Does anyone else ?

I started to think about whether anyone else ever makes lists / organises their life ?

Despite at looking at lots of ways I still seem to never get on top of things, being paperwork, housework, etc

Has anyone got any smart ideas, which would help me to prioritise, organise and not procrastinate.

Its been a very busy week what with one thing and another. Mother is still poorly, in fact tonight she had a right go at me, saying that 'people are saying that she never gets any visitors' , what the hell does she think we do, and all she could say was, 'I know you work' .... She cant see that she is so miserable and rude, no one wants to visit her. One of the ladies who lives in the flats goes in often, visits, gets her drinks and meals, plus goes shopping for her, she is over 80 too, we have said she must rely more on the carers she gets 4 times a day and not on her friend. She wont listen ! I think we might have to make an appointment with her doctor.

Todays picture is My parents wedding day, December 24th 1960

I miss my Dad a lot....

Xxxx

 

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Another week nearly over......

Time really does go quickly as you get older....

Another week is nearly over,

Summer looks like it has gone too.... Very wet here in Plymouth this morning, and the forecast isnt good either. Its currently beating on the windows, just remind me it is July isnt it.

Well what has been happening in the Blake Household - Garys Mum was taken into hospital, despite x-rays, blood tests and more, there was nothing seriously wrong with her ! Which is very frustrating for us and her doctor. We have found out that she has a pain threshold of a Gnat, even the removal of a plaster had her screaming the place down. Unfortunately she has a bad back after falling over a few times, but if she doesnt eat / drink then she will be weak......and the list goes on. She is now back home with carers going in 4 x daily, but thats only a temporary measure. Poor Gary is worried about when that care stops....

I have been looking through old pictures on the Sheppey website and have come across sone brilliant ones which have brought back some very happy memories

 

I remember playing in this pool as a kid.

Views along part of the beach, where we played in the old days.

I am planning some "me time" over the weekend, for a little scrapbooking and reading.

Enough waffling for today,

Elaine xx

 

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Great weekend

 

We have had a great weekend, visiting friends, going out with friends. Had a lovely breakfast with Nova and her Dad Stan at the Secco Lounge. Poached Eggs with spinach and mushrooms. Had a lovely walk around Royal William Yard in the rain, Nova had a moment with a umberella which isnt supposed to turn inside out in the wind, it did ! Very funny.

An hour or so shopping in Primark, then home for a small lunch, tennis and housework.

Gary mum has had several falls at home this week, so a stressful time, she is really struggling, so the time is coming to make difficult decisions.

Its been a wet old Sunday today, and the forecast for the next couple of days isnt good.

Have a good week peeps

Elaine xx

 

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This weeks news......

Its been a good week at work, and I havent been able to say that in quite a few months, apparently our previous employer is going out saying he has sacked Debbie (he didnt she handed her notice in, followed by them putting her on gardening leave). They tried to bad mouth me too, but luckily people didnt believe what was said. To be honest I have walked away head held high.

The picture was taken durung our last holiday in Cornwall, Nova and I being silly and Gary catching the moment.

 

Garys Mum has had several falls this week, not sure why, in fact she rung us in the early hours of this morning, saying she had fallen again, paramedics had got her up, made her comfortable, tried ringing us, but the mobiles were downstairs and we didnt hear them until much later. One thing learned we must take mobiles upstairs when we go to bed.

Been to the Physio for more treatment on my longstanding back problem. Finally feels like I am getting there. Also had a great gym session with Nova and Punisher Chris. Cycling, Rowing, a few weight exercises and stretches. We are due to go again tonight, but that depends on what is going on with his Mum.

Had a session with Lara, (Lara Lewis Hypnotherapist) last night, we worked on a few things, I would highly recommend Lara as she works wonders. She got me through my bad black days.

Anyway I want to finish with another beautiful picture from Cornwall, this makes me feel very happy

So until next time

Live, Laugh and Be Happy

Elaine xxxxxxxx

 

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Update

Im going to try and write this blog every week, whatever news I have.

Its now been 7 weeks since I started my new job at Total Freight, Im loving it. Nice colleagues, very nice environment over looking the sea. Its been hard getting to understand their systems, but at last I feel like I'm getting there. Angie has been on holiday for the past 10 days, so its just been me and Chris, but we have really worked well together. He really seems to appreciate me, which is more than I can say of the last lot.

The hospital has decided to take me off my tablets and injections immediately, without even seeing me to discuss it, I am now struggling with what I guess are withdrawel symptoms, I am waiting on a referral back to the hospital.

I have been spending a lot of time over the last few months thinking about 'organising' my life, but to be honest everything seemed such a faff, Taking too much time to get going, that I know I was doomed to fail.

Talking to a friend of mine, she showed me a small moleskine diary, week to a page, plus a blank page to write all my notes on. I umed and arhed about it, and decided to give it a try, its a 18 month diary starting 1st July. I keep it in my bag along with a notebook of the same size where i keep any thoughts when they come into my head. I feel that this is a good idea for me, not complicated, but organised enough.

Today has been a beautiful day, lots of sunshine, very warm but breezy too. Im sat here in the lounge, blinds and window open, its lovely. Wimbledon on the TV.......Gary is working on backshift all week, Nova has gone to Portugal working for a few days, so Im home along, got to get some enthusiasm to do a few jobs. Sorting out the washing, folding and putting it away.

Have a fabulous week, and I will be back after the weekend

Live, Love, Elaine xx x x

 

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Here are a few pictures from our holiday.

Kynance Cove

Holywell Bay and Caves below

 

A very windy day at Hayle Beach,

 

Great Memories xx

 

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Where does time go ?

I cant believe where the time goes. Is it because Im getting older ?

Having just read my last post where I was about to leave Phoenix and go on holiday. So I will continue that story.....

I left my job, after 10 months, because despite many promises, things didnt happen. In the meantime customers were leaving us, and a chance conversation lead to a call and meeting, and I was offered a new job. To cut a long story short, Im now working in the same business, but in a friendly, busy environment with lovely people. 5 weeks have passed and Im loving it. I wont go into details but some people can be idiots and I believe wholeheartedly in Karma, whether it be sooner or later !

We had a fabulous few days in Cornwall, not the best of weather, but a nice break.

 

 

 

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