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Sunday, 8 May 2011
Friday, 6 May 2011
Flashback Friday- Our first holiday together.
Mr E and I's first holiday abroad together was to Cuba. Since then we have been extremley fortunate and have travelled to some wonderful places all over the world but no holiday has had quite the anticipation as that first time. We were in our newly together phase and were so thrilled to be going away with each other. We booked it last minute and managed to get the holiday for £500 each all inclusive which is obviously a really good deal to go long haul.
The flight was long and tedious, as we travelled with Thomas Cook and had to touch down on one side of the island to let some people off before flying over to our side. This was tiring and not fun for someone who doesn't like flying. (me!) When we got there it was then a long transfer to where we were staying. It had been raining and it was really late at night and the air was so humid and wet. We got to our hotel and we were greeted with the most awful smell of damp and as it was so late were given the dregs of the buffet which was cold and not very tasty. When they escorted us to our rooms I sat down on the bed and it felt wet with damp. I have been very fortunate to generally stay in very nice hotel's due to my job and I was so upset and just didn't feel comfortable. We asked to change rooms and the next room was slightly better but I still wasn't totally happy. I think everything seems worse at night, especially as we were so tired.
Fast forward to the morning and the sun was beaming through the curtains. We went down to breakfast and although the food wasn't amazing, it wasn't too bad. Everything seemed a lot better and I felt much more optimistic.
And I was right to be optimistic. Although it wasn't the best hotel in the world, everyone was very friendly and we really had the most fabulous first holiday together. We drank cocktails and got tipsy every night and sunbathed and ate all day! We went swimming with the dolphins which was one of the most amazing experience of my life and we have a lovely video to treasure.
What made the hotel for me was the beach. I have been fortunate enough to be to go to some wonderful hot countries, including Thailand, Barbados and Mexico, all of which cost a lot more money, but none of them had as beautiful beaches as Cuba.
I have never seen such clear water as we did on those beaches. The above photos are not edited in any way- it really was that blue.
We went on a day trip to Havana which was really interesting- Mr E used to invent cocktails so we spent to two famous bars, one where the Dacquri was invented, and we also looked around the Havana Club Rum factory. A lot of Mojito's were drunk! We also loved looking at all the old Classic cars which are very popular over there and learning about the history between them and the US. (They have a long standing history which means that no American products are allowed in Cuba and Americans don't tend to visit.)
All in all it really was the most amazing holiday. We were young, had no worries and were totally wrapped up in one another and even though we had initial concerns with our hotel, for the price it was fine. We have been very lucky to go on some wonderful holidays and although money is tight now we have Mads, I really love travelling and do hope to go on some more great trips. (Although not this year!) However amazing, they will never have that anticipation of that first, carefree holiday and because of this I will treasure the memories forever.
Head over to Karin's abode and check out some more Flashback Friday's...
The flight was long and tedious, as we travelled with Thomas Cook and had to touch down on one side of the island to let some people off before flying over to our side. This was tiring and not fun for someone who doesn't like flying. (me!) When we got there it was then a long transfer to where we were staying. It had been raining and it was really late at night and the air was so humid and wet. We got to our hotel and we were greeted with the most awful smell of damp and as it was so late were given the dregs of the buffet which was cold and not very tasty. When they escorted us to our rooms I sat down on the bed and it felt wet with damp. I have been very fortunate to generally stay in very nice hotel's due to my job and I was so upset and just didn't feel comfortable. We asked to change rooms and the next room was slightly better but I still wasn't totally happy. I think everything seems worse at night, especially as we were so tired.
Fast forward to the morning and the sun was beaming through the curtains. We went down to breakfast and although the food wasn't amazing, it wasn't too bad. Everything seemed a lot better and I felt much more optimistic.
And I was right to be optimistic. Although it wasn't the best hotel in the world, everyone was very friendly and we really had the most fabulous first holiday together. We drank cocktails and got tipsy every night and sunbathed and ate all day! We went swimming with the dolphins which was one of the most amazing experience of my life and we have a lovely video to treasure.
What made the hotel for me was the beach. I have been fortunate enough to be to go to some wonderful hot countries, including Thailand, Barbados and Mexico, all of which cost a lot more money, but none of them had as beautiful beaches as Cuba.
I have never seen such clear water as we did on those beaches. The above photos are not edited in any way- it really was that blue.
We went on a day trip to Havana which was really interesting- Mr E used to invent cocktails so we spent to two famous bars, one where the Dacquri was invented, and we also looked around the Havana Club Rum factory. A lot of Mojito's were drunk! We also loved looking at all the old Classic cars which are very popular over there and learning about the history between them and the US. (They have a long standing history which means that no American products are allowed in Cuba and Americans don't tend to visit.)
All in all it really was the most amazing holiday. We were young, had no worries and were totally wrapped up in one another and even though we had initial concerns with our hotel, for the price it was fine. We have been very lucky to go on some wonderful holidays and although money is tight now we have Mads, I really love travelling and do hope to go on some more great trips. (Although not this year!) However amazing, they will never have that anticipation of that first, carefree holiday and because of this I will treasure the memories forever.
Head over to Karin's abode and check out some more Flashback Friday's...
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
The Gallery- April
So the theme for this week over at Sticky Finger's is April.
Normally I associate April with the dreaded April Showers, a time when it is not yet hot enough to go without a coat and when the rain makes the days seem a lot more dreary.
However this April we have had some beautiful weather, and it feels like Summer well and truly hit the streets of Britain. Although I draw the line at seeing men with their tops off walking down the street (nor in August either please- its not nice trying to do my shopping in Tescos and seeing white pasty torsos with moobs!) I do love seeing us all get excited about the hot weather and I made sure my toes were nicely polished ready for the return of my flip flops from the back of the wardrobe!
April marked a few firsts for my new little family of three but there is one photo that sums up our month- below is a photo of our first picnic together. For me picnics sum up summertime and also family fun, it is a low cost, lovely way of getting outdoors and enjoying Britain and being together as a family. I am looking forward to doing many more as Mads gets older.
Apparently July and August are going to be a washout (don't they always say this?) so I think its good we are getting these in these Summery activities now. Of course we also had other firsts...both mine and Mads first Royal Wedding, our first Easter as a three, and Mads first trip to the seaside. We also had two lovely bank holidays to enjoy.
All in all April has been rather lovely!
Now head over to The Gallery and see what April meant to some other lovely bloggers...
Normally I associate April with the dreaded April Showers, a time when it is not yet hot enough to go without a coat and when the rain makes the days seem a lot more dreary.
However this April we have had some beautiful weather, and it feels like Summer well and truly hit the streets of Britain. Although I draw the line at seeing men with their tops off walking down the street (nor in August either please- its not nice trying to do my shopping in Tescos and seeing white pasty torsos with moobs!) I do love seeing us all get excited about the hot weather and I made sure my toes were nicely polished ready for the return of my flip flops from the back of the wardrobe!
April marked a few firsts for my new little family of three but there is one photo that sums up our month- below is a photo of our first picnic together. For me picnics sum up summertime and also family fun, it is a low cost, lovely way of getting outdoors and enjoying Britain and being together as a family. I am looking forward to doing many more as Mads gets older.
Apparently July and August are going to be a washout (don't they always say this?) so I think its good we are getting these in these Summery activities now. Of course we also had other firsts...both mine and Mads first Royal Wedding, our first Easter as a three, and Mads first trip to the seaside. We also had two lovely bank holidays to enjoy.
All in all April has been rather lovely!
Now head over to The Gallery and see what April meant to some other lovely bloggers...
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
One of many fashion shames....
So the Tots 100 Blog Hop this month is all about 'fashion shames.' I can safely say that I have my fair share, and I am going to share one with you now.
Let me take a deep breath and admit something to you all....
I used to dress like a Chav.
Actually I just looked up the definition of Chav online and apparently I am a Chavette.
There I said it. It is now out in the open and I have told my deepest, darkest secret. I am not a Chav, and never have been a Chav (I went to Private School dahling-albeit on a scholarship!) but I went through a period of time that I thought it was acceptable to have bleached blond hair, dark heavy eyeshadow, and more fake tan than you could even imagine. The best thing about the aforementioned fake tan is that I could not apply it properly which you can see from my white patches in the photo below.
My outfits wouldn't of been out of place in your local red light district.
Please see example above.
No we are not in fancy dress. I actually made the decision to leave the house like this and no one had the decency to stop me.
I am the one on the left. Note the yellow hair to match my rather short skirt. The heavy makeup and the rather delightful hoop earrings. Also why we thought it was good to wear matching outfits I do not know.
Yes I know I look like Barbie on crack with a pimp for a boyfriend instead of the lovely Ken.
There is much more evidence where this came from but for now they are staying hidden. I have to maintain some dignity.
At least I have managed to get it off my chest. Please don't have nightmares.
Let me take a deep breath and admit something to you all....
I used to dress like a Chav.
Actually I just looked up the definition of Chav online and apparently I am a Chavette.
There I said it. It is now out in the open and I have told my deepest, darkest secret. I am not a Chav, and never have been a Chav (I went to Private School dahling-albeit on a scholarship!) but I went through a period of time that I thought it was acceptable to have bleached blond hair, dark heavy eyeshadow, and more fake tan than you could even imagine. The best thing about the aforementioned fake tan is that I could not apply it properly which you can see from my white patches in the photo below.
My outfits wouldn't of been out of place in your local red light district.
Please see example above.
No we are not in fancy dress. I actually made the decision to leave the house like this and no one had the decency to stop me.
I am the one on the left. Note the yellow hair to match my rather short skirt. The heavy makeup and the rather delightful hoop earrings. Also why we thought it was good to wear matching outfits I do not know.
Yes I know I look like Barbie on crack with a pimp for a boyfriend instead of the lovely Ken.
There is much more evidence where this came from but for now they are staying hidden. I have to maintain some dignity.
At least I have managed to get it off my chest. Please don't have nightmares.
Friday, 29 April 2011
Flashback Friday- The One Where We Get Engaged
As there is a rather small, low key wedding going on today, I felt like it was only right that my Flashback Friday for this week had a wedding theme. Last week was my hen do and this week I have decided to take a trip down memory lane and write about the day Mr E decided to ask me to be his wife.
Mr E and I were living with my Mum at the time to save up some money for a deposit on a house, having moved back to Cambridgeshire from London. He had told me that we were doing something exciting one weekend so as to make sure I didn't make any plans. I had been going on and on about going to Go Ape so I honestly thought this was where we were going!
On the Thursday evening before said weekend we went out with my Mum and her partner to celebrate Mr E's 30th birthday as my Mum's partner was going on a climbing holiday and wouldn't be around for his actual birthday which was the following week. We had a lovely time and drank lots of champagne and were quite tipsy so when Mr E awoke around 6am on the Friday morning I presumed it was because he was a bit hungover.
He was tossing and turning and obviously couldn't sleep so in the end I asked him what was wrong. He turned round and out of the blue said 'Look under your pillow I think a fairy has been.' I had just woken up and hadn't got my contact lenses in so was all disorientated! I looked under the pillow and pulled out a small box. I still don't think it really sank in but all of a sudden he uttered the best words 'Will you Marry me?' I started crying my eyes out and jumping round the room. My engagement ring was a beautiful platinum solitaire diamond.
He presented me with a goody bag which had lots of different bits in it including two plane tickets to Edinburgh for later on that afternoon. He also had arranged for me to have my nails done that morning (in order to look my best for showing off the ring!) He also arranged for some of my family to meet us in a bar near us for a champagne breakfast.
That afternoon we flew up to Edinburgh and it was one of the best weekends of my life. We spent the daytimes mooching around the shops (where I also got terribly spoilt with perfume and a new purse!) and the first evening he had booked for us to go to Harvey Nichols for dinner. One memorable part was when we decided to order a bottle of champagne. As we were deciding the waiter came over with the bottle we were going to pick (Laurent Perrier Rose if anyone ever fancies buying me a bottle- its my favourite!) and a card. We were totally confused until we opened it and my Mum had bought us one with a little card saying Congratulations. That made me cry again! The tables are quite close together and I dread to think what the couple next door thought of us!
The second night it was amazing because it was late August and the festival was just ending. There was a lovely fireworks display on which was very romantic. We got very tipsy as we went on a mini bar crawl.
Below is a small snapshot of photos from the weekend.
All in all it was a wonderful weekend, and Mr E made me the happiest person in the world when he asked me to be his wife. Who would have thought that three years later we would have a lovely baby daughter!
Now head over to Cafe Bebe to have a look at some more memories...
Mr E and I were living with my Mum at the time to save up some money for a deposit on a house, having moved back to Cambridgeshire from London. He had told me that we were doing something exciting one weekend so as to make sure I didn't make any plans. I had been going on and on about going to Go Ape so I honestly thought this was where we were going!
On the Thursday evening before said weekend we went out with my Mum and her partner to celebrate Mr E's 30th birthday as my Mum's partner was going on a climbing holiday and wouldn't be around for his actual birthday which was the following week. We had a lovely time and drank lots of champagne and were quite tipsy so when Mr E awoke around 6am on the Friday morning I presumed it was because he was a bit hungover.
He was tossing and turning and obviously couldn't sleep so in the end I asked him what was wrong. He turned round and out of the blue said 'Look under your pillow I think a fairy has been.' I had just woken up and hadn't got my contact lenses in so was all disorientated! I looked under the pillow and pulled out a small box. I still don't think it really sank in but all of a sudden he uttered the best words 'Will you Marry me?' I started crying my eyes out and jumping round the room. My engagement ring was a beautiful platinum solitaire diamond.
He presented me with a goody bag which had lots of different bits in it including two plane tickets to Edinburgh for later on that afternoon. He also had arranged for me to have my nails done that morning (in order to look my best for showing off the ring!) He also arranged for some of my family to meet us in a bar near us for a champagne breakfast.
That afternoon we flew up to Edinburgh and it was one of the best weekends of my life. We spent the daytimes mooching around the shops (where I also got terribly spoilt with perfume and a new purse!) and the first evening he had booked for us to go to Harvey Nichols for dinner. One memorable part was when we decided to order a bottle of champagne. As we were deciding the waiter came over with the bottle we were going to pick (Laurent Perrier Rose if anyone ever fancies buying me a bottle- its my favourite!) and a card. We were totally confused until we opened it and my Mum had bought us one with a little card saying Congratulations. That made me cry again! The tables are quite close together and I dread to think what the couple next door thought of us!
The second night it was amazing because it was late August and the festival was just ending. There was a lovely fireworks display on which was very romantic. We got very tipsy as we went on a mini bar crawl.
Below is a small snapshot of photos from the weekend.
All in all it was a wonderful weekend, and Mr E made me the happiest person in the world when he asked me to be his wife. Who would have thought that three years later we would have a lovely baby daughter!
Now head over to Cafe Bebe to have a look at some more memories...
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
My Passions...
I stumbled upon a rather good meme from Kerry at Multiple Mummy which is all about her passions and asking us what ours are too. I love having a good think about things like this so here goes. Below are a few of the examples of what I am passionate about!
Photography
I have a passion for taking photos. I am not particularly creative when it comes to photography although I do try. I have a Nikon D50 DSLR which I love but never get out much because I don't really know how to use it. (I would love to learn) I also have just a cheap Canon which I carry around with me everyday and also my pride and joy which is my Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. My hubby bought it for my birthday a couple of years ago and I just love it. I also take a lot of photos on my iPhone.
I really do wish that I was better at it, I would love to learn how to take more artistic shots.
Photos
Leading on from the photography, I also am passionate about my photos. I literally have hundreds and I spend a lot of money on making photo books to capture all our memories. My friends and family get fed up with me because I am forever taking photos when we are out and about. I also have so many photos in frames around my house, a lot of people don't like having them up around the house but to me they are my pride and joy. (Although they do involve a lot of dusting!) I am trying to do a photo scrapbook for Mads but unfortunately I never seem to have the time.
Films
I am a real film buff and Mr E and I used to go to the cinema all the time before we had Mads as we had an unlimited cinema pass. Unfortunately we don't get the time as much anymore, although my Mum often has Mads so we can nip off for a couple of hours. I am afraid I do love chick flicks but I also love thrillers, and dramas. I like a bit of everything really though, although I draw the line at Westerns. I used to love horror films but find myself getting scared of them nowadays. If I had to say my top five favourite films, in no particular order they would be Leon, Mystic River, Shawshank Redemption, Brokedown Palace, and Dirty Dancing but I do have many I love.
Our home.
We bought our house almost two years ago and it was horrible inside when we first got it. We have spent a lot of time and money on it and have almost completely redone it cosmetically since we moved in. I am so proud of it, and keep it obsessively clean. When we have finished one room, I want to move on and do another one again but now I am on maternity leave unfortunately I can't buy as much for it. Although we want to move to a bigger house in a couple of years, I will always love my first home. Mr E has had a mortgage before me.
Reading
I have always enjoyed reading for as long as I can remember. I read all sorts of different things, from Chick Lit to Thrillers. I read very quickly and always have my head absorbed in a good book, although recently I have found myself not having as much time as I am always blogging when not looking after Mads! On our honeymoon I took away 15 books in 2 weeks and read every single one. I can not wait to read to Mads, I do read to her occasionally but I am really looking forward to reading her a story every night and reliving my childhood favourites through her. I have lots but 'The Faraway Tree' by Enid Blyton and all the Roald Dahl books have fond memories for me.
Crime Psychology
A bit of a strange passion but I have always been interested in crime. At University I studied Psychology and wrote my dissertation on Murder. Don't worry I am not a closet weirdo, but I am really interested in what makes criminals tick and have a lot of books on the subject. I watch Crimewatch every month and know a lot about historical crimes. Mr E thinks I am a bit strange!
Trashy TV
Embarrassing I know and not really a passion but a big interest of mine. I wish it wasn't but I have to admit I love trashy TV shows. The Only Way is Essex, Katie Price, Take me Out, X Factor, Big Brother....anything trashy I love. I love all reality TV as well.
My daughter
I know everyone is passionate about their children, but Mads is a new passion of mine. I am determined to enjoy every minute of my time off work with her and we are doing lots of activities. So far we are doing Baby Yoga, Baby Massage, Swimming Lessons, Baby Singing and soon we will be doing Baby Signing. I love reading books about her development too.
Travelling
I absolutely love travelling and have been very fortunate to go to some wonderful places. My favorite places in the world I have visited would be New York, Miami, Thailand, Barbados, Cuba, Mexico, Paris and Barcelona but I have been too many others. Mr E always go abroad every year, even if it is just a cheapie holiday to Spain but unfortunately I do not think that we will be able too with MadsMads.
So there you have it, the above are just a few of my passions. Hope it helped get to know me better!
Now I want to know about a couple of more people so I am going to tag these lovely two-
Mummy and the Beastie
Mummy, Mummy, Mum
Photography
I have a passion for taking photos. I am not particularly creative when it comes to photography although I do try. I have a Nikon D50 DSLR which I love but never get out much because I don't really know how to use it. (I would love to learn) I also have just a cheap Canon which I carry around with me everyday and also my pride and joy which is my Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. My hubby bought it for my birthday a couple of years ago and I just love it. I also take a lot of photos on my iPhone.
I really do wish that I was better at it, I would love to learn how to take more artistic shots.
Photos
Leading on from the photography, I also am passionate about my photos. I literally have hundreds and I spend a lot of money on making photo books to capture all our memories. My friends and family get fed up with me because I am forever taking photos when we are out and about. I also have so many photos in frames around my house, a lot of people don't like having them up around the house but to me they are my pride and joy. (Although they do involve a lot of dusting!) I am trying to do a photo scrapbook for Mads but unfortunately I never seem to have the time.
Films
I am a real film buff and Mr E and I used to go to the cinema all the time before we had Mads as we had an unlimited cinema pass. Unfortunately we don't get the time as much anymore, although my Mum often has Mads so we can nip off for a couple of hours. I am afraid I do love chick flicks but I also love thrillers, and dramas. I like a bit of everything really though, although I draw the line at Westerns. I used to love horror films but find myself getting scared of them nowadays. If I had to say my top five favourite films, in no particular order they would be Leon, Mystic River, Shawshank Redemption, Brokedown Palace, and Dirty Dancing but I do have many I love.
Our home.
We bought our house almost two years ago and it was horrible inside when we first got it. We have spent a lot of time and money on it and have almost completely redone it cosmetically since we moved in. I am so proud of it, and keep it obsessively clean. When we have finished one room, I want to move on and do another one again but now I am on maternity leave unfortunately I can't buy as much for it. Although we want to move to a bigger house in a couple of years, I will always love my first home. Mr E has had a mortgage before me.
Reading
I have always enjoyed reading for as long as I can remember. I read all sorts of different things, from Chick Lit to Thrillers. I read very quickly and always have my head absorbed in a good book, although recently I have found myself not having as much time as I am always blogging when not looking after Mads! On our honeymoon I took away 15 books in 2 weeks and read every single one. I can not wait to read to Mads, I do read to her occasionally but I am really looking forward to reading her a story every night and reliving my childhood favourites through her. I have lots but 'The Faraway Tree' by Enid Blyton and all the Roald Dahl books have fond memories for me.
Crime Psychology
A bit of a strange passion but I have always been interested in crime. At University I studied Psychology and wrote my dissertation on Murder. Don't worry I am not a closet weirdo, but I am really interested in what makes criminals tick and have a lot of books on the subject. I watch Crimewatch every month and know a lot about historical crimes. Mr E thinks I am a bit strange!
Trashy TV
Embarrassing I know and not really a passion but a big interest of mine. I wish it wasn't but I have to admit I love trashy TV shows. The Only Way is Essex, Katie Price, Take me Out, X Factor, Big Brother....anything trashy I love. I love all reality TV as well.
My daughter
I know everyone is passionate about their children, but Mads is a new passion of mine. I am determined to enjoy every minute of my time off work with her and we are doing lots of activities. So far we are doing Baby Yoga, Baby Massage, Swimming Lessons, Baby Singing and soon we will be doing Baby Signing. I love reading books about her development too.
Travelling
I absolutely love travelling and have been very fortunate to go to some wonderful places. My favorite places in the world I have visited would be New York, Miami, Thailand, Barbados, Cuba, Mexico, Paris and Barcelona but I have been too many others. Mr E always go abroad every year, even if it is just a cheapie holiday to Spain but unfortunately I do not think that we will be able too with MadsMads.
So there you have it, the above are just a few of my passions. Hope it helped get to know me better!
Now I want to know about a couple of more people so I am going to tag these lovely two-
Mummy and the Beastie
Mummy, Mummy, Mum
The Gallery- Green Eyed Monster
So the theme for this weeks 'The Gallery' is 'Green.' I actually thought this was tougher than the previous two weeks themes, mainly because I wanted to do something different than take a nature shot. (Basically because I am a terrible photographer it would pale in comparison to some of the amazing ones I am sure we will see this week!)
Therefore I thought I would do my own interpretation on the theme.
Yes that is me. It is the most hideous picture I could find. I was drunk at the time but thats no excuse.
Green eyed monster. Jealousy. Envy. Green with envy.
However you say it, we have all been jealous at times. It is human nature.
I have found recently that my green eyed monster has come out on several occasions, always at the same subject and it is not something I am proud of.
Going back to work.
I have been lucky to meet some lovely friends since having my daughter, mainly through my NCT classes and going to local baby groups. I have met people from all walks of life, but a lot of the women that I have met do not have to go back to work and are going to be Stay at Home Mums.
I always thought that I was quite career orientated but since having Mads I have absolutely no desire to go back to work until she is older and goes to nursery properly. It's not that I hate my job, its just that I want to be at home with my daughter and not have to leave her with someone else when she is less than a year old.
Don't get me wrong. I have absolutely nothing against people who go back to work full time or people who choose to stay at home full time- it is their choice. But I want to be at home with my daughter. Not all the time, I do still want to go back to work a couple of days a week. It isn't the fact that they are off work all the time that gets me jealous. It is that they have the choice.
We are very lucky to have a wonderful home which I am very proud of. Unfortunately with said home comes a massive mortgage and a lot of outgoings. Basically we have issues every way you look at it. We can't afford for me to go back to work full time due to the cost of childcare and travel. We can't afford for me to go back to work part time because my part time wage won't even cover the cost of my half of the outgoing bills. And we most certainly can't afford for me to be making no money at all.
And thats why my green eyed monster comes out. Just because I wish for once we didn't have to worry about money. Compared to a lot of people I know we are so fortunate, we both earn decent wages and have a lovely home, but unfortunately all our money is tied up. In a few years it will be fine but not at the moment. I just wish I could afford enough to spend time with my daughter and not worry about every single penny.
So thats what is making me 'green' at the moment. A slight different interpretation on the theme I know.
Head over to Tara's blog 'Sticky Fingers' to see some more normal green themes.
P.S I am going to win the lottery so don't feel too sorry for me.
P.P.S I don't look like that in real life....honest.
Therefore I thought I would do my own interpretation on the theme.
Yes that is me. It is the most hideous picture I could find. I was drunk at the time but thats no excuse.
Green eyed monster. Jealousy. Envy. Green with envy.
However you say it, we have all been jealous at times. It is human nature.
I have found recently that my green eyed monster has come out on several occasions, always at the same subject and it is not something I am proud of.
Going back to work.
I have been lucky to meet some lovely friends since having my daughter, mainly through my NCT classes and going to local baby groups. I have met people from all walks of life, but a lot of the women that I have met do not have to go back to work and are going to be Stay at Home Mums.
I always thought that I was quite career orientated but since having Mads I have absolutely no desire to go back to work until she is older and goes to nursery properly. It's not that I hate my job, its just that I want to be at home with my daughter and not have to leave her with someone else when she is less than a year old.
Don't get me wrong. I have absolutely nothing against people who go back to work full time or people who choose to stay at home full time- it is their choice. But I want to be at home with my daughter. Not all the time, I do still want to go back to work a couple of days a week. It isn't the fact that they are off work all the time that gets me jealous. It is that they have the choice.
We are very lucky to have a wonderful home which I am very proud of. Unfortunately with said home comes a massive mortgage and a lot of outgoings. Basically we have issues every way you look at it. We can't afford for me to go back to work full time due to the cost of childcare and travel. We can't afford for me to go back to work part time because my part time wage won't even cover the cost of my half of the outgoing bills. And we most certainly can't afford for me to be making no money at all.
And thats why my green eyed monster comes out. Just because I wish for once we didn't have to worry about money. Compared to a lot of people I know we are so fortunate, we both earn decent wages and have a lovely home, but unfortunately all our money is tied up. In a few years it will be fine but not at the moment. I just wish I could afford enough to spend time with my daughter and not worry about every single penny.
So thats what is making me 'green' at the moment. A slight different interpretation on the theme I know.
Head over to Tara's blog 'Sticky Fingers' to see some more normal green themes.
P.S I am going to win the lottery so don't feel too sorry for me.
P.P.S I don't look like that in real life....honest.
Saturday, 16 April 2011
All about ME!
I have been tagged by Mammy Dolittle in the Question and Answers meme that's going around from The Guardian.
Without further ado here goes....
Which living person do I most admire and why?
I admire my mum more than anyone else. Not for what she has done career wise, but for what she has sacrificed over the years for me and my sister. She has not been very happy in relationships which is such a shame, but even though she has been hurt terribly she will always put us first. I do not go a day without speaking to her and I only hope that I can be as good a mummy to Mads as she has been to me.
When were you happiest?
I have been the happiest since I met my husband as we go through the course of our lives together. We met during a real crazy, party stage of ours, where all our nights were spent getting drunk and not going to sleep. We then grew up and got a mortgage and got married which was just the most amazing day of my life. Now we have Mads and our journey has taken a completely different path. Different but still happy. I am so lucky.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
One of my most embarrassing moments has to be when I was at university. After having a few too many drinks I challenged one of my friends to a race through Leeds city centre. (In heels I might add!) We were running and I didn't realise that there was a bus stop with the clear plastic sides, I ran straight into it and knocked myself out. Mortifying.
Aside from property, what’s the most expensive thing you’ve bought?
Our wedding and honeymoon.
What is your most treasured possession?
I have three. All of my photos. I have millions from throughout the years as I am forever taking pictures. Secondly my cuddly rabbit which I have had since the day I was born. Thirdly is a letter my Dad wrote to me on my wedding day.
Where would you like to live?
I would like to live where we are now, but in a large house mortgage free. Or I have always fancied living by the seaside but I would miss my family too much.
What’s your favourite smell?
I love the smell of vanilla and baby talcum powder.
Who would play you in the film of your life?
I don't particularly look like any actress so I would have to say Natalie Portman just because I think she is an amazing actress. (Believe me don't get any ideas that I look like her....we couldn't look less alike!)
What is your favourite book?
I love all the Roald Dahl books because they remind me of my childhood. Recently I would say 'The Lovely Bones' and 'Room.' I don't know if it is because I am a new mother but I was mesmirised by 'Room' and the way in which the author wrote about maternal love.
What is your most unappealing habit?
I say 'What was I going to say?' all the time. Its like my brain doesn't connect with my mouth sometimes.
What would be your fancy dress costume of choice?
I love any fancy dress. I am going to a hen weekend in a few weeks and the theme is 'sexy ladybirds.' Not great when you still have a baby tummy!
What is your earliest memory?
Falling through a window when I was three. My babysitter was looking after me and I ran to her to ask her to read me a 'Thomas the Tank Engine book.' I went to jump over the dog and as I did he stood up and I smashed through a glass window. I remember them rushing me to hospital and I can still see the blood. They stitched me up and called my Grandma because in those days they didn't have a mobile phone number to get hold of my mum. I remember sitting on her knee and eating smarties.
What is your guiltiest pleasure?
Chocolate buttons.
What do you owe your parents?
Everything. Their whole life they have put me before anything. I can never thank them enough.
To whom would you most like to say sorry, and why?
No one in particular, I would like to think if I have ever done wrong by anyone, that I have apologized already. I am not perfect but if I have done something to upset someone I hope that I have made it up to them.
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
My husband.
What does love feel like?
Love is waking up everyday and looking at your family and just feeling like the luckiest person in the world. I would do anything for them. That's love.
What was the best kiss of your life?
All the one's with my hubby. And the first time I kissed my daughter.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
'What was I going to say?' 'Sorry.' 'Clutching at straws.'
What is the worst job you’ve done?
I worked in a factory when I was 18 to earn some money before university, I had to package Game Boy games.
If you could edit your past, what would you change?
Not chopped and changed in my career so much. I still don't know what I want to do.
What is the closest you’ve come to death?
I have never come really close to death.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
My daughter.
When did you last cry, and why?
The other evening, we couldn't settle Mads and she was crying a very strange painful cry and nothing we could do would comfort her. I panicked and didn't like it so I got a bit upset.
How do you relax?
Sauvignon Blanc, a nice bath with candles and a good book, and a nice massage from Mr E.
What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
More money. I know they say money doesn't buy happiness but I am already happy as it is, the only thing that ever causes stress is money. We both earn reasonable money but we have a large mortgage and other outgoings. I would love to win enough to move to a bigger house, pay off my mortgage and do a job that I really enjoy without having to worry that I am not making enough money. Or I would like to own my own business. Money would also enable me to stay off work until Mads is ready to go to school. That would be amazing.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Find a career that motivates you. And tell your family you love them everyday.
OK so apologies if you have already been tagged but I am going to tag-
Mummy and the beastie
Mummy Loves
I would really like to know more about both of you!
Without further ado here goes....
Which living person do I most admire and why?
I admire my mum more than anyone else. Not for what she has done career wise, but for what she has sacrificed over the years for me and my sister. She has not been very happy in relationships which is such a shame, but even though she has been hurt terribly she will always put us first. I do not go a day without speaking to her and I only hope that I can be as good a mummy to Mads as she has been to me.
When were you happiest?
I have been the happiest since I met my husband as we go through the course of our lives together. We met during a real crazy, party stage of ours, where all our nights were spent getting drunk and not going to sleep. We then grew up and got a mortgage and got married which was just the most amazing day of my life. Now we have Mads and our journey has taken a completely different path. Different but still happy. I am so lucky.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
One of my most embarrassing moments has to be when I was at university. After having a few too many drinks I challenged one of my friends to a race through Leeds city centre. (In heels I might add!) We were running and I didn't realise that there was a bus stop with the clear plastic sides, I ran straight into it and knocked myself out. Mortifying.
Aside from property, what’s the most expensive thing you’ve bought?
Our wedding and honeymoon.
What is your most treasured possession?
I have three. All of my photos. I have millions from throughout the years as I am forever taking pictures. Secondly my cuddly rabbit which I have had since the day I was born. Thirdly is a letter my Dad wrote to me on my wedding day.
Where would you like to live?
I would like to live where we are now, but in a large house mortgage free. Or I have always fancied living by the seaside but I would miss my family too much.
What’s your favourite smell?
I love the smell of vanilla and baby talcum powder.
Who would play you in the film of your life?
I don't particularly look like any actress so I would have to say Natalie Portman just because I think she is an amazing actress. (Believe me don't get any ideas that I look like her....we couldn't look less alike!)
What is your favourite book?
I love all the Roald Dahl books because they remind me of my childhood. Recently I would say 'The Lovely Bones' and 'Room.' I don't know if it is because I am a new mother but I was mesmirised by 'Room' and the way in which the author wrote about maternal love.
What is your most unappealing habit?
I say 'What was I going to say?' all the time. Its like my brain doesn't connect with my mouth sometimes.
What would be your fancy dress costume of choice?
I love any fancy dress. I am going to a hen weekend in a few weeks and the theme is 'sexy ladybirds.' Not great when you still have a baby tummy!
What is your earliest memory?
Falling through a window when I was three. My babysitter was looking after me and I ran to her to ask her to read me a 'Thomas the Tank Engine book.' I went to jump over the dog and as I did he stood up and I smashed through a glass window. I remember them rushing me to hospital and I can still see the blood. They stitched me up and called my Grandma because in those days they didn't have a mobile phone number to get hold of my mum. I remember sitting on her knee and eating smarties.
What is your guiltiest pleasure?
Chocolate buttons.
What do you owe your parents?
Everything. Their whole life they have put me before anything. I can never thank them enough.
To whom would you most like to say sorry, and why?
No one in particular, I would like to think if I have ever done wrong by anyone, that I have apologized already. I am not perfect but if I have done something to upset someone I hope that I have made it up to them.
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
My husband.
What does love feel like?
Love is waking up everyday and looking at your family and just feeling like the luckiest person in the world. I would do anything for them. That's love.
What was the best kiss of your life?
All the one's with my hubby. And the first time I kissed my daughter.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
'What was I going to say?' 'Sorry.' 'Clutching at straws.'
What is the worst job you’ve done?
I worked in a factory when I was 18 to earn some money before university, I had to package Game Boy games.
If you could edit your past, what would you change?
Not chopped and changed in my career so much. I still don't know what I want to do.
What is the closest you’ve come to death?
I have never come really close to death.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
My daughter.
When did you last cry, and why?
The other evening, we couldn't settle Mads and she was crying a very strange painful cry and nothing we could do would comfort her. I panicked and didn't like it so I got a bit upset.
How do you relax?
Sauvignon Blanc, a nice bath with candles and a good book, and a nice massage from Mr E.
What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
More money. I know they say money doesn't buy happiness but I am already happy as it is, the only thing that ever causes stress is money. We both earn reasonable money but we have a large mortgage and other outgoings. I would love to win enough to move to a bigger house, pay off my mortgage and do a job that I really enjoy without having to worry that I am not making enough money. Or I would like to own my own business. Money would also enable me to stay off work until Mads is ready to go to school. That would be amazing.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Find a career that motivates you. And tell your family you love them everyday.
OK so apologies if you have already been tagged but I am going to tag-
Mummy and the beastie
Mummy Loves
I would really like to know more about both of you!
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