I watch too many romantic movies!

once I recover from all this I am going to get a Wii...I think a Wii will be more fun and less stressful then a man ...and then I can become a pro at Rock Band

Hehe! Can I come over and play?

Yeah, I wanna come too!  I love Wii-ing! 

But, I must say, I do think you seem incredibly strong Josy to be handling things as well as you have.  I would be a complete mess if I were in your shoes.  So I applaud you for this thus far.  I know it's not all roses and pretty music playing in the background as you walk down the street, but as far as we see, you're not hysterical over all this.  I go ape if I don't talk to Ian in a few days (although, with my internet being all messed up, I haven't properly spoken to him in about a week....and won't be able to do so until Wednesday).

For some odd reason though, he and I had this conversation the other night on IM (which is all my illegal internet connection will allow us to do instead of web cam chat) and he said  "i 'accept' that i have found my soulmate and dont need daily contact to keep me secure about things..............thats all baby."  So maybe when men get into this Don't Need Daily Contact attitude, this is what they're thinking?  I'm the first one to admit that I'm clingy, but that's because I love the guy, he's my best friend, and this is also the longest relationship I've ever been in and I'm afraid that he's going to go since most men I've dated left a long time ago.  But anywho, back to the topic at hand.  Maybe Jason feels no daily contact is necessary, buuutttt, then again, the amount he's gone is TOO long.  Hmmm.....hopefully you'll hear something this weekend, Josy.  *hugs* 

Maybe this attitude is a British man thing?  Although, Alan is open about his emotions.

Bah.....well, now that I'm crying (because I'm a sap and I don't like seeing other people hurt and go through things like this) I better get a move on and get ready for work.  Life seems like the movie Groundhog Day anymore.

On a lighter note, my Mom is all about making favours for the wedding dinner...lol.  So Ian and I have to come up with colors in the next week.  Planning a wedding is hard.

Hope all you ladies enjoy your Saturday!  *hugs*

Beth and Patty and whoever else wants to can come over if I get a Wii lol We will start our own rock band lol

I am not as strong as I seem sometimes...the other day I was in the car singing along to my Mama Mia cd and "The Winner Takes it All" came on and I was listening to the words and I burst out into tears...I try to hide my crying...I usually do that in my room at night before bed...but during the day I do try to think positive and try to keep my mind occuppied...it is extremley hard...Patty I am like you in that this is my first long term relationship...and it drives me nuts not to hear from him...I love what Ian said to you and I think that is wonderful...and for a while Jason and I were only talking once a week because of his schedule and the fact that he like Ian didn't have to talk to me all the time...but I think the fact that we have been thru Christmas and New Year with nothing more then a generic email means there is more to the situation. I don't understand what he is upset about if he is upset...or if he decided to give up on us...because he won't talk to me...and I think this is the worst part...I am the type that needs to talk things out...or I would really like to know...but it doesn't look like that is going to happen...so I am going to have to move on with my life...I think what makes this worse is I haven't seen him since August when I was refused entry to the country...we got one day to be together before I came back...And now I won't have the chance for a proper goodbye...but then again who knows what will happen...

Patty don't cry...and don't worry about me...you have such an exciting time ahead of you...picking the colors of your wedding...making favors...you ordered your dress so you are way ahead...Ian sounds like a wonderful man and he is lucky to have you...so have you thought about what kind of favors you are going to make?

How are the rest of you ladies and gentleman?

Believe it or not, that dress is a brides' maid dress, on the rack, at the David's Bridal near me.

I just wanted to see if there was an update on the dress...and I was so surprised to read this!  I am also from Ohio, and I looked all around the David's Bridal in Cincinnati, and I sure didn't see anything that cute or unique.  Very well done!  When's the wedding??

JEP - reading your post made me sad as well : (  All these issues with a serious LDR are not for the faint of heart...and when you add in the entry refusal and visa problems you describe, that must have added an enormous amount of stress.  Just underlining the fact that even though nowadays it's very easy to meet people from far away places, it's NOT easy to maintain, or to grow.  I hope you hear from your guy so you know what's what, or to get the closure that you need.

Regarding romantic movies...'Sixteen Candles' was on our pay-per-view the other day, and DH and I watched it.  It's always been a favorite.  As I was a teenager in the '80's, I was telling my husband "This is my youth!"  I love that one...and 'Pretty in Pink', maybe because of my age.  Has anyone mentioned 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' yet? I guess that's sort of an old one too...

Josy, of course I'm going to worry.  You're an amazing woman and don't deserve any sort of unhappiness in your life.  I just wish Jason wasn't so stubborn.  And yes, it was sweet what Ian said, but sometimes those sort of things make me feel too clingy.  But bah, not going to go into that now.

Remember, if you need me, you know where to find me.  *hugs*  And thanks for all your kinds words. 

Ruby, I THINK the dress is new for the spring.  Apparently they have a "unique fashion and fabric" section, because the fabric for the dress honestly is almost like a thick curtain material.  Dresses from the 60s were made of that sort of material quite a bit, especially shift dresses.  And the wedding is March 30th.  There are two other women that I know of on here that are from Ohio as well....so we should start a clan or something?

And I'm watching BBC America and Gladiators UK is on......I forgot how stupid this show was...lol.

How's everyone else's weekend going, btw? 

Thank you Ruby I hope I hear from him too

Patty thank you for worrying...it is nice to have friends like you...and thank you again for the kind words...I wish he wasn't so stubborn either but I am learning that most men are this way...I feel to clingy to so I know how that feels...

uh oh I think ohio people are taking over....watch out ladies...lol

so how is everyones weekend?

hahha my dress is a bridesmade dress too! hehe....

And I feel bad right now....Josy it's just not right! I wish I could ease your fears a bit. I understand the importance of talking to your LDR and a regular basis.  When you don't it's just so easy to let your mind wonder.  And the dynamics of that kind of relationship is hard enough as it is without the abscence of one person.  I am so sorry you have to go through this:(

hahha my dress is a bridesmade dress too! hehe....

I still wanna see pics!

lol I have only one problem lol....see the camera that has the try on pics is in the drawer here but stuck for now because I left the cord at my mom's house....it is on it's way here but she sent it 2 weeks ago and I still haven't got my Christmas package from her yet stupid royal mail....and even stupider united states postal service BOO...

What I will do is slip it on on have Alan take a picture:)

My maid of honor here is my sil karen....we bought her dress a few days ago it is beautiful YAY

you sound like me Jamie...taking your camera over and forgetting the cord lol...I hope you get your cord soon...

You are right Jamie when you don't hear from the other person your mind does start to wonder...your imagination gets the better of you...and I let him get away with not calling me for awhile...it wasn't until Christmas when I didn't even get a christmas card from him or a phone call...I just got a generic email...I knew that all my excuses about him working overtime and stuff weren't true...yes I am sure he was working alot but why couldn't he fine five minutes to call me...I am his fiance after all...so we shall see how it all plays out tomorrow. I asked him to call me tomorrow...I left him a voicemail and email just in case he never got the email...and I told him that this was the last time I was going to ask to talk to him and told him if I ever meant anything to him to please call me tomorrow..if he does call then we will get a chance to talk everything over...if he doesn't call then I know I must not have meant as much to him as he meant to me...and even though in my heart I can't believe that there is nothing I can do about that...but at least at the end of the day I will have an answer one way or another....thank you all for your support and friendship...

Positive thoughts coming your way Josy.  Either way, I hope that you will be able to come to a decision in your own mind as soon as possible so that you can go on with your life in whatever direction you decide. It sounds like you have given him ample opportunity to do the right thing and now its up to him to be a man or to chicken out and miss out on the best thing that will ever happen to him (you of course!).
Count me in on the Rock Band!  I'm terrible at the guitar and drums part, but love to sing. Plug your ears!!

Jamie - Hows the settling in going?  David asked about you today, and of course I told him that you having a very easy time with it all and are the happiest you've ever been.  Right?

Last night, David called me to let me know he was at my favourite pub by his house, then my friend and I went out to a "British pub" here in Denver and I realised how lame we are in our attempts to copy the idea of a REAL British pub. You just cannot duplicate it!  There is something about the atmosphere of a pub in England that will never be present here in America.  I cant put my finger on it, but I miss it already.

I am so sick!  I always get this way after an international flight. I must remember to take that airborne stuff next time!

Oh, and, I've been very interested to know what his friends thought of me, since I just met the majority of them... Is it too needy just to ask?  Do I even want to ask if it hasnt been mentioned that they like me??

Is it too needy just to ask? 

Yes. Say something about how much YOU enjoyed meeting HIS friends. Then that gives him an in to say how much they liked you, too. 

Carey sorry you are feeling ill...you are added to the list for rock band...we will have to come up with a name for our band lol

I just signed on and now my status on UK Yankee moved up to Goldmember...I feel important lol

My father decided to talk to me at dinner tonight and wanted to know how things were going with Jason..and I told him the truth and told him that he has tomorrow to call me and if I don't hear from him then I have to move on...I said if somewhere down the road he realizes he made a mistake and then contacts me then it will be up to me and him to see if we can work it out but for now I can't keep living like this and I need to move on...I was doing fine at this point in the conversation not crying or anything...and then dad says there are plenty of other guys out there to date and marry...he was trying to make me feel better but it made me cry in front of my parents...because I don't want anyone else and I don't want to think of anyone else...so, so much for being strong in front of my parents...I am a sap what can I say...but I have been keeping myself busy trying not to think of it and trying to do positive things for me..I went to the store today and bought lots of vegetables and cut them up and bagged them for my lunches along with fruit. I contacted a friend of mine who is a personal trainer to find out how much she charges because I really need to work out...and I am going to get my hair colored and trimmed for the new year and my sis and I are going for makeovers on the 16th...I think it is time that I spend a little time on me...so we will see how it goes...

Carey I think Anne is right bring up how much fun you had with his friends and I am sure he will open up about them and if he doesn't then you are going to have to ask point blank...and it isn't needy to ask...you are inquisitive....

There is something about the atmosphere of a pub in England that will never be present here in America.  I cant put my finger on it, but I miss it already.

Maybe all those british people? You're welcome! hehe And sorry you're sick. I've been fighting sinus infections on and off for a couple of months. Not fun. And ditto what AnneR said! Good idea!

Josy- continued good thoughts and hugs to you. I seriously hope he calls tomorrow. Otherwise, maybe *I* will call him. And I'm going to hold you to the Wii get together!!

Hi Ruby! Pretty in Pink is one of my favorite all time movies!! "Blaine? BLAINE? That's not a name! It's a major appliance!" I heart Duckie!!

Oh, guess what! I was at Walmart yesterday and they had a $5 bin of movies! I got like 8. (oops!) I scored Bridget Jones 2, Pride and Prejudice (newer one), Braveheart, Enemy at the Gate (um, hello! Jude Law in uniform! ) and a couple of others I can't think of at the moment! DVD party at Beth's!

So, back to work tomorrow. WAHHHH! At least it's a so-called "work day" (actually filled with useless meetings and no time to actually prepare anything.) I'm at least glad that i don't have to work at the running shop, too, so it's just a normal 8 hr day. Anyway, going to finish watching Graham Norton I recorded last night. Ciao ladies!

Beth are you watching the Graham Norton Christmas Special...my sis and I watched that on Friday night...and it was hysterical...

Oh yeah my new New Years Resolution-If I can't have my fiance then I want a Wii...so there will be a Wii get together in Pennsylvania if he doesn't call...and yes Beth maybe I should give you his number and you should call him hehehe


wow a $5 movie bin they are my favorites...

I am right with you there Ruby I love Pretty in Pink...but did anyone notice at the very end of that movie it looks like Andrew McCarthy is wearing a wig...I have to find out why....