Aren't long weekends just the business? No horrible sunday night 'back to school' dread and of course that priceless feeling of looking at the clock at 7.30am on the Monday & being able to bury back under the covers for as long as you want ( well until your neighbour's builders wake you, in my case). Then of course there is the short 4 day week, that zips by before you know it.
My weekend was a mixture of cinema ( indiana jones, fact fans), pizza, gardening, picking paint colours for decorating and some retail therapy. A good effort I think you will agree.
I had good intentions of arriving bright & bubbly for work today, however an ordeal before even leaving for work this morning - involving the bloody cats & a baby bird. Running around your garden at 8.30 am while 6 months pregnant trying to round up 3 cats / capture a baby bird is not good for the mood. Didn't help that husband dearest didn't help and was on the phone about another work crisis and unwittingly let the cats back out after I had got them in.
So I left for work upset as I couldn't get the cats in or get the wee bird to a place of safety. I am now sitting in a foul mood with my headphones on ignoring everyone.
The good news is that my best friend also joins my company in 2 weeks and I cannot wait to be able to see her every day like we used to do, when we worked together before. Work is a slightly better place when you know you have a real friend not far away.
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Monday, 26 May 2008
A pill to make you numb. A pill to make you dumb.
Do you ever wish you could switch off your brain for a bit & stop thinking about things? Or is it dumb yourself down so you don't take people's ill thought words to heart.
Several of my friends are like this too - we think too much. As a result we often get hurt by words that are thrown casually and then expected to be forgotten about when really it cuts deep and carries a scar, even though it isn't noticeable to the eye.
I am now in a position with a friend, who has said somethings over time either deilbrately or ignorantly, and doesn't understand that I have taken them to heart and now don't see a friendship existing there anymore. I feel they choose their path and I have to mine, but still I feel guilty and cruel for decisions that weren't mine.
A pill to make you anybody else..
Several of my friends are like this too - we think too much. As a result we often get hurt by words that are thrown casually and then expected to be forgotten about when really it cuts deep and carries a scar, even though it isn't noticeable to the eye.
I am now in a position with a friend, who has said somethings over time either deilbrately or ignorantly, and doesn't understand that I have taken them to heart and now don't see a friendship existing there anymore. I feel they choose their path and I have to mine, but still I feel guilty and cruel for decisions that weren't mine.
A pill to make you anybody else..
Friday, 23 May 2008
Superstylin'
This song was playing on the radio as I drove home tonight, and it got me in the bank holiday weekend feeling. I saw them live at Brixton a few years ago & hearing the song still makes me grin when I think off all the crowd bouncing.
So turn up it up , enjoy and get in the sunshine mood.
I hope you all have a good 'un.
So turn up it up , enjoy and get in the sunshine mood.
I hope you all have a good 'un.
Things that are on my mind from this week..
* I have learned that sometimes it is best not to interfere, that things usually work out for the best even if it doesn't seem like it at the time.
* Most people do not listen to advice, even when asked for. It is hard to gain a perspective on things when you are stuck in the middle of it. And you have to accept this when giving advice.
* Everyday when I am driving to & from work, I amuse myself spotting the baby rabbits that are feeding on the grass verge. There is one bit in particular where there is a black rabbit, that I imagine is an escaped domestic pet, now living free, mixing his genes in the pool of wild ones. I like that thought.
* I have zero motivation this week and I am so tired. I have never looked forward to a bank holiday week end so much in my life.
* Most people do not listen to advice, even when asked for. It is hard to gain a perspective on things when you are stuck in the middle of it. And you have to accept this when giving advice.
* Everyday when I am driving to & from work, I amuse myself spotting the baby rabbits that are feeding on the grass verge. There is one bit in particular where there is a black rabbit, that I imagine is an escaped domestic pet, now living free, mixing his genes in the pool of wild ones. I like that thought.
* I have zero motivation this week and I am so tired. I have never looked forward to a bank holiday week end so much in my life.
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
Sex in the.. Whatever.
Is it just me or is anyone else out there totally uninterested in this movie and kinda feels the whole Carrie et al has had their day?
It might be brilliant and for all the die hard SATC fans, I am sure it is a big deal. I just have a feeling it is going to be like the Simpsons Movie - it is ok, but missing a little something and probably not worth a trip to the cinema for..
Or maybe I am just old and cynical and was never a great fan to begin with..
Changing yourself..
A bit of a musing for your wednesday afternoon..would you change yourself or your tastes to make someone like you better?
I have came across a couple of examples in the last couple of weeks with friends, that have quite frankly shocked me. Exhibit A has literally adjusted her personality and given up almost all of her own personal morales and boundaries to ultimately massage the ego of one insecure and vey selfish male. I am by the sidelines watching her self worth being broken down, unable to help and my advice is falling on deaf ears.
Exhibit B, is transforming their tastes to fit with a new friends tastes. Now everyone grows and adjusts picing up little bits of ideas and outlooks like cat hairs on a new coat, from the people we meet on a regular basis.. but this person is going to an extreme, listening to music that is not easily likeable.. let me try colour this example.. It is not unknown that I have an obsession with Marilyn Manson, not just his music, but his persona, his outlook and for personal reasons I can relate to the story of how be transformed from Brian Warner (worm boy in his words) to the persona he has created today ( the antichrist in some people's minds). But it isn't the type of music that I would recommend to my friends in passing ' oh have you heard MM's new song?' as it isn't really mainstream and nor does it make the charts or MTV playlist most of the time. For someone to suddenly buy into a scene overnight that is so against their own tastes is slightly odd in my opinion.
These are both friends that I thought were strong individuals, and I am saddened for them both.
On a lighter note, this piece of news had me laughing and wondering if it was a joke on the part of the BBC .. otherwise it is reassuring to know that the heat & cheap lager means the loonies are consistant in their antics year after year..
I have came across a couple of examples in the last couple of weeks with friends, that have quite frankly shocked me. Exhibit A has literally adjusted her personality and given up almost all of her own personal morales and boundaries to ultimately massage the ego of one insecure and vey selfish male. I am by the sidelines watching her self worth being broken down, unable to help and my advice is falling on deaf ears.
Exhibit B, is transforming their tastes to fit with a new friends tastes. Now everyone grows and adjusts picing up little bits of ideas and outlooks like cat hairs on a new coat, from the people we meet on a regular basis.. but this person is going to an extreme, listening to music that is not easily likeable.. let me try colour this example.. It is not unknown that I have an obsession with Marilyn Manson, not just his music, but his persona, his outlook and for personal reasons I can relate to the story of how be transformed from Brian Warner (worm boy in his words) to the persona he has created today ( the antichrist in some people's minds). But it isn't the type of music that I would recommend to my friends in passing ' oh have you heard MM's new song?' as it isn't really mainstream and nor does it make the charts or MTV playlist most of the time. For someone to suddenly buy into a scene overnight that is so against their own tastes is slightly odd in my opinion.
These are both friends that I thought were strong individuals, and I am saddened for them both.
On a lighter note, this piece of news had me laughing and wondering if it was a joke on the part of the BBC .. otherwise it is reassuring to know that the heat & cheap lager means the loonies are consistant in their antics year after year..
Viva Las Vegas.
Well, I return from Las Vegas as officially Mrs Catslife, I won't bore you with pictures and details, but it wasa lovely relaxed time & the wedding was what we wanted.
People have been asking me since I returned if it feels different being married, especially after livng together for 5 years.. in some ways it does, I aware it is for the long haul now but it also feel more secure and a we are true team against the world. (apart from last night when I had a hissy fit over something ridiculous - but that is a story for another day).
Unfortunately, the mundane day to day chores haven't changed with my change of status and life continues as normal. Work has also continued with the same mixture of madness, blood, sweat & tears as before, with the same stupid decisions being made.
I am now counting the weeks to my maternity leave and giving serious thought to a career or industry change in my time off.
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