Thursday 31 July 2008

oh no. not her!

I have been a terrible journaller but here I am again.  I do apologise for not commenting and once again, think I will have to start again and clear the lots of alerts I have.  I did see that Chuck has passed away, which saddened me as he was always so upbeat and alert.  His daughter's entry was very uplifting.

Things have been manic as usual here but we are all ok.  The children are on holiday and enjoying lazy days.  Matthew has been going fishing with Martin, getting up at the crack of dawn and really enjoying time spent with his big brother.  Martin still hasn't got himself a job but is doing private work which is helping out until he does get settled again.

Rosie is fine.  She has started learning the guitar and is making terrific progress.  She has learned quite a few chords and can knock out a tune from song books now which is great fun, imagine if you can her playing and me singing (wailing, more like) achey breakey heart!  I keep teasing her that we can be a double act.

Work is fine.  I have news.  I am not going to be a secretary any longer, they have offered me a more managerial role with a massive rise within our Group and I will be starting it mid Sept/beginning October.  It will be marvellous for me, no more blimming filing and although it will be a challenge it will be good for my brain.  Basically its doing a lot of things I do already which have been extra to my job and it will be great getting paid for it!  It will be strange though not being a secretary after all these years.  Its obviously given my confidence a real boost and its at times like this you wish you could tell your mum and dad that something good has happened.

Today its 6 years since I lost my precious Barbara.  I had a few tears yesterday remembering our last days together at the hospital.    The children don't realise what day it is and I won't remind them, why make them feel bad too?

Rosie is coming to work with me today as the boys have gone fishing.  She is really excited as she is very fond of some of the people I work with having got to know them socially.  I will take her to lunch and for a walk down the famous "Petticoat Lane" market which is near my work.

We are off to Butlins at Skegness next weekend.  It should be manic, 8 of us in an 8 berth caravan!  I have heard that some acts from Britain's got talent will be performing, so that should be fun.  I know they have a health spa thing there and hope to get a massage in if I can.  My sister, Chris, is coming with us and she is always good company, it will be nice to share some time with her.  I do miss her at work, it has been a year now since she was made redundant but she is enjoying her retirement more than she thought she would.

Has anyone been to see Mama Mia?  Oh what a fantastic film, I couldn't believe it, I sat with a cheshire cat grin on my face through it all and then at the end everyone in the cinema clapped before they left.  I have never seen that happen before at the cinema, it was as if we had been at a live show.  I plan to buy it on DVD when it comes out and I know it will be a great film for my collection.

Eeek, I lost a very big filling the other week and had to brave going back to the dentist.  Imagine my horror when they knew my name on the reception, this can only mean (a) I must be known well there as the No.1 coward in this village or (b) I must have the worst teeth in this village.  Hmmm, can't think of a (c).  Anyway, I went for the appointment and had it done but managed to escape without having the teeth cleaning done .... I have another appointment on 2nd Sept but may chicken out.  We'll see.

All my dear friends, thanks for being patient until I catch up.  I am so fond of you all.

Hugs, Tells x

 

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Welcome back to J-land.  It's wonderful that you got a nice promotion on your job.  I hope the weather is great for your caravan holiday.  I've been at my camper (caravan) every weekend since April when the season began and just love it there.  Hugs to you too!  
'On Ya' - ma

Anonymous said...

Good to hear from you at last (I'm not much better at doing entries myself LOL)
What great news about your job!

Hope you have a lovely holiday. I've just had a couple of days in a tent in Pembrokeshire, I think that will be all for this year as Mike is starting a new job next week, so no chance of him having time of for a whiile :-(

Lots of love,

Linda x.

Anonymous said...

(((((((((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU)))))))))))))))))))))))Congrats on your new job.Your not the only one who is a coward at going to the dentist,who got 6th pulled out at the same time,without being put to sleep.LOL.Belive me I had pain killers to.LOL.

Anonymous said...

(((((((((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU)))))))))))))))))))))))Congrats on your new job.Your not the only one who is a coward at going to the dentist,who got 6th pulled out at the same time,without being put to sleep.LOL.Belive me I had pain killers to.LOL.

Anonymous said...

Welcome back, Tells, and thanks for your updates. Congrats on the promotion!

Anonymous said...

Tells, its great to finally hear from you!  (says she who journals just as randomly...lol!!)  I was stoked to hear about your new job!  That is wonderful news.  The extra money will come in handy too before Christmas and plus you don't mind working as hard if you at least know you are appreciated and rewarded!

You made me laugh with your description of you and Rosie singing away!  Perhaps I will see you both on the telly with Britains Got Talent????....lol......

Glad Matthew and Martin have been able to spend some time together too.  Its good for both of them and I'm sure Martin will find something soon.

Enjoy your weekend away.  John and I just got back from a weekend away too (but we didn't take the kids!!!) and it was so relaxing.  I love my kids so much but sometimes its nice to have a weekend off!

Anyway, make sure you take your camera away next week cos I would like some pics in the next entry, ok?

Enjoy!

Hugs

Wendy in Oz

Anonymous said...

I havent seen mama mia but i saw the dark knight...phwoar yum yum lol,and condolences to you hun,you really miss barbara bless you xx zoe
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Anonymous said...

Hiya Tells..... (((((big hug for you))))), i'm behind with my journal reading too !  Where does the time go ?   You and your family all sound well and happy, and thats jus fab, be content with that.   ((((another big hug for you while you remember your sister - i can't say more or i will cry)))))    know how you feel tho.
Mamma Mia is fab fab fab .......in my local cinema we sang along, clapped, laughed, shouted out loud....... and at the end we all got up and danced !!!!   I can't wait to see it again !!
Big Luv - Jaynee X

Anonymous said...

I just saw mama mia thrusday..i loved it!!
Lyn