[kathryn]

Morning all,
Finally, Friday!!!  I do love Fridays, work is a bit more relaxed, the week has absolutely flown
Not doing a lot this weekend, i am going for a hair trim tomorrow, my mum came into work on Tuesday and i was sitting with her waiting for the doctor, she said ‘gosh, your hair is getting so long’ and i said ‘yeah, i know’…then she says, "its looking a bit ratty on the ends"…LOL, thanks mum.  So ive booked a trim.
Apart from that i will just be pottering around the house.  Money is a bit tight at the moment, i have a hard time not stressing about it, we have enough.  I cant seem to be happy with that.  I like to know there is some there for a rainy day.  Perhaps living so long with no money has turned me into a bit of a miser!
Brea is still home, she informed me she is going up to Darwin to my sisters in about 6 weeks, which will be so good for her…her cousin is up there and they get on famously.  He will show her all the party spots up there.  I think a break away from here is just what she needs.  She seems to think that she will be here for a few months, im not sure she knows what is happening after that, i cant see her affording somewhere to live on her own, but she knows she can stay as long as she wants.
Well, i must go and pour my travel mug and head off to work,
Hope you are all well and happy,
Love Kathryn xxxxxTo live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

[kathryn]

Good evening,
I am so unbelieveably tired.  This week we have been 3 staff members down and i didnt realise just how busy we have been until i have finally stopped…..
I have neglected this site terribly, and im afraid there will not be much more tonight, my bed is calling me.
Dames has gone away for the weekend, and tomorrow im taking the boys to a local market, we are then going to visit my sister, do the groceries and come home.  I am not planning on moving on Sunday, so if it doesnt get done tomorrow, it doesnt get done!!!
Gambling is not on my mind, in fact, it feels pretty far away….i simply havent had time to even contemplate it, which is ironic as it used to be the other way around, i didnt have time to do anything because i would be planning my trips to gamble.  I cant imagine where i would be now if i hadnt found this site.
Brea is coping ok, there doesnt seem to be any reconcilliation on the horizon, in fact, she bought a few things for "her" room so i think she will be around for a while yet.  Poor Harry seems to be a little lost, he doesnt have a bedroom per say, although he tends to sleep with us or we snuggle him on the couch so it isnt an issue at the moment.  It would be good for him to have a little of his own space, we are fortunate that he is so laid back.
Well, thats about it for now, i feel terribly guilty that i havent been here to welcome any new members, or catch up with my dear friends,  hopefully ill get around to you all soon,
Love Kathryn xxxx
 To live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

[kathryn]

Hi All,
Well it looks like Brea is home for a while…i did think for a minute that she was going to go back, but it hasnt gone that way.  She is holding up ok, she doesnt show too much emotion, but im really pleased that she is has organised to spend quite a bit of time with her friends.  She needs them now.
On the upside, she did watch the boys for us tonight while Dames and i went out for dinner.  It was with work, one of our Doctors has moved on, and we had a farewell dinner for him.  He is English, and apparently curry is massive in the UK (or so im told) so we went Indian.  I have never had indian food before.  It was mighty hot.  We asked for mild, i would dread to think what hot would have been like, i drank about 4 glasses of water..lol.  It was a really good night.  so i am no longer a curry virgin, although im not sure i will be running back there, i had to go to the ladies room one stage and OMG….i just hope the kitchen was ok or ill be in trouble tomorrow!!!!!
Only 2 more days to go and my 7 day stint will be over.  Im tired, really really tired so i am really looking forward to a quiet lazy weekend. I think i will stay in my pj’s all day on Saturday.  It couldnt come quick enough.
I hope you are all well and happy, and G, thanks for the review, i thought that movie looked fabulous, shows how much i know!!!!
Love you all,
Kathryn xxxxxxxxxxTo live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

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Hi All,
Well, i worked this weekend so there really isnt much to tell in terms of my exciting life..lol.
I did go and see Harry Potter this afternoon, me and my friend from work saw it and i teared up from the very first frame.  Halfway through i started sobbing, and could not stop. Neither could she.  I wanted to sob out loud, and i dont even feel ridiculous for it!!!! LOL
When it was over we just sat there and waited for the crowd to leave, our eyes looking like 2 spoonfulls of jam (that one’s yours Vera!)  Of course, walking out there was the crowd there waiting for the next session to start….embaressing??? Just a little.
I did have an early night until i recieved a phone call from my daughter.  Seems her and her boyfriend of almost 4 years have decided to split, im not sure if its permanent but her sad, sobbing voice on the phone nearly broke my heart.  She is moving back home tomorrow.  She is bringing her 2 cats with her, so there will be 3 male cats in the house….oh my god, i dread to think how this is going to go……
Anyway, im sure it will sort itself.  I cant sleep now.  I have 50 things going on, where are we going to put her stuff?? (theres lots of it), let alone the cats, im going to be that old cat lady after all!!!!
Well, im off to see if anyone is in chat,
Love you all,
Kathryn xxxxxxxxxxxxxTo live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

[kathryn]

Hi All,
Well im back to work tomorrow, doing a 7 day stint…ugh. 
I have to say, apart from the move i didnt do much on my break, which is dissapointing.  I spent 2 of the days waiting for my mother to come over and see my house, she had seen it empty but said she wanted to see it with all the furniture in it.  1st was Tuesday, i waited till 3pm before i really believed she wasnt coming, she rang to say that she had a sore leg and couldnt make it. She had been out earlier that day for a group thing she does.
She told me she would stop by on yesterday.  I waited until 3pm again…my blood was boiling.  She called and said that her back was sore, mind you she had been shopping the day before….
I know that my mum has helped me recently with the move in terms of financially, and i owe her a huge debt of gratitude, but i am so so hurt that she couldnt take 15 minutes to come over, i have a week off once in a blue moon, i live 3 minutes drive away.  I didnt go and see her today, i couldnt because im still very angry, disapointed and hurt by her non action.  It is the way she is, i have to accept it, but i cant get past it right this minute.  I know i will, i always do, and i think im pretty cross with myself for believing that she would come when in the back of my mind i really know that she wouldnt.  Hope springs eternal.
On a nicer note my sister has given me a lovely sofa bed. It is black courdouroy (i dont know if thats spelt right) but it looks awesome in my house.  It will be handy when my MIL comes to stay. 
Not much else to tell, i didnt do 1 thing with the boys, shame on me.  Im not blaming my mother for that, they deserve better.  Lesson learnt.
Anyway, im rambling a bit,
Hope you are all well and happy,
Kathryn xxxxxxxxxxxTo live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

[kathryn]

Glad to see a post from you B,
Hope work isnt toooo stressful.
We need a catch up, unfortunately im working all weekend…ugh.
Anyway, talk soon,
Love Kathryn xxxTo live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

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Hi All,
Im sitting in my lounge, and although i dont have a view of the ocean from this seat, i am loving that i can watch the clouds float by…..grey and white and fluffy…not the best weather today but i have a real feeling of satisfaction.  I can finally relax….theres a meatloaf in the oven, the boys are happily playing away, i have a nice hot coffee, my headphones are on, and of course….my thread.
Velvet , i will have soooo much more time on my hands, i did at least 3 loads of dishes a day, if i could meet the maker of the dishwasher i would kiss his feet…and do his dishes and i can only hope that the last owners of your house didnt do what my mind is thinking it did to its dog!!!
Laura, my kindrid spirit, i do so hope our paths will cross one day, whether it be on my deck or yours, i dont mind!  I feel totally peaceful in this house, im not sure if it is me or the house….whatever it is im taking it!!  I cant remember feeling so relaxed, perhaps it is also knowing i have a few more days off and dont have to rush.  I could almost cry, the last week has been just massive and im so relieved it is over.
P, my fellow aussie chick, as always you make me smile and show me that no matter what the adversity, your beautiful spirit and attitude is something i aspire to.  You see the good in all and i think that is just a magical, special gift.  You are doing so well, im that proud of you and im always in your corner.
Cgood, i will post on your thread, so stay tuned!!!
RG, im a true believer my friend, only for the fact that i have lived it and come out the other side!!  I will never give up on you because i know you CAN do it.  Surprisingly enough, i dont have very much hoeing to do, but that is because i cant stand mess…..some things may be hiding in cupboards tis true, but then i know where they are!!!
So, thats about me for today, ill keep reading, im sure i have way more posting to catch up on.
Love to you all,
Kathryn xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 To live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

[kathryn]

Hiya B,
Im sorry your trip didnt work out….
Im sure you and Jules are having/had a wonderful time.
Hope to catch you soon on chat, ive missed you girl!!!!!
Love Kathryn xxxxxxxxTo live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

[kathryn]

Hi All,
Just a quick post…..we have moved into our new house and it has been nothing short of backbreaking!!!  Finally we are in, and i cant believe i have lived without a dishwasher for this long…i LOVE it!!!!!
I am on a friends computer and im hoping that my internet will be up and running by the weekend.  I have been so busy but at night have really been missing my friends here. I hope you are all well, im not even going to have time to read 1 post but i wanted to let you know that as soon as im able i will be back.
Love you all, take care, Kathryn xxxxxxxxxTo live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

[kathryn]

Hey B,
I hope you are in the land of nod right now..
Just wanted to let you know im thinking of you, you are one amazing woman!!!!
Love Kathryn xxxTo live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

[kathryn]

HI All,
my 7 day stint is finally over.  The weekend at work was a good one, not too busy, but constant.  It was quite enjoyable really.  I have tomorrow and Tuesday off. Tomorrow i need to take my mum to the doctor (she is fine, just needs a prescription) and Tuesday i think we are starting the big move.
The real estate is letting us start our move early, and while we wont be sleeping there until Saturday night, i should have most of our stuff unpacked which is pretty exciting really.  I cant wait for it to be over and i can sit on my balcony, look at the ocean and know that my dishes are being washed….LOL
Im still feeling overwhelmed, i know ive packed lots but there still seems so much to do, but hey, ill get there.
Hope you are all well and happy,
Kathryn xxxxxxxxxTo live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

[kathryn]

 
Hi All,
Well ive just finished day 3 of a 7 day stint at work and i have to say, im tired already!!
Last night i went to the movies with the girls from work.  Brea also came, we went out for dinner and went and saw Bridesmaids.  Can i just say, to my lovely girlfriends here…go and see it.  It was hilarious, i laughed till i cried, literally!!!
So my current house has been taken over for selling by another real estate, the one that im renting through.  I spoke to her yesterday, and she wanted to pop over today to take a few photos for their website.  OMG…i got home last night and a cyclone had gone off in this house, i was FURIOUS.  So, up i got this morning at 6am to clean like a crazy woman.  The icy glare to my hubby this morning got his little behind into gear too, and i went to work happy that the house was presentable, even though its full of boxes.  I just want to get this move over and done with.  One consilation is that Dames isnt going away that weekend so im not moving alone and hopefully we can stay in the house on the first night.  Im not one to stuff around, get it done and then relax.  Lord help me!!!
I havent had my bestie here for a week and a half, and i didnt really realise how much i miss her.  She is on holidays and returns on Saturday.  Im sure i will be bolting to her place as soon as i know she is home!
Anyway, just a quick update,
Love you all, Kathryn xxxxxxx
To live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan– 6/29/2011 12:37:42 PM: post edited by kathryn.

[kathryn]

Hi All,
Well, i didnt have to work after all.  I got a call from the woman i was covering for saying that she had made a mistake with her placement roster.  She said that i could work if i really really wanted to….LOL.
So, i went shopping, got some shoes for H who had lost the sole on his yesterday. B got a pair as well, you have to be even!!!
Ive packed a little more, im feeling more in control now, i dont feel so rushed and panicked.  There are boxes littered all over the house, thankfully they are all full!!! I have 1 more cupboard to pack, which i will do tonight and i feel that i had a totally productive weekend.  So now im working for the next 7 days, i think im going to the movies on Tuesday night with the girls from work, and Brea, which will be great. A night of laughter is just what i need.
Ill be in chat a bit later, i still have a few things to do before i feel i can really sit down……
Love you all,
Kathryn xxxxxxxxxTo live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

[kathryn]

Hi B,
Im so glad the reading went well, i just knew you would have no problems.  Im sorry to hear about your friend, im sure he is smiling knowing that your best memory of him is that beautiful kiss.  Remember the good times B, im sure he forgot the bad a long time ago.
It does remind me though, that life is precious.  I sweat the small stuff way too much.  Sure, we all have problems, but geez, they could be so much worse.
Well, i must keep packing…ugh.  Hope to talk soon,
Love K xxxxxxxxxTo live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

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RG and Vera,
Thank you, i needed to hear that.  I have spoken to my mum, and of course she is more than happy to help.  My problem is that she wont let me pay back, so i have made her promise that she will take the payments because i NEED to pay her.  Im hoping to get her details so i can make weekly payments straight into her account (and no, i cant get any money out!!)  This means she has no control over what i pay (she wants $20 per week) i would like to be able to pay more than that…lol.  So i do feel better, she is an absolute angel and i do love her soooo much. 
So thank you girls, for making me feel better.  I cant wait for the day when i have enough and dont have to rely on anyone else.  At the same time, im so so so grateful that i have someone to help me when im really stuck. 
No chat today by the looks of it……ive been packing so that is keeping me busy.
Love you all,
Kathryn xxxxTo live, that would be a great adventure – Peter Pan

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