Valuable lesson for the day

If you have an appointment with someone (a removal company for example) don't wait for half an hour to contact them to check if they are still coming. If they have not arrived after ten minutes call them, otherwise you may be stuck outside laying on half a sofa, contemplating how weird it would look to lay down on a bed which is waiting to be moved, in the front garden with a main road. I'm just praying it doesn't rain.

I have just seen a rainbow,  so its not all bad.

Can I make myself smarter?

I'm getting very frustrated watching countdown and only being able to make words up with 5 letters or less (Mostly less are 2 letters allowed?) Well technically it's 8 out of 10 cat's does Countdown, but even they well, the one in the cardigan is getting 7's and 8's! I am so jealous! So I am pondering the question 'Can I make myself smarter?' I will point out that in the ad breaks I am reading 'Being Jordan' by Katie Price, I can't find a dictionary. I did get the conundrum at the end of Countdown once, it was the highlight of my year when I was about 12, hell it's a highlight of my life. I can't remember what it was, I think it was detective but I'm not so sure.   

So starting tomorrow I'm going to learn something new everyday and document it for a week, i would do longer but like everything on here i start something and never finish it. I'm hoping with a short end date i will stick to it! 

I had every parents worst nightmare on Saturday when I lost Scarlett's Mickey mouse stuffed toy. Well actually she abandoned it in the toilet, I will have to tell her that is not acceptable parenting, no matter how much our children annoy us, we do have to take them home with us. As you can see by the picture we are making use of our new bike, I am thoroughly enjoying riding at the moment although I am sure the novelty will ware off! But seeing as I can't afford the gym and being back at home with access to food 24/7, it will be the only thing to keep the fat at bay. Well on that note I have an early morning bike ride to drop Scarlett off to her other Grandma's at 9am so best get to beddy bye's. Also I am writing an article on Debt distress for my Worthing Yummy's Facebook page which I have created as a sort of online magazine. Only been up a day so tomorrow I will be putting it out there to the world. Cream cracker knackered. x

Psyco cats tv show

Just watching a programme called 'my cat from hell' on animal planet. It's brilliant, cats hissing, biting and scratching their owners. It's psycho in kitty form.
A big bald bearded tattooed guy who is an animal behavioural goes to owners houses to calm the cats. He also has guitar case with him all the time for some reason (the man not the cat) I'm watching an episode with a huge cat called Mr Fluff, even I'm scared of this cat and it's on tv. Oh the guitar case has toys in it, ok...

Just a quickie

Poor boo  boo isn't very well, think she's worn out after our canal boat trip today and exciting bike ride.
We saw Rosie and Jim from the tv show years ago, will have to show Scarlett some episodes even though they freak me out a bit.

Picked up our bike this morning,  it's read and Scarlett has her own seat on the back. We went out this afternoon and I had forgotten how much I love riding.

Talking of riding (ahem, just your mind) we cycled up to the riding stables and I have enquired about horse riding again and about gettibg Scarlett started. I rode years ago for years, I grew out of it then went on my friends horse in high school....big mistake. She threw me off and I lost my confidence, but I think I'm ready to get back in the saddle again. I will have to sacrifice learning how to drive but I think this will be more worthwhile.  Stop me from putting on weight anyway.

Well I hope baby muffin feels better tomorrow, I have a busy day planned! No time for illness (can't stand ill people-but obv its different with my baby anyone else....don't come to me GOI- get over it)

TTFN

Sort your life out love

To do list * Have a hot stone massage * Have a facial * Start driving again AUTOMATIC (I cannot drive a manual- fact) * Fill in Scarlett's memory diary/ scrapbook * Get bike with child seat on the back (Paid deposit, pick it up tomorrow) * Cycle to Brighton * Get a kite * Get a job (Check start full time in a couple of weeks) * Book Butlins for Xmas break * Keep blog updated! (should be at the top!) * Finish Novel Blackmail and Betrayal * See Woman in Black on stage * Go to Tower of London * Organise a charity event * Get a hair cut (Getting it today) * Go to Saturday morning pictures with Scarlett more * Lose weight (Because that's on everyone's to do list)

Bit the bullett- Yellow brick road

This is not a decision which I have taken lightly, giving up my freedom, the life that I have know for 6 years to move back in with my parents. It was either this or have a nervous breakdown, but I have to say that Scarlett and I have adapted surprising well. She is happier than ever with me not shouting at her and I am less stressed and believe it or not more tidy (Well I couldn't be less tidy!) I have even cooked, dusted, hovered and I have been back less than two weeks. Obviously things are different from when I was 18, I have a lot more respect for my parents and everything they do and have done for me. Truth is being a single parent is not as easy as I thought it was. I had my head in the sand and pretended that everything was ok, when in reality everything was falling apart. luckily I recognised what I was feeling was not right and turned to my parents. I am incredibly lucky that I can come back and they will help me with whatever I need, I know not everyone is so fortunate. Going from 2 adults and one child to one adult and one child doesn't sound like a big adjustment but to suddenly have all of the responsibility is a big take on. It's been nearly a year since I became a single Mum again and I realised that I haven't dealt with everything from all of those months ago, emotionally or financially. So it's finally time to let go of the past and look to the future, I am going to get back on track and start paving my own yellow brick road. I thought 2013 would be my year, but I have realised life is about taking things one day at a time.

Take note- online dating tips!

10 Online dating tips (that obviously as i have made them up i have adhered to....)  Don’t say the usual blah blah crap like ‘I like music, dogs and chocolate.’ Or ‘I'm just a normal girl/guy (Normal people do not exist.) give a little bit more about yourself away what music do you like, if you have been to any gigs recently, give them something to go on.  Try and stalk him, if you can get his full name and see if you can find him on social networking sites, it also helps to verify he/she is who they say they are. Google is also a good one, you just have to hope they don’t have a very common name.  Don’t put up too many selfies! Yes we all love to do it but don’t be too snap happy, put things up of you doing what you enjoy, not just poses.  If someone messages you, take the time to go through their profile. If you like what you see message back, if not don’t reply.  Don’t respond to all of the messages you get if you’re not interested! You will soon be having conversations with 20 people half of which you don’t even particularly like.  Be honest. You will soon be caught out if you say in your profile that you are a non smoking 25 year old model, when in reality fag and food breaks take up the majority of your day.  If there is no photo, there is a reason why and it usually starts with girl and ends with friend.  If they haven’t responded in a couple of days then they are not interested. Don’t bombard them with messages, if someone like you they will soon let you know.  In your profile be short and sweet, don’t ramble on forever. Don’t put lots of dislikes be positive no one likes a pessimist.  Enjoy the attention, even if they are not for you, just smile to yourself and appreciate that someone has made the effort to contact you! Right well I’m off to go through my new matches, fingers crossed for Johnny Depp. ;)