It’s Friday! And that means it’s also time for you to come and share your best and worst bits of the week. Whether it’s been a big week or a quiet one, there’s something very cathartic about sharing these moments with strangers – so if you’ve never left a comment, why not try it today?
Best: Someone emailed me this gallery yesterday and I cried. Seriously. If you’ve found yourself losing a bit of faith in humanity lately, take a flick through – I guarantee it will put at least a tiny smile on your face. Thanks Buzzfeed.
1. This picture of Chicago Christians who showed up at a gay pride parade to apologise for homophobia in the Church.
(Note: If the gallery isn’t working for you, try hitting Ctrl+R.)
Worst: The tragedies in the news this week. For one, the Australian woman murdered in Phuket – that hit pretty close to home, considering that the day before I was speaking to two different friends about their dreamy Thailand holidays. And just last night, hearing the news about the asylum seeker boat, which overturned north of Christmas Island just broke my heart. Welcome to Australia said it best on their Facebook page: “Grieving over the tragic loss off Christmas Island. People fleeing oppression we can’t imagine, meeting a fearful end beyond our comprehension.”
What were your best and worst bits of the week?
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Complicated story but three of my friends were emailing this horrible woman that had intentionally caused me enormous trouble.
This evil person even went so far as to lie to the Police to try and get me into trouble and my three friends were aware of this.
I just found out that whilst I was in hospital they were emailing this woman, firstly to make arrangements for my dogs but they were already picked up on the first day. So there was no reason for the ongoing emails, about three weeks of them and multiple during the day.
This terrible woman said the most vicious, terrible lies about me, truly shocking in these emails. And her comments were so outrageous it was obvious that she is not normal.
My three friends do not know this woman at all, she’s a complete stranger to them. Yet they were replying to her emails and not one of them stood up for me!
I was stunned and shocked, first that they would have any communication with this nutcase, knowing the harm and damage she had caused me. And secondly to not rebut her terrible criticisms of me or stand up for me.
When I asked them, one said that she had problems of their own and didn’t want to fight with anyone because of me.
But who said they had to “fight” with her? Also how could they just sit back and listen to all the truly terrible things, lies, that she was saying about me?!
Am I expecting too much?????
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Worse: Having my respect for Christianity decrease even further when a spokesman for the Salvation Army said that homosexuals deserve death.
Worst: having another spokesman saying “That isn’t what he means.” as a weak effort to try justify what is written as church doctrine.
Best: Having a gay nephew say “It’s okay, that’s his problem. I’ll still donate to their charity work.”
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Worst: Coffs Harbour area misses out once again on State / Federal funding to complete the Pacific Highway upgrade (it should be illegal to call it a ‘highway’ when it’s been in the condition of a country road for years) … very sad news for the many future car accident victims it will take in the few years, as yet again isn’t on the government agenda to complete
Best: had a great massage
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Best, Worst and OMM – all in one:
Today is the 100th anniversary of Alan Turing’s birth – he was one of the greatest minds of the 20th Century…but he was also the victim of prejudice and bigotry…such a waste of a beautiful mind….
If you have never heard of him, you really should take time to celebrate his legacy: http://kikiandtea.com/2012/06/who-was-alan-turing-and-why-is-he-still-important/
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Best: getting some really good feedback from my priesT at church.
Worst (long story coming): I’m doing a training course at a hospital at the moment, it’s really full on and because I’m still breastfeeding my littlie I express milk while I’m there. Unfortunately my body doesn’t ‘do’ expressing very well and if I went into a private room I would miss 3×40 minute sessions a day – no thank you! So after getting permissions from the other course attendees (4 women, 1 man) I sit in a corner and express VERY discretely – you can see nothing from my neck to my knees.
This week at lunch time I had the bottle I express into and the shield bit that goes over my breast drying on the table we were eating at as a group because I had sterilised it. it was at one end out of the way so it wasn’t blocking anyone’s view. The man at the table asked me to remove it.
I was really upset for a number of reasons. Forstly, there was nowhere to put it and I had to hold it on my lap which meant it didn’t dry properly. But mainly because I was so worried I had offended someone with the accruements of breastfeeding and I shouldn’t have to! What is so offensive about an empty bottle? If I’d put a bottle of formula there would that have been equally as bad? I really wish I’d stood up for myself more.
And this man is going to be a priest. He has a lot to learn.
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Why am i not surprised that he is going to be a priest?!! Out of touch with reality; indignant; righteous; … what a perfect position for him!
Try not to let it worry you, there are idiots everywhere.
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Best: It’s my baby girls birthday tomorrow and I am so so excited. Have baked a cake, prepared for a picnic tomorrow, wrapped presents and feeling like a good Mum
Best 2: Bought DH a treadmill and in order for him to set it up he had to clear out one of our spare rooms – yay!!
Worst: It’s been a busy week but for all good reasons so nope no worst for me
OMM: I have spent a lot of time this week thinking about and doing errands in preparation for celebrations this weekend. Doubt I would have had time or energy if I had still been at work. So thankful that I have been able to choose to be a SAHM
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Worst – I turn 50 tomorrow
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Happy birthday
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You’re alive to turn 50. Give thanks then go out and have a ball. You’ve earned it. Happy Birthday
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Talk about inappropriate work place tears after that album. Thank you MM. I needed that.
This week has been monumental. I’m shattered.
BEST: I hired a new assistant. She’s awesome and I can’t wait to work with her… and that’s a very exciting thing after the hell that has been the last 18 months.
WORST: I had to tell seven very strong other candidates that they didn’t get the job. Surely this is one of the worse things to do (second only to letting someone go… obvs.) I’m crap at this HR stuff. So crap.
OMM: The engagement of my gorgeously fabulous best friend to her amazingly wonderful boy. Cue tears and homesickness! xx
Much love xx Oz
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Best: beautiful winters days, sunshine and just being alive
Worst: Seeing my ex being pressured into marrying the new girls despite the fact she is bleeding him dry and he never looks happy.
OMM : how far I’ve come as a person in the last 12 months, I’ve learnt so so much about life and myself and keep learning more everyday!!
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Think I have decided I want to work in health promotion when I graduate. Maybe move to Canberra if I can get a job st DoHA. Does anyone know what working in health promotion is like?
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I have a couple of friends who work there. It’s massive (like, thousands of people) so lots of different areas to work with. If you’d like to talk with someone who works there I’m sure they’d be happy to chat with you. I also know a doctor who works in public health, if that is something you’d like to hear about too. I’m happy for Mamamia to give you my email address if you’re interested?
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Best: School holidays! Desperate for sleep-ins and reading
Worst: I’m such a sook with the cold weather. Just couldn’t get warm today and nothing makes me more miserable than having numb hands and feet.
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Yesssssss! School holidays
What are you reading?
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Best: School holidays!! It’s been a long and challenging semester and I am looking forward to having a bit of a break.
Worst: My immune system must have decided to go on holidays too. I’m all sniffly and my throat is tickly and I keep on coughing
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Love the gallery.
OMM where is John James? he has not been around that I have noticed.
I remember he had a website he started with someone else on MM, does anyone know what it is called or have the link?
Many thanks
PS. Happy weekend one and all
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kiki and tea, or something like that? Yes, just googled … http://kikiandtea.com/
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Thanks so much anon.
Will check it out now.
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Hey, I’m still here!
I still occasionally comment on a post or two, but since the daily morning news post disappeared, I don’t really have a forum to comment on anymore here at MM…and I think we’ve all noticed the editorial changes in MM this year – there seems to be more parenting posts and celebrity posts and less general news posts, so not being a parent or celebrity follower, there’s less for me to comment on…(and there’s nothing wrong with that change…MM isn’t written for me…I’m a middle-aged childless male…I’m not the demographic they’re aiming for
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Plus I’ve been busy writing a couple of books, and as mentioned above, running a website with my partner-in-crime, Miss T…as the MM team will confirm, running a website takes up a lot of time, so I have less time to comment here anymore…
But I haven’t gone away…promise!
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Bests- t 3 yr old is toilet trained. I’ve lost some weight. Had some good chats this week with other parents about parenting etc. No longer feeling isolated.
Worsts- speach therapy has been brought up again. Should a3 yr old have perfect pronunciation?
Omm- my folks are away for a short trip. I miss them heaps but I have terrific in laws I can call on for a cuppa.
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My nearly 4 yr old still has trouble with pronouncing his “L’s” and”R’s”…..I wouldn’t worry yet
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My son didn’t speak much at all until he was 3, after that we couldn’t shut him up! He did mispronounce a lot of words though, he still does at 8. We found out 18 months ago that he is dyslexic so he’s been getting help from a speech pathologist who is focusing on his phonological awareness. I wish we had recognized his problem earlier so we could have started helping him earlier because he is struggling to catch up with his peers now. I think, if you can afford the astronomical fees speech pathologists charge, there is no harm in seeing one.
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Oh god how did you end up toilet training your 3yr old?! I am having trouble. My son often tells me it is “too hard Mummy” when I tell him he can do a poo on the potty. He will do a wee on the potty or toilet if I prompt him but often tells me no because he wants to go to bed etc (if asking him at night). If I put jocks on him and ask him to tell me if he needs to do a wee he still wees through his jocks time and time again. So frustrating plus he starts Kindy next year – what do I do??
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Bribe him with jellybeans, work out the obesity issues later. Worked for my My3!
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Would love to look at the gallery, but it’s not working… Grrr.
Ctrl + R doesn’t make any difference!
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Worst: Being harassed and tailgated by another driver today for no other reason than I was doing the speed limit in a 50km/h zone. It really upset me to be treated like that by a total stranger.
Best: I’ll be in holiday in a week. And that Buzzfeed gallery! Made me tear up again, but with happiness this time, and reminded me that good people do exist.
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Whenever someone tailgates me, I just go slower! And then laugh at how angry they get. People can be so silly. x
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Good strategy Nat – I’ll remember that next time. Laughter beats tears any day.
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I was told that if someone is tailgating you, you should tap your brake pedal. The flash of red light (sometimes) makes them hit the anchors as well.
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Worst: Feeling very lonely this week while he is away for work, lots going through my head, (hopefully) over thinking things, but also wondering if he is able to make me happy again like we used to be. So much has happened, and im trying to put it behind us, felling like he isn’t making enough effort when really he should be bending over backwards to make up for the hurt he has caused…just waiting patiently for a sign that everything is going to be ok…………
Best: I do have a toasty warm fire to go home to tonight
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This week has been really craptastic. I’m going to look at that gallery right now.
Best: Getting through the yuck and making headway towards turning it all into a positive. It’s really f***ing hard, but it will increase my resilience in the end (and is good practice for dealing with difficult people in future).
Best #2: I’m going dancing tonight. In a skirt with a thigh-high split. And it will be fabulous.
Worst: Let’s not go there.
Love to all, especially those doing it tough. xx
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You *are* fabulous!!
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Naaw, thanks! *blush*
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Enjoy yourself
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Thanks Nat!
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Hi Picardie, hope all is OK with you. Have a great time dancing tonight x
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Happy friday fellow MM’ers!! Hope you all had a fantastic week at work and an exciting and relaxing weekend planned!
More bests than worsts this week so a success i guess!
Best – 6 weeks in and still hell-bent on my excersise regime! i have 5 kilo’s to lose before my holiday to Europe in 2 months and have started to notice big changes in my body, skin, health, everything! went and had a sneaky look at Dotti in my lunchbreak and tried on a top i’ve had my eye on for ages – a month ago when i tried it on it looked horrible, today with my curves becoming more defined again a size small fit – so proud of myself – so i bought two!! haha
Best2 – I went on a date last night! I havent been on a date in about 6 months and was so nervous but we ended up chatting for 3 hours and lost track of time, was great! His work means he flys all over Australia and is about to do a stint overseas for 8 months so its not really viable – but it was so lovely to go on a date again, I forgot about those nervous butterflies – bliss!
Best3 – A good girlfriend is in Europe at the moment on a contiki – with my trip just under 2 months away every time she updates her status I get so excited!
Best/Worse – My boss finishes up today. This is my first job in the corporate world after graduating from uni last july – and he has taught me so much, i’m really going to miss him. We did a little thankyou card exchange this morning, and he cried after reading my card – which made me cry as he was crying!! was quite funny. But this also means from Monday onwards I’ll be flying solo – they arent replacing his position – so big step for me!!
Worst – Starting to not enjoy my living situation. The couple i live with are VERY immature and don’t respect the fact that they live with someone else – very frustrating. but trying to remain positive!
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and this beautiful weather continues!!
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worst: been sick all week (again). i feel bad saying how sick ive been, when really im not dieing or anything, just the common cold, but soooo over it! i feel crap all the time. sick of blowing my nose and coughing my guts up. i guess working with the babies will do that to ya. poor little munchkins seem to be snotty and coughy all the time too =(
also, i was so proud of lasting this long at work since starting in january and not taking a day off, but the girls sent me home today as they knew how ive been feeling all week. boo.
best: still loving my job six months later! ive worked in child care for 4 years now, but wasnt sure i wanted to continue with it last year. went overseas in may last year, took some time off, came back got a casual job and found my now current centre, which i just love. i actually had my first staff appraisal this week and my boss only had positive things to say! made me really happy to know im doing a great job and to be acknowledged for it. also, a new little irish bakery just opened up around the corner, so we went to check it out today. got the YUMMIEST pumpkin and sweet potato soup, with delicious sour dough bread. mmm, just what i need when feeling sick. now off to see the fam tonight for my cousin in laws birthday. love spending time with the fam and seeing how much my 8 month old cousin as grown! definately rugging up before leaving the house…..
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BEST: Getting to my new house for the first time at 11pm on Monday night – exhausted after a very long work day and dreading the fact that all my stuff would have just been dumped there by the delivery guys… and then realising that my amazing new housemates had put my bed together for me. It took me about 2 hours last time I put it together so this was a GREAT surprise. Love those boys.
WORST: Today’s asylum seeker boat tragedy. Unimaginable horror. I hope that at the very least this finally ends the absurd political stalemate in the parliament.
OMM: Watching one of my best mates go through the uncertainty of having some (as yet undiagnosed) mystery female health issues. I hate seeing her so panicked and upset and knowing I can’t do much except try and keep her mind off it for now. Also, I keep resorting to Doctor Google, which is by far the stupidest thing I’ve done all week.
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Worst 1: got fired from my job this week, for no reason other than the girl I job share with (who is 3 years younger than me and still lives at home) wants to go full time. I’m so disappointed, I’ve worked there nearly a year. She’s worked there almost a month. My boss knows all about my difficult financial situation, and I feel he’s stabbed me in the back with this move. I know he technically doesn’t owe me anything, but the fact he’s an old family friend makes it sting worse.
Worst 2: I also was really sick on Wednesday night, so missed my Thursday early morning exam. No word yet on whether they’ll let me do a supplementary.
Worst 3: All my friends are heading off to Europe this week for the winter break. I’m so happy for them, but so jealous at the same time.
Best: My BF’s marine fishtank has been set up now and supports so much life. I get so much joy watching all the bright fishies swimming around. People think I’m crazy, but they really do have their own personalities!
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also, oh my god that gallery made me tear up. I’m really emotional this week. I cannot believe how cute that last photo is!
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What your boss did seems so wrong to me. What a terrible way to treat an employee.
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I know, right? I’m a casual so technically he doesn’t need to give me warning but I rely on that income to pay my bills / rent / buy food. It is just so unfair that a kid living at home gets full time work.
I hated the job anyway, but I always did it with 100% effort.
If anything, this has made me so cynical of the legal industry (which I dream of being a part of in a bigger way one day) and really changed my opinion of him. If I’m ever a boss I’ll never treat any of my employees the way I was treated.
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I’m so sorry, I really, really know how you feel; it’s such a kick in the teeth. I’ve worked in temp jobs since October of last year and in this business the employers have the legal right to terminate your contract on the spot. Which has happened to me twice. Not because I’ve done anything wrong, but because they didn’t need me there anymore. It’s such a shitty feeling and really leaves a sour taste in your taste in your mouth. Financially, it really pulls the rug out from underneath you, and gives you no time to search for another job whilst working for one. Keep your chin up!
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Worst: I had to move my son who has aspergers out of his class this week, due to issues with his teacher. I was silly to wait this long.
Best: How kind and lovely the kids are, they make me cry. I want to send a note to every parent thanking them. He’s come home with a party invitation already, and he’s happy again. I hadn’t realised how sad he was.
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Oh Laws – we do the best we can. Glad the kids have been lovely. He must be a gorgeous boy x
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I take it to mean you’re a teacher – I want to point out it was a simple personality clash for the most part! Sometimes it just doesn’t work out! I’m just kicking myself for not dealing with it earlier.
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Oh god no, Laws!! I just meant as a mummy we do the best we can! x
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Best: Just had a 1 hour pregnancy massage & my MIL is having my 2 boys tonight, so bath, takeaway & tv to myself tonight. So exciting. Hubby away too, so just some lovely me time.
Best: Our babysitter is a uni student/family friend, is so sweet. She said my boys are so lovely to mind. I love hearing stuff like that….
Worst: Nan in hospital. 95 yrs old. Haven’t been able to visit her yet as I have had the flu. Will get there next week.
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Worst: The person I was hoping to use as a referee has fallen through and I don’t think I have anyone else I can ask, which means I’m going to miss out on the position.
Best: Started a new exercise regime and am sticking with it so far.
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Best: 13 weeks pregnant today! Had our scan on Monday and everything was perfect!
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No worsts, we’re on cloud 9!
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Congrats Sarah, great news for you & your partner!!
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Hurrah! All the best to you Sarah. Congratulations from the MM Team! Xx
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Worst and Best: They are combined this week; my miscarriage, sharing the joy of my friends second child
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Sorry for your loss.
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Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that, that must have been awful for you. Hope you’re okay.
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Hugs to you xx
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This has been my favourite ever gallery and it worked perfectly fine on my mobile
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Good to hear! x
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That gallery is SO GORGEOUS!! I definitely teared up.
My best is everything. My worst is that I’ve put on a top this morning that sticks. I don’t know how or why, but it’s making me hate myself a bit.
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Hey MMers.
Thanks for that gallery. It made me grin and nawww in equal amounts.
My Worst this week was realising that my new meds are taking a little time to kick in whilst my old ones leave, so have been a bit wobbly early in the week. As a result I decided to detonate that bridge with the ex bf and I wasn’t very nice. I know that it was something I had to do because I was kinda stuck in a loop, but I should have been kinder than I was. Was bad juju to hurt him because he hurt me. Living and learning. Had a big cry on the phone to my bestie.
Best is – Finding my way back to happy. Almost have my voice back. Sang a duet with a gf last night – Killing me Softly at kareoke and it was by all accounts not bad at all.
Last night was also second date with Insanely Tall Man. He has been messaging every day and calling most days. Think thats why I really had to burn the bridge with cranky ex. It meant I kept looking for things wrong with Insanely Tall Man. He took me for a lovely dinner, and then I dragged him to kareoke and he met my mates. Was a good night. They were very cheeky to us as we left
He’s just messaged wanting to book me in for next saturday night. Beaming.
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Yay!!!!
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Haven Maven can I just say I absolutely LOVE reading your posts & look forward to them every week
P.S Good luck with Insanely Tall Man
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Nawww I love you girls! Thanks for listening to my tragic exploits
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I’ve found your exploits interesting! Keep enjoying ITM
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Best: Going home on Sunday and I have a job interview tomorrow.
Worst: Nearly got run over by an ambulance an hour ago, spent half an hour lost in a dusty area surrounded by trucks looking for the place my job interview was (thank goodness I got there early!), felt nauseous all week : (
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Worst: Sick toddlers x 2, sick mummy x1, absent husband x1, sleep-ins past 5am this week x 0. Boo
Best: My baby turns 2 today! xxxxxx
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My Baby is two tomorrow
Sorry that you are all sick, yuck
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Happy Friday all!!!
Worst: My mum leaves for Paris/London today for a month – im sad im not going with her!
Best: i have a fun month of social activities coming up in July cannot wait!
my husband took me out for margaritas and mexican last night was perfect! its the weekend soon and i cannot wait!!! 
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Best: School holidays start this afternoon! The kids really need a break. Their soccer/rugby games and training have also been suspended over the holidays which means we have three weekends of sleeping in!
Worst: School holidays start this afternoon…….Two weeks of juggling kids and work/study commitments.
OMM: During the school holidays, it will be the first anniversary of the death of the husband of a close friend of mine.He left behind a wife and two young children after a battle with cancer. I knew what to do for her when he was sick and after he died. But I would like to do something for her for his first anniversary. I don’t want her to think he’s been forgotten. But she will probably take the kids away to her parents during that time so I won’t have a chance to see her. I thought I should send something but flowers don’t seem appropriate. I thought I might take her a nice bottle of red next week before she goes away and let her know I’ll be thinking of her the following week. Is there something else I should do for her instead?
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What a thoughtful friend you are. I think a bottle of red and a sweet message in a card is a good idea.
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That is indeed a beautiful thought. Why not take the red wine over and drink it with her. I bet she’d enjoy the company. x
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Best: Went to the hairdresser this morning and now have glossy, swishy, head turning hair.
Best 2: I’m flying to London tonight. First overseas holiday ever. Eeeeeek! Somebody pinch me.
No worsts.
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So exciting! I love that just-about-to-travel feeling. Have fun
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I hope you’ve packed an umbrella! It’s very wet here in London at the moment.
Saying that, it’s a wonderful city and I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
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Best: Letting close family and friends know that I am now in a relationship with another girl and having them be supportive and only care if i am happy
Worst: Having to deal with the after affects of letting them know my situation, and the fact that my nan did not take it well at all
as my closest relative that cut very deep
OMM: My new iPad, gotta have something light to get me thorugh the emotional stuff!
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Best: My first ever uni exams are nearly over.
Worst: I finished high school last year and thought that going to university would be the start of an amazing, exiting and new part of my life with plenty of new people. So far this hasn’t been the case and I’ve begun to feel quite lonely. I still speak to my close friends but they’re busy doing their own thing, spending time with their boyfriends/ other friends and the like. Adding to the fact that my uni is over an hour away and all my study was been solo i’m craving company and friends that share my interests.
I’m 18, has anybody been here? I’m quite sad and feel like i’m being left behind
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Quiver, I found the best thing to do was join clubs at uni. If you have a hobby, there’s probably a club for it. And even if you don’t, why not take up a new one? I joined the touch club and made a whole lot of new friends. There’s no harm in trying
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I second Natalie’s suggestion! I’m also eighteen and in my first year of Uni away from home and joining societies was a good way to meet people. I also enjoy volunteering which is also a nice way to meet new people. Also introduce yourself to people in lectures/ tutes. I know it’s scary putting yourself out there like that but making an effort gets results! Good luck and all the best!
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Thank-you, I still live at home though, which makes it difficult. I’m just wanting people local to me that I connect with, but it seems so elusive..
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I second joining clubs or volunteering with the uni. If that is too far away do you play sport? Even if you don’t, if you want to try most local sporting groups are always happy to take on a new member and it is a great way to meet people.
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I’m in the same boat as you Quiver! I have mates at uni but nothing like I had at high school, I’m missing my close group of besties around me all the time! couple that with the fact that I’m not a huge drinker and partier and you have me feeling pretty lonely sometimes.
…let’s take a plunge and join a club
second semester can be the semester of more friends! don’t worry you’re not alone! The friends I’ve made so far I’ve made by introducing myself in tutees and stuff, I have a couple of mates now who I adore – it’s just scary taking that first step!
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Best: I got a cold today so I got to stay at home today! Also a lot of our school work has finished and I’ve only got one more assignment to go before the holidays begin! Yay!
Worst: [First world problem] I realised that there is around 35 days until the UMAT! As I think I want to be a dentist, doctor or psychologist (not sure at the moment)- I feel like my a lot depends on it!
I’m also procrastinating a lot these days… watching a lot of movies on youtube and such..- I want to make someting of myself and I shouldn’t be doing this!
Does any one have any tips that I can use not to procrastinate? ie. what do you think everytime you feel like doing something that you know you shouldn’t?
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I always found that writing a plan of what you want to achieve in a day/wee helpful. If you really need to, sometimes setting an alarm helps.
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WORST: my grandma died yesterday. Until 4 months ago she was the healthiest 82 year old ever, she was traveling and going on cruises and volunteering and basically being a wonderful wonderful person. Then she got sicker and sicker and after 3 weeks in hospital she died. And it was horrible. She struggled for breath for hours and kept asking us why she was still here when she wanted to die. She made her peace, but it was a horrid and painful experience that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. Last night I had a massive panic attack and I couldn’t breathe, I was hysterical for hours, and I just didn’t expect it to hurt this much. How do people cope with this? When will it stop hurting? It seems wrong that life just keeps on when she’s not around to experience it.
BEST: I can’t think of one. I’m sure there is one and I have all these wonderful memories of her but they give me no comfort at the moment.
OMM: if she was a dog we would have ended her suffering and she would have died with dignity. How can anyone watch that and then oppose euthanasia? I know it’s a super complex issue but watching her suffer like that and not being able to do anything was the most painful experience I’ve ever had. God knows what it was like for my mum and uncle.
Sorry to be so depressing.
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Oh Jemma. I have no words. My grandmother is my favourite person in the world and I am so scared of losing her. Sending you my love.
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I have lost all my grandparents (actually never got to meet either of my grandfathers) but I always worry about my husband. His grandma is still alive but is sick and I always worry something might happen to her while we are living overseas. He is so close to her and he is her favourite grandchild so I can just imagine how hard it will be for him
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Oh hugs Jemma. What a hard day you’ve had. I’m sorry you had to see your grandma in pain and struggling. Bless her for fighting as much as she did. Now it is your turn to live the best life you can, with her as your inspiration. I’m sorry too for your pain. Wrap yourself up in the good memories and be kind to you xx
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Oh Jemma,
I don’t know what to say. You’re grandma sounds like a lovely soul! I’m sure she appreciated that all of you were there with her until the end.
Jemma, hopefully you’ll be able to get through this time with the support of family and friends.
I am so sorry… Thinking of you and your family today
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Jemma I am so very sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you had to go through at the hospital but I do know what it feels like to loose a grandparent. My sisters and I were mainly taken care of by my grandma (mum’s mum) when we were younger so we were SUPER close with her and 20+ years on I still think of her all the time. Time does heal and as time goes on you will only remember the good memories.
By the way don’t apologise you have every right to be sad right now.
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My grandparents passed away all within 14 months in 2010 & 2011, at 89, 90 & 92 years.
I will be eternally grateful for the many years that I spent with my grandparents, that in the end their passing was peaceful and that they were surrounded by family.
There are no words to describe how much I miss them – I still have their phone numbers in my phone, knowing that if I call their phones are disconnected but I can not bring myself to delete them.
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It hurts! I know.
Take all the time you need to grieve, dear Jemma, and then take the time to heal – and know that you are loved.
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Oh Jemma, I feel so sad for you. My Nana passed away more than 8 years ago and I was the same as you when it happened. I still get teary at the briefest thought of her, I miss her that much. The hurting will lessen over time and eventually the good memories of her will be at the forefront of your mind. Take one day at a time.
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Ummmmmm…..
Best:
TARGET TOY SALEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
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Best: I have an appointment with a clairvoyant tomorrow who, I have been told by many friends who have visited, is amazing! Very excited to see what comes out of the session
Worst: 14 weeks pregnant with second bub and starting to get skin rashes which hurt and are very annoying!
Worst #2: Got paid on Thursday, and by Friday, after paying mortgage, bills and childcare fees, I’m down to $50! Being a mature responsible working adult really sucks sometimes.
PS. The gallery was awesome and lifted my spirits
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clairvoyant?? where where? I’m looking for a good one…
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want to know the future? invent it yourself.
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great photo gallery. It has made me teary, really lovely thanks!
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Best: we bought a house! After 12 months of looking we are thrilled to have found our forever home and somewhere our kids (1,4,6) can grow up.
Worst: the mortgage. Double our rent. And bugger me I found a GORGEOUS dress today too. No more shopping for a while. But that’s ok, I’ll take the house.
OMM: two things. The asylum seeker boat tragedy and the CEO sleepout raising awareness for homelessness.
Maybe someone can make the point more eloquently than me but…..whilst I have the utmost sympathy for those fleeing terror and trying to create a better life in another country I also have strong feelings of shame that Australia isn’t able to better look after our own citizens better. 100,000 people sleep without shelter every night in Australia. Sure, they don’t have bullets whiz zing past their heads but this is a huge problem that shouldn’t be ignored. Out health care system is bombarded and overloaded and it seems irresponsible somewhat to continually accept more people and put them into a crowded system already. I don’t know….I’m conflicted by two huge social problems, and I don’t think there’s an easy answer.
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Jenna I completely concur. Charity begins at home. This doesnt mean I am without compassion for the asylum seekers, but I think we should deal with our own back yard first.
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At the moment, we’re not looking after the homeless, disadvantaged people in Australia nor are we looking after the asylum seekers.
We’ve got a long way to go.
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I am less conflicted by our looking out for asylum seekers while Aussie go homeless as I conflicted that aussies go homeless while middle-income families and singles whinge about not getting enough of a handout.
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Worst: my boss is a lazy lying sack of poo.
Best: I am having hot chips with aioli for lunch they are really goooooooooood.
OMM: I’m still thinking about Yogachandaran – thanks for posting his story.
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It shouldn’t have, but your description of your boss made me ACTUALLY laugh out loud
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Best: Catching up with a massive group of friends tomorrow night as two of my closest friends share the same birthday and we’re all going out for drinks and dinner. Will be really fun. Another best… counting down the days until I leave for Europe, I’m travelling around for a month. Cannot wait.
Worst: I’m at such a stagnant point at the moment with work. It’s a difficult time because I really like my bosses and the people I work with, and the job I can do with my eyes closed. But….. I have no where to go career wise in this role and I’m really bored and struggling to be motivated to get up and be excited for work. I’m taking a month off in August and I’m thinking I’ll probably quit when I get back.
It’s scary as I’ve been here about 4 years… but I think I’m ready for a bit of a career change.
OMM: Places to travel when I get to London. Planning countries to visit at the moment. It’s fun
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Best : It’s snowing in the alps.
Worst : I’m not there! Only 5 weeks till our booked trip but I want to go now dammit.
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Thanks Nat! That gallery was just was just what the doctor ordered. Got me a little teared up, but made me feel better about the world
Best of the week has been catching up with old friends and FINALLY getting to spend some time with my girlfriend now that uni is over for this semmester. Full time uni, a full time job and a casual job does not leave much time for me
Worst of the week has been becoming fearful that Queensland is becoming ‘that’ state again as it repeals my rights and others all over the shop! I have been getting down thinking how being gay (such a small part of who I am) can cause so much hate to flow from so many people. We are human and we do deserve the same rights as anyone else.
Thanks again to the gallery for giving me back some hope
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Ok, now I am crying at my desk!
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Best: Back at my desk and loving it.
best 2: the priceline bonus skin goody bag.. totally awesome!
Worst: breaking out in some sort of rash and unable to get to the docs til next friday.
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Sorry to be a pain, I know you guys have been caned with comments in the last few days…. but no matter how many times i refresh it, the galleries never work on my computer. I’m using the one at work and it’s the most upgraded software etc.
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You’re not a pain merindakennedy!
Please don’t apologise. It’s driving all of us entirely mad – the poor technology types in the office are becoming very scared of the editorial team. We’ll keep working till we get it right.
Thank you for understanding.
Jamila
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