TRINNY AND SUZANNE

Lovely evening, we had additional company. My son rang and asked if his girlfriend of 3yrs could also come and stay over (as if he needs to ask, love her like she was my own). There was just one problem, her mother had gone away and she was dog sitting. Her dog is an old Golden Retriever who is a bit wobbly on his back legs (bless him), he has met my dog before and they appeared to get along fine, so didn't see any problem him coming along also, just needed to take one more salmon fillet from the freezer.
My sons girlfriend is tall, slim (although complains of being over weight BAH!!!) and having just finished a degree in fashion design, always looks like she's stepping off the catwalk. Having been blessed with all these attributes her disposition, like my sons, is kind, thoughtful and considerate to others.
She is a great boost to my flagging ego. At Christmas, she brought me a voucher for a make over at M.A.C. and sat for the whole period whilst the stick-like make-up artist performed her arts (making sure she turned didn't turn me out looking like Coco the clown more the Coco Channel version), which after all my worrying I did actually enjoy, and I was pleased with the results.
Two years ago for a Christmas gift, they took me and my partner to Venice for a long weekend. I was exhausted after being dragged into all the top designer shops, Armani, Gucci etc etc (in truth absolutely enjoyed every second ). She called me 'mum', had the staff sit me down and serve me champagne, whilst she paraded in front of me wearing the most incredible clothes, with even more incredible price tags. Asking me (yes me) what I thought she looked like (didn't want to embarrass her but Kate Moss eat your heart out).
As I'm sure you have gathered I love her to bits and enjoy every moment I'm with her (must do a post about when she took me to Harrods with her personal dresser!!!!). I am one Lucky lady to have a son with a girlfriend like her in my life.

Back to the evening. Everyone appeared to enjoy their meal (4 empty plates must be a good sign), and once Pip (her dog) had mastered walking on wooden floors without slipping over, he settled down as if he'd lived there his whole life.
After the meal my partner and son made their excuses to nip to the pub for a pint of Real Ale (apparently that in the cans and bottles in my fridge don't compare in any way). In fairness my partner did put the pots and pans in the dishwasher. This is the usual routine and although I loose sometime with my son, we ladies in the house have chance to enjoy a good bottle of wine and put the world to rights (not forgetting what not to wear this season darling!!!!)

SOMETHING TO BEAR IN MIND

Just back from the doctors (it would appear that I am spending a lot of time there this isn't true, just since I started my Blog) who has signed me off work for 3 months whilst i await going in hospital for surgery to my hip.
Earlier this morning i had a browse through some other Blogs and realized how inapt and boring mine is (remember this was all new to you until 5 days ago), but I now have a clock and a picture, with some help I will admit, nevertheless I am beginning to get a nice warm feeling when I look at my Blog growing.
Now I hold my hands up to the next verse I saw this on designed outs Blog, thought I want that it will always be

SOMETHING TO BEAR IN MIND
Happiness is like a butterfly:
the more you chase it.
the more it will elude you.
but if you turn your attention to other things.
it will come and sit softly on your shoulder...

Some good news, The Northern Ballet are performing A SLEEPING BEAUTY TALE in march at our theatre which we hope to get tickets for. I have seen many of their productions, I'm well and truly hooked, I leave the theatre with a feeling of energy (nothing to do with the men wearing those tights) and strength. Also the musical HOT FLUSH with Rula Lenska and Marti Webb is on in April and i would like to see that with a friend of mine who has shown an interest.
My son is visiting me tonight, hes 24 and gorgeous (no I'm not being bias) I love him to bits. He is doing extremely well in his job but still remains level headed, caring, thoughtful, considerate and kind to others(OK,OK,maybe a little but I am his mother and he is my one and only) including me.
I like to think we are very close without suffocating him, my father died when he was 43 I was 15 and although he resembles his own father a great deal, I do see my daddy in him not just in looks but also his mannerisms. So I had better go and look through my stores and freezer (still trying to empty it) to see what we can have for supper.

REPORT UP DATE

Doctors occupational health visit done, union rep didn't turn up (no surprises there) partner attended. Forgot to ask for a copy of report being sent to my employer (told you I get struck by the stupidity virus), but all in all don't think it went to bad.

FILM REVIEW

Loved the film, easy viewing with a happily ever after ending, would it
not be great if real life was the same???Maybe not! we may get bored! perhaps to fight and struggle for the things we love and want in life make them worth having just a thought .
Since being of work I'm sad to admit it but I've become addicted to day time TV, quite a few of these come from the USA, I just love Everyone Loves Raymond I get withdrawal symptoms if I miss an episode (is this proof that being away from work is chewing up my grey cells) even set my alarm clock to catch it!!!!!!!!!!!

Well I'm of to get ready for my work occupational health appointment, will report how it went later (really really hate going to the doctors) my partner is driving me there so its can't be that bad.

NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE

Apparently you do not run out of space, I have been shown how to move the little arrow on the side to extend my post (how stupid do I feel) to what ever size I want. I must look on this as a positive and move forward with my new gained knowledge (I think I muttered something along those lines) remembering there are no negatives in my life since starting my Blog.
The reason I say this is I decided that if I post my life events, then surely that turns anything negative into a positive, confused? understandable but at the time of writing made some sort of sense to me.....
Evening meal over (do not ask the name of this dish or I will have to lie) my partner has gone to meet his business partner, leaving me all alone to practise on my Blog. This suits me fine as Bridget Jones: the Edge of Reason is on T.V (enjoyed the 1st one have not seen this one) and I'm not sure its his cup of tea so to speak.
Still have some very scrumshess chocolates left from Christmas (it would be such a shame to let them go out of date) which I hear calling "EAT ME EAT ME". So it looks an OK evening might even treat myself to a Gin & Tonic and start counting the calories tomorrow.

EXPANDING MY POSTS

Now I have to learn how to expand my post page, just getting warmed up then run out of space this is the reason for my second post,but have lost the thread (am actually having a sulk now) so that's that.
Anyway I enjoyed having a chat with my friend last night (we both read of the same page) went with her to pick up her twin girls from ballet lessons, they are so gorgeous it has been a privilege watching them grow from beautiful babies to even more beautiful young ladies.

Need to have a look in my fridge and freezer, the freezer needs De-frosting so I'm concocting some really unusual recipes to use up my stores (keeps the grey cells ticking over) and put meals on plates. The man in my life seems to appreciate them or deserves an Oscar for his acting skills, so I'm of now to play with my cauldron, where did i put those bats wings????

ON AND ON AND ON

Thought I was doing o.k with my posts, fingers on the keys speeding up slightly, publishing no problem. Then when I browse through other blogs I realise what a long way I have to go, but one must be patient and hopefully i will learn all the tricks to make my posts look interesting.

Think it must be a quirk of my nature, in all aspects of my life I always feel I should have done better. That sounds like I'm not satisfied with my lot, quite the opposite I am so very grate full for all the things in my life but wonder if I have given them my best.


Did I show them our much I loved them

Did I remember to tell them how much I love them.

Was I there when needed.
Am I giving them my all..... and so it goes on and on

HOWLING IN THE NIGHT

Well my nights sleep is often disturbed but last night was broken by the howling of a pack of foxes on the parkland. It sounded like a baby screaming, most alarming at 3.30 in the morning.

I have been requested to attend a occupational health appointment on Thursday re my job and current situation regarding my health. This is not something I look forward to although I do understand it has to be done, maybe good will come from it!
Whenever I am sat in a Doctors chair my speech is taken over by a virus known as waffle and stupidity, I'm sure I am not the only one to be affected by this virus but when your sat in that chair it feels a very lonely place to be.

A friend of mine is coming over for a chat tonight, I'm looking forward to this as the days seem long when stuck in your home all day, the conversation will be varied and there are sure to be some laughs. Well I will close for now, unless something really interesting needs posting.

REASONS TO BE THANKFUL

Why have a blog? Mmmm let me think, firstly until 8months ago I"d never even heard of a blog, then someone was brought into my life and blogging was introduced to me (not a good thing).
I am the kind of person who always tries to bring about a positive from a negative and recently being told that I would need a more sedentary career as a injury had created mobility problems, I thought what better way to practise my zero computer skills (most jobs need this) than starting a blog.
Secondly 2006 passed me by with many ups, heaps of downs and sadly a lot of heartbreak!
As we all know time can distort our memories and change our recollections of events, therefore what a wonderful diary my blog will be.