Hey people!
It's been a while eh?
I've been dealing with a lot of really personal stuff that I've now came to terms with. So I figured that it was time to annoy you guys again with my (in)coherent ramblings.
Since then, I've been working hard trying to get my life in check.
Now, let me think back to where I left you guys. Oh yeah. Those resolutions!
Meep! Okay. I'm beginning to say no. I've refused my daughter babysitting duties. And before you all jump on the proverbial bandwagon, I was exhausted and she gave me an hour's notice. Would you've?
So yeah, I'm beginning to say no! Go me!
The confidence thing I believe, comes with saying no. How many times have you said no and felt good afterwards? A few is my guess.
I'm working on making time for the people that matter. Obviously close family know how many hours I work and that one phone call would bring me straight to them, I still need to work on the whole friend issue. If you're a friend, you'll know what I mean. (Maybe).
Hmm...Meet a man? It's only January! Early days yet?! Unless you faithful followers know any single, good looking men out there.
The 'build a business' is, at the moment, looking good. That's all I'm saying. It may fall through, it may not. Early days. Enough said on that matter. ;)
So, my friends, that's that. It's been great to catch up and if there's any words with the letter 'c' missing it's because that particular key sticks on my keyboard. What can I say, I'm a left handed drinker. ;)
Laters xx
Monday, 28 January 2013
Saturday, 8 December 2012
Resolutions.
So, Christmas time is upon us once again. Was it not July just last week? Or is my life seeping away before my very eyes without me knowing anything about it? Time to change! Yes people, it's not only Christmas, it's resolution time. How many did you make last year? And more to the point, how many did you keep?
I made none last year. I never stick to them, so why bother was my attitude. This year has completely changed my attitude. Sooooo....I've decided to make some resolutions and not only try and keep 'em but, post 'em on here so I can have you lot on my back about them too. So, here goes.
1. Learn to say no.
2. Gain some confidence.
3. Make time in my life for the people that really matter.
4. Meet a man. (I'm human! I don't want to be on my own forever and I'm no spring chicken.)
5. Concentrate on building a business. Maybe go to University.
That's about it this year.
Gulp. It's gonna be one scary year!
Laters. x
ps. While writing this, a certain friend of mine posted a picture of an arachnid on the book of face. My 'puter was nearly out the window. Thanks for that Carolyne!!
I made none last year. I never stick to them, so why bother was my attitude. This year has completely changed my attitude. Sooooo....I've decided to make some resolutions and not only try and keep 'em but, post 'em on here so I can have you lot on my back about them too. So, here goes.
1. Learn to say no.
2. Gain some confidence.
3. Make time in my life for the people that really matter.
4. Meet a man. (I'm human! I don't want to be on my own forever and I'm no spring chicken.)
5. Concentrate on building a business. Maybe go to University.
That's about it this year.
Gulp. It's gonna be one scary year!
Laters. x
ps. While writing this, a certain friend of mine posted a picture of an arachnid on the book of face. My 'puter was nearly out the window. Thanks for that Carolyne!!
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Building Blocks of Life.
Hello, hello, hello.
I know I've been away for awhile, but my regulars will know that I've had a lot to process over the last few weeks. A lot to come to terms with. And I believe I have come to terms with most of it.
#1 daughter is happily settled into her new home with her partner and is quite the little domestic goddess.
#2 daughter is like the proverbial duck to water with motherhood.
And I'm slowly coming to terms with my mother's condition.
Life is a funny old thing. In one way or another we deal with every blow that's dealt to us. And sometimes, nae, most-times, it makes us strong enough to deal with the next thing life throws in our direction.
These challenges seem to be the building blocks for adulthood. But are they really?
Like a kid that's built the wrong building with Lego, he knocks it down and rebuilds. Wouldn't it be great to be able do that with life.
It's cliché to say I don't regret anything in my life. So yes, I put my hands up and say yes! I regret a lot of decisions in my life. But if I never made those decisions how different would my life be? Is it a case of 'better the devil you know?' No-one is capable of answering that question so we all carry on and make our decisions, whether they be right or wrong. We are all born to die. It's the decisions we make during our time here that decide how happy we are. Or are the decisions we make already mapped out for us?
You decide.
Laters x
I know I've been away for awhile, but my regulars will know that I've had a lot to process over the last few weeks. A lot to come to terms with. And I believe I have come to terms with most of it.
#1 daughter is happily settled into her new home with her partner and is quite the little domestic goddess.
#2 daughter is like the proverbial duck to water with motherhood.
And I'm slowly coming to terms with my mother's condition.
Life is a funny old thing. In one way or another we deal with every blow that's dealt to us. And sometimes, nae, most-times, it makes us strong enough to deal with the next thing life throws in our direction.
These challenges seem to be the building blocks for adulthood. But are they really?
Like a kid that's built the wrong building with Lego, he knocks it down and rebuilds. Wouldn't it be great to be able do that with life.
It's cliché to say I don't regret anything in my life. So yes, I put my hands up and say yes! I regret a lot of decisions in my life. But if I never made those decisions how different would my life be? Is it a case of 'better the devil you know?' No-one is capable of answering that question so we all carry on and make our decisions, whether they be right or wrong. We are all born to die. It's the decisions we make during our time here that decide how happy we are. Or are the decisions we make already mapped out for us?
You decide.
Laters x
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Why?
My mum has cancer.
That was a difficult sentence to write.
My mum has never smoked a cigarette in her life. But she has cancer.
My mum is fitter than me yet she has cancer.
My mum came into contact with asbestos 40/50 years ago. This is why she has cancer.
Why is this fair?
Why?
Why?
That was a difficult sentence to write.
My mum has never smoked a cigarette in her life. But she has cancer.
My mum is fitter than me yet she has cancer.
My mum came into contact with asbestos 40/50 years ago. This is why she has cancer.
Why is this fair?
Why?
Why?
Sunday, 14 October 2012
Stalker Update.
Yes. I met my stalker. And her husband. And what a pair!
They are one of the nicest couples I've ever had the pleasure to know and I hope to keep in touch with my new found friends for years to come.
They are planning on coming to Scotland every other year but that's not enough for me.
I believe I'm gonna have to go visit Wales next time I'm in Weymouth. I think Weymouth is closer to Wales than Scotland but don't quote me on that as my geography is ridiculous. Either way, Look out Wales!
Laters. x
They are one of the nicest couples I've ever had the pleasure to know and I hope to keep in touch with my new found friends for years to come.
They are planning on coming to Scotland every other year but that's not enough for me.
I believe I'm gonna have to go visit Wales next time I'm in Weymouth. I think Weymouth is closer to Wales than Scotland but don't quote me on that as my geography is ridiculous. Either way, Look out Wales!
Laters. x
Saturday, 13 October 2012
100 Facts About Me.
Okay. For all you stalkers out there, I'm going to compile a list all about me. It's said that talking about yourself is the easiest thing in the world. So, lets put that theory to the test.
1. My full name is Jacqueline Parfery. I'm the only one in Britain with that name. Which makes it super easy to find me online. Not so good for me and good for any future bosses.
2. I'm 5'3" tall and slightly overweight thanks to an under active thyroid that is currently being treated.
3. I have 2 tattoo's and want another one.
4. I have 3 children and 1 grandchild. 1 son, 2 daughters and 1 grandson. And I love them all dearly.
5. I have been married once although not to the father of my 3 children.
6. Although I don't see myself as a victim, I have experienced domestic abuse.
7. I have a diploma in Hospitality Management.
8. I am, and have been since I was 4 years old, asthmatic.
9. I am a smoker.
10. My favourite tipple is Jack Daniels. Although I have been known to work my way through the gantry.
11. My motto is - I work hard ergo I play hard.
12. My biological father died the day before I was born so unfortunately, I never got to meet him.
13. I am severely dyslexic.
14. I have an IQ of 128. Which apparently is in the top 5% of the population.
15. My favourite movie of all time is 12 Angry Men. It's compelling and very well acted out.
16. My favourite Disney movie is The Emperors New Groove.
17. My favourite cartoon character is Road Runner.
18. I am arachnophobic. To the point where I can't even look at a picture of one.
19. I have very few close friends although I have many acquaintances. I like it this way.
20. I am a very difficult person to get to know. but if you stick around long enough to break down that wall and get to know me, it's worth it.
21. I am a very insecure person, even though I come across as very confident. I'm a good actor. ;)
22. Because of my dyslexia, I've had to work at the English language twice as hard as the next person. So I have the right to be the grammar 'nazi' that I am.
22. I live alone and like it that way.
23. I would be so utterly and completely lost without my internet and my mobile phone.
24. I am left handed.
25. My favourite actress of all time is Meryl Streep. She can turn her hand to anything!
26. My favourite actor of all time is Jack Nicholson. Again, a very varied career.
27. I am not an alcoholic as some people would believe. I am a drunk. Alcoholics go to meetings. I go to parties. That's the difference. Thanks for that one Carolyne!
28. I have a very dark sense of humour.
29. I love Mario and Donkey Kong and plan on decorating my hall to show this.
30. I love my iPhone and will probably never try another type of phone.
31. I currently work in a cafe. It's not me living the dream but it helps pay the bills.
32. I love cheese in any shape or form.
33. I am a very fussy eater. Please don't ever invitee me to dinner as I'd hate to offend.
34. My surname is French. Originating from Saint Laurent Valley.
35. I do not speak French.
36. I have 2 brothers. One older, one younger.
37. I have 1 niece.
38. I like songs for the lyrics more than the music.
39. My favourite band when I was younger was Adam And The Ants.
40. The first record I bought was Dog Eat Dog by Adam And The Ants.
41. I enjoy most music. From classic Amadeus Mozart to ZZTop.
42. I very rarely watch television but I like to get my teeth into a good documentary.
43. I love Barcelona and would go back there in a heartbeat.
44. I once won a competition to visit Disneyland Paris the year it opened.
45. I hate gardening. Too many bugs for my liking.
46. I have worked with food my whole adult life.
47. I don't enjoy eating. I feel it's an inconvenience. I'd rather take my nutrients in tablet form if it was possible. Which is quite ironic considering my profession.
48. I am 47 years old.
49. I was born in Glasgow Royal maternity hospital. Which had the rather gruesome and unfortunate nickname of 'Rottenrow'.
50. My dream was always to travel 'Route 66' on a Harley.
51. I have written a 'bucket list' Though I have since mislaid it.
52. I have a stalker whom has grown very dear to me.
53. My first kiss was on holiday at a 'Butlins' holiday park. His name was Keith.
54. I detest procrastinators.
55. I make most of my decisions on the spur of the moment and very rarely regret them.
56. I love bread. All kinds. Although my body seems to think otherwise.
57. I get on better with the male of the species. Females are too bitchy for my liking.
58. I was and always will be a tomboy. I do not like anything girly.
59. I despise liars. And I never tell lies.
60. I have never played the lottery.
61. I have a passion for South American Indians and believe I am reincarnated from them.
62. I believe in reincarnation. (what?? Do you know 100 facts about yourself?)
63. I loved Britannia High and own the DVD an CD.
64. My one best friend (and her family) means the world to me and I'd take a bullet for any of them.
65. My funeral song will be Vielleicht Das Nächste Mal - Rainbow.
66. My favourite colour is purple.
67. I only drink fizzy juice when there's alcohol in it. Unless it's Irn Bru. Which I only drink when hungover.
68. My non alcoholic drink of choice is a 'Muddy Puddle'.
69. I love milk and have been known to drink 6 pints in one day.
70. I have an estranged relationship with my son. Which is a shame.
71. I love anything supernatural related.
72. I'm hopeless with names and faces.
73. I have a terrible memory.
74. I have absolutely no sense of direction.
75. I do not believe in religion but have respect for those who do. Just don't push it in my face.
76. I hit menopause at aged 39.
77. I find something very sexy about Asian people.
78. The first thing I notice about a man is his hands.
79. My favourite perfume is Jean Paul Gaultier.
80. I can look at any word and tell you if it's spelled correctly.
81. I am hopeless with numbers. They confuse me.
82. I hate spicy food but can eat chilli if it comes with loads of soured cream to take the spice from it.
83. I am a 'Trekky' and hate anything Star Wars.
84. I love all science fiction.
85. I only ever drink from a straw.
86. I never take ice in any drink.
87. I prefer savoury over sweet.
88. I love tapas.
89. I don't believe in love at first sight.
90. I'm very reserved. Until I get a drink. Then I love the world and his wife.
91. I don't like ice cream.
92. I like the simple things in life.
93. I'm a very flirtatious drunk.
94. I'm not afraid to die.
95. I have never broken a bone in my body.
96. I do not drive. I have learned but never quite got to the test.
97. I can go 3 days without eating and have done regularly.
98. Christmas is my favourite time of year.
99. I've yet to 'live the dream'
100. I am a qualified chef.
There! Done. I never thought it possible but seemingly, if you really use the old grey matter, it can be done. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I had compiling it.
Laters. x
1. My full name is Jacqueline Parfery. I'm the only one in Britain with that name. Which makes it super easy to find me online. Not so good for me and good for any future bosses.
2. I'm 5'3" tall and slightly overweight thanks to an under active thyroid that is currently being treated.
3. I have 2 tattoo's and want another one.
4. I have 3 children and 1 grandchild. 1 son, 2 daughters and 1 grandson. And I love them all dearly.
5. I have been married once although not to the father of my 3 children.
6. Although I don't see myself as a victim, I have experienced domestic abuse.
7. I have a diploma in Hospitality Management.
8. I am, and have been since I was 4 years old, asthmatic.
9. I am a smoker.
10. My favourite tipple is Jack Daniels. Although I have been known to work my way through the gantry.
11. My motto is - I work hard ergo I play hard.
12. My biological father died the day before I was born so unfortunately, I never got to meet him.
13. I am severely dyslexic.
14. I have an IQ of 128. Which apparently is in the top 5% of the population.
15. My favourite movie of all time is 12 Angry Men. It's compelling and very well acted out.
16. My favourite Disney movie is The Emperors New Groove.
17. My favourite cartoon character is Road Runner.
18. I am arachnophobic. To the point where I can't even look at a picture of one.
19. I have very few close friends although I have many acquaintances. I like it this way.
20. I am a very difficult person to get to know. but if you stick around long enough to break down that wall and get to know me, it's worth it.
21. I am a very insecure person, even though I come across as very confident. I'm a good actor. ;)
22. Because of my dyslexia, I've had to work at the English language twice as hard as the next person. So I have the right to be the grammar 'nazi' that I am.
22. I live alone and like it that way.
23. I would be so utterly and completely lost without my internet and my mobile phone.
24. I am left handed.
25. My favourite actress of all time is Meryl Streep. She can turn her hand to anything!
26. My favourite actor of all time is Jack Nicholson. Again, a very varied career.
27. I am not an alcoholic as some people would believe. I am a drunk. Alcoholics go to meetings. I go to parties. That's the difference. Thanks for that one Carolyne!
28. I have a very dark sense of humour.
29. I love Mario and Donkey Kong and plan on decorating my hall to show this.
30. I love my iPhone and will probably never try another type of phone.
31. I currently work in a cafe. It's not me living the dream but it helps pay the bills.
32. I love cheese in any shape or form.
33. I am a very fussy eater. Please don't ever invitee me to dinner as I'd hate to offend.
34. My surname is French. Originating from Saint Laurent Valley.
35. I do not speak French.
36. I have 2 brothers. One older, one younger.
37. I have 1 niece.
38. I like songs for the lyrics more than the music.
39. My favourite band when I was younger was Adam And The Ants.
40. The first record I bought was Dog Eat Dog by Adam And The Ants.
41. I enjoy most music. From classic Amadeus Mozart to ZZTop.
42. I very rarely watch television but I like to get my teeth into a good documentary.
43. I love Barcelona and would go back there in a heartbeat.
44. I once won a competition to visit Disneyland Paris the year it opened.
45. I hate gardening. Too many bugs for my liking.
46. I have worked with food my whole adult life.
47. I don't enjoy eating. I feel it's an inconvenience. I'd rather take my nutrients in tablet form if it was possible. Which is quite ironic considering my profession.
48. I am 47 years old.
49. I was born in Glasgow Royal maternity hospital. Which had the rather gruesome and unfortunate nickname of 'Rottenrow'.
50. My dream was always to travel 'Route 66' on a Harley.
51. I have written a 'bucket list' Though I have since mislaid it.
52. I have a stalker whom has grown very dear to me.
53. My first kiss was on holiday at a 'Butlins' holiday park. His name was Keith.
54. I detest procrastinators.
55. I make most of my decisions on the spur of the moment and very rarely regret them.
56. I love bread. All kinds. Although my body seems to think otherwise.
57. I get on better with the male of the species. Females are too bitchy for my liking.
58. I was and always will be a tomboy. I do not like anything girly.
59. I despise liars. And I never tell lies.
60. I have never played the lottery.
61. I have a passion for South American Indians and believe I am reincarnated from them.
62. I believe in reincarnation. (what?? Do you know 100 facts about yourself?)
63. I loved Britannia High and own the DVD an CD.
64. My one best friend (and her family) means the world to me and I'd take a bullet for any of them.
65. My funeral song will be Vielleicht Das Nächste Mal - Rainbow.
66. My favourite colour is purple.
67. I only drink fizzy juice when there's alcohol in it. Unless it's Irn Bru. Which I only drink when hungover.
68. My non alcoholic drink of choice is a 'Muddy Puddle'.
69. I love milk and have been known to drink 6 pints in one day.
70. I have an estranged relationship with my son. Which is a shame.
71. I love anything supernatural related.
72. I'm hopeless with names and faces.
73. I have a terrible memory.
74. I have absolutely no sense of direction.
75. I do not believe in religion but have respect for those who do. Just don't push it in my face.
76. I hit menopause at aged 39.
77. I find something very sexy about Asian people.
78. The first thing I notice about a man is his hands.
79. My favourite perfume is Jean Paul Gaultier.
80. I can look at any word and tell you if it's spelled correctly.
81. I am hopeless with numbers. They confuse me.
82. I hate spicy food but can eat chilli if it comes with loads of soured cream to take the spice from it.
83. I am a 'Trekky' and hate anything Star Wars.
84. I love all science fiction.
85. I only ever drink from a straw.
86. I never take ice in any drink.
87. I prefer savoury over sweet.
88. I love tapas.
89. I don't believe in love at first sight.
90. I'm very reserved. Until I get a drink. Then I love the world and his wife.
91. I don't like ice cream.
92. I like the simple things in life.
93. I'm a very flirtatious drunk.
94. I'm not afraid to die.
95. I have never broken a bone in my body.
96. I do not drive. I have learned but never quite got to the test.
97. I can go 3 days without eating and have done regularly.
98. Christmas is my favourite time of year.
99. I've yet to 'live the dream'
100. I am a qualified chef.
There! Done. I never thought it possible but seemingly, if you really use the old grey matter, it can be done. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I had compiling it.
Laters. x
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Empty Nest Syndrome
So, my final chick is flying the nest. How do I feel? Gutted, devastated...old? I have no idea how I feel to be honest. I feel numb. Maybe. Life is cruel. I know evolution has to progress but my babies are mine Mother Nature! And I need to keep them! I know I should be ecstatic. And I am! Really, I am. As an emotional person, this seems to be a bigger issue to me than to #1 daughter. She has bought a 3 bedroom house with her partner. And is getting on in life as I did when my mother didn't like it. I know! Fantastic! You can talk to me 'till I'm blue in the face. But the difference is, she's my baby! I'm so happy for them both and I really do wish them all the luck in the world. But. She's my daughter and I brought her up to be the person she is. So why is someone else taking over my role? I like to think it's because of the way I brought her up. She's a credit to me. (and he's not getting her!) In all honesty......#1 daughter & #1 son in law.....I wish you all the luck in the world!! And if I could do it all again, I wouldn't change a thing.
Laters x
Laters x
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