Best and worst of the week. How was your week?
Here at Mamamia headquarters, we didn’t have to think too hard before deciding on our BEST of the week.
The Editorial Team were absolutely rapt by the victory of Barack Obama in the United States. Our eyes did not shift from the television for most of Wednesday, as we watched the votes being tallied and the pundits weighing in. We were pretty excited to see THIS bloke (affectionately known as the ‘legitimate rape guy’) lose (“Suck it” were the exact words used as we watched the results come in) and we were absolutely taken with the photo the President tweeted of him embracing his wife after victory.
Managing Editor Jamila totally nerded out – giving us ‘Electoral Fun Facts’ every 5 -10 minutes (very few of which were actually fun. We’re looking into a misleading and deceptive conduct claim). Nat tried to get into the spirit by wearing blue but was completely outdone by Bec who pulled out Ava’s old ‘Mama loves Obama’ onesie (just to show us via Skype, not to wear). The day culminated with Lucy forcing Jam to go home after Jam became so overcome with Republican-related anxiety that she started vomiting.
And our worst? Well, Mia tweeted this last night and that pretty much sums it up:
Where is the kind of gravitas, inspiration and charisma that we saw from Barack Obama last night, in Australian politics? Is it hiding under those green seats in the House of Representatives? Has it rolled down the grassy green hill of Parliament House and is now drowned somewhere at the bottom of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin? Come on MPs and Senators: give us a little magic. Hope, even.
How has your week been? What were your bests? Your worsts?
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Forgot to ask – does anyone remember that American woman who wrote a book about how her husband one day said he didn’t want to be married anymore but she just stayed calm and let him have his freedom and eventually he sorted himself out and stayed in the marriage?
I think there was a story about it on here……
I really want to tell my friend about the book as she is going thru the exact same thing, poor thing. Thanks!
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Hi all, hope everyone is well. There’s now only one open post every week so I hope everyone continues contributing to it throughout the week. And maybe it’s easier to keep track of what everyone is up to just having the one?
Anyway….. I have a crush! It’s my friend Mike who I’ve known for 25 years but we lost contact for many years until recently. Now we work together (on his project) and speak five times a day and it’s really exciting (the work).
He’s an amazing man and a really good friend. I had a crush on him way back when we were young things.
But … it would be a huge risk if anything did happen between us and besides he prob only sees me as a friend. It’s the first time I’ve even been able to look at a man after my ex left me more than 2 years ago, my God I was heartboken.
We make a great team and are such good friends… aaarrrr have to stop thinking about him!!!!!
What do you think? Is it too risky????
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Best/Worst: A combination, my son who is 3 in December, next month, has very delayed speech, another hearing test has indicated negative pressure in his ears, however, his hearing test was within normal limits. After doing some ‘doctor google’ I have read alot about negative pressure and speech delay. I have now booked in with an ENT specialist, not seeing him for 3 months though, hopefully this will shed some light. In the meantime am keeping up with speech therapy. Any one else been in this situation?
Worst: my good friend of almost 20 years, her new partner of a few years is an ‘academic’ and this week she bagged, in a round a bout way, tradies. My husband was a tradesman and now works in a management role but in the same field. I told her I fould it highly offensive as my husband is/was a tradie. Dont think she really got it though, made me angry.
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make sure you tell the clinic to put you on the list for cancellations. they always get cancellations so you may be soon much sooner than that. the sooner he is seen the sooner this can be sorted out. hearing can be normal at times but varies depending on the amount of fluid in the ear/colds/illness etc.
your friend is being a knob. simple as that!
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Your friend is part of the lefty elite – sanctimonious Labor voters who have their snouts in the trough but who look down on the workers.
Good luck with your baby. x
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CN, are you aware of the irony in bagging out all lefties and Labor voters making you just as bad as SoMuchSerenity’s friend who bagged out all tradies?
It is making me wonder how you would cope meeting my friend who is a Labor-voting tradie
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Best: Though it was technically last week, Redfern Now first ep with Leah Purcell – what a woman!! Ive found myself thinking about it all week. And Jeremy Sims in A Dangerous Remedy. Unrecognisable in an unbeleivable (amazing) true story! Normally TV would not rate a mention for me but these were outstanding – Aussie drama rocks!!
Worst: Sickening revelations of more coverups by the catholic church…when will finally take rrsponsibility and STOP this evil destruction of young lives?
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Best: Meh.
Worst: Meh.
OMM: Came across this guy on an online dating website. He has a wife and kid, didn’t find out until we’d been chatting a fair while. It pains me that there is a woman out there thinking her husband is awesome when in reality he has cheated on her numerous times in the past few years.
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Totally agree. Chatted to a few of those ‘charmers’ myself.
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Best: improving sleep pattern after a longing time of very shit sleep cycle
Worst: craving real connection & intimacy in my life. I have some friends but no one who really gets me and I feel super connected with. It has been so long since I’ve felt that strong connection. Anyone have any ideas of how to find people you really click with ?
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Same basket Elle! This needing-but-not-finding some friends is starting to take it’s toll….
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Where are you? We need t start a club!
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Best: my son. my husband. our two dogs. after a rough couple of weeks they are the light of my life. After working arvo/night shift, My little boy running into my bedroom the next morning, yelling “mummy!!” and jumping into my arms to lay with me.
my husband sneaking back into bed before he leaves for work in the morning for one more cuddle.
my puppies lying at my feet in a sleepy cosy looking heap as i watch tv. it really is the little things that matter.
worst : fear, jealousy, anxiety, anger.
these are emotions i loathe, but they’ve been fairly constant companions in the last couple weeks. since my miscarriage after almost 2 years of trying for baby # 2 , the tears and devastation have been replaced by anger, and even jealousy towards those around me who have fallen pregnant easily.
im also anxious, so very anxious and afraid that it will just never happen again.
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Best: had a lovely day with my 5yo on Wednesday & a great afternoon off today.
Worst: applied for a temporary promotion at work & didn’t get it. Everyone is shocked. I’m gutted. It went to someone a lot less experienced. I’m struggling to understand it and am feeling demotivated and very devalued.
OMM: jumping on the job seeking merry go round again. Applied for 4 jobs in the last 4 days. Horrible process – very soul destroying.
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You think Obama and the American politicans sound authentic? Seriously? They are BEYOND media trained- Obama is the worst offender. There was so much ‘magic’ around his first run at the White House that people felt this bloke would change the world and they were, inevitably, let down when he couldn’t deliver what his campaign promised.
Magic and charisma doesn’t deliver good goverance. And you guys jump down the throat of any pollie who dares to say something honest and authentic to them – if you don’t agree with it. So, how do the politicians win?
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You can’t train someone to be charismatic. It’s either something you’re born with or you’re not and Obama’s born with it. You can have the best media training there is but that spark, that special something, has to come from inside.
No one in the world could train Julia Gilard to speak the way Obama does, though she has gotten a little better since she first became the PM.
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i think those 2 million odd viewers of Gillard’s misogyny speech would disagree with you there. whether you like it or nor (depending on if you are left or right leaning) that is a speech that will go down in history.
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Have you watched Obama’s speeches from 10 years ago before he would have had the media training? Unbelievable. The man is walking charisma. Whether you agree with his policies or not, the man is magnificent to watch.
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What has charisma got to good with governance? Again, just because someone has a ‘presence’ doesn’t make them any better than someone without it. Our culture is all about ‘charisma’. The celebrity factor at play in our culture. I just want the politicians to represent their constituents – i couldn’t give a stuff about their ‘presence’.
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Best 1: finally some rain, light at the mo, but still going. Please keep going.
Best 2: walked into target to get something for one of the girls and walked out with it and a smokin hot Roberto cavalli dress that so suits me.
Worst 1: had a meeting at work that went for 4 hours yesterday. 4 hours ppls!
Worst 2: had to fill one of our tanks with town water for the first time in 7 years. My husband is still whinging about it.
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My mum had to fill her tanks a couple of years ago, it took her a long time to get over it. Everytime we spoke on the phone, she’d mention how bad the water tasted. She lives at Boonooroo, up north.
. Did you manage to stay awake?
A 4 hour meeting would be enough to put me to sleep.
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Yes, there was food on the table and it got a bit feisty at times.
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Hi mm, I posted a comment a few hours ago, and had to edit it once I realised a made a mistake, but it still hasn’t come back. I think it might be there in the marked for moderation section maybe. Cheers.
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I started my uni prac placement this week at an organisation that works rehabilitating people with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders that have left them in wheelchairs. I feel so out of my depth, don’t feel like I fit in with the rest of the team and don’t think this area is for me. I also feel so incredibly sad for some of these people (I know, I know they don’t want my pity!). Most of them were just leading normal lives and an accident (sometimes a very innocuous one) changes it forever. Its so heartbreaking seeing how frustrated they get when their body isn’t doing what they want it to.
Phew…. 6 weeks to go.
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This week has been a really tough one. Last weekend I made some horrendously bad decisions involving a jetty and the guy I REALLY like’s best friend… Have been dealing with deflating remorse, a cold and a crippling UTI as a consequence. Otherwise, I have too many shifts this week to study properly for my exams, my dad is overseas and my grandad has gone into hospital, so I need to make sure my grandma who can’t drive is alright until he gets back. And I am broke.
The only good news that I really have is that yesterday I bought a purple carrot from Coles and I am looking forward to trying a new vegetable
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If you like the purple carrot you should try purple carrot juice /syrup. You mix it with water. So good for you. You get it from the health food shops. Also try not to beat yourself up about the jetty incident. Shit happens , we all make mistakes. Take care of your grandma and I hope your grandad gets better.
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Best: I finished my uni degree today!!!
Worst: One of my friends is very sick, so worried about her
OMM: What to do next year – get a job in the real world, travel, study more?
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Congratulations!! That will be me in 2 weeks and I am so excited.
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Best: this week has been really great. Tuesday(cup day) we spent with my husbands family having bbq and just fun, laughter and good times. then I managed to swap a shift with someone at work to be able to go to a sunday pick nick also with friends and family, so looking forward to that.
Worst: my husband and I are struggling with raising our 4yo daughter. I don’t know if it’s the age or her character. she is so naughty. ok I can’t believe I just said that, but I don’t really know what other description to use. we are trying every possible way of disciplining her, from nicely explaining, to naughty-corner, to punishing by not allowing certain toys or tv-time. we are loosing control as well as our patience and temper. I am so exhausted at times.
for instance one issue is getting dressed in the morning. she wants to choose for herself. now i often let her do that, and then just tell her that she needs this or this if it’s cold, or remove things if it’s warm(particularly now in spring time). yet it doesn’t work, there is always a tantrum. I’ve tried the putting clothes the evening before, she still chucks a tantrum and/or changes her mind and then chucks a tantrum. any suggestions?
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I can sympathise my daughter who is now 5 1/2 sounds like your daughter, very head strong.
The getting dressed thing used to, and at times still does, drive me insane. I found just picking two outfits then getting her to choose which one she wanted would work. Quite often though she would be dressed in boots and jumpers in summer and then in winter wear little summer dresses..
I don’t have many suggestions as you sound like you have tried what I would have suggested ie time out, taking away toys/tv time etc. But good luck anyway, its definately a not easy being a parent!
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I can sympathise my daughter who is now 5 1/2 sounds like your daughter, very head strong.
The getting dressed thing used to, and at times still does, drive me insane. I found just picking two outfits then getting her to choose which one she wanted would work. Quite often though she would be dressed in boots and jumpers in summer and then in winter wear little summer dresses..
I don’t have many suggestions as you sound like you have tried what I would have suggested ie time out, taking away toys/tv time etc. But good luck anyway, its definately a not easy being a parent!
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Your local community health centre should be able to direct you to some parenting courses to try, or where to go to get support.
SMS’s suggestion for the choice of clothes (2 choices only) is a good one.
Overall reward charts are good if used properly (don’t just bribe with lollies etc, try special time with mum/dad as a reward). Only put 2 or 3 things to “change” on it, get the child involved in drawing up the chart and decide together how often she gets rewarded. Over time make the rewards harder to achieve. This is from the triple p system, but your local centre will be the best place to go to. Your GP may be able to direct you too.
Kids can be trying at any age and any help’s good.
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Hubby and I recently took our nearly 3 yr old to a children’s behavioural psychologist for some help. Her toddler behaviour was ridiculously extreme to the point where our house was an anxiety filled war zone and was affecting all of us, including my nearly 5 yr old. I didn’t expect them to change her but to give us advice on strategies that would help us to manage her extremely strong-willed personality.
It was great, she gave me advice on discipline, explained why she was doing a lot of the things and generally gave me advice and strategies to try. Things are so much better!! It is working, by using her advice and being consistent, our home is much happier and my daughter is happier. No more walking on eggshells.
If you go to your GP and do a mental health plan, you can get 6 psychologist appointments subsidized by Medicare.
It’s not for everyone but I found it gave me more support and confidence that I was doing the right thing for her and I stopped crying every night after I spent 1 hr battling to get her into bed.
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thank you all for your suggestions. I was thinking to ask my GP or maternal and child health nurse for advice, but didn’t because I kind of felt almost a bit ashamed and am hoping it will all go away magically…
I am going to talk to hubby to do something about it.
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Best – I went back to the doctor and my pap results although abnormal were in the very low range and nothing to worry about. She told me I’ll just have to come in a year to get checked again. Massive weight off my shoulders to know I’m okay.
Second Best: Dad emailed my two sisters and myself saying he wants to do a family trip to Europe next year. Sounds amazing! Will be so good to go back. There’s so much of Europe I’ve been fortunate enough to do, but there’s so much more I want to do.
Worst – I’ve been feeling ‘off’ all week. Just really lethargic, tired, achey, grumpy and down. I don’t really know what’s wrong. I treated myself to an amazing massage at a day spa this week which helped a little but I still don’t feel 100% right. Hopefully I’ll get my mojo back next week.
Second worst – I have bad boy mojo at the moment. My old coworker (who I was casual friends with when I worked there) and I went to the races on Saturday and now he’s been calling and texting nonstop wanting to take me out to dinner, drinks, the movies. I think he wants to take things further now we don’t work together which would be nice except for the fact that I don’t see him in that way AT ALL. Also, he’s a cool guy and I like him as a mate which I would imagine would be ruined if I say I’m not interested. Argh. Wish I could find a normal, available guy that I’m attracted to. Wah.
OMM – Work and jobs. I’m temping at the moment but the contract ends in December. I am so not looking forward to start searching again and doing stressful job interviews. The feedback from my last job interview (that I didn’t get) was that they liked me but I was far to skilled and overqualified. They also said I was too confident and I ‘sold myself too much’. Whatever the bloody hell that means???
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Best: Finally got a blog my friend and I are starting up and running. Has been exciting to do something new and helps motivate me to get organised and do all those project I’ve been dreaming of. Feel free to have a look http://craftthriftwed.wordpress.com/ at the moment it has a bit of cooking, kids parties, furniture/decorating and wedding stuff.
Worst: sick vomity kids….enough said!
OMM: I also missed the open post on wednesday…. please don’t do that to us again MM!! I know you guys trialed the monday watercooler for awhile and it wasn’t really working, maybe you could do a weekly monday group therapy? Open post is awesome though, my advice is dont go messing with something that is working so well!
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Haven’t been around much, been very busy and my brain is just too tired. Here goes:
Best: hubby’s birthday party went off with a bang! We had a great night. The cake looked ok (I made a computer cake). The food was yummy (and thanks Phoodie, I made one of your yummy salads). There was lots of wine and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
Best: Got the results of the latest MRI which showed no tumour growth (relief) and maybe/maybe not some swelling (depending on which specialist I ask). However the bone scan shows I’ve lost up to 20% of my bone mass and I have the precursor to osteoperosis so now I have to take calcium tablets.
Best: my neuro gave me another anti-nausea drug to try and for the last week I’ve had virtually no nausea! Yeehaa!
Stressful time: My neuro has raised the prospect of surgery to remove the tumour as my symptoms are ongoing. My oncologist has said this will make me worse. I am a bit confused about what to do, but think we will just give it more time. It is so hard knowing what is the best thing to do. But the plan is to try and get me off the steroid. gulp.
OMM: Seeing the gorgeous Jacqueline Freney win paralympian of the year. I saw her on the today show this morning and was taken aback by her grace, charm, strength and character. And especially when Ben Fordham asked her to plug her sponsors – of which she has none! How is it that a champion athlete like Jacqueline has to go it alone when other athletes get all sorts of sponsorship! (not denigrating other athletes achievements, but I can think of some who possibly get too much for what they do). Come on corporate Australia, support our paralympians!
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Maybe it’s time to seek a second opinion (neurosurgeon I mean). I’m sure you’re sick of doctors and hospitals, but that’s what I’d do and it’s what I advise my clients/patients to do. Sympathies…..
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I know Faybian, that’s what my neuro suggested. I don’t really want surgery though so I’m happy to go with what my oncologist said (for now, while the anti-nausea drugs are working lol). I do think I need to get off the dex first and see what my life is like without that, and then make some decisions. I think that the doctors think that the drugs are playing a part too. *shrugs*. So annoying that no-one really knows.
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Yep, see what the dex is or isn’t masking. I must admit the idea of someone tinkering about isn’t appealing…
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Best: We booked our honeymoon for next year. We are going to Europe for five weeks- Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Germany (for Oktoberfest!) and The Netherlands. I have to laugh because the first half seems very “traditional honeymoon” with Santorini, Tuscany &Cinque Terre but after that it goes off the rails with canyoning and skydiving is Switzerland, then three days of drinking beer in Munich at what has to be one of the biggest parties in the world and then onto Amsterdam which is known for being rather wild. Should be fun.
Worst: Only a minor irritation. I was swimming laps the other day and didn’t realise my speedo top had decided to eat the skin on my ribs, right under the arm where the armhole rubbed. I have bleeding scabs the size of cigarettes from the friction and all my tops and bras seem to rub there now and sweat gets in there and stings.
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Ouch! That would be a major irritation for me! I hope the sores get better!
PS. Your honeymoon sounds AMAZING!
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Ouch! Try using the bandaids that are specially for blisters. They stay on for days and form a nice waterproof cushion over the injury.
Oh and beware, the Netherlands will be the most expensive part of your trip. We had a big shock in Denmark after the rest of Europe and I’ve heard the Netherlands is the same. But sounds like an amazing honeymoon!
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If you have not already booked it, I can recommend accommodation in Amsterdam – Reviews: http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g188590-d547229-Reviews-Heren_Bed_Breakfast_Amsterdam-Amsterdam_North_Holland_Province.html
Main website: http://www.herenbedandbreakfast.com/
It was 125 Euros per night in August 2011. Such a fantastic B&B located at Singel 95 run by two gay guys with amazing attention to detail.
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OMG! I stayed here 20 years ago & it was amazing.
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Worst
I’ve had a super crap week. Work has been full on and I’ve barely kept my head above water. My son is sick with a vomiting bug. Money is tighter than ever. It’s all hitting hard and fast this week.
Best
At least it’s Friday. Maybe next week will be an improvement.
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I disagree about Australian politicians being ‘media-trained’ out of being passionate and authentic speakers. American-style politics has always been very different to ours including the way their speeches are much more laden with passion and emotion.The Australian style is more reserved and even-handed which I think stems from its British origins. If anything I think Australian politics is moving closer towards the American style with much more focus on the personality of the leaders including their family life, than there used to be. Bear in mind that in America you’ll rarely see a leader participate in a one-on-one, impromptu interview where not every answer is pre-scripted. At least in Australia we get to see leaders questioned spontaneously and having to think on their feet.
Best and worst for me: in the middle of exams at the moment; bad because of the stress and boredom; good because in less than 2 weeks I’ll be finished with uni forever!
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As someone who has worked as a staffer to a number of politicians, I’d like to defend their lack of personality and charisma.
When you meet most politicans in person, in an informal environment, they tend to be interesting people. Some have a surprising wit (I’m looking at you, Penny Wong and Greg Combet) and others are greater policy nerds than you can possible image. On both sides of politics.
The problem is that most have been burned by a bad experience of showing flair before the media. Regardless of what you think of him as a politican, Senator Conroy’s recent ‘red underpants’ comments are a perfect example. The man tried to explain a concept to US business people in a slightly different way and was criticised for being arrogant and power mad.
On the whole, the media and Australians are not very respectful towards our politicians. Perhaps some dont deserve our respect, but the majority certainly do. We jump on every small thing they say and do as a sign that they’re really evil and then wonder why they retreat behind the pre-agreed lines drafted by the press secs.
I’m a little biased on this topic. I used to work for a politican who had a less than perfect public reputation. Over the years I worked for him, I cant beging to remember how many conversations I had with people, where they’d try to tell me what he was like. He’s sleazy, he’s an idiot, etc etc. Nevermind that I actually, you know, knew him. It still enrages me to see such comments about him in print, because its simply not the person I know. The man I worked for would ring me on the weekends because he was spending hours reading briefs from the department and wanted to get a solid understanding of the issue I was asking him to tick off.
Sites like this that publish op-eds etc from politicans area good start, but if we want more personality from our pollies, we need to given them a little breathing space too.
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Sites like this that are so incredibly left, which is most of the media and definitely the ABC, are most of the problem.
I’d love to know who you worked for!
As for Conroy … sorry, he’s an embarrassing dill. As close to the Dumb and Dumber character as you’d find. I have a pathological loathing for the current crop of GreenLabourUnion and I’m an exLabor voter. I can’t imagine how the normal right leaning feel towards them.
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but Sk – you’ve sortof proved my point.
I’m not promoting or defending what Conroy has done in his portfolio. To be honest, my knowledge of what he’s done is only that which I have gleaned from mainstream media. My point was that he tried to explain a concept is a more engaging way and got flogged for it.
If you have a specific issue with something Conroy has done in his portfolio space, thats fine. But name calling (dumb and dumber) adds nothing and simply makes politicians retreat further into ‘safe’ space.
I wont name names but lets just say a controversial former NSW minister. But not any of the ones currently before ICAC!!!
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Best 1: Obama winning! I was so worried Romney was going to win.
Best 2: Started working at David Jones part time! Today will be my 3rd day- i’ve been thrown in the deep end but i’m enjoying it.
Worst 1: I’m also working another retail job- sometimes I do both jobs in a day (like yesterday!) It’s a bit hard to juggle the two, I have no idea how i’m doing it. But I like being busy, it takes my mind off the ex bf (we broke up 3 weeks ago).
Worst 2: Don’t really have weekends anymore haha
OMM: Even though i’m so busy, i’m still thinking about the ex bf. We see each other every week for sport and it’s not at all bad/weird, but yeah, i just think about him, (not in a sad depressing boo-hoo way)
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Worst: Just everything seems to have gone wrong today. I just want to go home and hide in bed for a few days.
I want to cry. I dont care about my job anymore, so I feel useless being here and I just cant make myself seem to care about anything.
Partner is in equally bad mood, so I cant talk to him about it. Cant cry in front of his because he freaks out when I do, and I cant give him a reason as to why I am!
OMM: Just want the week to be over.
OMM #2: Also awaiting to hear about 2 kittens in foster care near me, on when they will be ready for adoption. I know that having them around would lift my spirits!
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Oh Maggie, I hope everything takes a turn for the better soon. Just wait for the kittens. Everything seems better when you have fluffy kitten belly to snuggle with!
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Firstly *hugs*
Secondly, your partner sounds EXACTLY like my partner and he too is in a serious cranky mood this week, never mind that I need some TLC!
take care
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maggie – I am SOOO sorry to hear about your sh1tty week and that you want to hide and cry – I know that feeling.
Kittens – and yes two of them, not just one – would be a briliant way to feel better and forever. I love my pets … just L O V E ! All the best xx
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AMAZING WEEK!
BEST
All work related – blog taking off at rapid speed – FINALLY nice to see some “reward” coming in after nearly 4 long years without much!!!! Although I’ve always found emails, messages, tweets from people who follow the blog (and cook lots from it, are inspired by it etc,) VERY rewarding!
WORST
First W.P kinda worst……… Just that I don’t have any time!!!! I feel like I am juggling 36,000 balls with only one hand (not even 2 hands!) Kids, work, commitments, friends, family……. Quite simply, I wish each day was 48 hours long!!!
Hmmmmmm but as my Mum always says, careful what you wish for……. Actually, some days are hell and can’t go fast enough…..48 hrs?! I take it backkkkkkkkk!!!
OMM:
This weekends baking challenge……. 13 layer Chocolate “Lasagne”!!! What the HELL was I thinking when I designed that!? Wish me luck!
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Hey Phoodie, I made your maple pecan cinnamon scroll thingys the other weekend! They went down amazingly with my partner and his workmates for morning tea but I wasn’t really happy with their look – they swelled and puffed up at the end facing up in the oven but the other end stayed rather small! Not at all like yours in the pictures! Any ideas? Haven’t had this problem before with scrolls (but my regular cinnamon scrolls recipe is very different).
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Hey Lolly! Glad they tasted delicious!
Sounds like an uneven distribution of heat in the oven to me!? If you say that one end of the tray puffed but the other didn’t…. that’s really all I could think it might be!? Is your oven fan-forced?!
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No, the bottom of the scrolls didn’t puff, but the tops did
The oven is fanforced and usually bakes evenly.
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Or maybe it was the other way round, the bottoms puffed but the tops didn’t, lol. I’m tired is my excuse
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Oh! Now I understand what you’re saying…. hmmm… that is VERY bizarre! Hmmmmmm….. have never even heard of that! Maybe you’re on to something! You know all AMAZING foodie things were discovered by accidents…..ok not ALL but lots e.g. puff pastry, champagne and heaps more!
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Hmmmm but if you look at the pic, mine are kindaaaaa larger on top than they are on the bottom….. or were yours like TOTALLY different size on top and bottom!?
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Oh dear lord that looks delicious!
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Yeah they were pretty different sizes. But still tasted good so I guess the mystery shall remain a mystery!
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ooo I put on 200 grams just gazing at that photo !
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Your baking challange has just made me go like your facebook page. Hope you post the results!!
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I agree completely regarding our politicians. I was listening to Obama’s speech after he won and thinking that he is just the most incredible speaker ever. Why don’t we any leaders who are so passionate, so inspiring, so charismatic, not a single one.
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I have a few bests: i won an award from uni recognising my work this year, my boyfriend and i have narrowed down our list of suburbs we want to buy our house in (this sounds ridiculous, but its been a difficult process!), and i enjoyed watching obama win!
Worst: found out my nan starts treatment next week, she’s quite sick.
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Also wanted to add, not sure if its just my devices or browsers, but have been finding for quite a while now that the “notify me of follow up comments” option does not seem to be working as it used to. I have noticed a few others comment on the same, and I’m sure its something you guys at MM are working on, but just wanted to share that I’ve also been having trouble with it.
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Thanks Allie! We’ll let the tech guys know. x
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I have mentioned this issue several times over the last 3 months, but no one seemed to notice.
I hope your wonderful techs can get onto this! It has been a long time issue that we haven’t been getting notification emails.
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Jam – I haven’t been recieving notifcations either. I thought it was getting lost somewhere in the internet. x
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I have found the same thing. I have also found about 1 out of 3 comments fails to appear.
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Best: I know its frivolous (excuse the spelling) but I just read in the paper that there is going to be A Real Housewives of Australia series.
Worst: they are casting now – wish I lived that lifestyle to be able to apply – maybe if I had won lotto on Tuesday night I would have been in with a chance.
Have a good weekend everyone
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I read this too but I am not going to get too excited in case it’s anything like the Wags show – most boring pointless dull TV I have ever seen.
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Best: Weather has cleared up so hubby can get back to harvesting (turning wheat/canola/barley plants into just the seeds). Means no more sulking round the house whingeing that he wants to be doing something, but doesnt want to be doing anything that I suggest he might like to (fix fly-screen door, re-hang lounge curtains, mow paddock). It means I have the kids to manage on my own for a few weeks, but I don’t mind that at all!
Worst: Hubby being away working again. I miss him sooooo much, not the annoying sloth on the couch, but the snuggly man in my bed at night, patting my hair and smooching my neck. *sigh*
OMM: trying to diplomatically explain to my SIL that she is better off without her useless excuse for a baby-daddy. She’s tying herself in knots trying to “make” him realise that he needs to make adjustments in his life if he wants her and baby to be part of it. Such a waste of her energy! He likes his life exactly how it is, and I can’t see him making any changes for her or anyone else.
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I am confused. Do you have two husbands? One sulking around the house and another away on business…??
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It certainly seems that way most of the time!!! But just the one, who tends to behave like either the most amazingly sweet man in the world, or an extra child. Either way, I will still miss him.
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I’m still confused! How can he be at home and away for work at the same time?
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Happy Friday, MMers
I too missed the Open Post. It was bad enough after the Monday morning watercooler went but I’ve been needing to vent and I just couldn’t!!
My Worst: Things are done with Kareoke Man. Everything was fine til the weekend. I think it was a fair whack of his family overkill. We spent much of the weekend with his kids. His 13 year old daughter – lets just say she rides the drama button like a rodeo pony. Apparently she had hurt her back when we all went skating two weeks ago, but nothing showed up on xray. In her infinite wisdom she determined it was also her appendix. *roll eyes here*. Within the first 10 mins of her being with us, she had told us she was on 4 types of medication, and it makes her drowsy and clearly incapable of doing anything she didn’t want to. This became even more the case when the friends we were helping move put up their trampoline for the kids and she told us that her Dr had told her it was ok for her to bounce and swim. Geezus H Christ on a bike. The next day she determined she was in fact too unwell to do anything but play the laptop in her bed – and he let her.
First time all of us spent the night together at his. Get up Sunday am – his boy is playing Xbox on the telly, Princess is on her laptop in her room, and my girls and I are kind of like…ummmmm ok?? We also took my pooch – he is a stoopidly cute year old poodle. Anyway – Kareoke Man decides my pooch does something he wasn’t happy with, yells at him ‘YOU WILL OBEY YOUR MASTER!’ – and HITS him! In front of my girls. My poor boy was shaking. My girl shoots upstairs to tell me he hit him, I fly downstairs and yell at him to not hit my dog. Holy crap.
It gets better. He then takes us to his parents place. Geezus. We endure this story about a salad. Needless to say no good story starts with a salad. I ended up laughing at how bullshit and pretentious the story was. Apparently his mother used Cos lettuce instead of Chinese Cabbage. Quelle farking horreur….I couldn’t even help laughing so hard in the car on the way home at how wanky the whole thing was hehe.
We get back to his. Its just awkward, so I grab my girls as one had an assignment to do so we head home. I hear nothing from him til some hours after when he;s dropped his kids home and is on his way over. He gets to mine and jsut tells me he has another migraine and is heading home. I’m frankly relieved. However I get to bed and he’s packed everything he had in my bedroom. Without a word. So I message to ask why – was there anything I should know?
Next morning – a message like nothing had happened. I barely hear from him at all. Tell him that afternoon not to come over. The next day I get this long winded bullshit message about how he needs his pillow and he sweats with a migraine blah blah blah. I just felt – ffs lets all be grownup here and call the duck a duck.
Long story short, he didn’t acknowledge what he did to my boy, in front of my kids. He claims all he did wrong was get a headache. I also just saw shades of the last long relationship I was in, in that sticking your kids in front of technology for a whole weekend isn’t parenting. Telling them you are going to ‘speak to them later’ is a cop out. Holy crap – waaaay too much drama too soon.
So – haven’t heard from him since Tuesday morning. He still has my key. There is still some of his laundry – which I’ve done – here in a basket. he didn’t turn up to kareoke on wed night. And just quietly – he can fark off.
Sigh.
So – my best? My girls have been amazing. I’ve been kicking my own arse about letting someone into our lives again only for it to go tits up, but they are just amazing. So I’m just going to hunker down again with my babies and make us the strong unit we are, hang out with a few gfs and go get me a facial.
And go back to my mantra – If its got wheels or a dick, it’s gonna give you problems
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That’s it! You need to tell me where this douche lives, and I’m going to give him a twack in the Jatz Crackers!
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I heart you, cuppy. And can you make sure I get back my Josh Pyke CD’s or he gets another thwack? x
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I’m coming with you, Cupcake! Weasel, weasel, weasel. Better now than later, HM. x
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Hey Haven, sounds like its for the best. It’s great your girls are being so good about it all. I would have freaked out if he had hit my dog too.
Keep your head high, you did nothing wrong. Stick with your girls and I’m sure there will be more happiness in your future.
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Naww thanks, nice, non judgemental Anonymous
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Isn’t it just easier not to introduce them to your kids until you’re really serious? I could be wrong but I thought you were just casually dating based on your posts here.
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Oh ‘anonymous’, then you would be wrong. We’ve known each other since Feb. Already knew each others kids etc. But thanks for the judgement
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Hmm.. I get that you’re hurting and have had a rough week but Anon didn’t really pass judgement in my view.
Some of us only get small snippets of info when there’s time for the blog so don’t take it so personally that people try to piece things together like that..I have no idea of the regular commenter’s relationship situations as I rarely choose to read topics like these best/worst/watercooler etc ones.
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I beg to differ. The assumptions, and boy aren’t they running about today, were that I had introduced him to my kids too soon and that we were just casual. We had each met each others kids within our social group some months ago, so wrong on both counts.
Agreed. This is just a snapshot into anyone’s life. But why not feel free to ask, and not assume? I’m a pretty open creature.
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I didn’t think that was judgmental either and it’s what I was thinking as well. If you’re someone who’s been burnt so many times in the past (making an assumption based on your comment that anyone with a dick is a problem) then it would make sense to be cautious specially when it involves your kids.
How many times do we see people voluntarily spilling the most intimate details of their lives in the Internet for everyone to see and then if anyone expresses an alternative view, even if it’s completely valid and sensible, they’re labeled as judgmental.
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Hmmm. Assumption town, population two.
For the people who DO know how I write, they know I have a healthy dose of tongue in cheek humour. I’m going to suggest you are not one of these people. But you read that as in I’ve been ‘burnt so many times’? Wow. Cheers for that. You must really hate comedians!
In answer to your rhetorical question, probably about as many times as we see people making judgement calls about people they don’t know, I’d wager.
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Sounds like you’re well shot of him! so much drama!
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Sounds like you are being wonderful and down to earth about everything. No wonder your girls are so amazing! I love reading your updates
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Thanks stacey. That’s really lovely of you x
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What kind of ‘man’ hits a dog, poodle or otherwise? What an a—hole. I am gobsmacked. You’ve made the right choice.
lol @ your mantra – ‘If its got wheels or a dick, it’s gonna give you problems’ but, geez I hope not otherwise I may as well quit now.
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Ahhh afw – its just handy to remember :p
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Holy Moly Haven Maven,
I think we were all hoping things would turn out with Kareoke Man. Up until today’s post it all sounded so good. But… wow what a doozy you’ve had and what a bullet you just dodged. He hit your dog!!! Unbelievable!!
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wow Haven Maven, I guess the hills are alive with the sound of something, but it aint sweet music. What a shame, however I guess it’s good to know now before things got really really serious. You never really do know someone until you spend a day in their real lives hey. Hope you are doing ok, and you and the girls can look forward to spending some more time together!!
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I’m so pissed off for you! I really enjoyed reading your updates about Kareoke Man and was happy for you (is that wierd? Don’t answer that!) and now I’m mad at him that he turned out to be an asshole.
Make sure you get some serious gf and family time in – and a family block of chocolate all to yourself might take the edge off things a bit?
I do love your wheels/dick mantra and will keep it in mind
Hang in there.
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It’s common knowledge, You don’t win friends with salad, and stories of salads aren’t going to do you any favours either, she should of known that. Also any man who hits animals, especially little weeny animals, is an arsehole. No ands if or buts. Arsehole. But I’m sorry things didn’t work out, I’ve been following your story since it started and you guys seemed happy together. Here’s to moving on and looking forward to what tomorrow brings.
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I can’t hold it in much longer… I AM PREGNAAAAAAAANT!!!!!!
I’m so happy but worried…. I don’t ‘feel’ pregnant yet, I’m only 5 weeks, but I’m worried that something is wrong but the test came up with two pink lines…two!!!!!
omg i can’t believe that I’m even typing those words…. PREGNANT…. WOOOOOOOH
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Snow, so happy to hear that! Take special care of yourself. ( and keep us posted). xx
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
. That super excited feeling is one I’ll never forget either .
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Thanks
I’m a bumbling mess! I’m so excited and nervous and 100 other emotions. I still need to go to the doctors to get my blood work done and I won’t feel 100% excited until I see that first ultrasound with a heartbeat.
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that’s so fantastic, snow!! I know you’ve been trying for a few months now. Massive congratulations!!
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Congratulations!!!
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Congratulations! Happy happy news!
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I should thank my recent crush (the first I’ve had in y-e-a-r-s) for behaving like a bit of an arrogant arse of late – in particular this afternoon. He has contributed towards making my work life more challenging (not in a good way) and making me feel as if I am pestering his office when doing my job and assisting his boss (which I do damned well, even in his own recent words to me). Thank you – you have made it easier to let you and your two months of confusing direct and indirect signals towards me go. I no longer want to get to know you any better. You are not worth a minute more of my thoughts unless it is work related.
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It was a shame because it all started out as so exciting and wonderful, but at least you see his true colours now!
Love reading your comments to BTW!
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Yes, the attraction was magnetic; I felt a serious pull towards him. We were having a proper ‘moment’ and now that moment has passed, as if a window has actually just shut today. Something tells me it’ll be easier to be around him now because all the butterflies flittered away.
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Clearly someone better for you is being kept aside for the right moment to meet.
Bedrooms Eyes was just practice!
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was there an open post of the week this week i cant find it
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Nope. They did the open group therapy post instead to try something new.
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Whatever happened to the ‘Ask Mamamia’ posts we were told would happen when the comment guidelines changed?
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i have a question waiting..
what are those numbers next to the posts eg. Facebook 1090 twitter 350 comments 120.
does that mean that there are 1090 comments on facebook about it?
sometimes those numbers seem so high.
meaningless question i know i am intrigued by not very interesting things!
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I think that means there are that many people who shared or liked it on Facebook?
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I want to know too! I often check the facebook link to see the conversation connected to the article (often more lively than on here). But there is never as many ‘comments’ as that figure leads us to believe. I’m certainly curious…
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Request noted! I’ll make sure we do one next week Anonymoose. x
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Like everyone my favourites are the Wednesday and Friday open posts. Even though I find them really hard to find a lot of the time. Now it seems that Wednesday’s has been scrapped, is that right? The Friday one is ok I suppose as we can add to it during the week, it doesn’t just have to be posted on Fridays…….
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Best: Obama! People can try and rain on my parade all they want with their “he can’t fix the economy”s and “he’s not your president”s but the biggest thing this has proved to me is that attitudes are changing and eventually there will be a day where things like gay marriage and abortion are fundamental rights. And I am beyond excited that there was such a huge push from the youth, because so often we’re written off as uninformed and unengaged. A victory like this suggests we’re getting more fired up about the things that are important to us, and that to me is awesome. So I will continue to glow with excitement until the high wears off.
Worst: Dodgy clients. I’m exhausted trying to understand why people do things that they do. Such is life, such is my profession. But it doesn’t mean I’m not tired.
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Worst: Having my boyfriend break up with me because he ‘just can’t do it anymore’ after only moving in together two months ago, and my ex-boyfriend whom I still have feelings for telling me he’ll always love me and it would be amazing to get back together but he won’t in case it doesn’t work out again, thereby continuing months of emotional torture for us both.
Best: At least this time when a guy’s broken up with me and I have to move out of his house, I have money for a bond and a hot blonde future housemate
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Wheels or a dick, Miss G. Wheels or a dick x
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Haven Maven, from now on I shall just refer to dicks as ‘wheels’ – way easier
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Miss G! Oh you poor love. It sounds like something out of Gossip Girl! Take care okay, I’m sure it’ll work out. xx
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Worst – my worst happened two weeks ago, but it’s still mulling around in my brain. At cricket on Sat (2 weeks ago) a stranger tried to walk off with my 2 year old boy. We were at an away game in Lakemba, and cricket is always madness with all the parents and players (under 9s) and this stranger just sat down as if he was one of the parents with the other team. He stayed about 20 minutes, doing nothing much but watch the game (like the rest of us). I was quite obviously the toddler’s parent, as we had been playing together, and my husband, although present was busy with the other kids and, by chance, hadn’t interacted with the toddler at all. It all happened when I left toddler with husband, and went out to the pitch to take some photos for the newsletter. Stranger stood up, said ‘I’m going home now”, took toddler’s hand, and walked away. Husband grabbed toddler back and stranger left. The scariest part was that I was watching from 50m away and couldn’t have done a thing – stranger had obviously waited until I’d left toddler before acting. I’ve notified the police, but they can’t really do anything, as none of the parents took a picture of him and he didn’t actually leave with our child. Scary stuff.
Best – knowing that we are all ok, and I’ve done as much as I can by telling the police and giving the best description I can.
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How awful. I feel sick just reading that.
I’m so glad you’re all ok
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How scary Renee! So glad that you are all okay and you notified the police!
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Omg, that is unbelievable! What gall. Peodophiles never cease to disgust me. Their level of deceptive behaviour is astounding. Glad you are all ok.
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We are all fine.
The statistics (I’m a maths geek) show that generally it’s someone known to you that does something awful to your kids, so a complete stranger was an unpleasant surprise. And a good reminder to always be aware when out and about.
The cricket club has also been notified, so hopefully all the other clubs that play at that ground can keep an eye out too.
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Are you able to tell us the name of the park, as lakes a is an away park for our sons cricket also. Scary stuff!!
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Best: Am loving my new housemates SICK. Have changed my flights home from Mums to come back to Brisbane earlier after Xmas so I can spend New Years with them. They are just like me, fun , but a little bit past the mad partying phase of our lives!
Worst: Anxious. I am anxious all the time about work. Fearful of making mistakes and being scrutinised.
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Nawww whipper, anxiety is a biatch. Be kind to you xx
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Best – Going away for the weekend – yay! Trying not to think about my partner potentially proposing while we are away. I don’t really think he will but it’s in the back of my mind as we’ve talked about it being soon. And partner’s work contract was extended for a few more weeks which was nice.
Worst – Nothing really bad. Bit worried about partner being of work come December but we’ve been saving lots and will be fine financially. More concerned about him getting depressed and bored while job hunting.
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Lolly, you are living my mirror life! Crazy! Your best and worst are exactly my own…good luck with the job situation, it’s not a good market at the moment and I hope your partner finds something permanent. And also – good luck with the enagement!
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haha, how cool! Good luck to you too Nikki, hopefully we can gab about wedding plans and new jobs on here soon!
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Definitely! He’s starting to get properly enthused about engagement/wedding plans…I’ve got my fingers crossed so tightly that his contract gets extended again past March because he gets very depressed on the job hunt, and everything just falls apart!
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Worst: A never ending stream of tradesmen trooping through the house. The yard is a mess and the house is a tip. And daughters have been tag-teaming sick days. Ugh.
Best: A couple of weeks ago decided to break out of a rut. Was fed up working at home – convenient but lonely. So I took a desk at a co-working space in the city. It’s great – surrounded by creative people I’m more motivated and happier. On the topic of being surrounded by creative types I’d like to plug my neighbour, Jane James. She’s an awesome artist who’s got an exhibition happening in a few weeks – visit her Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jane-James-Fine-Artist/182121488588404?ref=ts&fref=ts This exhibition is called Nest. Her paintings and sculptures are amazing! Happy weekend
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Thanks for the link, Kate! I saw the ad for Jane’s show in the Westside News this morning & thought I should go online & check it out. You just made it easier to not forget to do so. Really gorgeous work. I’ll have to get along to the show & no excuse not to as she’s local to me too.
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Best: Relocated to a different city for work and absolutely love it. I can finally feel that my career is progressing. So much to learn from the new team.
Worst: 1 week (if my calculations are right) to our last FET from our latest IVF cycle. After multiple miscarriages, I don’t have much hope this time. Also, trying to get pregnant has put such a strain to our marriage that recently I have been seeing my husband as only the sperm donor who will give me the baby that I have wanted for so long
I had heard that this happens to a lot of couples, but I never thought that it could be us. It’s like we live on different planets. 
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Hugs to you anonymous. Try to keep a small glimmer of hope, but I know that is hard. Our daughter was conceived on an FET after 5 previous unsuccesseful cycles. It can happen. Make sure you have a big talk with your FS about other things you can also be taking to help (eg. clexane, prednisone, additional hormones). You just never know.
And yes, it puts a strain on the relationship. I had feelings of guilt, anger, resentment. And it does kill the ole sex life. Be kind to yourself and to him. Maybe plan a nice date night? Or have a relaxing bath/back rub that doesn’t have to lead to anything.
Sending stickbaby dust your way.
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Nothing worse than IVF nerves. If you can, take the transfer week off and be a princess on a lilypad. Worked a treat for me!
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Worst: A relative (sort of-tricky relationship) who was very close to us died suddenly this week. He went out shopping like a normal day, but sadly he wasn’t able to make it back home again
way too young.
So it has been a tough week as we have all been shocked and shaken from this awful and very sudden news.
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Best – I went shopping for material for my wedding dress at a trade material place and I found one that I loved, bought it on the spot for half the price of retail fabric. It is a beaded ivory lace and I am stoked! Have decided to get my dress made as I have seen bits of dresses that I like but not all on one dress, also my BFF bought a lace dress for her wedding in January for $3000 which seems absolutely crazy for one item of clothing.
Worst – working freelance and the lack of work over the summer. I am bored already and would quite like to be earning as weddings don’t exactly grow on trees…
OMM – am being bridesmaid for my BFF at her wedding in Jan, and her at mine in March. I had decided on a hairstyle for my bridesmaids (braided to match Grecian style dresses) and last night got a message from my friend with a pic of how she wants us bridesmaids to have our hair at her wedding – some form of braid so all three bridesmaids match. Awkward! Does this mean I have to pick a new style or is it just tough luck that she said it first but is not the only person in the world getting married? Am slightly sad that just because she has been engaged longer and her wedding is first means she has had first pick of ideas. Only people that will be at both her and my weddings are our parents, our siblings and our partners. Thoughts please!
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Just talk to her about it. A very good friend and I were planning our wedding at the same time and used some of the same ideas. Both weddings were very different and even though some things were similar. It did not matter one bit.
I’m sure it will be fine.
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Just do the hairstyle you want! Or just alter it slightly, add in some decoration or any number of alternatives!
It really wont matter because everything else about your weddings will be unique – and the dresses are different so the whole “look” will be completely different!
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If you have a few months between weddings, can you wait and see what it looks like? If it looks great, then be upfront and say how much you loved it and want your bridesmaids to look like that too. If it doesn’t, then you don’t need to say anything at all and find something else
Yep she may be going first, but that doesn’t mean everything you think will be good is. She has to try it out first. I would hope that if you honestly tell her you liked it she would simply be flattered and not put out.
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I agree with the others- I don’t see any problem with both of you having nice taste in hairstyles!
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Best: ( or maybe worst) my baby boy turns 14 today. He is such an amazing teenager and I love him to the moon and back. So we had choc chip pancakes for breakfast this morning. His big brother (16) ordered a game for his PC for him-that he knew he wanted, it was so sweet that he wanted to do this for his little brother for his birthday. They really are amazing boys. I am so blessed.
Worst: my husband has been diagnosed with a blood disorder , and now is on medication for the rest of his life. He is 48. I am still scared something is going to happen to him though the specialist says that now he is on medication he will be ok. THEN he spoke to his dad the other day and he told my hubby
that there is a family history of blood clots ( which is what my husband had in his hand luckily). He then rang his aunt to get the details.SERIOUSLY ! WHEN WE’RE THEY GOING TO TELL US- AFTER HE HAD A BLOODY STROKE! I was so pissed at his dad.
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best 1: having hubby to myself on monday – all day!
best 2: finding out a dr appt we expected to wait more than six months for has come through for next week
worst: getting some feedback i didn’t really want to hear at work, need to just suck it up, i think
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Best: My daughter is going really well in speech therapy. She was always a really happy kid but I can tell she’s much happier being able to communicate more.
Best: We got a spot at daycare! The best part is that it’s in the building next door.
Worst: I have no worst.
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Best#1 finally moving out of home this week,with my son.
Best#2 found out as of yesterday that i got into my enrolled nursing course.
Best#3 left my useless partner and farther of my 2yr son after dozens of chances.
Worst- course costs 22k.
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#1 well done!
#2 congratulations!
#3 good on you!
Worst – why is it so expensive? I started an enrolled nursing course through TAFE years ago and it wasn’t that expensive. Is it through a private college?
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Wow I didn’t know it cost so much, I am thinking of doing enrolled nursing when my son starts full time school.. I know my friend is doing her RN at university and hasn’t paid a cent for it, until she starts working and pays HECs.
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Where did the Open Post go?! It’s my favourite of the week! Is it perminatly cancelled?
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Hey Megan,
We thought we’d try something new this week so we ran a Wednesday morning group therapy post (http://www.mamamia.com.au/relationships/im-pregnant-and-he-cheated-what-should-i-do/) which got loads of comments from readers.
We’re experimenting and we’re always keen for feedback!
Lucy x
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I missed the Open Post too, Megan!
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And me.
Also the Monday Watercooler one.
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Hi Lucy,
Thanks for the reply.
I enjoyed the Group Therapy but Open Post is my favourite MM post for the entire week and I really missed it!!!
Can’t we have both?
*bats eyelids*
Haha
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At first I was bit annoyed at you guys cancelling the Wednesday open post
but now I’ve been thinking about it, it’s prob best to just have one a week, on Friday, or whatever day and we can all add to it during the week. Maybe it makes it easier to keep track of what everyone is up to and give feedback etc?
But only if you guys promote it, The Weekly Open Post, throughout the week so people know that it’s there and that you can add to it during the week. Think that’s necessary.
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Best: taking my son out in a sled for the first time.
Worst: the long, Canadian winter has started. We are in the middle of a blizzard and pretty much stuck inside. The roads are too icy and dangerous to go very far. Ugh. I hate feeling trapped like this. I can only play in the snow so much with my little guy. His snow pants turn him into a marshmallow at this point and it’s hard for him to move. Ahhh winter.
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Worst – The guy ive been dating for the past few months called it off the other day. Apparently he met someone else he cant stop thinking about. Im devistated and just want him back. It seems stupid how upset i am for such a short period of time
Best – mangos
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Hannah – I’m sorry to hear that. Cry away, your feelings are just that – yours!
Have a big ol’ ugly cry complete with body heaving sobs and snot bubbles, eat some chocolate and watch a rom-com while screaming at the t.v that it never works out that way. Drink some wine and cry with your bestie and when you have it all out of your system face the world with a smile.
You’ll find someone who loves you like you love them.
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Oh Hannah I’m sorry babe. That sucks. You’ve just suffered through the worst bit though, the immediate hurt fades and it’ll get easier. Thinking of you. xx
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