.....Im back ...and this is a short novel...be prepared.....

It feels like eons since I updated my Blog.....life has been busy...and with Mum and Dad visiting I felt as though I spent enough time on the computer checking emails ect........without sitting updating my Blog.
So Ill just run through a quick catch up.......

Mum and Dad spent almost a week with us.... they look so rested , brown and fit from their journey...and although they are pleased to see us all...Im sure they would head off again at the drop of a hat...and so they should.

Mum worked like a trojan while she was here...she washed and ironed...and cooked meals...I loved that...because I hate meal preparation. Im hopeless at showing my appreciation....and although I thanked her more than once...Ill say it again now "THANKYOU MA"... for all your cooking, ironing ect...... it was appreciated.

I attended my very first training session ..... and although I wasnt the presenter...I did get to take a small section of the fractures session....when Johns phone rang...and he threw me the whiteboard marker as he left the room. Here I was sitting at the front of the room with all eyes eagerly awaiting me to take over...... so with NO preparation...I jumped in. Fortunatly it wasnt for long...and it was ok. I then assisted in the practical assessments.....far more my thing...and had a most enjoyable day. Having been a volunteer myself...I really feel for these guys and girls...they head out to exactly the same jobs as us....with far less training and experiance....and they do an awesome job...so to be able to impart some knowledge and tips that I have learnt was just the best feeling. I should also thank John, a work colleague of mine...who actually took me to his session....put up with my company overnight......and made me feel very at ease....I know you read occassionally John....so Thanks!!..you are really are a gem.

Brent finally received his group certificate....so after all of the above....it arrived at his new place of employment and they passed it on for him to bring home.....I swear the bu&&er was just holding on to it until I phoned...so that he could get an oppurtunity to mouth off at me. Well in any case......the entire saga is over now...so Im shutting the book on that.

My dearest friend Donna had a birthday on Monday...and although I honestly thought of you all day....I never phoned. I am honestly the slackest friend...... I have great intention...but run out of time always......so I dont make a particularly good friend thats for sure. So although this is a feeble replacement .....I really hope you had a wonderful day ...... I hope you were spoilt rotten.... and Im guessing you would have been at work...so I hope it was a stress free day.

...and while Im at apologies...... Kerry...my gorgeous cousin (closest thing I have to a little sister)...thanks for all your emails..... you are the best at keeping in touch.

Last night was School Governing Council meeting...... I have a little bit of organising to do with regard to the canteen manager replacement..... so Im meeting with the Principal this morning to arrange some further meeting times.

Im off to the hairdressers today..........Ive had this appointment for three weeks...and Im hanging out....my hair is over 'foiled', over 'straightened' ...dry, mousy and yuck.....I cant wait to have a good cut and a colour...... Im going to be a new woman tonight.....and then head off for my night shift.

Im still persisting with my gut cleanse ..... Im not feeling nearly as sick as I was after drinking it....and who knows if its working or not.....but I will never know if I dont give it a go. I have my next appointment with her on Friday...and she is going to look at my diet.....so Im keeping a diet diary for the next few days...and I have to take that with me. Im sure she will shake her head...... but no point lying to her.

Just finally a couple of scrapbooking related things......

The Scrapboxx Search for a DT is up to round 4 ...I would love to congratulate all the girls, and many of them I consider friends, that have made it through......there honestly is some amazing work.....and it must be such a tough task...narrowing it down each round.....and big (((( hugs)))) to those that didnt get through ..... it makes me feel so sad to think of the dissapointment...and yet Im sure that will be ME any round soon....Im prepared.
I guess I better have at least one layout share......so this is of Briony obviously..doh! ...and her complete joy at having the bands on her teeth.....I know lots of you will have already seen this layout in galleries...but maybe someone hasnt seen it already..LOL



Well ...this is about it for this morning.....Im off to scrap a layout.......but finally I want to add...what a lovely surprise I had in my mail box this morning....... firstly a wonderful package of fabric from Sharryn...and quite seriously this was the funkiest, most grooviest, fantastic'ist fabric Ive ever seen......I feel like wearing it...although it all cut into fat quaters and wouldnt cover a bum cheek ROFL....I cant wait to use it!!! Thankyou SO much!!
and..... also a wonderful RAK from Susan (Smiles1965) ... you have spoilt me rotten Susan...my RAK was full of wonderful bits and pieces....flowers, brads, tags...and little word tiles ...and so much more....it is just my kind of thing!!...I love to add these tiny little odds and sods...and I just adored it....
So Im sitting here feeling absolutley spoilt, honoured, loved .... thankyou both!

Mwah for today......
Mardi xx