My story

Hi Bloggers

I was watching an episode of Jeremy Kyle recently, it was about a young woman who's father had abandoned her, brother and mother at about 4 years old. He had gone on to have more kids with various women, just loving and leaving them, all she wanted was to make him aware of how she felt, and what he had done. She called him by his christian name, as she felt he wasnt her father. He didnt get it at all.

It got me thinking about my own family, my mother who couldnt understand why i was upset with her.

But watching this program, i realised that i can now let go of the past, because nothing would change and all it does is make me upset.

So from now, im moving onwards and upwards.

 

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What goes on in the Background

 

Morning Guys I just wanted say, lots going on in my little world at the moment, certainly not good either Gary is currently being treated for an Abdominal Aortic Anurism, and should be having a serious operation to remove it shortly. In fact next week he is having tests and a CT scan to provide the surgeon with all the information needed. In the meantime he has had a medical at work, and they found his blood pressure was raised and told him to make an appointment with his doctor. Unfortunately like a lot of men, he just forgot about it for a while, when he eventually remembered to tell me, i made the appointment straight away. Indeed his BP is very high, the doctor put him straight onto medication, this could delay his operation if it doesnt come down. In the meantime i am trying to hold it together, he doesnt seem to be worried, but basically he has very high BP, high cholesterol (which seems to have stabilised with medication), and the aneurism (which is hereditary as his dad died of one). Any of which could kill him, all are like silent killers, so im really pleased that we know about them,........but im so scared. So if i dont post on FB or here for a while, its just im stressed. Please remember, you never know what is going on in other peoples lives sometimes

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34 nights and counting...

 

I know i often say this....but time is going by so quickly...almost at the end of November, Christmas is scooting along towards us.

I have written most of my Christmas Cards now, and have even bought and wrapped some pressies, still got a few to go though. hope to do a little more shopping tomorrow in town.

We had a quick cheeky weekend away, firstly a Spa Day, staying overnight at a Travel Lodge, a drive by Stonehenge for a few photos, then a very long drive to Kent, not helped by various road closures, but we got there in the end.
The caravan was a little on the tired side, but it was only a base for our days out.

Today after tidying the house, having an hour sorting out some of my craft room, im going to get my hair cut and coloured, which i desperately need after the recent shingles scare.

 

A couple of photos from our holiday

 

 

The White and Blake family Christmas Meal taken by Nova.

 

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Good Morning

 

i have had a brilliant few days, last weekend it was my Birthday, also the anniversary of my Dads death, taken from me far to soon. Gary and Nova spoilt me rotten, we all went to Paignton and Torquay area for the day. Then home for a birthday tea, complete with Cheese and Pineapple on sticks, jelly and birthday cake. Gary bought me a beautiful necklace, (will take a photo soon), and a Bubble Machine - hours of fun ! Nova bought me a lovely set of Expresso cups and saucers. Shortly we are all going for a Spa Day followed by a few days in Kent. I will be visiting my Dads resting place, as well as meeting up with family and friends. Showing Nova around my home town (she's really looking forward to that !). We are also helping her with some 'fieldwork' on the coast. We are all looking forward to this break. Elaine xx

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Why oh why

 

do people send emails, when what they should really do is pick up a phone and talk ?
Life could be so much easier if people would think before pressing the button to send a message, ask yourself, what will the receiver think? The tone of the email, the message you are trying to get across etc.

Have you ever been on the receiving end of an email that has upset you? How did you deal with it?

I have had a very sleepless night, worrying about the message, also thinking am I over reacting (probably).

 

The photo above is of my parents wedding Dec 24 1961. Which always makes me smile. I was born the following November 1st, so its my birthday at the end of the week, but also the anniversary of my Dads untimely passing, so I guess thats not helping with my mood.

So my daily Happiness Is ......score out of 10 has dropped from being a 7 or 8 down to a 5, so what am I going to do to improve this ? What would Lara suggest? Think of the positives of the day....to be honest there wasnt a lot, but I did manage to re organise my diary and that made me smile, so thats my happy point of Monday.

Lets hope Tuesday will be much better.....

 

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Fabulous Holiday

 

Just had 5 fabulous days away at Hayle, near St Ives in Cornwall.

The weather wasnt too bad, despite a couple of very windy days. Had trips to St Ives, Sennen, Lands End, Cyder farm, Bedruthan Steps, Cape Cornwall and even managed time for a spa too.

Picture above is at Lands End.

The caravan we stayed in was lovely, clean and tidy.

Me and Nova having a quick break during our walk.

We found this mushroom quite by accident on the walk from Sennen to Lands End.

St Ives in the wind and sunshine.

It was very windy at times, glad the caravan was chained down ! Even just walking along the beach was challenging at times.

Oh well, only another three weeks before we are off again, Spa Day and a few days in Kent....... Just time to get the washing done, clean the car inside and out, and repacked. Lol.

Live, Love and Laugh

Elaine xx

 

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Positivity Moment

I try not to overthink things, but...... Recently things have come to light, which i dont agree with or like. So tough decisions have to be made. Im fed up with the negativity surrounding me, I am what i am. I am very loyal to my friends / family, but if you dont like that, then its your problem not mine. As for social networking, i am reducing my time on FB and the like, because it seems to be the cause of a lot of problems. I get upset when people defriend me, taking it very personally, when in fact, i should just think, that i am better off without these people. I am going to surround myself with as much positivity as possible in future.

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