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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7980 on: November 04, 2013, 12:18:57 PM »
1. Nice day out with friends yesterday to Studley Royal and lunch at pub in Ripley -- even though it rained (with the sun full out -- beautiful rainbows!)

2. Finding a cousin in Australia (via UKY)!!
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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7981 on: November 04, 2013, 04:26:35 PM »
We finally were able to bury my MIL's ashes this weekend.  I was able to make it to the funeral in March, and DH wanted me to be at the burial so we waited until I was here.  Tho it took some time to find the deeds to the plot and find a day when all of DH's cousins could also make it.  Sad day, but happy she is with parents and brothers and sisters again.  The rain stopped just long enough for the graveside service to be done with the sun peeking through the clouds.

And i am gonna cheat cause I have 3 things

Second thing is going to sefton park with friends tomorrow to see the fireworks for my first bonfire night (while living here)

And finally MIL was one of 9 kids, she was the youngest, and DH is the youngest cousin, so all of his cousin's daughters are taking me out Friday for a welcome to Liverpool dinner.  Quite lucky that I get along with his entire family and am blessed that his cousins, all older than me, and their children, all my age, have made me feel extremely welcome in my new home.  They treat as if I am blood.  Really lucked out with an amazing family.  And since my family lived ALL over the US, it is a nice change to have people around.


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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7982 on: November 04, 2013, 05:10:13 PM »
1. LAST day of unpacking. Few more dregs of hanging things up, tidying, and going through that last 'random things' box and I'M DONE!!!

2. Yesterday I had no ideas about what to write for NaNoWriMo and now there's a FLOOD! Woot! Maybe I'll write TWO novels and become FAMOUS.
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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7983 on: November 04, 2013, 06:47:03 PM »
1. That I'm almost ready to apply for my marriage visa!

2. That my idea to start a blog is very well received by others, I cannot wait to get my website up and running :)
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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7984 on: November 04, 2013, 08:12:50 PM »
2. That my idea to start a blog is very well received by others, I cannot wait to get my website up and running :)

Coinkydink......I just started my first ever blog today!   [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]

Jan 2012  >  stars aligned & we met online
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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7985 on: November 04, 2013, 08:18:32 PM »
1. A long overdue haircut.  [smiley=gorgeous.gif]

2. A fab weekend behind me and a fun week ahead of me.  :D
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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7986 on: November 05, 2013, 12:19:40 AM »
1. I had a great first day of work, and am enjoying working with hubby and my best friend. Life is good!

2. Mint medley hot tea. Mmmmm!
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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7987 on: November 05, 2013, 01:41:15 PM »
Coinkydink......I just started my first ever blog today!   [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]


1. That I'm almost ready to apply for my marriage visa!

2. That my idea to start a blog is very well received by others, I cannot wait to get my website up and running :)

haha i am organizing stuff for my first blog as well


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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7988 on: November 05, 2013, 10:14:12 PM »
1, A new cow-worker was shocked to find out today that not only am I not in my early to mid 20's, but I am 42. She not only made my day, but my entire week!

2. Fuzzy pj bottoms and long sleeved t-shirts.
“It's practically impossible to look at a penguin and feel angry.” Joe Moore

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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7989 on: November 06, 2013, 08:30:47 AM »
1, A new cow-worker was shocked to find out today that not only am I not in my early to mid 20's, but I am 42. She not only made my day, but my entire week!


YAY!  I turned 50 last month, and some of my colleagues were gobsmacked when they found out my age!  The guesses ranged from 33 to 40 (luckily, I had dyed my hair that week!), so I was amazed and pleased.  :)


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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7990 on: November 06, 2013, 08:49:51 AM »
Well done Tama and Albatross. (Alba~ you do look very young!)  :D

1. I have managed to get out of bed three days in a row to exercise before work. Hoping I am able to break this lazy streak I have been on recently.  :)

2. A friend from Italy is in town. Can't wait to catch up.  :)
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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7991 on: November 21, 2013, 12:08:25 PM »
1. My new job and its salary finally starts full-time on Monday. No more soul-destroying data entry for me!  ;D

2. Doing my first board op shift at the radio station tomorrow. I have to sit in the studio and run a remote broadcast through the board. I am SO nervous but so excited at the same time.
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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7992 on: November 21, 2013, 12:18:21 PM »
1. My new job and its salary finally starts full-time on Monday. No more soul-destroying data entry for me!  ;D

2. Doing my first board op shift at the radio station tomorrow. I have to sit in the studio and run a remote broadcast through the board. I am SO nervous but so excited at the same time.

These are two great things. Good luck!
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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7993 on: November 21, 2013, 12:25:47 PM »
These are two great things. Good luck!

Thanks PB!  :)
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Re: Two things you are happy about today/
« Reply #7994 on: January 14, 2014, 02:34:45 AM »
1. Checked my tracking number for my visa documents I sent on Friday and the UKBA received them.. Haven't received an email from them yet  :P

2. Ran into an old friend at the nail salon today! Found out she's expecting (4 months in) and that she got a better job as a store manager. We're planning a get logether with our lads next month  ;)
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