reach the cobwebs really took it out of me. Next up was the bathrooms, something I was dreading, but actually turned out to be quite easy, the only challenge was getting up after kneeling to clean the toilets. Lastly I did the washing, that wasn't very fun, kneeling to get it all out of the washer, then standing to put it on the clothes horse to dry, then squatting to get more off the floor, then up then down, then up ... you get the idea!!
When the boys got home from school we went out to a friends house to see some fireworks. This time I went out in public and didn't hide my bump, it was dark and I didn't notice anyone give me weird looks, but I'm sure there must have been some!
When we got home I put the little ones to bed, which I'm getting used to doing now with the bump. It wasn't long before we were going up to bed and to face one of my challenges: cutting & painting my toe nails. It was a paain. I've painted my toe nails a few times before, but with a bump in the way, it's just really hard to do a good job, your arms are stretched, shaking, you can't see what you're doing, paint is going on your skin, it's a mess. See for yourself ...
Sunday, 4 November 2012
Day Two
So I found a way to sleep - half on my side and half on back which works well with a memory foam mattress, let you body "melt" a hole in to the mattress and then use it to store you bump in. DW said that this was the same method she used when pregnant to get comfy, except we had a spring mattress back then, so it wasn't quite so easy. She also mentioned that in the night when she rolled over to give me night-time cuddles she couldn't get her arm over nicely as the bump was in the way.
I never thought that this would be as much an experiment for her as for me, she's seeing pregnancy from the male perspective - not being able to get close, or snuggle up in bed all the things us men have to live without for a few months. The kids are enjoying it, poking my bump and using it as a pillow when the mood takes them. DW's also said that we should go to the cinema as that is a really hard place to get comfy, and being pregnant doesn't make it any easier, so a day out with the bump on may be on the cards, which could be fun.
We had a Sunday Dinner today, which is really out of the ordinary for us, all five sat round the table and I found that eating at the table is no easier than on the sofa. But I did find that sitting on a spinning computer chair makes a big difference when you're trying to get a fork of food into your mouth and not onto your big bump - a tip there for the ladies!
This afternoon I sat and played Solitaire with TJ on the bed, and found something else that is uncomfortable to do, didn't matter how I sat, but my back just hurt. Really starting to feel for you ladies who have to put up with this for more than just a week!
Saturday, 3 November 2012
Day One
Well, I now understand why it's so hard to get a good nights sleep while pregnant, you just cannot get comfy! I woke up quite a few times in the night, and struggled to find a good way to lay. On my back hurt, on my side was awkward, and on my stomach was impossible (obviously). Eight more nights of this will be ... interesting.
Getting dressed was fun, putting underwear on with a bump in the way is not easy, especially the socks; you just cannot get the right angle!! Shaving was a different challenge to anything the laides have to face, but once I got in to the rhythm it all went smoothly.
We spent most of the day playing Lego, or rather, looking through a huge unsorted pile of bricks to find a few peices for one model. My back's never hurt so much, sat on the floor all day not being able to move easily, having to move from sat, to laid, to sat, to al-fours, to anyother angle I could handle! By 9pm I was pooped and ready for bed to be honest!
We had a take-away for tea, I had pizza and it's crazy how hard it is to get food into your mouth while trying to sit comfortably and watch a little bit of TV. The bump just gets in the way of everything, DW asked me to make drinks and I just had to wiggle and wobble off the sofa and then waddle over to the fridge to get the Vimto.
I'm only a day in, and this bump has made such a big change to my life!
Friday, 2 November 2012
The Experiment
So, after work today I'm starting a week-long experiment to see what it's like to be pregnant.
Yes, I'm a man, a Dad, and my wife's been pregnant three times, and I want to know what I was missing out on. Of course it wont be exactly real, I wont have morning sickness, I wont get swollen angles, and I wont get mood swings, and I wont get to feel a wonderful growing baby wiggle around in side of me. But I will get to find out just how hard it is to tie up shoe laces, reach for the pasta on top of the cupboard and sleep with a huge six-month baby belly getting in the way.
I've prepared - I got the bump back in August (a wedding anniversary present would you believe?) and I've been wearing it for a few evenings here and there, even tried sleeping with it on a few times to get myself ready for the big week.
It's going to be hard, not full-on pregnancy hard, but still tough I reckon. I shall try to keep you posted in my trials and tribulations, and I've set my self a few challenges to complete during the week (I'll try to get DW to take photos and post them here). Those challenges are:
Yes, I'm a man, a Dad, and my wife's been pregnant three times, and I want to know what I was missing out on. Of course it wont be exactly real, I wont have morning sickness, I wont get swollen angles, and I wont get mood swings, and I wont get to feel a wonderful growing baby wiggle around in side of me. But I will get to find out just how hard it is to tie up shoe laces, reach for the pasta on top of the cupboard and sleep with a huge six-month baby belly getting in the way.
I've prepared - I got the bump back in August (a wedding anniversary present would you believe?) and I've been wearing it for a few evenings here and there, even tried sleeping with it on a few times to get myself ready for the big week.
It's going to be hard, not full-on pregnancy hard, but still tough I reckon. I shall try to keep you posted in my trials and tribulations, and I've set my self a few challenges to complete during the week (I'll try to get DW to take photos and post them here). Those challenges are:
- Driving and getting in/out of the car
- Carrying heavy boxes up/down stairs and out to the garage
- Long walk with a toddler
- Bath the kids
- Changing and making bunk beds
- Cut & paint my toe nails
- Shave my legs ... maybe!
It should be fun, wish me luck!
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
C-W Day
Well, KK is now officially older than WB was when I went on that blind date with DW, how times flies.
The past fewweekends months have been really busy, and I'll do my best to remember everything that's happened...
The boys have had their summer holiday, and the first with DW being able to drive, it was just a shame that the car was broken for a huge chunk of the holidays, and the money we'd set aside for trips and such had to go on car repairs. The dealer is refusing the pay us back for these repairs (even though we can prove the problems existed at the point of sale) so we're taking it to court - wish us luck! Otherwise the holidays were fun, we got the paddling pool out on a few days, and managed to do a few days out here and there.
The Olympics kicked off at the end of July and they were fun to watch (no, really!) and we got into the spirit of the whole thing watching sports we'd never even heard of and cheering on Team GB. We did really well coming third in the medal table and winning loads of goal medals!! The Paralmpics were really fascinating to watch too, it's incredible what some of these people do with no legs, arm, or whatever. It just goes to show that no matter what life throws at you, you can still do anything!
We went (on the train) to the National Railway Museum in York at the end of July with our friend Polly and her little one, that was a really good day out, and WB got so much in to trains that he begged for a Hornby set for his birthday, haha! TJ loved it, and KK too, such a good day out.
Our cat, Charlie (did I tell you we got a new cat after Lilly ran away to live with the cat lady?), had a nasty accident in August and cut his leg wide open, there was talk of him losing the leg, but fortunately after many many weeks of vet visits and magic it's all healed up nicely now.
At the end of August a good friend of ours (one of my Best Men, and KK's Godfather) did a 72-hour stay-awake-athon to raise awareness of Charcot Marie Tooth Disease. We donated some pennies and watching him on the webcam running around the garden in a monkey suit, singing, chatting and doing various goofy things for money.
DW's best friend (and TJ's Godmother) had a baby in September on the same day as WB's birthday! Kathryn they called her and she's happy & healthy. Luckily we were in town the weekend after and could go and have cuddles!
TJ started Reception in September, and has been invited to sooo many birthday parties! He must be popular I guess :o) He seems to be enjoying it, but it's hard on him and he get very tired by 5-6 o'clock making homework a hard thing to do some nights. he likes doing his letters though, tracing over them, and them freestyling. All fun!
KK's been cleared by the doctor for her milk intolerance and signed on to the dietitian who has said to carry on using goats milk, and go back in six months to talk about slowly re-introducing cows milk - let's hope she grows out of it and can enjoy chocolate with the rest of us in the years to come!! I've also gotten the all-clear from my vasectomy, so no more kiddies for us, which is good news.
I went to listen to the last night of the proms and a local theatre organised by my uncle. Listened to the last ever Chris Moyles Breakfast Show on Radio 1. Took WB to Pleasure Island in Cleethorpes for a birthday treat. Looked around two secondary schools to see what's good. Did some collecting for The Salvation Army. DW took the kids to Blackpool for a week. I went down to London to visit some friends (Go Ape!). We celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary. And I went to see the SA General speak.
Right, well, that bring you up-to-date I think! Phew!
The only thing on the horizon is my sister-in-law's wedding on Saturday, so that should be a fun weekend away and hopefully me & DW will get some time off from parenting, maybe have some chips on the sea front (ahhh, memories! Something KK & TJ will never really know ...)
So until next time, see you next time! x
The past few
The boys have had their summer holiday, and the first with DW being able to drive, it was just a shame that the car was broken for a huge chunk of the holidays, and the money we'd set aside for trips and such had to go on car repairs. The dealer is refusing the pay us back for these repairs (even though we can prove the problems existed at the point of sale) so we're taking it to court - wish us luck! Otherwise the holidays were fun, we got the paddling pool out on a few days, and managed to do a few days out here and there.
The Olympics kicked off at the end of July and they were fun to watch (no, really!) and we got into the spirit of the whole thing watching sports we'd never even heard of and cheering on Team GB. We did really well coming third in the medal table and winning loads of goal medals!! The Paralmpics were really fascinating to watch too, it's incredible what some of these people do with no legs, arm, or whatever. It just goes to show that no matter what life throws at you, you can still do anything!
We went (on the train) to the National Railway Museum in York at the end of July with our friend Polly and her little one, that was a really good day out, and WB got so much in to trains that he begged for a Hornby set for his birthday, haha! TJ loved it, and KK too, such a good day out.
Our cat, Charlie (did I tell you we got a new cat after Lilly ran away to live with the cat lady?), had a nasty accident in August and cut his leg wide open, there was talk of him losing the leg, but fortunately after many many weeks of vet visits and magic it's all healed up nicely now.
At the end of August a good friend of ours (one of my Best Men, and KK's Godfather) did a 72-hour stay-awake-athon to raise awareness of Charcot Marie Tooth Disease. We donated some pennies and watching him on the webcam running around the garden in a monkey suit, singing, chatting and doing various goofy things for money.
DW's best friend (and TJ's Godmother) had a baby in September on the same day as WB's birthday! Kathryn they called her and she's happy & healthy. Luckily we were in town the weekend after and could go and have cuddles!
TJ started Reception in September, and has been invited to sooo many birthday parties! He must be popular I guess :o) He seems to be enjoying it, but it's hard on him and he get very tired by 5-6 o'clock making homework a hard thing to do some nights. he likes doing his letters though, tracing over them, and them freestyling. All fun!
KK's been cleared by the doctor for her milk intolerance and signed on to the dietitian who has said to carry on using goats milk, and go back in six months to talk about slowly re-introducing cows milk - let's hope she grows out of it and can enjoy chocolate with the rest of us in the years to come!! I've also gotten the all-clear from my vasectomy, so no more kiddies for us, which is good news.
I went to listen to the last night of the proms and a local theatre organised by my uncle. Listened to the last ever Chris Moyles Breakfast Show on Radio 1. Took WB to Pleasure Island in Cleethorpes for a birthday treat. Looked around two secondary schools to see what's good. Did some collecting for The Salvation Army. DW took the kids to Blackpool for a week. I went down to London to visit some friends (Go Ape!). We celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary. And I went to see the SA General speak.
Right, well, that bring you up-to-date I think! Phew!
The only thing on the horizon is my sister-in-law's wedding on Saturday, so that should be a fun weekend away and hopefully me & DW will get some time off from parenting, maybe have some chips on the sea front (ahhh, memories! Something KK & TJ will never really know ...)
So until next time, see you next time! x
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Hey kids
Hello my little ones. You've grown up so fast, it's hard to remember you as little babies any more.
WB, you're a very clever and strong willed young man, keep that strength and it will guide you in times of hardship. I'm so glad I met you and your Mum, you made my life what it is today, and without you I don't think that I could have achieved all of the wonderful things that I have.
TJ, you may feel like you're the forgotten one but don't, you're not. I love you very much and you can never escape the fact that you were my first born. Keep smiling and your love and warmth will glow into those around you, you will make a difference in this world.
KK, my little princess. You know exactly what you want, and if people get in your way then they will regret it! Be kind to others though, don't burn bridges, and keep moving forward. Remember to enjoy yourself, and be childish now and then, it's fun to have fun.
I taught you all to talk, I taught you how to love, and I taught you how to live. Keep the happy memories of me alive, remember the fun things we used to do, and the sad moments too. Our history defines us and I will always be part of your life, and you mine.
I love you all.
WB, you're a very clever and strong willed young man, keep that strength and it will guide you in times of hardship. I'm so glad I met you and your Mum, you made my life what it is today, and without you I don't think that I could have achieved all of the wonderful things that I have.
TJ, you may feel like you're the forgotten one but don't, you're not. I love you very much and you can never escape the fact that you were my first born. Keep smiling and your love and warmth will glow into those around you, you will make a difference in this world.
KK, my little princess. You know exactly what you want, and if people get in your way then they will regret it! Be kind to others though, don't burn bridges, and keep moving forward. Remember to enjoy yourself, and be childish now and then, it's fun to have fun.
I taught you all to talk, I taught you how to love, and I taught you how to live. Keep the happy memories of me alive, remember the fun things we used to do, and the sad moments too. Our history defines us and I will always be part of your life, and you mine.
I love you all.
Sunday, 15 July 2012
New car!
So we finally bought a new car, and best of all, it's red!
Now, I don't know much about cars, all I know is it has seven full-sized seats, two sliding doors, a reasonable sided boot, and it drinks petrol. It cost more than I was really happy to pay for, but it works and it's nice and big! We're going to get it serviced this week, and hopefully find that it's in good working order - fingers crossed :o)
In other news: nothing! Ha! It's been pretty quiet around here lately and I honestly can't think of anything to report to you wonderful people reading this. So, I shall leave you with fuzzy feeling about our new car, and bid you adieu!
Toodles x
Now, I don't know much about cars, all I know is it has seven full-sized seats, two sliding doors, a reasonable sided boot, and it drinks petrol. It cost more than I was really happy to pay for, but it works and it's nice and big! We're going to get it serviced this week, and hopefully find that it's in good working order - fingers crossed :o)
In other news: nothing! Ha! It's been pretty quiet around here lately and I honestly can't think of anything to report to you wonderful people reading this. So, I shall leave you with fuzzy feeling about our new car, and bid you adieu!
Toodles x
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
Payday
Life is good today! It's pay day, we got our PPI refund, and I'm wearing my new dungarees! All is good :o)
KK's chicken pox has all but gone, and TJ is showing no signs of catching them, which means we can go to York soon, yay! Trains are cool!
We did the sensible thing with the PPI money, and paid off debt (£6,500!) so our plan to save up enough money to buy a house in 2016 starts today, so wish us luck!
Nothing much else to report, other than I got some awesome dungarees off eBay and I love them very much. Make me look like Mario when I've got a red T-shirt on, but shush :oP
That's all for now, home time for me, toodles! x
KK's chicken pox has all but gone, and TJ is showing no signs of catching them, which means we can go to York soon, yay! Trains are cool!
We did the sensible thing with the PPI money, and paid off debt (£6,500!) so our plan to save up enough money to buy a house in 2016 starts today, so wish us luck!
Nothing much else to report, other than I got some awesome dungarees off eBay and I love them very much. Make me look like Mario when I've got a red T-shirt on, but shush :oP
That's all for now, home time for me, toodles! x
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