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Ms Ana's life, experiences, loves and dreams ...

My goal is to live the life I deserve ... a life of happiness, hope, love, wonder, pleasure, joy, laughter, learning, discovery and exploration.

I want to share myself and my life with people I love and am grateful to be with; people who are excited about living and want to love, laugh and share; people who want to achieve their dreams and goals and who wish to be with me, supporting and applauding me as I achieve mine.

This is what I strive for, work towards and am achieving with every thought, decision and action.

Ms Ana ...

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I'm divorced, have 2 teenage daughters, work part time, go to uni full time (finally got there! lol) and try and squeeze a life around that.

This is where I share what I comfortably can with a world full of strangers - and friends.

My blogs contain what I'm feeling, thinking, enduring, experiencing ... at that moment. Then, it changes - as do I.

Nothing is static - this is an ongoing record of certain parts of my life ... and something I share because I believe we all have things in common.

I hope that others who read this will realise that they are not alone. It is a way of reaching out and embracing those who are also going through their own roller coaster experiences ... or as most people refer to it - life.

Welcome to my ride ...
NO meds or cigarettes since 07/07/08.

One relapse - a week of smoking during my first set of uni exams in mid-June 2009 - gave in, smoked for a week and have stopped again. Not sure it helped, but felt it was easier to cave than to fight that while facing exams for the first time in 24 years.

Feel free to browse, there are heaps of albums and plenty of blogs in the archives.  I'd love to hear your thoughts, any suggestions, or you can just say hello ... Wink

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July 09

Gift purchased ...

 
Hi all,
 
Yesterday was productive - I got the gift for the 50th wedding anniversary I'm going to this weekend.  Ended up going to Harbour Town as they have a few shops that seemed interesting, had wanted to go have a look, and their Royal Doulton shop had a massive sale on.  Single mum here - need discounts! lmao
 
Anyway, ended up NOT purchasing anything in the Royal Doulton shop, but did find the gift - two beautiful glass platters, matching but different sizes - stunning design.  Had I been able to afford it, I'd have bought them for myself as well - they are gorgeous.  Managed to get them gift wrapped for free at the store I purchased them, and the woman did a magnificant job.  Realised afterwards that the wrapping paper matches my outfit - black and gold, lol.
 
Now only need to purchase a card and I'm done.  Not bad - surprisingly well organised.  Although I must admit, I have my sister and brother to thank for that.
 
At my birthday, WAY back in May, we'd discussed the upcoming party and my brother had mentioned the Royal Doulton store and that it was very reasonably priced.  So I rang my sister on Tuesday and asked her about it.  She stated she wanted to attend as well, but had a busy day, and the following day she had to pop into work.  We organised to meet there - I'd catch public transport, which would mean I get to fit in a walk - seems an absolute necessity nowadays for me - and then we could go shopping.
 
We met up, and she'd brought her sons - both the 17 and 4 year olds.  It was fun ... I ended up teasing the four year old mercilessly and taking him sight seeing a bit - as I know some of that area.
 
On the Docklands there are 'stars' placed into the pavement - names of people involved in the entertainment industry.  I pointed them out and suggested that we 'walk' the stars.  In the normal manner of a 4 year old, he declined.  Well - bit hard to decline when you're being held by the hand ... lmao.  I dragged him from one star to another all the way down the walk.  My sister was laughing at us - and he was squealing in absolute rage ... NOT impressed with his aunty! lol
 
Then as we neared the end where the piers are, I whispered to him that I knew of a place where we could get a 'drink' and then go to sleep on their comfortable couches.  Ummmmm - not a suggestion well received by my sister, lol.  I did point out it was my favourite pub ... and somewhere that had VERY comfortable couches, lmao.
 
We watched the boats berthed, and also the water ... that was nice.  It's a beautiful area and a place that seems to be expanding and growing.  My only complaint?  The retail section has exactly the same types of shops as everywhere else ... a bit sad really ... where do you have to go nowadays to find something unique and interesting?
 
We left there - both having purchased a gift for the party.  My sister drove me home and came in for a coffee.  We then sat and chatted, while the youngest watched TV - first some kiddy stuff on normal TV, then I put on "The Incredibles" - love that DVD - so funny.  They left after the surge of peak hour traffic had abated.
 
That was my day ... not much involved, but productive.  Also got a chance to go somewhere I normally wouldn't have gone to.
 
Today's mission?  Walk down to the shops and get the card.  Whether or not I get there, not sure ... feeling sorta lazy today, lmao.
 
Enjoy yours ...
 
Bye all,
Ana
July 08

Lost forever ...

 
The chance to stand there again
pressed against the hard barrier
looking into the deep dark depths
is now lost, to both of us, forever.
 
The pain cuts to my very core
realising it is now impossible
ever again to stand there
with or without you by my side.
 
Going back and revisiting is painful
because I now go alone and lonely
and then to discover such places gone
cuts through my very heart and soul.
 
Ana
July 07

Nice stroll ...

 
Hi all,
 
Well, two hour walk is over ... I keep forgetting how far the uni is AND how large it is - the library is on the other side of campus - adds a fair bit to the hike.  Came back with the borrowed books and some groceries - my backpack has been getting a REAL workout lately, lol.
 
Met two nice people ... as usual I can't help myself - I talk to strangers.  One of these days I'm going to get myself into serious trouble ... but it's nice to chat to those you meet along the way ... although we teach our children not to ... strange, huh?
 
When entering uni you walk past the car park - and a woman had just exited it and was walking towards the library as well.  I said hello and we started chatting.  Spoke all the way into the library and then she went her way and I went mine.  She's a 3rd year Social Work student ... but boy, I thought I had problems!
 
She's a mature age student - I'd say about my age, maybe a bit younger - children and a hubby who does NOT like the fact that she's at school.  It was very hard for me to not ask her why she put up with that shit ... why not tell him to fudge off?  But then again - not my business.   We spoke about domestic situations and she conceded that he was not physically abusive - but he was also not supportive ... and having lived that life - I can read between the lines.  Due to his attitude, she ended up failing one of her core subjects and is now behind.  I felt sorry for her ... but ... she was well aware of the situation and yet making excuses for it.  Not much you can do for someone like that.
 
I then went and borrowed my books - all five of them and started on my walk home.  As I was exiting the campus, I caught up with a man, about my age - maybe a few years older, carrying a satchel bag and walking.  I asked if he was a student or teacher, and he responded - both.  We started chatting and walked together to the train station - where he went off to catch a train and I continued towards home.
 
He is finishing off his degree - teaching secondary students.  From what I gather, he's an artist of some type, single, never married and no children.  We spoke about relationships and he found if fascinating how modern technology affected relationships and the methods of communication made things so different nowadays.  It was an interesting chat ... and we said goodbye at the station and that was that.
 
I didn't even exchange names with the woman I spoke with, however I did exchange first names with the gentleman, and that was only as we shook hands goodbye at the station.  Nice people - yet probably won't ever see them again.  I find that so interesting, the opportunity of meeting strangers and just chatting ... and then moving on.
 
I'd feel very presumptious handing over my details or phone number to someone I've just met - but it's also a bit sad, knowing that was it - no chance of getting to know someone a bit better.  Although I'm sure if I asked for or gave out personal details in those situations - I'd be bordering on VERY strange behaviour! lmao
 
Time for me to go and start looking at the books I've borrowed ... going to be a hard topic ... and LOTS of reading is required.  Sometimes I wonder why I pick such damn difficult topics for papers - should've gone with the easy options presented ... instead of picking my own!  Oh well - at least this way I'll learn something - the other way was just covering stuff we learnt in the week long classes.  If I'm going to get anything further out of this subject - it'll be done the hard way, lol.
 
Bye all,
Ana

Couldn't last ...

 
Hi all,
 
No, it couldn't last.  Stupid contacted me yesterday - at least he didn't contact the girls, one saving grace.  Although I did threaten him with the police the last time he did, so maybe he's learning?
 
One text message, about how hard this was for him, rather than about the girls.  I texted back that he should call me if he wanted to discuss it, texting was pointless.
 
No calls for quite a while, and then eventually one from a 'private number'.  I missed that call - was in the shower - but regardless, I'd have not picked it up.  That is Psycho Bitch's favourite method of calling to abuse me when Stupid does something and I don't respond in the way they expect.  No message was left.
 
Later on still, I received a totally pitiful and pathetic text from him about how hard this was for him, about how painful, all about how he was feeling.  So I responded - explaining that none of us were interested in how he felt - this was about the girls, NOT about him.  As always he just thought about himself.
 
Didn't receive a response - and hopefully it'll now die away for a while again.
 
I'm so tired of his attitude.  You'd think if a father hadn't seen or spoken to his children for six months he'd be asking if they were happy, healthy ... what were they doing with their lives?  NONE of that was asked by him ... just about how he felt.  What a fucking wanker.  STILL shocks me - he is 5 years older than me and yet has the mental and emotional processes of a teenager ... what the hell did I ever see in him???
 
OK - rant over.  I'm so tired of it.  Tired of the fact that all he can see is that this hurts him ... what does he think?  That it makes the girls happy that they realise their father is so self centred and immature?  That the things that they have discovered about him make them PROUD of who he is?  I've discovered recently some of what he'd told them about himself after our marriage ended.  I'm shocked.  The man is an idiot and the girls are disgusted with his attitude and selfish nature.
 
Hmmmm ... OK, maybe rant was not over, lol.
 
Anyhoo ... that was yesterday - and today is a new day.
 
I'm about to get myself ready and go down to the uni library.  I reserved some books last Thursday for the paper I'm doing as part of the Winter Course I just finished.  Unfortunately the books had to be transferred from other campuses to this one - and I got the emails late last night that they were available.  So time to get dressed, strap on my backpack and take a hike, lol.  It's a beautiful day outside and I could do with a walk - didn't walk yesterday and feel old today, lmao ... doesn't seem to take long, does it?
 
I must admit, I also need to stop off at the shops and buy some stockings - I'm going out on the weekend!  WOO HOO!  OK - time to get back to reality - it is a 50th wedding anniversary party for some old family friends - NOT a night of clubbing or drinking or wild times with people my own age - but hey, it's a start!  roflmao
 
I've not been out for a while - and this will be with my family (hmmmmm - not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing, lol) and I've been instructed that I have to behave myself, lol.  So no dragging off any poor unsuspecting single men ... damn! lmao
 
One good thing ... I get to dress up.  Haven't done that in ages, and my wardrobe has been sitting there all lonely - going to wear a dress - OMG I know - totally shocking!
 
So ... life goes on and things change ... as always.  I refuse to hand over any more of my time or happiness to Stupid, and I refuse to allow the girls to be caught up in it again.  We have our lives - whatever they're like - without him ... and they are better for the fact he is absent.  Harsh, but true.
 
Bye all,
Ana
July 06

Tired ...

 
Hi all,
 
It's 20 minutes into Monday morning and I'm awake.  Why?  I have no idea.  I know I'm tired ... and I know I feel physically and mentally exhausted ... yet I'm sitting here.
 
I've read a few blogs, written in my personal journal, sat here thinking - remembering - wondering ... and wandered through a rather emotional and difficult personal space.
 
Why?  That part I know and understand.  Sometimes we live under certain illusions and think that if we were to discover reality - we'd feel better, vindicated, justified or just ... right.  However, reality is rarely how we imagine it to be.
 
There is a lot of confusion, sadness, regret ... and a sense of loss.  The loss of innocence?  belief?  hope?  understanding?  I have no idea what it is I feel I've lost ... but I know something is gone - has been taken from me.  I'm not sure whether that's a good thing or bad thing - but I feel its removal quite distinctly.
 
However I also know that I can deal with reality far better than I can with illusions.  Reality allows me to know how to react, think, behave and in which direction to go from here.  Illusions make me go around in circles, questioning and hoping, wondering and digging, always unsure.  That is a life I've lived far too long and I don't want to be a part of it ever again.
 
I know - none of the above makes sense ... and I apologise.  I could share it all ... but I'm not about to do that ... because I believe I've already paid enough for those illusions - and I refuse to do so anymore.
 
Bye all,
Ana
July 01

Hump day ...

 
Hi all,
 
Well - three FULL days of uni - and it's been extremely interesting.
 
The class is an elective - and not one specific to first years.  We have students from 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of various areas: Social Work, Sociology, Finance (would you believe? lol), Teaching, Counselling, Early Education ... and I'm sure there are ones I've missed.  There is even one woman doing her Masters - this is one of the electives she has chosen.
 
I think that due to the diversity of the group - it makes things quite interesting.  There is only one set of 'talkers' - two young girls doing first or second year (I  can't remember which).  They started the first day, and halfway during the second the lecturer/teacher called them up on it.  They shut up.  I'm STILL having trouble understanding that ... uni is NOT compulsory - if they don't want to be there - why the hell are they wasting everyone's time?  Frustrating as hell.
 
Anyway ... it has been interesting watching the group 'evolve' and those who participate and those who don't.  I do - gee what a surprise - NOT! lmao
 
The Masters student does, as do two fourth year Social Work students, a second year Social Work student and a smattering of others around the room.  Yet there are those who NEVER participate - they just sit there ... whether or not they absorb or learn, I have no idea.  But they surely MUST have questions ... things that don't make sense, things they might want further answers on ... and yet nothing - no questions, no further probing of the topic.  I have trouble understanding why you wouldn't take full advantage of the environment and get the knowledge you are there to gain?
 
I've had a variety of people come and sit next to me - we break for lunch and people have been playing musical chairs at lunch and each morning.  I however am a creature of habit - I sit where I've sat since the Monday morning ... and then have different neighbours.  The Masters student has come around a few times, as has one of the fourth year Social Work students, a third year Social Work student and also my friend from the exam - I have lunch with her and another student I met on Orientation Day at the beginning of the year.
 
Today's lunch was a hilarious time - we sat there having a laugh - the three of us plus another student ... it was wonderful.  We snuck off to another building, found some couches in a corner out of the way of any drafts (it was cold, wet and windy) and sat there enjoying ourselves for an hour.  Yesterday's lunch the three of us went off to the library and put our "schedules" into the system for our classes.  The library was virtually empty and we certainly made spectacles of ourselves - quiet and circumspect were NOT words you could have used to describe our behaviour.  We did have an excuse - we'd just been stuck in a classroom for quite a few hours and needed SOME release! lmao
 
It has been a strange experience.  Usually uni classes are so ... random.  Each subject has a lecture of one or two hours every week and a seminar/tutorial of one or two hours each week - however it's broken up, 3 hours total contact time per subject per week.  So that's the amount of time you spend with a particular group of people.  However, this is full on - morning to afternoon - same group of people, classroom literally JUST big enough - no spare seats ... and it's full on.  Friendships are developing and people are getting to know each other so quickly.
 
The subject is interesting - Indigenous Australians BEFORE colonisation - their culture, beliefs, kinship structures, etc.  It's a very different way of looking at Aborigines - as most of what we are taught is about how their lives have been affected AFTER colonisation, rather than what their life was really like before it.  I'm enjoying it - and learning a lot.
 
So ... I'm not ignoring my blog  ... just a bit busy.
 
I think it's time for me to toddle off to bed - it's getting close to midnight ... and I have another full day tomorrow.  Damn - what happened to those "student hours" I was learning to keep?  Gone out the window, lol.
 
Bye all,
Ana
June 28

Sunday morning ... already ...?

 
Hi all,
 
WOW ... it's already almost midday Sunday?  What happened to the week AND the weekend?  OK ... who took it?  roflmao
 
Well ... piecing it together ... I did sort of have a busy few days - but still - feel so ... ummmm ... lost?
 
During this past week had two work 'possibilities' not happen.  On Friday of last week I interviewed for a position that would have suited wonderfully.  However, on Monday they decided to interview Project Managers for the same position - although I was still in the running, they weren't sure of the skillset they were after.  On Tuesday I was informed that they believed they needed the skillset of Project Managers rather than what I do.  OK - one down.
 
I was then informed that I had an assignment for a VERY well known company - and it would start on Wednesday ... then that changed to Thursday ... then it changed to Friday ... then on Friday I was informed the assignment had fallen through - poor management by the company involved, and the agency were furious - because I'd been sitting there not working, as I'd been booked for the assignment.
 
So Friday and Saturday morning consisted of me thinking about what to do now.  I had hoped to be working by now - I'm not.  However I do have a week of Winter Class - a full Semester's worth crammed into one week - starting on Monday.  I'd registered for the class, and wanted to do it - but was more than happy to cancel it if I had work.  I didn't have work ... I could sit at home and wait for work for the whole week and miss out on class ... or I could commit to it.  I decided to commit ... so no work for the next week - back to study - WHILE having the agencies look for me for the following three weeks (at least).
 
Now for the FUN parts ...
 
On Friday evening I had a phone call from a wonderful friend of mine of many years.  They were in the area (they live on the other side of town) and rang around 8 pm for directions to my house - even though they've been here before.  I eventually got them here ... an exercise in hilarity ... and the night commenced.
 
We started with coffee and chatting ... ended up with various wine bottles being drained, nibblies being consumed, 60's and 70's music being listened to LOUDLY and during the wee hours of the morning ... and LOTS of wonderful conversation.  They left at 4.30 am (YEP - 4.30 in the MORNING) and I stumbled off to sleep.  I did receive a text message some 35 minutes later to state they'd arrived home safe and sound - I checked my phone, nodded, rolled over and was out like a light!
 
Damn ... that was a GREAT evening/morning ... forgotten what it was like to sit and have grown up conversations, grown up jokes, grown up arguments, grown up drinks, grown up company.  It was definitely something to be repeated!
 
Then on Saturday my sister and family popped by ... and that was enjoyable.  It's nice to have someone understand what you're going through - on so many levels ... personally, financially, as a mother, as a parent, as a sibling.  It's something that is important - and that I value.
 
Been walking a bit as well ... although no further strange occurrences.  I feel better, and my body is happier.  Although after yesterday's "hike" - there's no other word for it ... walked for about 2.5 hours, and the last 40 minutes lugging quite a few groceries home ... I'm giving myself a rest today.
 
On the positive side - I'm walking to uni all next week.  Only one subject - 'Indigenous Australians' ... so don't need to carry 60 kilos of books and stuff ... classes are 10 am to 4 pm - normal hours ... so walking is much more preferable.  I'll save on car parking fees, get some 'feel good' endorphins going on ... AND get to enjoy the scenery.
 
So ... today?  Do some washing, get ready for school tomorrow ... and finish a few books I've started.  I was at the uni library this week and I borrowed some books - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Anais Nin, Kaz Cook and a science fiction novel ... yeah, I know - I read like a damn schizophrenic!
 
Hope everyone has a great weekend ...
 
Bye all,
Ana
June 24

Strange encounters ...

 
Hi all,
 
It's a beautiful day outside today - so I went for a walk.  Did it yesterday - and on Thursday ... starting to become a habit again - and not something I'm pushing myself to do - rather something I'm enjoying enough to want to repeat the experience.  Sitting in the house for a couple of weeks and avoiding the world was NOT good - getting out in the fresh air and (today's) sunshine is DEFINITELY better for me and makes me smile.
 
Anyway, got ready and off I went.  Getting ready consists of putting on a pair of tracky daks, runners, long sleeved t-shirt, stuffing my phone, walkman, keys and some cash into a pocket and grabbing a water bottle.  SUCH a good look - NOT!  roflmao
 
Walked all to the way to the centre of my suburb, walked to the OTHER end of the centre of my suburb - checked my ticket for last night's $50 million tattslotto draw (*sob* - needless to say - didn't win anything) and then wandered back towards the supermarket I go to.
 
As I was getting ready to cross the road (illegally - of course, lol) I realised someone was looking at me.  Looked straight into the eyes of a distinguished looking man, probably about a decade older than me (rough guess), he smiled and inclined his head.  I smiled back and kept walking ... he was waiting at the lights to cross to the side I was just leaving.
 
I then ignored him and walked into the supermarket.  I needed to get a couple of things, saving myself a trip back later.
 
There I was - walking through the aisles - plugged up to my walkman (as usual), carrying one of those plastic shopping baskets provided and totally oblivious to the world - when who should cross my path, but the same gentleman?  Once again, a smile, nod and inclination of his head.  He literally had to walk right up to me to be noticed, as I was too busy ensuring that the Curry Paste I was getting was the exact one my youngest has requested.  I smiled back and continued to shop.
 
This was repeated twice in different aisles - soups (once again for the difficult vegan in our family, lol - so I was lost in concentration) and the yogurt section - this time for ME, and I noticed him before he walked too close to me.
 
The strange part?  He had neither trollery, nor basket, nor was he carrying anything in his hands.
 
I found what I needed, went to the register, handed over the princely sum of $18.20 - damn expensive shopping trip! lmao, and started on the trip home.
 
About a third of the way home, a nice, new, expensive car slowed down along side me ... and who should be driving but said distinguished gentleman?  Once again, a smile and nod - then he sped up and drove on.
 
A few minutes later it was repeated.
 
At that point I became very confused.  I didn't know him from Adam ... had never seen him before.  Yes, he was definitely attractive, didn't look intimidating, threatening or scary ... in fact - he looked intelligent, articulate and confident - he was quite cute.  But ... why was he following me?
 
The third time he appeared it was just before I was about to cross a street.  He turned into the street and stopped the car - sat there waiting.  I stood at the corner ... VERY curious - but also very aware of the situation I might be putting myself in.  I realised he was looking at me in the rear view mirror - I shook my head, smiled and kept walking.
 
After that I kept my eyes straight ahead.  Don't know if he drove past again, but he didn't slow down if he did.
 
Walked home, checked my street before I turned up my driveway ... it's a LONG street - and I'm short sighted.  There was a car of a similar shape and colour parked up at the beginning of the road, not sure if it was there when I walked past - but I couldn't see well enough to see if anyone was in it - or even if it was the same type of car.
 
Gave up and walked in.
 
Sat here trying to figure out what to make of it.  Do older men 'stalk' women?  Did he think I was someone he knew?  Did he mistake me for someone else?  Was it all totally innocent - or should I have actually been worried?  Had he looked menacing and threatening or intimidating - I'd have been worried.  But he looked the exact opposite - trustworthy, intelligent, NICE ...
 
Damn - I sound like an impressionable teenager, don't I? lol
 
Oh well ... IF (and that's a big IF) I ever see him on my travels again, and I'm somewhere surrounded by people - I think I'll approach him and ask him what that was about.  Otherwise - I'll just chalk it off to one of those strange things - and CHOOSE to take it as a compliment.  Yes - I know - I'm seriously twisted!  roflmao
 
Bye all,
Ana
June 23

Clearer picture ...

 
Hi all,
 
Thought I'd clear up a 'misconception' that seems to have arisen ... whether through my terminology or the perceptions of certain people.
 
Had a comment regarding how I went with my 'hot GP' ... hmmmmm ... I PRESUME it relates to my "GORGEOUS GP" ... NOT 'hot' ... never ever called him that, and would never do so.
 
Those who have actually read my blogs would know that I feel VERY grateful to my GP for what he has done for me.  My first visit to his offices was in late November 2005 - where he literally saved my life.  I had been suffering depression for many months already, had seen various doctors, had been tested for EVERYTHING under the sun - and mis-diagnosed a number of times.  Not ONE doctor picked up on the fact that I was suffering depression.
 
By the time I saw my gorgeous GP I was suicidal.  I didn't go to see him for a diagnosis, I didn't expect to ever be diagnosed - I went to see him to get a medical certificate because I'd been unable to attend work that day, and wanted to ensure compliance with our sick leave policy.
 
My gorgeous GP diagnosed me after spending 20 minutes talking to me.  He put me on medication and referred me to my psycho dr.  He saved my life - for I was suicidal, and I'd have not seen the end of that year had I not met him.
 
He is a sweet, intelligent, quiet, RESPECTED, man - who is a father to two beautiful young children - I've seen the pictures, and who is happily married.  Yes, I may refer to him as my gorgeous GP - but that in NO WAY refers to anything other than that I admire him, respect him and am so grateful to have met him.
 
In fact - such is our relationship that I have never been physically examined by him apart from general heart rate, blood pressure, etc.  Anything to do with "girly bits" being exposed - I see a female doctor at the same clinic.  This is the only time I've EVER done that.  Why?  Because the relationship I have with him is very close in certain ways and I would feel extremely uncomfortable being examined by him in that way, and I'm sure that would then make him also feel uncomfortable.
 
So ... do me a favour?  Get your mind out of the gutter.  I find it offensive that when some people read these blogs they ONLY pick out certain parts - concentrate on those and have NO fucking idea what the rest is about.
 
Bye all,
Ana
June 22

Monday morning ...

 
Hi all,
 
Well it's 8 am Monday morning and I'm already up and about.  Damn - shocking behaviour when I have no school happening! lol
 
Today I have a 9.10 am appointment with my gorgeous GP - haven't seen him in AGES - and we (supposedly) have an 'understanding'.  As I no longer see Psycho Dr, I'm supposed to 'pop in' fairly regularly so he can keep an eye on me.  I must admit - I think I've seen him twice? three times? since I've started school ... and that's from the end of February to today.  Ummmmm, I think I might get a lecture about exactly what 'popping in' means, lmao!
 
However, NOT entirely my fault.  It's getting SO hard to get in to see him - he's so damn popular it isn't funny.  I made this appointment early last week - a week to see him.  I remember when I started seeing him - 4 years ago, you could organise an appointment for the next day - then it became a couple of days, then longer ... and now a damn week.  Although I must admit, all the other people who see him rant and rave about how great he is as well.  Even the girls won't see anyone else anymore.
 
Then - off to do the grocery shopping.  Yep ... shocking isn't it?  That's how lazy I was this weekend.  On Saturday I spent most of the day resting and reading a book and nodding off ... VERY relaxing.  Then yesterday my sister and youngest nephew came around and we sat there talking and watching kiddie DVD's - also very relaxing.
 
As a result, I sorta didn't feel like doing the 'grocery' thing.  So today, after GP's going shopping and then home.
 
I was a good girl yesterday - before my sister came we cleaned up and got the house nice and tidy - then I did ALL the washing as well ... before I toddled off to sleep last night I folded and put away everything.  Feeling quite virtuous - obviously not used to all this ... lack of ... SOMETHING TO DO!  roflmao
 
Yes, I know, I'm NEVER happy!
 
Anyhoo ... time to hop into the shower - I'm so lucky my gorgeous GP is only about 3 minutes away by car ... otherwise I think I'd be late! lol
 
Catch up later ...
 
Bye all,
Ana
 
 
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You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters?

She’s not perfect - you aren’t either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can.

She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break - her heart.

So don’t hurt her, don’t change her, don’t analyze and don’t expect more than she can give.

Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she’s not there.


- Bob Marley

Songs & videos that mean something to me ...

Snow Patrol - "Crack the Shutters"
These guys just continue to blow me away ... I LOVE THEIR MUSIC ...

 
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