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  1. caws

    caws diary

    Thought I'd do a quick update, while the going seems good !! Started Dukan last Sunday after a friend did it and after explaining it to me it seemed fairly similar to the high protein/low carb diet that I did before with quite good results. I've done an 'attack' week of virtually all protein...
  2. caws

    caws diary

    All's good with me Gem, not getting here much now - it's much easier to keep up with people on facebook (except you ;)) Have a lovely time away, I'm taking the girls to Alton Towers on Sunday, they're excited, I'm not !!
  3. caws

    caws diary

    I don't really mind what shifts I do Clarri but as I only do 4 days (30 hours) I prefer for them to be spread out and sometimes (like last week and this week) it's 4 days running which is hard going - physically and mentally !! We're doing a month's trial of an early early (6am - 2pm) which is...
  4. caws

    caws diary

    Yes !! Prom is tonight ! Have taken a photo on my phone which I'm sure will be on Fb in next couple of days ! We went out 11am, picked Abbie up from school at 3pm and finally got home at 9pm - I like shopping but that was far too much for me. That's why I mentioned it ;) I am well and truly...
  5. caws

    caws diary

    Oh and the Ewan MacGregor character has asperger's, but apparently it written about in the book alot more than in the film, although it is mentioned and alluded to :)
  6. caws

    caws diary

    Ah but that what the story is about Gem - a billionaire Sheikh from the Yemen who has a castle in Scotland and enjoys fly fishing there and decides he'd like to make a dam/lake/river in the Yemen so he can go fishing there but also bring water to the area to make agriculture possible. Ewan...
  7. caws

    caws diary

    It was a really nice film - funny, political with a love twist, a feel good film ! I like Ewan MacGregor and Emily Blunt has done a couple of good films now, definitely worth seeing on dvd as abit of light relief really. Got job letter today with loads of forms to fill in, in my head I'll start...
  8. caws

    caws diary

    Handed in my notice today (have to give 2 months) so will leave at the end of August, although I haven't got a starting date yet - in fact I haven't even got the job offer in writing although I spoke to them yesterday and they said I should get it by the end of the week (tomorrow ???) Went out...
  9. caws

    caws diary

    Hope my good luck transfers to you, although I must admit when I was having a sulk this arvo I had a little cry aswell, even though I knew it was irrational !! It's just so sickening waiting, staring at your phone. fingers and everything crossed for you too. Ha Jane, you haven't missed much...
  10. caws

    caws diary

    Whoop whoop been offered a new job :D:D:D I received 2 texts, almost at the same time, from my 2 friends that had also applied saying they had both been offered jobs !! Funnily enough they'll both be based in the same office (they don't know each other) so I was abit gutted even though there...
  11. caws

    caws diary

    I had one interview Friday, which seemed to go well but won't find out until Wednesday at the earliest and I've got another interview tomorrow for the same job in a different location and another vacancy has also come up in one of the other areas too (each area recruits their own staff) so I...
  12. caws

    caws diary

    Very social week this week, catching up with people I haven't seen for a while so fiid wise will be eating out every day in some capacity - had breakfast today with one of the girls from uni, am going to see my nan tomorrow (who's 95 and Pam's stories of her mum remind me of her !!) so will have...
  13. caws

    caws diary

    Doing ok with the healthy eating (even had a Domino's at the weekend and had 4 slices of pizza - previously I'd have had a whole medium one to myself !!). Haven't been able to cut out bread, it's just too convenient in my life !! Eeks, have got 2 interviews for the community jobs, one next...
  14. caws

    caws diary

    Thanks Clarri, funeral went as well as could be expected but the funniest moment came afterwards when my friend realised that a friend's daughter's boyfriend's stepdad (keep up, keep up !!) was an ex-boyfriend of mine from when I was 19 !! Ex-boyfriend brought him up from when he was 2 (he's now...
  15. caws

    caws diary

    I'm not doing too badly food wise although I'm doing abit of a mishmash of healthy eating/low fat/high protein/calorie counting !! As long as the lb's reduce I'll be happy (will weigh in Wednesday) Had two tough days at work (14 hour shift yesterday and 10 hour one today - you know when you...
  16. caws

    caws diary

    Hi Gemma, I'm fine thanks, all's good in my world :D Hope you're not working too hard x
  17. caws

    caws diary

    So as I said on Clarri's diary I've decided to apply for the community job. Had a good chat with a friend that qualified with me, she left the hospital after 3 months to go to the community as she just couldn't stand the ward she was on and she said that her worst day now is heaps better than...
  18. caws

    caws diary

    Thought I'd do a quick update :) Just poodling along really, work's going well, passed my probation and finished my preceptorship, still have mad days but at least I feel more in control now !! There have been a couple of community jobs advertised and I'm torn about applying. I think really I...
  19. caws

    caws diary

    Well, I told them they could have made more of an effort - Hollie asked me to take her to the shopping centre yesterday as they hadn't got me a pressie (they had got me a card, off thier own back though). I've wanted to see the film "One Day" from when it was at the cinema but still haven't got...
  20. caws

    caws diary

    Lol, I go to all the home matches Clarri and have quite a few Gills supporters friend me on Fb so feel the need to comment on the games sometimes ! It's supposed to be light relief but isn't always ;) I'm quite good at being calm on the outside but certainly don't always feel it on the inside...
  21. caws

    caws diary

    Hehe, found it !! So in the last 6 weeks I've been working - going really well, being complimented by other staff, sisters and ward manager on how nice it is to work with me, less chaotic, nice shift, handled relatives and situations well etc - which is really pleasing. That's not to say it...
  22. caws

    caws diary

    Hey I'm good Clarri - I've been trying to post in other people's diaries occasionally but not really coming to mine. I don't really have much to say, work's settled down after the Christmas/New Year madness although I'm on my third set of nights in five weeks, had graduation and got 10 days...
  23. caws

    caws diary

    Lol, it's a new dentist actually and he seemed quite nice - apparently my old one retired a couple of months ago and has moved to Australia - I'm sure he must only be in his early 50's !! Work veers from very stressful to everythings fine quite often - I tend to have little panics (inside)...
  24. caws

    caws diary

    So, I'm still rubbish at doing my diary, New Year and not a new me !! Still so very, very tired - physically and mentally :( I'm actually off sick today as I went to the dentist yesterday about my broken tooth and all his poking and prodding has made it more painful. He put a temporary...
  25. caws

    caws diary

    Had Christmas Day off, which wa snice and just spent it with the girls. Worked Boxing Day but went to my mum's after work and my broterh and sister came round so there was a houseful, with all the kids - was a bit different when they were 3 and 4 but most of them are teenagers now !! I'm not...
  26. caws

    caws diary

    Maybe it'll sneak back with mine, after Christmas Gem ;) I've had a fantastic weekend of wedding celebrations, had far, far too much to drink and far too much to eat. I do feel bloated and heavy for it (but will I learn my lesson - I doubt it !!) I'm also full of cold, blocked sinuses and...
  27. caws

    caws diary

    Hi Gem :) Completely forgot about weigh in Friday but on Saturday I was sts. I've got a busy social week coming up and a wedding next weekend and there's no way I'm going to stick to anything that will diet friendly so I'm going to go for damage limitation as much as possible until Christmas...
  28. caws

    caws diary

    I'm good thanks Gem, just busy and soooo tired. Done 2 earlies so far and antoher 2 to go and them I'm on leave for almost 2 weeks, woohoo.
  29. caws

    caws diary

    Oops, put on 2lb this week :o I'm sure it was the cakes, chocolates and coffee (with sugar) that I had while I was doing nights. Still never mind, I need to start making an effort again and stop letting the crap sneak in.
  30. caws

    caws diary

    I'm really good thanks, busy with work and been out a couple of times so all is good :) I'm not working at the weekend, got a couple of nights Monday and Tuesday though. Another 1lb off this week. Saw someone I haven't seen for about 4 weeks and she asked if I'd lost weight, which was nice...
  31. caws

    caws diary

    I'm good thanks Gem, although tired. Was asked if I wanted tomorrow off and could do an early on Friday instead which I jumped at. Had a good weekend - went to football Saturday (won 4-3) but didn't go to fireworks in the evening as it had been cancelled when rain was forecast for 3 days. Had...
  32. caws

    caws diary

    You too Gem :) I've been abit slack in posting but since the Birmingham meet have lost 3lb :) Been busy at work, while it's nice having a few days off in a row I'm now working 8 out of 9 days straight with only today off, which will be taken up by doing housework, washing and football. The...
  33. caws

    caws diary

    Just had 3 days off but am so tired still :( Food hasn't been too bad, although I did have 2 drumstick lollies yesterday and tea tonight was pizza (shared though)
  34. caws

    caws diary

    Blockage cleared thanks - bicarb of sada and vinegar overnight although I did stop at B&Q and get a plunger although it wasn't needed this time. As you say Pam they're always handy to have. The shepherd's pie was scrummy and there's enough for the girls to have tonight. I've had a shake and...
  35. caws

    caws diary

    Just stuck some bicarbonate of soda down the loo and then some vinegar. Looks disgusting so will leave it for the rest of the day :eek: Have been shopping and have a leek and potato soup bubbling away, the girls fancy shepherd's pie for dinner tonight so might make that aswell.
  36. caws

    caws diary

    Ok, so the exante total isn't going to start today - got made a sausage sandwich for brekkie which I couldn't refuse. Got a rude awakening this mornig from the man downstairs - he had water coming through hisceiling from my bathroom (so wasn't very happy !!). I also had a blocked toilet - not...
  37. caws

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Lol, I watched the Batchelor when I got home from work. I thought a few weeks ago he'd pick Carrie Anne, what a stupid voice she's got though ! Hope you're enjoying your busy weekend, good job it's got an extra hour so that you can fit it all in x
  38. caws

    caws diary

    I've reset my ticker. When I weighed in this morning I was 1lb up on last week, which is much better than the 6lb up on Monday !! I've just had ham and eggs for brunch, I'm on a late shift today and tomorrow and then three days off. I'm taking in a shake and some water for my teabreak but I'm...
  39. caws

    caws diary

    Lol, crisps and jammy dodgers aren't part of the plan ;)
  40. caws

    caws diary

    Exante ones. I did Lighterlife for 6 weeks, really got into it but it was just too expensive to carry on with. A friend recommended exante, their bumper packs are reasonable but without having to go to classes I don't seem to be able follow it completely. Had a sandwich today for lunch, sliced...
  41. caws

    caws diary

    Had a really, really busy day today. Had a shake during my break (late break about 12.30) and managed about a litre of water. I was starving when I got home at half 4pm. Had 4 jammy dodgers with a cup of tea :( and had 3/4 of a chicken tikka ready meal from Tesco's (about 600 cals). Abbie has...
  42. caws

    caws diary

    Hi Jools, 'twas lovely meeting you too :) Leccie all sorted now. although the 'new' meter that's been put in is actually a manky old grubby one which I've wiped over and cleaned !! I'm still off work today, back tomorrow though - I'm still tired even though I've spent two days doing very...
  43. caws

    caws diary

    I bet it was that piece of toast we had in Asda's that's the culprit !! Thanks for your nice comments, I certainly feel alot better about myself than I have done in the past BUT I must improve on my 'roundness' ;) I shall go and look for your new diary - I know you mentioned starting one...
  44. caws

    caws diary

    *yawn* I'm still tired !! Had to get up early (even though day off/no kids) as EDF changed my electric menter for a pre-payment meter instead of my neighbour's (I live in a flat). They are supposed to be coming around this afternoon to sort it out but can't guarantee it, it it may be tomorrow...
  45. caws

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Wot they said ^^^ You really look fab. Hope your journey home was ok x
  46. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    I think it'll take me all week to recover, I'm so tired !! Had a fab time though and everyone was lovely x
  47. caws

    caws diary

    We did Gem, although I'm probably going to be knackered all week now !! Had a great time though x
  48. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    Feeling a touch of excitement now Clarri ;)
  49. caws

    caws diary

    See you Saturday morning Pam - do you know what sort of time you think you'll arrive ? I felt abit rough this afternoon - sore throat, blocked nose, headache and toothache. When I got home I took some tablets and now I feel much better - I've been on training all day so I think it was death by...
  50. caws

    caws diary

    I am Jane so I'm hoping that you and Clarri will be popping down to the hotel for a drink ! There'll be Hope and Gemma aswell and I think that Nic is popping in. Gemma and I have just discovered that we live near each other so I'm actually going to pick her up. We've also discovered that her...
  51. caws

    caws diary

    Hi Gem, hope you're good :) Same, nice chatting to you x
  52. caws

    caws diary

    All's good with me, been busy with work but weighed in on Friday and had a sts - I seem to be not too bad maintaining but would still like to lose another stone or two so either I must try harder or do exante properly (after Birmingham, obviously !!)
  53. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    I'll be there Friday, I think I'll get there between 5pm - 7pm depending on traffic.
  54. caws

    caws diary

    Hi Gem :) I've had 3 days off and it's been lovely. Back to it tomorrow though !
  55. caws

    caws diary

    CSW = health care assistant (think it stands for care support worker)
  56. caws

    caws diary

    Another 1lb down, doesn't feel like it though and I'm not really a size 14 - just very generous trousers (although it's my tummy that is big as I'm round and my thighs and legs aren't too bad) Anyway I'm off for 3 days now - had a few 'words' with one of the CSW's Wednesday who was very rude...
  57. caws

    caws diary

    I've had a lovely day off today. Thought I'd go shopping (I had £60 in M&S vouchers from my birthday in June) and I got 2 pairs of trousers - one was a size 14 :D, black bootleg ones, admittedly they are stretchy with and elasticated waist and the others were a 16, similar style but greyish with...
  58. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    I've only seen the turn-off/signs for it when going on the motorway (underneath it and round to the right) - I have to concentrate on being in the right lane going round the roundabout !! I'm sure it'll be easy to spot :)
  59. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    Thanks Jane, haven't seen the hotel there but then I haven't ever looked for it !! Not long now :D:D
  60. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    Jane I'm sure I know the motorway junction because I think I come off there when I've been to Dudley - is there a McDonald's off the roundabout and Asda's on the other side of the motorway when you go back on it ?
  61. caws

    caws diary

    Yes thanks Clarri, every day has been a little better, feel abit silly about some of the stuff I don't know (but I'm not expected to know unless I ask, if you get me), keep having to check things but I really like the people I'm working with and definitely made the right decision to go there...
  62. caws

    caws diary

    I'za bin paid Gem :D And I'll get some backpay next month :D Put on 0.5lb this week. At least my loss is a nice round number now :)
  63. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    Gemma I'm staying both nights. Will be driving up Friday afternoon. Wasn't sure who would be there for the Friday or what Jane and Clarri had planned (if anything). Looking forward to Jimmy Spices on the Saturday though.
  64. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    Redpam (staying at the Ramada) Jane-staying at home Clarri-staying chez Jane !! Linzi (staying at the rowdy Ramada!) Jools (staying at the "Minimins" Ramada!!) Sarahelizabeth (staying at Minimins HQ!!) Nicola (staying at recently refurbed council flat up t'road from Chez B's) Gemma1986 ( Staying...
  65. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    The Ramada won't know what's hit it !!
  66. caws

    caws diary

    Lol, got hold of payroll eventually (think they've been inundated with calls) and they said I'll definitely be paid on the 31st !! Silly people better mean the 30th !!
  67. caws

    caws diary

    Lost another lb, was hoping to shift that 0.5lb aswell but hey ho. Work's been fine and the other new nurse that I trained with started this week. I'm officially on the NMC register now but I've still got another week of being an extra. Was abit gutted as today is payday and as we started on...
  68. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    The off duty is getting done tonight and I spoke to the sister asking for annual leave or days off so she said she'd see what she could do so I should know tomorrow. Would be nice to see you and Clarri again and meet some of the others anyway :)
  69. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    Oops, seems I've booked a room for the 21st and 22nd, non-refundable when I thought I was just making a reservation !! Work better be kind to me now and I better get the girls sorted as they're not at their dad's that weekend !!
  70. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    I've asked for leave for the 21st and 22nd so I'll book the Ramada aswell when I know it's ok although my ex-husband lives in Dudley so I could always stop at his !!
  71. caws

    caws diary

    Ermm, I haven't had an mri Clarri, maybe you misread something ? The NMC is the Nursing and Midwifery Council and you have to be on their register in order to practise :) The fee was £76, and has to be paid every year ! They are supportive at work (at the moment !!) and I'm not counted as in...
  72. caws

    caws diary

    Down another pound this week so knocking on the door of the 13's :D Would have had more of a loss if I hadn't gone out twice (and had chips and pudding both times !!) and am going out tomorrow night for an indian, but will stop when I'm full. I'm on a late shift today so am not really sure...
  73. caws

    caws diary

    0.5lb down for this week, was going to record it as a sts but decided not to ! Half a pound is half a pound ;) Going to visit my nan today, when Pam talks about her mum it makes me think of her, she's 95 as "has had enough of being here", bless her x
  74. caws

    caws diary

    I'm really having alot of trouble with this site at the moment. Don't know what it is but it either takes ages to load and change pages or doesn't load at all so I'm not ignoring everyone's diaries, I just can't keep up because of 'technical issues' !! Been on training yesterday, today and...
  75. caws

    caws diary

    Well 1lb down, so that's ok and feeling much better now, not such a mizog. Am out tonight with uni friends, so it's the end of that era - a new one starts on Monday and you're right Pam, once I'm in a proper routine and back working it'll be much easier (well as easy as losing weight ever is...
  76. caws

    caws diary

    I'm having abit of a funny/odd week really. Given in to the chocolate addiction, had 3 coconut macaroons and felt sick and generally feeling out of sorts. Not sleeping very well either - I think it's the internal stress of starting next week. I actually got some paperwork through and am going to...
  77. caws

    caws diary

    Not nervous yet MF, first week will be boring training courses, probably won't be on the ward at all. It's the second week and onwards that'll be scary !!
  78. caws

    caws diary

    STS this morning, no complaints about that !!
  79. caws

    caws diary

    12 days to go yet Clarri !! You can bet when I start I'll be begging for time off !!
  80. caws

    caws diary

    Wow, what a struggle yesterday - got my 'holiday head' on plus it's not helping that I'm sitting around at home, quite bored now - too much time off !! Still, going for damage limitation as much as I can. Be good to start work I think !!
  81. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    Wow, this thread has really moved on. Would be lovely to see Clarri and Pam again but I'll have to wait to see what's happening at work :)
  82. caws

    caws diary

    Aww thanks everyone :D Been good today - so far !!
  83. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    My girls break up on the 21st so it'll be the first weekend of half term - might push the prices up slightly.
  84. caws

    caws diary

    Thanks Pam :) The sweeter shakes aren't actually too bad and the Lighterlife ones are sweeter than the Exante ones - I don't particularly like the chocolate and strawberry ones but they're tolerable (and price wise is half the price to get a mixed pack). I'm fine with the morning and...
  85. caws

    caws diary

    I'm not worrying too much yet about starting work as I've satill got 2 weeks off and then the first week will be mainly training/induction boring stuff but I'm nervous about the responsibility MF, although not about the people that I'm working with, if you understand ? I haven't been too good...
  86. caws

    Birmingham Meet

    I start my new job on the 5th September so don't know how the shifts/requests work yet but if I can wangle it I'll be there x
  87. caws

    caws diary

    Well weigh in today shows +1lb but no complaints there, especially when I say I've been out 3 nights this week, each night included eating and choices made included pizza, chips and cheesecake :o. Last night I went out with my mum, as I got official confirmation that my degree will be a 2:1, and...
  88. caws

    caws diary

    Well you know what to work on the Clarri, just chill out abit when it comes to food ;)
  89. caws

    caws diary

    You've been away two or three times aswell since then Clarri though haven't you so it disrupts your routine and you have to manage as best you can ! The girls have gone to their dad for a few days so it's only me, which is much easier !!
  90. caws

    caws diary

    Had a lovely week away, had some good and not so good eating days - twice when I went to bed I was overful still from eating too much, because it was nice. I also had a piggy chocolate day (or three :D) Otherwise I wasn't too bad so I'll wait until Friday to see what weigh in shows, but I'm...
  91. caws

    caws diary

    Thanks Gem and Minz, not looking forward to the journey but looking forward to getting there (sound familiar in any way ;:)
  92. caws

    caws diary

    Well I managed to lose 1lb this week so that's ok. I'm going away next week so won't be able to weigh myself. I'm taking my foodpacks and will mix and match meals as best I can. If we go out for a nice meal then I'll join in, if the girls just want a sandwich for lunch I'll have a shake. Can't...
  93. caws

    caws diary

    Ooh, I sure did Clarri, it was still warm and crusty and the butter had alll melted :D They sure are yummy Gem and I should know better than to put temptation in my way !! The biscuits were excessive though and not necessary but it's strange how one thing leads to another - and I woke up with...
  94. caws

    caws diary

    Well I've had my first major fail !! I was doing Hollie's tea (meat, salad, potato salad) and also did two part-baked baguettes - and I ended up eating one - first bread I've had in six weeks !! I then went on to have 6 chocolate biscuits, not sure what happened there but hey ho. I'm sure it'll...
  95. caws

    caws diary

    Clarri I truly had no idea how I'd get on with it - I talked about doing Lipotrim a good couple of years ago so it's not something I've rushed into. The first thing I said to the counsellor was "Will I feel ill" but apart from the first evening (understandable carb and sugar withdrawal) a couple...
  96. caws

    caws diary

    Wow, can't say it's a phrase I've heard minus x
  97. caws

    caws diary

    Morning Clarri, usually chicken or ham and a couple of warm hard boiled eggs, I've had a couple of roast dinners and only had 1 roast potato both times so meat, veg (cabbage, broccoli, green beans, carrots) and gravy, I didn't have seconds and I didn't have pudding !! One evening I had a couple...
  98. caws

    caws diary

    Thanks Clarri, I have to say I'm loving it, it really seems to agree with me, even if I'm not 100% on it. I remember when I was doing low carb, high protein meals a couple of years ago which was the last time I lost abit of weight properly so I really think I have to watch my carb intake and...
  99. caws

    caws diary

    A good week with not a lot planned apart from Harry Potter (probably Wednesday) and lunch with mates on Friday :D Hope you have a good week too.
  100. caws

    caws diary

    Evening Gem :D
  101. caws

    caws diary

    Another 3lb gone this week :D I can't believe how much this suits me, I really wish I'd done it a couple of years ago when I first thought about it instead of spending all this time shillyshallying about !! I'm not going to stay with Lighterlife though because it's just too expensive so I'm...
  102. caws

    caws diary

    Woohoo, six weeks off now, last day in uni Monday doing the paperwork for the NMC and saying goodbye to my lovely friends :cry:, although there's definitely a couple of them that we'll stay friends for life I think. Weightwise down another 4lb, so next week might see me reach the stone and a...
  103. caws

    caws diary

    Still doing ok - not being 100% some days but only had chicken, ham or boiled egg although I went out with school friends on Sunday and had a Sunday lunch of chicken, green cabbage, and 2 pieces of butternut squash. Didn't have any drinkies or pudding (unlike the others !!) Two days left at...
  104. caws

    caws diary

    Hey Clarri, I've got 1 more week as a student and am at a Minor Injuries Unit, which has been interesting - done some backslabs and taking stitches out and lots of wound care, all good stuff :D I'm not starting my job until September as I want th esummer off (won't have that chance again !!!)...
  105. caws

    caws diary

    Having a fairly good week. Had weigh-in tonight at class but will carry on with my own Friday morning weigh-in for my ticker. Feeling really well, in fact I'm really surprised at how well I am feeling. I get a little rumbly tummy at times but no real hunger pangs. I miss sitting down with the...
  106. caws

    caws diary

    Hey no worries Gem, you haven't missed much ;) and your diary is one of the ones I try to keep up with. Child free afternoon today so going out for a walk with my mum and my sister's dog and hopefully will avoid too much rain. Watching F1 waiting for her to come round.
  107. caws

    caws diary

    Lol, no hula hoops in sight Pam :D Ideally I don't want to have anything - I'm not hungry, it's boredom/emotional/comfort/habitual eating. I've stayed in ketosis fortunately, I'm fine in the day it's just the evenings - which have been one of the biggest problems all along, so I haven't quite...
  108. caws

    caws diary

    'Only' lost another 2lb this week which combined with last weeks is good. I ate another couple of times - nothing big or serious but the habit of not eating conventional food is still a struggle !! I'm definitely not hungry, it's just mindless eating for something to do, or the sake of it...
  109. caws

    caws diary

    Worked a late shift today and the girls went to my sister's for dinner. I've been doing really well with the shakes until tonight when I just needed some food and had some chicken. I was thinking just have some protein and hopefully it won't disturb my body too much. Unfortunately I then went...
  110. caws

    caws diary

    Thank you, and I'm jealous that you saw Neil Diamond :D
  111. caws

    caws diary

    Pam, I believe my diary started at a similar time to Clarri's and so far has the grand total of about 40 pages, so that shows how often I post in it. I mainly comment on other people's. I had planned to make an effort and post in it every day while at LL but haven't even managed a week yet :o...
  112. caws

    caws diary

    So, first week over and done with and 9lb lost :D Hasn't been too difficult and I haven't been hungry but I feel a little deprived mentally, by not having something nice to eat when other people are !! Went to Take That last night at Wembley, which has fabulous, although we ended up not...
  113. caws

    caws diary

    My friend that lives there has 2 year old twins (she's 47/48ish now). We saw them 2 years ago when they were a couple of months old but haven't seen them since, It's probably one of the most beautiful parts of the country. I'm on Day 4 now and feel fine. It's been very straight forward and I...
  114. caws

    caws diary

    Well I'm on Day 1. I've got a headache now although I was expecting it. I've been drinking water and weeing for England. The packs I've had so far - porridge (was ok but didn't really like the smell), banana shake (lovely), spicy curry soup (was like a curry pot noodle without the noodles...
  115. caws

    caws diary

    Going to see the Lighterlife lady tonight, I feel like dinner will be the last supper !! I've also booked a holiday to the Forest of Dean in August, got a friend that lives in Lydney so going to spend some of the time with her and she suggested going to the Dr Who exhibition in Cardiff...
  116. caws

    caws diary

    Lol I'm quite good at doing nothing Clarri. It'll be a shock going back to work in a couple of weeks !! Went to see the nurse today and filled in the Lighterlife form so am going to ring or email the counsellor and go to the joining session next week Thursday :eek:
  117. caws

    caws diary

    Thanks Gem, I can't quite believe it's nearly all over :cry:
  118. caws

    caws diary

    Cheers chickie, had a lovely lazy day, met a friend for coffee at lunch time and then went out with family for dinner tonight. And now it's Jane's birthday today !!
  119. caws

    caws diary

    That's why I chose it really Clarri, I know 3 people that have done it and they've all said that the group couselling sessions have been brilliant. Because I've got a couple of weeks off I thought it would be a good time to start because if I feel crap I can stay in and feel sorry for myself -...
  120. caws

    caws diary

    I went to see a LighterLife counsellor this morning, so am considering doing that, for say, 3 months, depending on how I get on. I wasn't sure if you had to sign up for a minimun period like 12 weeks, but you don't. I'm going to see my practice nurse and talk it though with her, I've got about...
  121. caws

    caws diary

    Got 150/150 in my drugs calculation exam this time :D Two weeks off doing nothing, yayyyyyy
  122. caws

    caws diary

    I know some of you will have seen it on Facebook but I just need to boast for a little longer !! I got the result for my dissertation yesterday - 75% !!!! So I now have my degree BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing. If I've worked it out right I've got a 2:1, so I'm really, really, really pleased. Have a...
  123. caws

    caws diary

    1.5lb off and a 58% for my assignment, only one more mark left to go and that bleddy on-line drugs calculation - remember the one where I got 149/150 !!
  124. caws

    caws diary

    Woohoo, got 2 assignment marks today - 64% for both. Got another mark which we've been told will be out tomorrow and then it's just my dissertation, whcih won't be until the 6th June. Can't believe how quickly it all going. Went to a funeral today, my friend's husband died sudden, we're all...
  125. caws

    caws diary

    I may have made a decision not to go for the other interview and to take the job in the hospital. I've been thinking about it for a few days and I'm going to see the Ward Manager and see if I can do maybe 30 - 32 hours, so not quite full time, and do mainly shifts instead of long days. I made...
  126. caws

    caws diary

    Thank you, I'll be in a quandry next weekend if I get offered that one aswell !!
  127. caws

    caws diary

    If I work in the hospital then that's the ward I want, they interviewed about 15 people (qualified and nearly qualified) so I'm pleased to be offered it ! As there's very few jobs going there (already closed 2 wards) it's nice to know I've got something and the way I look at it my first job is...
  128. caws

    caws diary

    Just wanted to let you know that I got offered the job on the stroke ward today, not sure if I want to work at the hospital and I'm still going for the other interview next week and then I'll make a decision, if I get offered that. Need to get all my paperwork sorted out and signed off and...
  129. caws

    caws diary

    Got running around to do this weekend, nothing stressful though. Have finished uni now, apart from seeing our tutor about paperwork and getting stuff signed off, still have that infection control 'project' to sort out so now it's just full time work for placement hours - I've got 2 weeks off...
  130. caws

    caws diary

    Hmmm, 2lb on this morning, hey ho. Went out with the dietitian today and felt a touch uncomfortable talking to a person about healthy eathing !! When I go to see my practice nurse we have a little chuckle, as she's about 18 stone and runs the weight loss programme at the doctors surgery -...
  131. caws

    caws diary

    Well dissertation finished, 5003 words and giving it in tomorrow. No more essays:0icanfly: (unless I have to resubmit !!) So now I can put everything away (my table looks like a library), stop biting my nails, stop eating rubbish and start preparing for interviews!!
  132. caws

    caws diary

    Well I've got a numb bum and I haven't even got dressed today (but I did have a wash this morning !!) I've done 3900 words so far (have to do 5000) but that includes my references. Depending on how I get on I may well 'tinker' with my word count !! I seem to work better in the evening but...
  133. caws

    caws diary

    Hope you guys (or rather gals) had a lovely Easter, I did :) Back at work but having this weekend off to get dissertation done and then after next week no more essays, woohoo (well hopefully !!). At least I'll have a little bit of my life back to keep up with everyone. I'm thinking of you...
  134. caws

    caws diary

    Last assignment now finished but can't hand it in till Tuesday (might pootle down there tomorrow to see if the building is open). Only dissertation to go now, just under two weeks to get it done !! The end is finally in sight. Food wise I've sts for weeks now, I haven't been trying to lose but...
  135. caws

    caws diary

    Oh and I had an interview which turned into a non-interview as they said they wanted someone to start straight away ie not a student who wouldn't qualify until September. As I put on my application form I was a student they obviously didn't short list very well !! Still had a good chat about...
  136. caws

    caws diary

    Lol, although we're off work this week we're supposed to be in uni for 2 days, but we said today we didn't want to go in tomorrow, we just wanted to get on with next week's assignment !
  137. caws

    caws diary

    All is well Clarri thanks, just been mad busy. Working full time still, although off this week, handed in 2 assignments today, got another one due in next week and dissertation the week after. I keep wavering between total panic and then calmness !! Had my mum's 65th birthday at the weekend...
  138. caws

    caws diary

    Bless her, I had an email this afternoon form an internet cafe saying she's having a lovely time but the men are a little creepy !! Had a day at work, which was fine and then took my essays to a friend (who gets quite high marks) and she looked over them, said to make a few minor adjustments...
  139. caws

    caws diary

    I'm doing it but am so on the wrong track and can't seem to sort it out. Also Abbie discovered that the shower door had shattered, absolutely no idea how it happened but it's safety glass so is all in place at the moment but I don't know if it's about to fall out !! Instead of texting a...
  140. caws

    caws diary

    I'd prefer to work in the community but have also applied for a vacancy on the stroke ward. One of my friends is on there now, doing her long placement, and she's going for it though so is more likely to get it, although as they're closing wards in the hospital they have staff to redeploy so...
  141. caws

    caws diary

    Well I've got an interview, in a couple of weeks for one of the community nurse jobs !! Don't get too excited though because I've got a friend that's working there at the moment, morale is really low and half the staff off sick (what comes first though ??). They've got 2 vacancies and 1 has been...
  142. caws

    caws diary

    That's so kind of you to comment Jane, especially with what you're going through. I have to say I've come across the odd nurse or hca and wondered what the hell they were doing that job for but on the whole most people try their very best, it's the resources and systems that are in place that...
  143. caws

    caws diary

    I'm so bad at doing an update, it's all I can do to visit diaries to see what's happening to other people ! I lost 0.5lb last week and had a sts this week, although I've been out for a meal yesterday and today. Weight and food wise still not doing enough although I'm making small inroads...
  144. caws

    caws diary

    Woohoo it's the weekend :) 1lb down this morning, same damn lb and been coming and going for weeks now ! I was off today and have another 3 days off so must do some of my essay or dissertation, time is ticking by rather fast ! It's Hollie's birthday on Sunday and she's got 2 friends sleeping...
  145. caws

    caws diary

    Had a good weekend and actually got started on one of my assignments - I seem to be doing it backwards though but at least there's some words on papers. Still got shedloads to get done over the next 6/7 weeks but at least I'm not exhausted on this placement, like I have been on some of the...
  146. caws

    caws diary

    Morning Gem, I remembered to weigh in today and had a STS, no worries though.
  147. caws

    caws diary

    Cheers my dears :) 3 days off now it's all good. Clarri I was thinking of 6 months, with a couple of months leeway ;)
  148. caws

    caws diary

    Cheers my dear :) Didn't weigh last week (wasn't actually deliberate). I've worked two early so far, a long day today (8am - 9pm) and am doing another early tomorrow (8am - 4pm) so am abit knackered but at least I'll have Friday off (to get some essay done :rolleyes:) All this leaving for work...
  149. caws

    caws diary

    Oops, how very naughty of me not to report my 1lb gain (and that I still had a fish and chip supper last night :o) I'll get onwards and downwards at some point, I'm sure !!
  150. caws

    caws diary

    Been mad busy this week, more or less finished uni now and out working full time (on placement, not paid working !!) I'm enjoying it and my mentor, who has to sign all my paperwork is really nice but she is also very thorough - we spent about an hour and a half reading through some stuff...
  151. caws

    caws diary

    It was an on-line one Gem, we knew we had to get 100% so 99.33% isn't good enough :( I've spoken to one of my friends who also got 149 and have looked at her answers and I can't see anything wrong with what she's done so she's fuming but if the computer says no then ... As I said it wasn't...
  152. caws

    caws diary

    STS today, which I'm not complaining about - went out with uni girls to the chinese buffet at lunch time yesterday and probably had a week's worth of dinners !! I'm abit gutted this afternoon as I failed my exam yesterday. I'm not too upset and to put it into context I got 149/150, I clicked...
  153. caws

    caws diary

    Morning Gem (well technically it is Tuesday morning !!) I had a lovely few days away with the family and am glad I went. We went out for a meal (we usually go on the last night but as I won't be there we went out Sunday evening) I managed to get a little bit of work done and had a practice on...
  154. caws

    caws diary

    Another 0.5lb up this week. I had a mini breakdown yesterday and boohoo'd but felt alot better afterwards !! Basically on Wednesday our tutor said to bring in our assignment next week for one of the modules so we can help each other but the submission date isn't for another three weeks yet...
  155. caws

    caws diary

    I'm sure it fits alot of people, it was funny because it had been said on here and also my uni friends have been saying it for the past couple of weeks aswell :giggle: I've got a 14 week placement with an intermediate care team, based in a community hospital, but seeing people at home, who...
  156. caws

    caws diary

    0.5lb on this week but I've been really atrocious, i have to say. Talk about eat on the run, anything I can grab sometimes !! Been really, really busy, only 2 weeks left at uni before going out on a 16 week placement so have been ultra stressed about assignments, presentation, personal...
  157. caws

    caws diary

    Lol 0.4lb this week, that's nearly a hlaf eh ? If my scales weren't on the lb setting it probably would even register. I'm off out tonight for a friends birthday so will have a fab time (I hope) and then see how I go next week.
  158. caws

    caws diary

    Had a busy few days, actually got some uni work done, tons more to do though !! Food has been so-so (as always) but I've been more good than bad. Going out for a meal on Friday so going to try and be good until then.
  159. caws

    caws diary

    Had a lie in this morning, will be listening to the footie this afternoon, hope to finish reading the articles I've got and making some notes (so at least I feel I've done some work), I've hoovered around (sorry, vacuumed ;)) and done first load of washing with another one, maybe two to go...
  160. caws

    caws diary

    Lost 1lb :) Plans for the weekend include having no children but need to do some studying so not alot really.
  161. caws

    caws diary

    Hmmm, shame about the crisps and the mars bar I had tonight :sigh:
  162. caws

    caws diary

    Lol, maybe it'd help if I actually posted in it regularly Jane !
  163. caws

    caws diary

    I had an assessed presentation yesterday so have been mega-stressed. All done now till the next one. Hollie still hates work placement but only today and tomorrow left. Had the chicken casserole yesterday, it was my nephew's birthday on Tuesday and when I went to my sister's she'd done pizza...
  164. caws

    caws diary

    Thanks Gem, it's been fine really. I waited in for the heating man - booked to have 4 radiator valves changed when the man came to do my boiler - and when he came he didn't have any of the valves and thought he was doing something different. Been booked in again for a couple of weeks time ...
  165. caws

    caws diary

    Took Hollie to her work experience :( snacked on crisps :( haven't planned dinner yet :( grey, miserable and raining :( The day can only improve :)
  166. caws

    caws diary

    Maybe we could form a society and get recognised as a religion for the census !!
  167. caws

    caws diary

    Hehe, becoming quite the expert Clarri :D
  168. caws

    caws diary

    Lol, listen to each others moans and groans and carry on with the attempts to shift it :) Ahh, it certainly could Gem x I do mean to go out walking MF, but it's been bloody cold and then I can't be bothered !! I'm not getting too depressed tbh, most of the time I'm "Oh well, let's get back...
  169. caws

    caws diary

    Casserole was ok although the girls said the sausages were too soft and they prefer them more 'crispy', it did have some new potatoes in aswell some of which disintegrated. Weighing wise I'm up 0.7lb on my new scales so I'll start again using that. I had an appointment with the practice nurse...
  170. caws

    caws diary

    Morning gals (well afternoon) I have a sausage casserole in the slow cooker, so will report back on how it does.
  171. caws

    caws diary

    Thank you sweetie pie. I decided to go back and get the slightly bigger one although I haven't tried it out yet. I may do a chicken casserole tomorrow, so at least I'm shopping with it in mind :) Errm, I've done some but not finished yet (should do by the end of this week though) The...
  172. caws

    caws diary

    Well it wasn't a disaster but it could have been better. I think I need the slightly bigger one so might get the 2l one. I overfilled it though and it bubbled over a couple of times (the book says 2/3's full but I did more than that). I also need to sort out salt/pepper (to put in or not) and...
  173. caws

    caws diary

    Thanks Delia ;), it's got low, high and keep warm. The book says high is half the time of low but may need the water topping up (and to use boiling water) Do you brown the meat first or just chuck it in and do you use flour/cornflour to thicken it once it's cooked ?
  174. caws

    caws diary

    Lol, I've picked up the stuff to read about 3 or 4 times but then thought " Oh, I'll just have a look at the paper" or "I'll just see what's on the telly" and end up watching the football !! I'm just enjoying the peace and quiet to be honest. Today I bought a slow cooker !! I've wanted one for...
  175. caws

    caws diary

    I seem to lack discipine Gem, hmmm that seems to apply to other parts of my life aswell :rolleyes:
  176. caws

    caws diary

    I know Gem, you're very good at organising them too ;) Ok so last night I ended up having pizza, the temptation was just too much !! Not the one I dribbled over earlier but wasnstill 730 calories !! Wouldn't it just !! I'll have to get practising. I haven't had anything to eat or drink...
  177. caws

    caws diary

    Hey great idea MF, we have to do a poster or a leaflet - I could do a comic strip (somehow !!) 1lb off at weigh in this morning - why does it come off 1 or 2 lb a week but can go on so much quicker :sigh: Today I've had granary toast x 2 with peanut better for breakfast - it seems to work...
  178. caws

    caws diary

    Hi Katierose I wouldn't say that you're alot heavier than me - what's a couple of stone eh :) Yesterday I had a bag of crisps - Abbies favourites so I thought I'd have some aswell - Walkers Max paprika flavour - 200 and 62 bloody calories a bag they were delicious but I won't be having them...
  179. caws

    caws diary

    I've taken Hollie to get her retainer and we only need to order the top one, not both, so that's cut the price in half :) I'm in uni at the moment and have got all of the articles that I need now and have looked up and saved policy, guidelines etc so I think that most of the research has been...
  180. caws

    caws diary

    Happy New Year to you to Gem, nice to be back home ? I had a chicken and bacon club sandwich (granary bread) in the pub, and a bowl of chips. They were doing a special lunch deal with a drink for £3.99 so I couldn't turn it down !! I didn't have any dinner though I've just had 4 tuc biscuits...
  181. caws

    caws diary

    So, I had a crappy nights sleep and the girls have gone back to school, I've put some washing on and had a bath. I haven't had any breakfast today but it wasn't deliberate. I'm meeting a friend for a late lunch at 1.30pm so don't want to have anything now I'll have a drink and just wait. I'm...
  182. caws

    caws diary

    So far today I've had a bagel with philadelphia light on it and a banana. I'm quite peckish at the moment but am going to have a cup of tea and not nibble. I'm doing a chicken and mushrom curry for dinner and boiled rice so will just look forward to that. Oh and I've got a little notebook...
  183. caws

    caws diary

    Mine go back Tuesday and it's not soon enough (and they had a snow week aswell !!) Getting up is going to be a strain for them although their bedroom was cleaned and hoovered today (by them, not me !!) Abbie wanted new trousers so we may have to go shopping tomorrow but they've still got...
  184. caws

    caws diary

    Lol, I've since had 1 slice of toast with beans and some cheese sprinkled on top (to use up the beans) and 1/2 a portion of spag bol that was left over from Friday (no more left overs left now). And 6 quality street :o I'm off this week, apart from 2 hours Friday morning and then start back...
  185. caws

    caws diary

    Hmm, well today I've been very lazy and have been sitting around reading the Jodi Picoult book that I got for Christmas (House Rules). I had bacon, egg and mushrooms for brunch and haven't decided on dinner yet and am not hungry at the moment so might just have some soup and the girls can have...
  186. caws

    caws diary

    Ok, so new year and (another) new start. Cut out the rubbish, be more organised and less lazy. More fruit and veg, less picking because I'm bored and more exercise. New ticker done and a pound off at a time. Today I had a late brunch of a luncheon meat sandwich and then went out of my...
  187. caws

    caws diary

    Lol, I gave the girls some money this year to get me a birthday present and let them loose in the shopping centre - they got some really lovely things and took some money out of the bank to get more !! Thanks alot there, it's the same few pounds that have been going on and coming off for most...
  188. caws

    caws diary

    Yes, it could well be the last Christmas off in a long time Clarri, although I'm sure wherever I work will have some sort of rota/skeleton staff system. I had a lovely Christmas but was abit mardy as I was disappointed with my girls - I had to prompt them to say "thank you" after they'd opened...
  189. caws

    caws diary

    Well, I've shopped till I've dropped for the past couple of days but I've got all the pressies now and only need to do the last minute food shop to get the turkey and veg. I've been out for dinner 4 of the past 6 evenings - including TGI Fridays, an indian banquet night and 2 christmas...
  190. caws

    caws diary

    I've done quite abit of christmas shopping now, still haven't put the tree up - it's sitting in the lounge in it's box still. I've got the busiest week ever coming up - I'm still at work every day and then tomorrow night I'm going to a proper bingo place for the first time ever, Wednesday...
  191. caws

    caws diary

    Woohoo, had some excellent financial news today - I applied to the uni for a hardship payment/extra grant type thing - had to give them loads of information, bank statements, utility bills, car payment/insurance stuff, bus tickets from the girls to and from school etc etc and I got an email...
  192. caws

    caws diary

    Lol Clarri, I usually get things from about August/September but then can't remember what I've got and end up spending much more than I should on everyone (not that the girls mind but then I get cross because they don't appreciate half of what they get !!) They know this year not to expect alot...
  193. caws

    caws diary

    Well the girls have been off school since Tuesday and I've been off since yesterday. We've got just under a foot of snow and cabin fever is setting in. Walked to the corner shop today and then decided to dig the car out and go to Tesco's for abit more. The main roads aren't too bad but the...
  194. caws

    caws diary

    Well I'm been very lazy and haven't anything to report weight wise. I started a new placement on Monday, which I'm enjoying - it's a day surgery treatment centre and I'm in theatres, which is interesting but I'm abit concerned about how I'm going to write an essay on management of care when...
  195. caws

    caws diary

    Thanks Pink, tbh I do still have things that affect me but I feel if I'm aware of the consequences then I can be prepared !! Thanks Gem, I've got some such good friends and we're not usually all stressing at the same time so there's always someone that brings you up and we all end up have a...
  196. caws

    caws diary

    I reckon so - I was reading that link about candida (I think Jane posted it) and I have to say that the bells it rings are very loud !! This week hopefully won't be as bad as the last one was as I've got Tuesday and Thursday off so won't be trying to squeeze ten days into seven !! I'll have...
  197. caws

    caws diary

    Had some lovely tiger bread today and about an hour later had a funny tummy so bread definitely is one of the things that upsets it. Went shopping yesterday and stocked up on good things - had a turkey stir fry for dinner which even the girls enjoyed !!
  198. caws

    caws diary

    Need to go shopping today but haven't had a chance to think about dinners for the week yet. Have to go and pick up my letters for the people that haven't responded to the electoral roll letter and start knocking on doors - not sure whether to start today or not. Going out with the girls...
  199. caws

    caws diary

    I haven't weighed myself for a couple of weeks and was 5.5lb down this morning, which was a nice surprise. I haven't been very organised still but I'm going shopping over the weekend and am not getting things for the girls (like choccy biscuits) that I then have one or five of !! I'm also...
  200. caws

    Good afternoon!

    Wow, well done that's a fantastic loss. Has it been a struggle or have you found it to be not too bad ?
  201. caws

    caws diary

    Afternoon Gem, hope you're ok :)
  202. caws

    caws diary

    Lol, I've had a nightmare week to be honest ! Was in uni all day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, which made it a very long week !! Had a group presentation to do Wednesday which was being assessed (was given the scenario last Wed) Had a to-do with the girls about dirty clothes, floors...
  203. caws

    Kaitlyn's Diary

    Hey Kaitlyn, keep trying although it is difficult isn't it !!
  204. caws

    caws diary

    Sorry :( It's bad when that happens and you hold off for a week or so but have to have one eventually !! Been ok so far today. Have got toothache/sore throat/earache - not quite sure where it's coming from but hopefully it'll stop me hunting for biccies later !!
  205. caws

    caws diary

    Morning Gem, day off today, am planning to go shopping and then visit the widow of an oldie I used to look after before I started nursing. Hope you're ok x
  206. caws

    caws diary

    Busy and wet Clarri !! I've been doing some work for the council, delivering letters about the electoral register. Went to football Saturday afternoon (which we won :D ), went to cinema Saturday night. Saw "Eat, Pray, Love" so need to go to Bali now and find myself a Brazilian (won't bother with...
  207. caws

    caws diary

    Oh I'll have a look for it then, we've got a big Tesco's here :)
  208. caws

    caws diary

    I'm feeling fine now thanks :) I've been out delivering letters this morning and worked up a right sweat. I'm about a third of the way through so wil be back out later. Came home to have a cuppa and some brekkie - had crackerbread with tuna paté (thanks Clarri, it's lovely) I really need to...
  209. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    She did, she did, she did, she did, she did, she did, she did :D
  210. caws

    caws diary

    I'm just about feeling human again. I can't believe how tired I've been, at uni today everyone was saying how quiet I was and all I wanted to do was crawl back into bed !! At least I'm not in now until next Tuesday although I've got some research to do. It must be all this getting old marlarkey :(
  211. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Lol Minz, ya mad ting ;)
  212. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    All we were interested in was how you were getting on ;)
  213. caws

    caws diary

    Hey Minz, nothing interesting going on here, 1 page a month if you're lucky ! Was lovely meeting you too, haven't laughed so much for ages. Hey roomie, hope your drive home was ok, was lovely meeting you too. Got home about 7pm, and am abso-bloody-lutely knackered. Had a fabby time in Dublin...
  214. caws

    caws diary

    Can't wait to meet you either :D Was just sitting next to Hollie and she said "Mum, you're breathing", I'm like, "Yeah well just be glad that I am" !! I know what she meant was I'm breathing out of my mouth (too loudly), and could make some decent phone calls, if I was that way inclined !! It...
  215. caws

    caws diary

    Bought a shawl thingy instead of a cardigan for the weekend, it felt really soft and will be warm ! At the moment I'm completely blocked up and breathing through my mouth, although my nose is running still. I was sneezing abit yesterday, went to my sister's candle party and by the time I got...
  216. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    I hate wearing coats or jackets and the top I think I'm going to wear in the evening is a sleeveless one so I may have to go shopping tomorrow and find a nice cardigan that I can wear over the top of it.
  217. caws

    caws diary

    At the moment I'm leaning towards something to do with the Liverpool Care Pathway, which is a plan of care that can be implemented during end of life care. It usually means no active treatment is given but there can be discrepences about what is 'active treatment'. I need to have a look...
  218. caws

    caws diary

    I am so tired this evening. First day back at uni went well and I've got to start thinking of what to do my dissertation on. I'm definitely going to be organised and try and get ahead of myself (starting from next week) Start of a busy week, can't wait for the weekend :D
  219. caws

    caws diary

    Yay :D
  220. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Looks good to be Mitten :)
  221. caws

    caws diary

    I haven't really made any effort for ages Clarri. I'm back at uni Monday and am going to be a little more organised and get my ass out walking.
  222. caws

    caws diary

    Oh dear me. I caught sight of my reflection in a window today. It was truly awful. I think after Dublin I'll have to do something about it !
  223. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Well Pam and Clarri will be there Friday, Hope arrives early Saturday morning, I arrive mid-day(ish) and I'm not sure about anyone else.
  224. caws

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    Jellybaby - 7lb Miss Bee - 2lbs Kookie -SD caws +0.5lb Shall I add Gem's SD ;)
  225. caws

    caws diary

    Lol, it was started at a similar time as Clarri's - as you can see I have 23 pages and she has nearly 400 and I don't even post here every month !! I'm much better at reading other people's diaries than I am at writing in my own, although I may make more of an effort !
  226. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Well, there is that Pam :D
  227. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Oh no, I don't mean "I don't know if I'm coming" I mean I'm going to be running around like a headless chicken. I have to come, I've printed off my boarding card ;)
  228. caws

    caws diary

    Oh good :D My busy week next week has just got busier - I now have to visit my nan on Tuesday in Bexhill so have no free days :(
  229. caws

    caws diary

    Back to uni next week. Excited but scared - it's the last year !! We were supposed to be in for 2 days (Monday and Thursday) then Wed morning got added in and now Friday has been added aswell, grrrr. Mind you we were told that our Friday lesson would be 2-7pm but it's 9-2pm so I shouldn't...
  230. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    My week next week is getting more and more packed. I won't know whether I'm coming or going !!!
  231. caws

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    Peachy - SD Tinkerbella - STS Kookie - 3lbs caws - STS bcm - 0.5lbs miss bee - 1lb Miss Mango - STS
  232. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Oops I didn't mean to post just the timetable, the actual website is http://www.aircoach.ie/coach.bus.transport.dublin.airport.service.php
  233. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    I've had an email from the hotel about AirCoach who do buses from the airport and they've added a stop at the hotel. It's called the O2 Point Depot, is the first stop (the route is Greystones) but there is only one or two an hour. http://www.aircoach.ie/media/GreystonesTimetableMay2009.pdf
  234. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    I can do chatting in the bar :) I emailed the hotel before I went away about getting there from the airport and she replied with driving directions lol. I'm happy with the bus and the tram combo, seems simple enough (she says with hope !!)
  235. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    I'm away all this week so make any decisions without me (if there's anything to discuss !!) Only 4 weeks :D
  236. caws

    caws diary

    I'm going away for a week and hoping we don't eat out too much and that I don't put on half a stone in a week !! Definitely going to have fish and chips on the seafront in Skegness though.
  237. caws

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    FAF - 1.5lb Gem - SD (bit of a habit) Jools - STS Tinkerbell - 2.6lb Kookie - 2lb Peachy - 3lb BCM - 6.5lb caws - 1lb
  238. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    What time are Hope and Pam's flights getting in ? My flight lands at 11.05am although I don't know how reliable Ryanair is though as have never flown with them. The hotel says room check in is 2pm but usually if you're a little early they don't mind do they ? I saw on Clarri's diary that...
  239. caws

    caws diary

    I'm knackered tonight. I've been delivering letters for the council for the voters registration and although we've got 6 days to do them because I'm going away I've only got 2.5 days !! And I've got it all to do again tomorrow. Still I must be burning off some calories :)
  240. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Clarri - Saturday caws - Saturday
  241. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    I want to book the hotel :cry: Are we going for the Gibson ? They do twin roons for €119 which is about £98. A non-refundable deposit of €3.60 has to be paid (for each room I think) and a booking fee of £2.95. Are we going to go for it ??
  242. caws

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    Lol, I forgot to register my massive 1/2lb loss Sugar -1lb Kookie - 2lbs Forty - sts Elle - sts Tinker - -0.7lb Gem - SD (again!) caws - -0.5lb
  243. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    It's Sept 17/18/19 and anyone can come :) My new passport has arrived - I did it through the Post Office, paid an extra £8 and it took a week and a day to come through - brilliant service. Still need to know about booking the hotel though ;)
  244. caws

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Yeah we need to book it - how are we going to do it though ?
  245. caws

    caws diary

    Well you've certainly confused me Grier Chile - my diary is very sporadic - I write in other people's much more than I write in my own. Having said that I'm off to football this afternoon, just about to have a cup of tea and an egg bango. Haven't worked out tonight's dinner yet, I really...
  246. caws

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    STS for me too
  247. caws

    caws diary

    I declined an invitation from my mum to go out to dinner last night !! I'm supposed to be going out for a curry tonight, although I'm still waiting to hear from my friend and as I'd been out earlier in the week I told her we'd go anther time :D I also got a pair of cords in M&S for £3, in the...
  248. caws

    caws diary

    Woohoo, that the 2nd year over and done with. Nearly six weeks ho;liday although I'll do some shifts at the hospital, just to get some spending money for holiday. We're going up to Lincolnshire for a week. My dad, who lives in Spain, is coming over and has a friend who has a caravan so we're...
  249. caws

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    Or are we just very trying ;)
  250. caws

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    I'm at my sister's doggy sitting so wasn't able to weigh in on Friday. Back home tomorrow, so will have a weigh in later this week.
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