.:: Taking a Sickie ::.

I woke up this morning and so badly wanted to phone in sick to work. I didn't but the temptation was there. I can't be arsed with everything changing only to go back to how it was and then be told 'yeah, it'll be changing again next year' WTF? Are the PTB just taking the piss now? Can't be arsed. Lets see what today brings.

Thanks for reading.
xxx

.:: The Event ::.

If you've not seen 'The Event' yet you just have too. Please watch it because it is just awesome. I've only seen the first episode...will watch the second tomorrow. Here's a Laura Innes clip...



I adore Laura Innes, she's an amazing actress. I have no idea what 'The Event' is but I will be watching until I find out. The first episode left me with so many questions, what is 'The Event'? Why is there a group of people hidden away, held prisoner? Laura Innes as Sophia is their leader but who are they? How many years have they been there since several Presidents haven't known they were there? Do they have powers? Are they mutants? At one point the President says that they are not Americans so where are they from? At the end of the first episode where did the plane go? Who made it disappear? There are so many more questions...I can't wait to watch the next episode.

I'm so happy Laura Innes is back on TV every week...so very happy. Loves her very much.

Thanks for reading
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.:: Scum ::.

Mary Bale, the scum that put the cat in the bin a while back has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty. About bloody time.

When my wife and I got our cats we decided they would be house cats. There were several reasons for this, we live next to road, it’s not too busy but it’s busy enough with some boy racers, I’d hate my boys to get run over. Another reason is there was a nut job leaving out nasty stuff for cats to drink. Several cats died and others got extremely sick. Mary Bale might not have killed a cat but she did abuse it and who’s to say that she wouldn’t go on to do something even sicker? Hopefully if she’s convicted it’ll deter her and others from doing something more stupid.

Thanks for reading.
xxx

.:: Thunder & Lightening ::.

When I went to work this morning the rain wasn't too heavy but it was windy. It rained on and off all day. An hour or so ago it came down hard then started thunder & lightening. All the lights went out in the shop I work. Took a moment to figure it out.

The 'mood' lighting came right back on but the main lights took ages...to the point we thought they'd all blew. Few minutes after they came on it happened again...all the lights went out. It was so quiet today that this was the best bit of the day.

As for the weather now...its beautiful.

Thanks for reading.
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.:: Work ::.

Work has been very quiet and its getting quieter. Little worried...what if it doesn't improve? I've been told my job is safe but can I believe that? Over the last year or so many shops have closed...it doesn't look good.

Thanks for reading
xxx

.:: The Hours in 9 Minutes ::.

I keep coming back to the movie/book 'The Hours'. I can’t get enough of it and the soundtrack is awesome. Phillip Glass is an outstanding composer. This video has many spoilers, it’s basically the movie in 9mins...it’s so well done...if you’ve not seen the film skip this until you have seen it.



Thanks for reading
xxx

.:: Scum ::.

Most people will have heard about the sick woman who put the cat in the bin. She's been named as Mary Bale. If you've not read about it here's a video...





She's recieved many threats and now has police protection. It's also been said that she commited no crime so won't be arrested. The cat spent at least 15hrs in that bin but the woman did nothing wrong in the eye of the law??? How can that be? I don't understand. She didn't hurt the cat by kicking it or throwing it against a wall or anything like that but what she did is not right and there should be a law...no one should be able to put a cat in a bin and get away with it. The cat was a rescue cat so such treatment is so much worse for this kitty. It's so cold how she stood and stroked it and then put it in the bin...it's not something a normal person does.

This person's mother claims her daughter 'loves' cats. Read Here Bollocks! Her dad might be in hospital very ill but how does that explain what she did? I know people can do strange things when under stress but when was the last time you were stressed and picked up a living thing and put it in a bin? Most people are going to say never because no matter what, that's just not something you do.

I don't think this woman should be hurt by the outraged public but I do think there should be a punishment. Perhaps needing police protection is enough. I'm sure she'll be afraid to step outside her own front door...for a while her life is going to be a nightmare. The law can't do anything but the internet sure has played a part in having her punished.


Thanks for reading
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.:: The Event ::.

It's not long until The Event. I can't wait. Laura Innes is one of the stars. I love it already and I've seen only clips of bits and pieces, few interviews and reading up on the Comic-Con premiere of the pilot episode. I'm all tingles with excitement.


Thanks for reading
xxx

.:: Pride ::.

I went to my first Pride on Saturday. It was so much fun. My wife and I took our dogs...they were a big hit. The 'gays' love beagles and border terriers. Jasper and Captain Jack loved the attention...all the claps and so many people wanted to take their picture. Pity I can't find any online. We bought little pride bandana's and put them round their necks...made them look cuter than they already are.

I can't wait to go next year. The stuff going on on the stage wasn't my thing and I didn't take much notice but there were a few stalls so bought a Pride flag and a fantastic t-shirt that says

'Queer...You can't beat the feeling'

Love it. Not sure if we'll take the boys next year. We were restricted in what we could do having the boys there but I did love having them there.

Now that I can update from my mobile I'll be updating more often I'm happy to say.


Thanks for reading
xxx

Sweet

Woohoo!!! It works!!!

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TEST

Testing an update from ma phone.

xxx

.:: Net Down ::.

Net off again for a few weeks but I'm hoping to work out how to update via my mobile. Will set it up tomorrow. Love that my mum and dad have net at theres.

xxx

.:: Should Be Working ::.

Was meant to be at work today but they can't afford to have me in on Sunday's anymore. This happened before. I don't mind...will miss the money but won't miss working on a Sunday. I think this will mean I'm not working Bank Holidays as well...again the money is good working these days but an extra day off a week I'm happy with.

When I work a Sunday I have to work a 6 day week and that's never fun. If I worked today I'd have been doing a 9 day 'week' because my holiday starts on Saturday so that's my day off this week and not my usual Wednesday. Very happy to split my 9 days up. So now I only have 5 days to work and then I'm off...sweet.

xxx

.:: Lynn Redgrave Dies at Age 67 ::.

It's such sad news that Lynn Redgrave has passed away. An acting legend. She's been in so many wonderful things. R.I.P. Lynn Redgrave.

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Pictures found via google.com search

.:: Day Off ::.

I have a day off and I'm so very happy about that. I've been working so many Sunday's lately. The money is good but its great having extra time with my girl and the boys. Tomorrow is a Bank Holiday so less hours...10am to 5pm...not much less, an hour and a half or something along those lines but still should mean I get home earlier. Then I have another day off on Wednesday...yeah...but I'll have a nine day stretch after that...boo...which will lead to a two week holiday that will feature my wedding...sweet.

xxx

.:: Lip Service ::.

Uk's answer to the L Word? Well without an airdate I can't be sure of that (yet) but this clip did have me laugh out loud so had to share it...moose...



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.:: Ill...Very Ill ::.

bedtime i think at 8.30 in the evening!!!

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.:: Patti Again ::.

There are several versions of this Jim Steinman classic...the original Pandora's Box version is as close to perfection as you can musically get but the Patti Russo version is amazing, just her and piano...hope you enjoyed.

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.:: Patti Russo ::.

Have you heard Patti Russo sing? If no then I urge you to watch/listen to the video. She is fantastic. Powerful voice. She can match Meat Loaf with little effort. This song is wonderful...another Steinman track, co-written with Don Black if memory serves.



There is a Celine Dion version on YouTube that's really good and floating out there in cyber world there's a version by Karine Hannah that's simply amazing. If you can find it have a listen. Celine and Karine are good but when it comes to female vocals Patti is in a league of her own...awesome.

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.:: Bonnie Tyler & Kareen Antonn Video ::.

French/English version of Total Eclipse of the Heart...Bonnie Tyler and Kareen Antonn...



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.:: Total Eclipse of the Heart ::.

Love love love Jim Steinman. One of the best songs he has written is 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'. Bonnie Tyler is a legend. A few years ago she dueted with a french singer names Kareen Antonn. Here is TEOTH and It's a Heartache live. Love 'em both...



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.:: Odd Little Girl ::.

My youngest niece is 7 and loves to walking with me when I take the dogs out. The thing that I find strange is that she likes to pick up the dog poo! I'd have thought most little girls wouldn't wanna go near the stuff but as soon as the dogs get in the poo stance she asks if she can pick it up. Both dogs still pull too much for her to take the leads yet so I think she likes being involved.

xxx

.:: Wedding ::.

What is a wedding? Well, Webster's Dictionary defines a wedding as, "the process of removing weeds from one's garden." -Homer Simpson

We booked the wedding today...just over a month and I'll be married...it's exciting and so weird all at the same time. I love my girlfriend and know we will be together forever. I can't wait to marry her.

xxx

.:: New Moon on DVD ::.

I got my copy of New Moon today. Love the Twilight saga. I got the Edward exclusive cover from hmv. I got the hmv exclusive Edward Twilight cover, they only had the one for that. New Moon has a Bella and Jacob one as well. I hope that when Eclipse comes out on DVD at Christmas there will be another Edward cover and then the same again for Breaking Dawn.

The only way I'd got a different cover is if they do a Carlisle cover...they won't but if they did I'd get that. My other half would get a Jasper cover but again I doubt they'll do one dedicated to him...would be cool if they did. It's Jasper who my other half named our Beagle after...she loves him that much.

In New Moon I'm so happy there is a bit more Alice...she's very cool in this one. In the next if it lives up to the book there will be more Jasper so my lovely girlfriend will be happy. Watching the extras the now and it looks fun to film...would love a shot in the wave pool!!!

.:: Pups ::.

The pups are getting better. They are almost over what they had. Its such a relief that it's not something more serious. Love those little guys.

.:: Buffy ::.

I'm loving watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Watching the episode where Glory thinks Tara is the key...oh, poor Tara and just after her first fight with Willow...her poor mind goes away...what a shame and she keeps the secret of the key. Now the key...what a pain in the ass...I almost forgot how much Dawn bugs me.

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.:: Pups Not Well ::.

Might have to take the dogs to the vet. They've got a bug of some sort. They've both been sick and had scooshy bum. Captain Jack is getting better but Jasper is a lot worse today. They are still eating, not as much as usual and they are both still drinking lots of water so that's a good sign. They are both still playing and having fun but again not as much as usual and they are sleeping more than usual. Its the first time they've both been so ill. They've had sickness and things before but that only happens once in a blue moon, this has been a couple of days now so I'm getting really worried now. If they're not better by tomorrow morning they'll need to go to the vet. I hope it doesn't come to that but maybe they need a wee pill or something to mix in their food. I'm gonna do a google search and see if this is common or if this is more serious than I'm thinking it is.

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.:: Does This Look Like A Dog To You? ::.

So does that baby car seat/baby carry seat thing look like a dog? No I don't think so either but the puppies think so. Any time they see one they go nuts and think it's a dog. They can be so cute sometimes.

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.:: All Good Things ::.

My week off is almost over...it's been a blast. My birthday yesterday was great. I got a cake at mum and dads and then got a cake when I got home...sweet. Oh and my cake at home was High School Musical...my niece got one for her 7th birthday...was so good and I don't see anything wrong with getting a HSM cake for my 34th birthday. I love HSM and if you get a chance to try the cake take that chance...it's so yummy.

xxx

.:: One Week ::.

I have one week off. I'm very happy about that. I'm going to relax and not do too much tomorrow.

Things I'd like to do this week...

• Tidy the big room
• Move the piano and bookcases into the big room
• Move the bed in the small room from the window
• Move things around in the living room
• Train the dogs to walk without pulling
• Train the dogs not to bark at people in the street
• Train the wee guy to come when calling his name
• Have my 34th birthday
• Have fun
• Walk lots

I am looking forward to this week off. Lots to do but most of it can be done within a day or so. Training the dogs will take a while but I'm hoping it won't take too long. Jasper is just over a year old and Captain Jack is about 9months so they should learn quickly. They don't bark at everyone in the street. They both truly dislike the woman who lives upstairs...she's an all out drunk and for some reason Jasper doesn't like the smell of alcohol. Although if he around while the alcohol is being drunk he's ok. Tonight I have a can of beer and a brandy and Jasper is fine with it. Anyone else that we come across where there is a strong smell of drink from them (including my dad who had been out at a pub quiz and who Jasper adores) Jasper goes nuts. I'm not sure how we tackle that. I guess there isn't anything we can do. I hope if he's trained right he'll stop barking at drunk people. Both boys aren't that bad but they aren't as good as they could be. It's not their fault it's ours. These boys are my first dogs and I admit I've made a lot of mistakes. When they were little I just let them pull and run about. I now realise that I should have been training them to walk properly from the first time they were on a lead. I'm excited about training them. Well I'll be training Jasper, my other half will be training Captain Jack. If anyone has any tips I'm all ears.

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.:: Corey Haim 1971-2010 ::.

Shocked! This guy is the same age as my sister...it's way too young for a life to end. Thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.

xxx

.:: The Event ::.

I've been reading about Laura Innes coming back to TV in a new show called 'The Event'. She's been doing loads of directing work since she left ER. I'm so happy she'll be back in front of the camera. Innes is a great director but I miss seeing her on TV every week.

I don't know much about this new show. One site said 'NBC's conspiracy thriller'. When I read conspiracy all I can think is 'X-Files'. Mmm, aliens anyone? Ok so it's not gonna be about aliens but who cares? Laura Innes is back (if it's picked up for a whole series) and I'm happy.

.:: Happy ::.

I'm so very happy. I have very little money but I'm rich in so many other ways. My life is full off love. I have a wonderful girlfriend and two amazing dogs and two loving cats. My job is pretty good...not always the best and sometimes I seem to be there more than at home but I do enjoy it most of the time. I can bitch and moan...sometimes a lot...but all in all I'm very happy. In a few short months I'll be getting married...excited!!! I'm trying not to be negative. I'm trying to be positive and when I look at all the good things in my life I see just how good my life is.

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.:: We Went ::.

My other half and I went to our CAB appointment. It went really well. The woman we spoke with was great...she took our details, what we owe and who we owe it too and is on the case. I feel very confident in her. It's a huge weight of my mind. We are just waiting to hear from her and find out what happens next.

xxx

.:: And Again ::.

Once more I didn't pay a bill and once more my net was off...but it's been paid and I'm back...should be for longer than a couple of weeks.

xxx

.:: Killer Whale ::.

A lovely big whale has killed someone and maybe others...perhaps it's time to set these creatures free. How many must die before we realise these animals are not happy? If there was no sea/oceans etc. left of the planet then yeah, a giant pond to keep them from going belly up would be fine, I suppose, but as it is they do not have the freedom they should have which means they do not have the life they should have.

xxx

.:: Off Tomorrow ::.

A day off. I'll make the most of it. In the space of 14 days I'll be working 12 out of those 14 days. I'm feeling so sleepy already. I got my period, my back hurts and I'm soooo hungry. Oh did I mention this is a moaning entry? And did I mention how my 'shift' button is missing and doesn't always work? It's a pain in the butt.

Anyways, moan over.

xxx

.:: Humph ::.

Well turns out my mum figured out that I walked to work and she went mental. I had to go see her and she gave me bus fare, even though I was quite happy walking. She's worried that I'd get hurt or something. I really wanted to walk, get a lift or the bus home or if I felt up to it I'd walk home. My mum and dad and even my other half ain't that keen. So, for now, I'll be getting the bus. But on days off I'll be going for long walks with the boys and hopefully my lovely girlfriend.

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.:: Walked to Work ::.

I walked to work today...I really enjoyed it. I walked home too and that was just as good. It'll save me some cash and hopefully get me a little bit more in shape. I know that this will last as long as I can't aford to pay for the bus fare but I hope that I'll keep it up after I get paid. If nothing else I would like to keep the walking to work and maybe getting the bus home at night so I have more time with my family.

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.:: Jasper & Captain Jack ::.

Me and my wee Beagle, Jasper --->

<--- My wee Border Terrier, Captain Jack

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My two dogs are fantastic. I've always wanted a dog, when I was little my sister and I always asked for one but my dad, quite rightly at the time, always said no because there was no one in through the day to look after it and he knew that my sister and I wouldn't do most of the walking/training/poop-clean-up. I know that it was the right thing for us as a family and at least no poor dog was bought and discarded when the novelty wore off.

I always knew though that when I got older and got my own place I would get a dog. My girlfriend and I had talked about getting a dog. Just over a year ago I got my first pooch, my girlfriend grew up with a dog. We talked about what breed to get. My only stipulation was that it had to be below the knee when fully grown. We live in a flat, it's big enough with a long hall and loads of 'running' space but I didn't want a large dog. I'd never have thought of getting a beagle until my girlfriend suggested it and after reading up on the breed we decided a beagle would be a good breed for us. And so the search began. Just over a year ago my wife and I travelled to England and brought home our wee Jasper.

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I'll never forget the first time I saw him. So tiny. So cute. We didn't know how big he would be and just assumed he would be quite big...we bought a bigger travel cage box thing...we didn't need too. I was used to holding our cats and was so surprised how 'solid' he was. The cats mold themselves around your hand where the pup didn't...I was terrified that I'd 'brake' him...silly I know but I worried. I told my girlfriend to prepare for me not having too much to do with the dog and that she would be doing most of the walking and things but turns out she hardly got a chance to hold the lead...I was surprised just how much I fell in love with the wee guy and how much he took to me. I didn't expect him to love me quite so much. I didn't know dogs could. It's so wonderful. We knew as soon as we saw him that his name was Jasper.

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Then talk started about getting another dog and 6months or so later we searched again for another pup. This time we decided on a Border Terrier and the search was on for our new 'baby'. As soon as we saw a pic online of Captain Jack and his brothers we knew that he was ours. He is more my girlfriends dog, he took to her more than me and I do love him the same as Jasper but he goes to her more than me and Jasper comes to me more than my girlfriend. He's such a playful, loving little guy. He was so full of energy that we were sure that he and Jasper would get on fine and they do. The boys played together from day one and haven't stopped...exhausting sometimes...I wouldn't change it for a second.

I love the walking. It gets me off my butt and out. I am a couple of stone over weight. I'm not a healthy person, I'm not unhealthy but I don't do much to make up for my unhealthy food intake so getting out and walking a couple of times a day or more when I'm off is a good thing for me. I love the boys, I had no idea that you could love a dog as much as I love my boys. Dogs are great pets. They are great companions. They are fun and if you're thinking of getting a dog, Beagles and Border Terriers are great family pets. Both dogs get on great with my sisters kids who are ages between 6 and 19. My mum and dad love the fellas and look after them for us when we are out. I think my dad wishes he had gotten a dog years ago.

xxx

.:: Blushes ::.

Erm yes, well I may well have got moody and posted so about Blog Explosion taking ages to add me and what happens as I post that? I get my BE visit. *FACE GOES RED* What are the chances? So now I'm added and I'm happy. *SMILES*

Note to self...have a bit more patience...especially when it's something I can't control.

Now I'm off to surf some blogs.

xxx

.:: Blog Explosion ::.

It's been over a month and I'm still waiting to be excepted by Blog Explosion. I have another journal and when I joined BE that time I was added within a couple of days. Its a shame because BE was great once. I know its not what it used to be but I never thought it would ever be this slow. Wonder if its possible to volunteer to help go through applicants.

xxx

.:: Bank Sucks ::.

Went to the bank yesterday. Pointless. The woman was no use at all. All she did was look at the floor, scratch her head and then say 'I don't know what I can do for you'. This was repeated several times. My other half was sitting where she could see the screen and the woman kept opening and closing the same windows. She gave us a number while saying 'I'm not sure I'm giving you the right number'. Then she gave us another number this time she said 'I think that's the right one'. That was a real confidence builder!!!

My other half and I left and went and paid the rent then went to The Citizens Advice Bureau. We have an appointment...woo!!! The woman we spoke to (a volunteer) was so much more helpful, asked more questions and in general seemed to want to help us. The bank woman treated us as if we were taking up her time. Glad we got our C.A.B. appointment.

xxx

.:: Twilight Saga: New Moon ::.

I love the movie 'New Moon'. I've only seen it once and I love it. I can't wait to see it again. 22nd March it'll be out on DVD...I CAN'T WAIT!!!

I love Carlisle Cullen (as you might have guessed from my blog title/pic). When I saw Twilight he was my fave. There was just something about him...I'm not sure what it was. He was calm and sweet and in New Moon he was even better. March 22nd ain't that far away. Come on the March...I'm off the week before it's release (getting married and all that) so it's something to look forward too going back to work and seeing New Moon on the shelves. SWEET!!!

xxx

.:: Bank Tomorrow ::.

Tomorrow I'm off to the bank with my girlfriend. I have no idea if the bank people will be able to help us with our financial problems. If nothing else I hope they will stop the charges and that should help a little at the end of the month when I get paid. I hope we walk out tomorrow with something positive.

xxx

.:: Meryl Streep...Oscar ::.

WooHoo!!! Meryl Streep has another Oscar nomination...Sweet. Its for her role as Julia Child in 'Julie & Julia'.

I regret to say I've not see it yet. It's out on DVD soon. I love Meryl Streep and wish I'd had the money to go and see her in this movie. She's so bloody good.

Meryl Streep Biography at imdb.com

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.:: The Hours ::.

I love how in the book 'The Hours' the character Clarissa Vaughan thinks she see's Meryl Streep on the set of a movie and in the movie version of 'The Hours' Clarissa Vaughan is played by Meryl Streep.

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.:: Tattoo ::.

Want another tattoo so much but can't afford it. When my girlfriend and I have worked on getting our cash flow under control we'll try and save for our next tats.

.:: Money Issues ::.

Got an appointment with the bank on Thursday to see a financial advisor. Was supposed to be on Wednesday but I was asked at work if I could change my day off, I told them that if I could change my appointment then it wouldn't be a problem.

We still can't get any response from the Citizens Advice Bureau so we've made the appointment with the bank. The C.A.B. is a big let down. I don't know what will come out the appointment at the bank...I hope it will stop all the charges coming off my account every month. I have my rent again this month but once more that is only because I took it out my account before it was eaten up by loads of other things that have gone unpaid because of bank charges and the bank credit card that has started to come off right away too.

I pray that when we leave the bank on Thursday we will have a plan in place that will mean my girlfriend and I have money for longer than a day after each of us has been paid!

xxx

.:: Glee ::.

Only just got into the wonderful world that is Glee. I'm really enjoying it. 'Single Ladies' was brilliant...a football team dancing in the middle of the field was genius. The music isn't always my thing but for the most part I'm loving it.

xxx

Monday 25th January, 2010

My internet has been down and it’s been a nightmare not getting online and updating my journal. But it’s back on now so on with the updates...

25/01/10
Today was a decent day at work. I got a fair amount done trying to get my section back up to my standards. It’ll take me the rest of the week to get the whole section finished but I’m willing to put the work into it.

I’m so deeply in love with my fiancee. On Thursday we’re going to book our wedding. I’m nervous. I’ve changed my day off so we can book it. I hope we can get when we want it. I can’t wait to get married. Part of me can’t wait until it’s over just because I’m so nervous about it. I worry that I’ll faint or be sick or something equally embarrassing.

When fiance and I took the boys for a walk on the way back in we ran into a neighbour from the next close, she’s also a relation...cousin of my mums or something like that. She was out trying to find out where the loud music was coming from because she can hear it so loudly. It’s the drunk from upstairs. She’s so strange and makes such a noise through the night, especially at the weekend. I’ve lost count of the amount of nights I’ve been woken up with her ‘thumping’ about and running around the flat. I thought her kid was there at the weekends but last my mum heard she wasn’t allowed the kid anymore so it’s her that’s running around at three or four in the morning. I feel sorry for her but she’s so unpredictable I really don’t like living in the flat below her.

The neighbour from the next close is making a complaint to the council. If they come round then I’ll tell them exactly what it’s been like. We’ve finally found out who the horrid man from the next close is who’s been round threatening us about our puppies. Also tonight and yesterday our door went, we didn’t answer it, on both occations a guy left the close and went into a silver car. Yesterday the drunk from upstairs went in as well. We don’t know if it was him yesterday and today but it’ll be interesting to see it the same thing happens tomorrow.

xxx

Sunday 17th January, 2010

Internet has been off...been keeping a journal all the same...

17/01/10
I’ve only been in for a few hours. Was working until just before 6pm. It was a really good day today. Sales were great and all the other targets were hit. The new rota has me down for every second Sunday, at first I wasn’t too happy, I do like the extra money but Sunday’s are a bit of a pain in the arse but honestly if they are all like or close to today I’ll be quite happy to do them. Only thing that’s bad about it is that means I have to work a six day week. I’m off on Wednesday so only two more days and I’ll be off again. WooHoo!!!

Work is getting back to ‘normal’. The Christmas rush is long past and the ‘riots’ of the week between Christmas and New Year have passed too. It’s almost boring again getting used to not have so many people out buying.

Not long until my fiancée is home. She’s working until 10pm, it’s 9:37pm. I’ll need to go make our tea. I was lucky, when I went to pick up the boys from my mum and dad’s I got some grub there. My dad doesn’t think I eat enough, even though I am over weight. Thankfully the problem with cash means I’m not eating so much junk food so should shift some of the weight. I’m about 2stone over weight, well maybe that should be closer to 3 but anyway, if we can’t afford the junk I won’t keep the weight on...well in theory that’s my plan.

xxx

Saturday 16th January, 2010

Internet has been off...been keeping a journal all the same...

16/01/10
The Citizens Advice Bureau is always engaged when trying to phone and make an appointment or a recorded message says the opening times of the Bureau when my fiancee is calling during the opening times. We desperately need help but trying to get it is almost as bad as dealing with Capital One. They are still calling my work 3 times a day. It's becoming a daily nightmare. The bank is continuing to take charges from my account putting me over my limit so every month I'm paying them more money back. I'm desperate for the C.A.B. to answer their phones.

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.:: F Word ::.

I've never been a huge fan but my huni likes it so we've been watching it over Christmas and New Year. I'll admit it is good. It's worth a wee look if you get the chance.

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.:: Rings ::.

My huni and I exchanged 'Dean' rings. We love the TV show Supernatural and decided that we didn't want to get married but liked the symbolism of the ring exchange so decided that we get the Supernatural rings. It's a replica of the one the character Dean Winchester wears on the show. Pic of the ring...

After a while we talked and have now decided to get married. I'm excited and we've talked about the rings. We decided that we wanted 'Twilight' rings. There's been a couple that we've liked but money is an issue. For Christmas a friend gave us the 'Vampire' New Moon rings. They are so beautiful...

Something like this has a ring for a woman and one for a man. We were thinking maybe we could change the mans ring for one that would fit my huni, the woman's one fits me. To my surprise I opened a gift from my niece and there was another set of rings. This time it was the 'Wolf' New Moon rings...

They are very pretty. This time the woman's one fitted my huni perfectly. It's worked out brilliant. We worried for a moment about hurting someone's feelings about not using the rings they got us and the hassle of getting one of the rings changed but now we don't have to. We've also decided that the mans ring from each set will be put onto a chain and we'll wear the opposite one to the one we'll have on our finger. I'm so happy.

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.:: The Rent Is Paid...I Didn't Need To Take My Clothes Off To Pay It ::.

It was a bit close but the rent got paid today. I had to phone, after ignoring a couple of phone calls, I know that doesn't help but at least we got there in the end. My mum and dad were great to lend me and my huni some money to make up the difference, we were £41 short. My huni's bank wouldn't let her transfer the money into an account that wasn't with her bank, I've never heard of a bank not being able to do that and then saying it's too late anyway but can be done tomorrow for a £25 fee!!! Eh, well no. So went right to the bank that my landlord is with and put it straight into their account. I really don't like the bank I'm with, they are all about taking your money and my huni's is all about doing nothing to help in any way. As soon as we can we'll open a joint account with a different bank.

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.:: Not As It Should Be ::.

Went to the Citizens Advice Bureau but it's closed on a Wednesday! Bugger! My other half is going to phone tomorrow and make an appointment for us. Bit of a pain in the ass but hey, if they're shut there's not much we can do. I just hope that I'll be able to change my day off to attend the appointment.

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.:: The Trouble With Money...Or Lack of Money ::.

My love and I have got ourelves into a financial mess. We're going to Citizen Advice Bureau tomorrow to make and appointment with them to talk over options and to see if they can talk to the credit card people for us. We can barely pay the rent and everything else is pretty much a month or two behind so we are really getting in a hole and I don't know how to get us out of it. I hope tomorrow will be the first step to getting us back on track.

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.:: I'm Off Tomorrow ::.

Happy to be off tomorrow. I've only been back at work for two days after having 3 days off but I'm exhausted. Trying to get where I work back into shape after the holidays is a real nightmare.

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.:: Civil Partnership ::.

I do believe in God. I read my bible, not as much as I used too but I still try to be a good person. When I marry my fiance I won't be able to reference God. I'm a touch saddened by this but not at all surprised. My fiance isn't religious in anyway so she's not bothered. I know for many people my marriage is wrong but for me and my girlfriend it is very right.

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.:: It's All Over ::.

Yeah, so the big build up to Christmas and New Year and it's all over...so quickly. It's been good...my 2nd Christmas with my huni and it's bloody great with her. Soooo much in love.

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