mariamum's Minti Blog http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/ mariamum's Minti Blog Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk Update on the last 20 days mariamum Been working too much I am sooo exhausted I'm not sure I can manage another week.  I just keep thinking the money will come in handy to pay the bills and it will all be worth it in the end.  My work has asked me to do loads of hours because they have left themselves so short staffed they just ... Been working too much I am sooo exhausted I'm not sure I can manage another week.  I just keep thinking the money will come in handy to pay the bills and it will all be worth it in the end.  My work has asked me to do loads of hours because they have left themselves so short staffed they just can't cope.  Yet when I ask if I can increase my hours they still say "NO" I am not sure of my rights with regards to whether I can take it further if they won't increase my hours because they have told me they are not recruiting yet they have taken on 3 new members of staff. Also with all the extra hours I am working I am just getting paid standard rate and I am not sure if they have to give me holiday entitlement.  Employees rights, what a joke, we don't have any. 

Alex has been on his best behaviour since the incident on the 4.09.09 and he is still banned from playing any games but he seems to be coping with this.  Still not sure how long this will last but I am willing to wait and see. 

Not feeling great at the moment still having some depressive episodes not sure if it is due to working too many hours or just the onset of the possibility of winter.  My friend has had her op to remove her lymph nodes just waiting for the results of the bone scan.  My other best friend is emigrating to Canada and this will be our last Christmas together she is more than a friend to me she is almost like family so I am trying my hardest to learn to let her go.  She will have a lot to sort out over the next few months as she is planning to leave in July so I truly feel sorry for her and all the work she will have to do. 

That is it for now, hope you are all ok and will catch up with you when I get a moment to stop and relax.

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1057604/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1057604/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:05:39 -0700 Update on friends cancer op. Life is so unfair. mariamum Hi, a while back I mentioned that my friend had found a lump in her breast and it was breast cancer.  They have since operated and the lump was removed they also removed a lymph node from her armpit and were testing to see if it had cancer.  I spoke to her today and have bad news the lymph node ... Hi, a while back I mentioned that my friend had found a lump in her breast and it was breast cancer.  They have since operated and the lump was removed they also removed a lymph node from her armpit and were testing to see if it had cancer.  I spoke to her today and have bad news the lymph node has cancer and now she has to go back for another op to remove all the lymph nodes and then she has to have her bones x-rayed to make sure it hasn't spread to her bones.  Then will have chemo and radiotherapy.  Please,please pray your hardest that she will get better and that the cancer hasn't spread to her bones. 

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1052110/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1052110/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:31:53 -0700 What do you do when your child steals from you? mariamum The worst thing a parent can feel is when they feel a failure as a parent.  Well that is how I felt when I found out that my eldest had been downloading games using my credit card.  He denied it for ages and it was only until he realised that he would have been found out in the end that ... The worst thing a parent can feel is when they feel a failure as a parent.  Well that is how I felt when I found out that my eldest had been downloading games using my credit card.  He denied it for ages and it was only until he realised that he would have been found out in the end that he confessed.  So who is to blame, the gaming industry or me for getting him all these game consoles in the first place?  What makes a child steal from their own parent??  Have I not brought him up with any values or is he is own person and will just turn out the way he chooses?  I always knew that he had problems but when did this all start has it gone beyond my ability to help?  I feel so confused at the moment I just don't know what to do next it feels like someone has just pulled the carpet out from under me and I am just falling. No matter how hard I try to understand what has happened I can't make any sense of it least of all how I am going to sort it all out.

Feel free to give any advice you see fit.

Thanks x

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1051273/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1051273/ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:49:47 -0700 Hi Sorry I have been away for soooo long mariamum Have been booked for loads of work over the summer holidays at the libraries and I am totally exhausted.  We have also been away to Wales on a caravan holiday which was fun.  All I feel like doing at the moment is sleep.  What is it about the school holidays that messes up your body clock.  My friend has had her ... Have been booked for loads of work over the summer holidays at the libraries and I am totally exhausted.  We have also been away to Wales on a caravan holiday which was fun.  All I feel like doing at the moment is sleep.  What is it about the school holidays that messes up your body clock.  My friend has had her breast cancer operation and is just waiting for the results about whether it has spread or not, which she won't get till the children are back at school.  My computer broke as well and this is the new one we had to buy.  Just as well I've had plenty of work to pay for it, the worst part of it breaking was that fact that we thought we had lost all our photos, but a very good friend told me of a website that would help me access all my previous photos via my digital camera even though I had deleted them.  Please make sure you have backed up all your photos and documents I would hate it if anyone had to go through that if their computer broke. 

I hope you are all ok and I promise I will catch up with you.

Love Maria

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1047651/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1047651/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:59:10 -0700 Need your prayers and good vibes mariamum I found out today that one of my friends has breast cancer.  It really takes such horrific news to put your whole life in perspective.  I feel so worried for her and wish I could take away the pain and worry she is feeling right now.  She is due to have the op soon and we won't know till after ... I found out today that one of my friends has breast cancer.  It really takes such horrific news to put your whole life in perspective.  I feel so worried for her and wish I could take away the pain and worry she is feeling right now.  She is due to have the op soon and we won't know till after then how far it has spread. I really want to do something to help but all I feel like I can do is pray, it's ironic how I turn to religion when I can't find the answers to a problem.  If you believe help me to believe that everything will be ok.   She does'nt deserve this and neither do her kids.  Her boys love her so much because she is such a great mum and I know they will not be coping very well with the news. Life is so unfair and cruel. 

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1032215/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1032215/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:20:07 -0700 Need to rant mariamum There is something that has really wound me up recently, I know the world is full of silly rules that sometimes we just don't question because they have been around for years.  Well recently my school has come up with this rule that if you child is ill on the first day that you ring up the school  then they ... There is something that has really wound me up recently, I know the world is full of silly rules that sometimes we just don't question because they have been around for years.  Well recently my school has come up with this rule that if you child is ill on the first day that you ring up the school  then they have to be kept at home on the second day (regardless of whether they are perfectly well the next day) because they are still contagious.  Now I am a bit confused if my child is ill on day one but fine the next day will he no longer be contagious on day three?  I could understand if the school was angry with me for sending him in on day two and he was still visibily ill and I had to be called in to take him home then I could understand.  What planet are these schools on?  The common cold is the most contagious of illnesses so how does the school think that keeping my child at home for two days is going to stop the cold from spreading.  I am no medical professional but I would have thought that having had to nurse my children through illnesses for the last 13 years would give me some knowledge of how illnesses are spread.  But maybe I'm to stupid a mother to understand this two day rule, so could someone please explain it to me??

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1029448/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1029448/ Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:52:30 -0700 Hi all, I'm back again mariamum Finally finished my Teaching Assistant course just need to wait for the certificate and a job.  Trying not to let the constant rejection from my job applications get me down but I know they are a lot of people out there worse off than me who have lost their jobs and are finding it just as hard to find work ... Finally finished my Teaching Assistant course just need to wait for the certificate and a job.  Trying not to let the constant rejection from my job applications get me down but I know they are a lot of people out there worse off than me who have lost their jobs and are finding it just as hard to find work in this horrible recession.  Still doing my casual work had a load of exam invigilation recently but that is almost over now and not getting many calls from the library to cover.  Not getting any work has been the cause of my depression before so if this carries on I think you'll find me in a dark room somewhere.  Sorry I haven't been around lately I haven't got any excuses for not keeping in touch.  Now I see why I don't have many friends, LOL! I hope you are all ok and thanks to those Minti members who have sent me emails it was really nice to see you haven't given up on me. Love you all xxxxxxxxx

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1018662/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/1018662/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:19:31 -0700 Where has the time gone? mariamum Hello again can't believe I haven't blogged for sooo long.  I have been busy working on and off.  Last week was a bit of a minor nightmare, Daniel was ill and there was a lot of stuff going on that was making me feel stressed.  Anyway that is all over and done with now and I'm glad things are back to ... Hello again can't believe I haven't blogged for sooo long.  I have been busy working on and off.  Last week was a bit of a minor nightmare, Daniel was ill and there was a lot of stuff going on that was making me feel stressed.  Anyway that is all over and done with now and I'm glad things are back to mundane and normal for now. 

Just wondering if anyone out there who has had experience with teenagers, how do you help a teenager to understand the complications of social interaction.  Sorry I probably don't make any sense but I'm pretty crap at dealing with problems concerning friendships etc.  I mean how do you explain to a child how to deal with a friend  that is being horrible or how to cope with rejection or how to cope with being alone or how to cope with feeling unattractive or depressed.  Not even I can cope with any of these myself so how am I supposed to offer him help.  

If any of you happen to be passing my way any suggestions will be gratefully received.  See you all later.  

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/971829/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/971829/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:29:46 -0800 Hello everybody I'm still here if you're wondering mariamum Hi still working hard, too hard if you ask me, really need a break.  Anyway doing this from work, how cool and lazy and naughty is that!!  Please accept my apologies for any tags that have not been replied to I am rubbish at putting photos on here and music ones are a no-no as I don't own anything other ... Hi still working hard, too hard if you ask me, really need a break.  Anyway doing this from work, how cool and lazy and naughty is that!!  Please accept my apologies for any tags that have not been replied to I am rubbish at putting photos on here and music ones are a no-no as I don't own anything other than a car radio with which I listen to music on.

How are you all?? I need something to cheer me up all I ever do is listen to the news which makes me depressed.  I know I shouldn't but can't help it.  Hope everyone in Australia who I know is ok and I hope everyone here who has had to experience the snow haven't had any bad happen to them either. 

Anyway not long to go now till I finish at 7.15pm, what happened to the 5.00 finish

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/962818/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/962818/ Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:24:08 -0800 Arna tagged me with this one mariamum 1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED? Yes  2. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS? Excited and nervous 3. HOW OLD WERE YOU? 25 years old 4. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT? Pregnancy Test 5. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST? The person who got me in that state, lol, the husband 6. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX? Not for my first I did for ... 1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED?
Yes 
2. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS?
Excited and nervous
3. HOW OLD WERE YOU?
25 years old
4. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT?
Pregnancy Test
5. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST?
The person who got me in that state, lol, the husband
6. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX?
Not for my first I did for my second
7. DUE DATE?
Was due on 16th March but arrived early
8. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS?
Only once
9. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE?
Can't remember think it was spicy food or fish either way they are still my favourites.
10. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST?
No one, I think. Can't remember it was too long ago and anything annoys me, lol.
11. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX?
Boy
12. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING?
No
13. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY?
Not many after my first but loads after my second in fact still trying to shift it.
14. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER?
No
15. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?
What the baby shower or the baby?
16. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY?
Only the fact that he had decided to wrap the umbilical cord around his neck and arrive 4 weeks early
17. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH?
In a hospital think it was called All Saints
18. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR?
None they tried to enduce me but then decided to give me an emergency cesarian
19. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL?
I drove myself for my normal weekly check up and they made me stay
20. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH?
Only the doctors and nurses because it was an emergency c-section they gave me a general so I didn't see anything and they wouldn't allow my husband in to watch either
21. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION?
C-Section
22. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN?
No didn't have any choice with a c-section
23. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH?
4.5 pounds
24. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN?
28th February he missed the leap year by one day
25. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER?
Alex
26. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY?
13.......Ahhhh! where has the time gone!

Thanks Arna I feel really old now, lol. 

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/962816/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/962816/ Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:10:10 -0800 Snow..........snow..........snow mariamum Is it snowing where you are??? I've only got college today but I haven't got the guts to drive in this weather so have decided to stay at home.  I really need to catch up with everything at home too so could have done with this welcome break.  Just hope this clears up by tomorrow as I have to go to ... Is it snowing where you are???

I've only got college today but I haven't got the guts to drive in this weather so have decided to stay at home.  I really need to catch up with everything at home too so could have done with this welcome break.  Just hope this clears up by tomorrow as I have to go to work from Wednesday onwards.  I'd never cope if I lived in a cold and snowy country, LOL.

I really love the library job I am so happy when I am there, it is just so different from my current job.  I would enjoy my current job if there wasn't the constant pressure to hit sales I can't stand the way they sell to people.  Oh well I am still waiting for a permanent postiion to come along so I can leave eventually.  The recession isn't helping as all companies are being apprehensive about recruiting new staff.  I am just counting my blessings that I still have a job(s).

Better take this opportunity to get on with the housework then.  See you all later, love Maria xxx

 

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/950408/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/950408/ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:12:44 -0800 Who are we???? mariamum Today I saw something that really upset me, I've seen parents lose it with their kids in the shops and scream and yell at them but this was beyond my understanding, I saw a fully grown man beat a 2 year old child in the car park and I screamed but he didn't hear me and I was to scared ... Today I saw something that really upset me, I've seen parents lose it with their kids in the shops and scream and yell at them but this was beyond my understanding, I saw a fully grown man beat a 2 year old child in the car park and I screamed but he didn't hear me and I was to scared to run up and confront him.  After all the headlines in the news recently about child cruelty and children/babies ending up dead at the hands of their parents, I just couldn't cope with what I had seen and not only that I could not cope with the fact that I did NOTHING!!! 

What is happening???? I just can't understand it how someone can beat a child to that extent and not be able to stop themselves.  What do I do now I've taken down the number plate of the car but where do I go now and would it make any difference???

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/934165/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/934165/ Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:05:22 -0800 I feel soooo guilty!!! mariamum I'm soooo sorry I haven't been keeping in touch, so much to do and so little time, I can only hope you all forgive me. I've got to admit it's the guilt that has been keeping me away too, there has been sooo much happening in your lives and I've missed it all.  I hope you all have had a lovely Christmas ... I'm soooo sorry I haven't been keeping in touch, so much to do and so little time, I can only hope you all forgive me. I've got to admit it's the guilt that has been keeping me away too, there has been sooo much happening in your lives and I've missed it all. 

I hope you all have had a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Things have been pretty uneventful down here which is just the way I like it.  I'm still busy with work and would love to have a rest. 

I am wracking my brain for something more to say but I'm afraid that's it.  Sorry I'm sooo boring, lol.   Anyway I hope 2009 is a good year for you all and that the recession won't affect any of you.

Love you all xxxxxxxx

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/924011/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/924011/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:34:37 -0800 I'm sooooo sorry I haven't been around. mariamum I think most of my close friends knew how much I wanted a job well I can finally say that I have never been soooo busy.  It seems like the casual library job is more full time than casual, lol.  Anyway not complaining have enjoyed having some extra cash to help me through Christmas and already planning repairs for next ... I think most of my close friends knew how much I wanted a job well I can finally say that I have never been soooo busy.  It seems like the casual library job is more full time than casual, lol.  Anyway not complaining have enjoyed having some extra cash to help me through Christmas and already planning repairs for next year that I can afford to do now.  I love my job too, the people I work with are lovely and it is sooo different to my Saturday job.

The only problem is I just can't catch up, my house is a mess and I'm falling behind on my teaching assistant coursework. And I really miss being on Minti. Oh well suppose I can't have it all. 

Thankyou to everyone who has been checking up on me and who still remember I'm here, lol.

Love you all, and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a brilliant New Year.

XXXXXXXXXXXXX

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/903739/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/903739/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:03:10 -0800 Why can't people just be nice!!!!! mariamum Recently my hubby came home from work and was really upset that he had overheard his name mentioned at work and is now convinced that they are all talking about him behind his back.  It really annoys me when people can't say how they feel to your face and would rather make comments about you behind your back. It's the same ... Recently my hubby came home from work and was really upset that he had overheard his name mentioned at work and is now convinced that they are all talking about him behind his back.  It really annoys me when people can't say how they feel to your face and would rather make comments about you behind your back.

It's the same in the school playground you can tell the ones that have their little clicky groups and the ones that are loners.  If you're wondering I'm a loner.  At work I generally just get on with my job and even though I like to think I get on with everyone I always keep myself to myself.  So I suppose I can't complain when I have'nt got any friends as the problem is probably self inflicted, LOL.

Feeling really tired, doing loads of overtime at work because the new boss wants to have a clear out.  I quite like her, she's very professional and is very organised but from the vibes I'm getting from other staff they don't seem to like her that much, it's probably because she makes them work too hard.  I'm happy I'm earning enough money to pay for all those Christmas presents I got on credit, oooops!!!!  Been suffering with some strange aches and pains, wish I was more like Madonna bet she never complains of any aches and pains, lol.

Can't believe it's getting closer to Christmas it happens every year and I'm never prepared for it.  Hope you are all ok and hopefully more prepared than me.

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/882702/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/882702/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:37:07 -0800 Need to vent mariamum Have I mentioned before how much I HATE being short, it was never a problem at school it only became an issue when I became an adult.  People can't help mentioning my height even people who are only a few inches taller than me, I've been called a short ass, ompalompa (from Charlie and the Choclate factory) and even though I ... Have I mentioned before how much I HATE being short, it was never a problem at school it only became an issue when I became an adult.  People can't help mentioning my height even people who are only a few inches taller than me, I've been called a short ass, ompalompa (from Charlie and the Choclate factory) and even though I am not a dwarf people still manage to make me feel like one.  It really annoys me when people state the obvious and think it won't hurt your feelings, when people have called me short I have felt like saying 'well you're fat or ugly', but I don't.  But it won't be long before I do and I know I'll regret it the minute it comes out of my mouth, lol.   Anyway think I'll go back to taking my tabs for now till I am suitably calm. 

Went to work on Saturday and we had to fill in this staff survey which records how the staff feel about the company they work for and it's all anonymous.  It is such a waste of time because they don't take any notice of the comments we make so I don't even know why they bother doing it, our opinion counts for nothing. You know what I really find annoying, if you dare to criticise anything you're made to feel like a trouble maker.  What is this world coming to when you can't say how you feel, I thought we lived in a democracy, more fool me!!!!

Think I have run out of rants, so lucky you, you've got away, LOL.

I hope you're all ok.  Take care xxxx

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/871133/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/871133/ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:21:40 -0800 The new boss is a workaholic mariamum Could you believe it the boss came into work on her day off,  I would like to think it was commitment but she was only there to tell us of all the changes she was making and what she expects of us...... so I would just call that nagging, lol.   I guess these managers must get paid loads of money ... Could you believe it the boss came into work on her day off,  I would like to think it was commitment but she was only there to tell us of all the changes she was making and what she expects of us...... so I would just call that nagging, lol.   I guess these managers must get paid loads of money to be married to the job, it makes you wonder if people are ever able to have some sort of family life, nowadays????  Still nothing has been able to spoil my good mood, I think that since I've found other work I am a lot more confident and don't feel tied to my current job (which is making me feel very stressed and unhappy)  I know I will leave there eventually and it is just a waiting game. 

Have got some oragami books and have been trying to make some of the paper shapes last night, managed to do the easy ones, but the hard ones were impossible I was almost pulling my hair out, lol. Best get on with all my chores, so I see you all later.  Got a busy week next week, so I don't know when I will be able to catch up with you all, but I will try my hardest, lol.

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/864241/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/864241/ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:44:51 -0700 A stress free life mariamum It's a nice feeling when you feel that everything is going smoothly there are so many times I have wished that life could always be like this but I know I am hoping for miracles.  So for now I am happy to enjoy it as it is.  Met the new boss on Saturday and she is most definately an improvement ... It's a nice feeling when you feel that everything is going smoothly there are so many times I have wished that life could always be like this but I know I am hoping for miracles.  So for now I am happy to enjoy it as it is.  Met the new boss on Saturday and she is most definately an improvement on the last model.  She is calm and controlled and is good at dealing with staff.   So far, so good, lol.   Have finally finished my training as a library assistant and now I am getting calls from the local libraries booking me in to cover, it is such a great feeling to have people asking you for help and to feel wanted.  The benefits to being casual are great because you're in control and you can say "no" if you can't do a certain day.  The only down side is you can start to worry if you don't get any calls asking you to work.   And to make me even happier the half term is here and the boys are at home.   Life couldn't be any smoother than it is right now, lol.

Hope you are all ok and sending you all my love xxxxxx

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/858823/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/858823/ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:37:49 -0700 Yay the boss is leaving!!!! mariamum I had the best news today, my boss has gone to another branch cause she can't cope with the stress of being a manager.  What a joke more like she didn't have a clue how to be a manager.  Reckon this was because of the overtime issue again, she didn't like paying us overtime and we were'nt allowed to moan ... I had the best news today, my boss has gone to another branch cause she can't cope with the stress of being a manager.  What a joke more like she didn't have a clue how to be a manager.  Reckon this was because of the overtime issue again, she didn't like paying us overtime and we were'nt allowed to moan about it.   The only problem is that we can't be abused and remain silent at the same time, lol. 

I am soooo tired, I'm never at home now, I'm either at college or at school or at the library, it's great, but very tiring. I know I'm only casual at the library but I love it sooo much I'm considering becoming permanent, just waiting for the right vacancy to come along. Will still continue my Teacher Assistant course, well, I have paid for it now.  Finding it really annoying trying to do my coursework because I need to work with older children and currently they have me volunteering in reception.  Finding all the political correctness in schools is starting to slowly put me off working there.  I love teaching kids so I'm hoping my experiences aren't going to destroy the way I feel. 

I hope you are all ok, sending you all my love and hugs.  xxxxxxxxxx

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/837540/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/837540/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:41:32 -0700 I'm sooo excited mariamum After all the waiting I finally got the call to say I can start my library training and I will be doing every day next week.  The woman who called was sooo nice and it made me feel a lot more relaxed about learning a new job.  It will mean that I can't do any of my volunteering jobs next week at school so ... After all the waiting I finally got the call to say I can start my library training and I will be doing every day next week.  The woman who called was sooo nice and it made me feel a lot more relaxed about learning a new job.  It will mean that I can't do any of my volunteering jobs next week at school so I hope they won't be too upset with me.  Had a really good day today took my mum and dad to bluewater (shopping centre) as a treat for my dad's birthday and they loved it, they normally never really go out anywhere so for them anywhere away from home is an outing.

Hope you all have a good week next week and I will try and catch up with you as soon as I can.

 

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/819424/ http://www.minti.com/members/mariamum/blog/819424/ Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:17:47 -0700