Strictly Final!

December 17th, 2011

Mum is wearing her glitterball earrings in preparation for the final…

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Queen of Avoidance

December 16th, 2011

I’m trying to figure out what to eat for my, admittedly quite late, evening meal. The boy has gone to bed, and I don’t seem to have anything in that equals a meal for one (or that would be particularly appetising – crabmeat and gravy anyone?)

So I thought of getting food delivered, maybe going to one of the various takeaway places in my surrounding area…but none of their food is striking my fancy. I did consider getting my ass into the car and heading over to ASDA for some fried chicken and mashed potato – but I doubt the boy would be too happy to find out that I’d gone out driving in the middle of the night for food.

So I was puzzling over what to have, and still am, when I decided that it was too difficult and that I should really be spending my time looking for a job. At least this’ll mean my unemployed ass will be able to purchase more fresh fruit and vegetables…

So I looked at jobs for a bit, found a couple to apply for and then surprise surprise, I got bored of that and went onto Facebook to avoid my job search. It was only when I logged into Facebook and checked my news feed that I remembered what I had originally been doing, (searching for meal ideas) as I saw my previously posted status update, in which I complained about my lack of food.

So I came on here, to complain about my avoidance skills, and to avoid making a decision about food. But I’m back to my thoughts of food and hunger…seems avoidance doesn’t last as long with a grumbling stomach…

Off to find some food, that is if I don’t get distracted yet again…ooooh my Christmas tree lights are making fun patterns on the wall…

Lancaster Baby

December 14th, 2011

After job centre stuffs, we’re heading up to Lancaster to help unpack baby stuff and sort out printers…road trip baby!

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Home

December 13th, 2011

Got home safely, sang Sally the Camel and missed an overturned lorry (just).

Relaxing at home with my gingerbread candle, sparkling wine and some Ferrero Rocher…oh and a Waffle!

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Halfway Home

December 13th, 2011

Lunchtime at Southwaite services. Means it’s my turn to drive! Getting windier (we were blown around the services) as we go on.

Homeward bound!

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Goodbyes

December 13th, 2011

Heading back home in a few minutes. Sad to be leaving behind these awesome family members, but happy to be going to see the boy again!

When times are hard and you’re feeling down, family are the best people to be around. I’ve laughed until I’ve cried, multiple times, and had many a heart to heart.

Thank you to my Newcastle family (and Grandma) for cheering me up and offering me a home away from home.

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Wanted: Gin!

December 12th, 2011

Last night in Newcastle, means Gin and Tonics (2/3 Gin, 1/3 Tonic…only kidding…slightly…) with the fabulous threesome of Grandma, Tracey and Steve.

Been a great few days with some awesome people, and we shall celebrate with pizza!

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Shopping Trip

December 12th, 2011

Poor Isabella has a horrible cold, so it’s off out shopping with Grandma! We looked for presents for people, and at increasing my trouser collection (I’m on my last pair of Jeans!)

Although we didn’t buy anything, we got lots of ideas and felt that we deserved a coffee…mine was iced (perfect for a cold Winter day…)

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Put to Work…

December 11th, 2011

Gotta earn my keep by helping my cousin decorate the tree…looks pretty darn good if I do say so myself.

Bit of a fuzzy picture (I’m comfy on the sofa and ain’t moving).

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Warming Up Again

December 11th, 2011

Visited Santa’s grotto, walked around Cragside and then consumed a cheeky coffee with Baileys. Back to the house to warm up, wrapped in blankets and sleeping bags, with a BIG glass of ginger wine.

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