Two can play at this game BOY

I have a teenage boy who, at the moment, is testing my patience BIG TIME.  Just the whole thing of doing things for himself, finding his own feet and becoming a young responsible man is just too much for me to cope with.  He can be so frustratingly lazy and annoying and sneaky and god I’d like to smack him across the back of the head with my shoe sometimes.

We had parent teacher interviews last week which I was scared to go to because I could just imagine what they were going to say.  God, I only need to look in his wardrobe to imagine what his locker would look like.  Anyway, same old story - he is a popular young man, he completes his set work, is very smart, sometimes noisy, always has people waving to him through the windows or waiting for him outside blah blah blah ……. yeah, get on with the BUT - You could just tell it was coming LOL ………  BUT he needs to apply more effort into bringing his books to class *rolls eyes*.  He is doing his work but doesn’t take anything to class.  He borrows paper and a pen and does what he needs to do but that is it.  He doesn’t make that effort.  So of course I tell them I will talk to him and sort it out (which of course means I am going to go nuts in the car on the way home). So I tell him RIGHT YOUNG MAN, that is it!!  I want everything out of your locker and we are going to go through the WHOLE LOT and SORT IT OUT!

Anyway, to cut a bloody long story short, I have been waiting for him to bring it all home the last few days.  This morning after going nuts again (I found the stash of books and papers in his wardrobe), I told him I was driving him to school and I would pick him up at the office after school so we could get all the crap out of his locker and bring it home.  So I roll up to the school at 3.10pm just after the bell and am sitting in the car waiting.  By 3.30pm and with no more patience left in me I decided I was going to win this battle - two can play at this game boy!  I went to the office and asked to see the year 7 co-ordinator.  I told him how my son was supposed to meet me but obviously has “forgotten…*ahem*..bullshit..*ahem*” so could he please get the bolt cutters and we will break into his locker and I’ll *ahem* surprise him *ahem* with all his CRAP when I get home.

So off we go ……. marching through the school with bolt cutters ready to snap the lock open.  We get to his locker and although I know what locker is his, I don’t recall buying that type of lock but like I said to the co-ordinator - who knows what he has done - the kids swap everything these days LOL.  He struggles with the lock and is almost purple by the time it breaks but finally he snaps it - mwahahahahaha this will teach the little grot.  I thank the co-ordinator and swing open the door only to find that he didn’t swap his lock - he has swapped the whole friggin locker!!  CRAP CRAP CRAP - We have just busted open some poor kids locker!  So not only am I embarrassed for my carry on I then had to try and find my son who was half way walking home, race to Bunnings to buy the poor locker kid a new lock and go back to the school to open my sons locker and clean it out  BUT THAT’s NOT ALL as I was coming out of Bunnings I noticed the biggest dent in my car - which HE did yesterday playing around in the garage and “didn’t want to tell me because I would yell at him”  Well DER you idiot I’m going to yell at you twice as loud now.  I give up…..

And don’t even ask what was in his locker ….. I am still crying

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Yeah, it’s been awhile since I’ve blogged, but hey, I was busy ………..

……….making my SWING !!!

Tra la la - isn’t she a beauty!  Just need to put her up and I’m all set

I haven’t blogged much this week as I have been pretty busy and have had a bit of bloggers block LOL.  I was thinking earlier on what I can blog about today and decided I would go the opposite to what I did last Thursday and blog about things I dislike. There are a lot more things I like so the list probably won’t be as long as last week but will give it a go.  I dislike …….

1. Spitters. I’m sorry but I really find it disgusting.  I understand that sometimes one does need to spit but use a tissue or go to the bathroom, please don’t just spit on the sidewalk or on the street, it is revolting.

2. Snorters.  You know what I mean, not the people who snort when they laugh (even I do that at times) but the ones who have a cold or just do it for the sake of it - that snorty inhale where you can hear the crap going through the back of the nose and into the throat (have I made you want to be sick yet?)  I was at the post office yesterday and the lady behind me did it. It was gross.

3. Poo. Bahahaha - yeah, it’s funny *giggles* but I think it is horrible when you don’t clean up after yourself when you go to the toilet.  If it lands sideways and leaves a mess, use the toilet brush!

4. Winter. You know, I don’t hate it and I do carry on a bit EVERY year but I think it is more the fact that I don’t like being cold.  It can be freezing outside and even snowing but if I am warm and inside, then I don’t mind it.  But I always need to go outside for something so it goes on my dislike list.

5. Yappy Dogs (quick Griffin, cover your eyes - don’t read this - remember mummy loves you).  BUT why is it that when little dogs get all gruffy and start barking at their reflection or tractors or another dog 5 streets away that they don’t stop no matter how much you try to take their attention away.  It’s great exercise doing star jumps and dancing around like a monkey but it does get tiring doing it continuously for 15 MINUTES!.

6. Stepping in chewy or finding that someone has put their chewy in the holder at gym. Use the bin people!! There is nothing worse than standing in it or taking your keys out and finding them all stuck together *grr*

7. Speaking of gym…. I really REALLY dislike it when people do not wipe up their sweat.  It is gross and there is nothing more horrible than going to touch, lay down, sit, stand, kneel or whatever you need to do on a machine only to see a puddle or drops of sweat from the last person who used it. Please clean it up with your towel - thanks

8. Those automated voice recognising phone people/computers.  Oh, they take the cake - you can’t even get angry, rant and rave or even swear at them because they just keep coming back with their sweet “I’m sorry, I didn’t quite catch that……..did you say yes or no” aaarrrgh!! LOL

You know what, the more I think about it I could probably go on for awhile with this list but will stop here for now.

Probably the wrong time of the month to piss me off but I get sick and tired of smartarse comments or little digs at stuff that I do or don’t do. I just wish people would get over it and get on with more important things in their own life without commenting on mine.  Seriously - get a farking life.  So I go to gym as many times a day as I like, yeah - I practically live there - big deal, I eat clean - woopity doo, I don’t eat crap and I like eating my bland food, I don’t drink alcohol - I am in training ffs! Why would I bother going to the gym if I am going to eat junk food and drink alcohol all the time?

No, I’m not saying I am perfect - I am far from it but I don’t care if you want to stuff yourself stupid with milkshakes and donuts or eat junk all day - it’s your life - go for it!  If that’s what you want to do then eat, drink and be merry.  I don’t say anything to you because it’s your body, your life - if you are happy with it, then I am happy with it too

Why can’t people just be happy for you no matter what you do? Give you a pat on the back and say well done, you are doing great instead of saying *oooh, nooooo, she can’t eat that - it’s too fatty* or *what would Barbara think*

Just so we have got it straight - Barbara doesn’t give a toss. There, now you’ve been told and I feel better.

Yeah I changed the title - it was getting hard trying to think of people and/or things to thank - nothing much has happened over the last week and I just can’t think - you know how it is LOL

My Thursday Thoughts this week are about things I like.  There are so many of them and I have come to the age where I don’t care anymore what anyone thinks.  I like…….

1. My cap. I like to wear my cap to work -  I am allowed to wear one, I don’t care if you think my hair looks nicer without a hat or I look more girly without one, my hair is growing, it gives me the shits and if I want to wear a hat to hide it all and keep it out of my face, I will.

2. To eat. You bet! I need to eat at a certain time EVERY DAY, that means if I can’t eat, I will hunt for food until I can.  It isn’t funny - it’s part of my training and I need to eat every three hours - seriously!

3. High Fives.  I love high fives and will wave my hand up at any given opportunity.  I know you feel awkward doing them but its fun, the kids love it, I love it, so should you!

4. Tidy spaces. Having my cupboards and drawers in order is a must. Yes, I stack my cups in a certain way, I like everything to have it’s own spot and you bet I will go nuts and carry on like a crazy woman if they are out of order.

5. Toe socks - they are the best.  I don’t care how daggy you think they are, they are comfortable and if I wear them with thongs, deal with it *hehe*

6. Colourful things.  No, I don’t live in the 70’s but colour is fun, it brings fun and makes me happy.

7. Rainbows.  I am always on the lookout for a rainbow - they are just beautiful.  Yes, I have taken photos of rainbows before and you can laugh (well, my friends did anyway) but I don’t care - they are colourful and make me happy.

8. Scarves.  Whoever invented these gets my vote.  I used to hate the restriction of them but they are fast becoming a must have item along with my shoes and handbags.  I need more scarves so if you are ever stuck for a present, there’s your hint LMAO

9. Thong Slippers.  I know you don’t understand that they do actually work and keep my feet warm but they do! And yes, I do need them in different colours to match my pj’s LOL.

I could go on foever but am running out of time *sobs*. Would love to hear what sort of things you like?

I have a really bad memory. I’ve had it for months, and it is only getting worse.  If it wasn’t so funny, I’d be really worried LOL.  I really am becoming a ditz *nods* and have come to the stage where I know what I want to say but it just doesn’t come out right if at all.  Take today for instance. I was at my sisters picking at some of the finger food and hubby asked me what I was eating - “um, some of that green stuff and a baby onion”.  Him: Green stuff? Me: Yep. Him: Celery? Me: Nope. Him: Lettuce? Me: Nope. Him: Capsicum? Me: Nope (getting annoyed now) - the green stuff like onions.  You know, with the bumps on it - mind you I am giving him that you’re an idiot look like he should know what I mean.  Five minutes later, I remembered - it was a pickle LOL!!  I tell him all excitedly and he shakes his head. What is with that? He wanted to know and I told him.  I am really finding it hard to name things and people at the moment.  I was trying to explain to hubby and my brother what I do to remember peoples names and my explanation of it puzzled them. They couldn’t understand why I make it so hard when I thought it was easy.  When I meet someone for the first time I immediately think of someone I know with the same name and if I don’t know anyone with that name, I think of a famous person.  Then, when I see them again, I remember their names by associating them with the person I know and/or famous person.  Well it works for me LOL.  Okay, that was all very confusing to type and I have read it 10 times and I think it makes sense.  Oh, I need a rest now LOL …….

With my diet the way it is, I often just make up meals as I go along.  I could pick up a packet of whatever at the supermarket and never read the instructions, I use it another way or just make something up.  I often put things in meals that you wouldn’t normally do.  Or is it normal?  I seem to think it is normal but am I normal?  Gee, there’s a whole different topic altogether LOL.  I suppose my question is what mixture of foods are weird or are they normal?  Are you confused?  I am LMAO

I often get the raised eyebrows and the question “you put what in it” with one eye bulging at me like I have done something inhumane LMAO.  “Is that wrong” I ask back.  I know, you should never respond to a question with a question but I do that alot too LOL.

Yes, I like to put mayonnaise in my toasted ham and tomato sandwich rather than cheese, I like cold beetroot with a thick soup or stew, I eat lemons, I cover my corn cob with black pepper and I’d probably put mayo on that too (just thought of that - must remember to try that next time LOL).  I like oats with water - not milk (although I now have to eat them with milk because my dietitan said I needed more calcium in my diet etc etc - need strong bones), I substitute my pasta for raw spinach and cabbage and I like cold coffee thanks very much!

You know, I have often seen people eat cold pizza, have sausage rolls in rolls or a crisp/chip sandwich and I never say anthing to them, although I do secretly thing that is really weird - but when I look at what I sometimes eat, I think perhaps it isn’t weird or normal - it is just personal taste. 

So after all that, I think I have answered my own question or am I as confused as I was when I started typing?  Goes off scratching her head …………….

I can’t believe it is already Thursday! The last week has gone so fast LOL

My Thursday Thanks this week go to….

JULIE - my dietitan, definitely for helping me get past the stubbon plateau that I was on with my eating & training.  Without you, I would still be struggling with it all and probably be really miserable.

MY HUSBANDS WORK - for buying a massive block of land out in the country with the intention to build a huge depot that will need an Operations Manager to run it, hence, the perfect solution to our neverending search of where we are going to live and build our dream home Oh, and for the lovely payrise he just received ……… I love shopping LOL

GRIFFIN - for being so darn cute, lovable, cuddly and for making me laugh every day

Do you use Plurk?  If not, WHY NOT?  It is great and I am just loving it

I was introduced to Plurk by Leigh and have already spent way too much time there LOL, but I can’t help it - it is so addictive.  There are so many interesting, funny, and wonderful people using it from all over the world and I have already met a heap of them.  I can’t really describe what it is so you will just have to go and see what it is all about LOL.  But I can tell you that you can plurk anything, answer plurks, share plurks, ask plurks - it is such a groovy tool and a much better way of chatting and being able to keep up with conversations.  I’ve only been there a day or two and although it was confusing at the start, I think I have settled in well and am really enjoying the whole plurking lot LOL.

Why don’t you head over to Plurk, sign up and give it a go

I didn’t do this last week due to not having any internet . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . so obviously my first Thursday Thanks will be going to the rude bitch at Telstra who made my decision to swap to another service provider so much easier.  Because of your friendly manner and your lovely responses to each of my questions - NOT, I now have a much better service with another company and have double the amount of downlaods each month at a much CHEAPER rate - your wireless modem is on it’s way back to you where you can do something with it that I’d rather not say here

I’d like to thank Griffin for becoming more and more house-trained so I don’t have to run around as much and clean up his mess LOL you are just adorable and mummy loves you *tee hee hee*

And I like to thank my very special online friends (you are my real life friends too although we don’t get to see each other).  I’d just like to thank you for listening to me and my ramblings on and for just being there even when I don’t say much at all - Your friendship means a lot to me