I decided to rob a quiz from angrypotato and put it here:
What was your personal highlight of '07?
I'd have to say they all involve the kid. Her finishing school, her celebrating her 18th birthday, her just settling down and enjoying life. Attending her end of year mass and seeing her joke and laugh with her mates , it was just amazing stuff. Other then the kid, highlights for me would be more time with Mammy2 since the kid moved out. And a certain rugby match involving England :)
What was the personal lowlight of '07?
Thankfully there were very few if any lowlights, I'd have to say a misunderstanding with a close friend at the start of the year. Thankfully, it was sorted out but at the time it was tough. I'm not a confrontational person at all. Other then that, it was a great year!
Favourite celebrity of '07?
I'm not big into celebrities so I'll say Eddie Izzard
Favourite politician of '07?
Pass
Favourite sporting moment and personality of '07?
2 different answers here, sporting moment was any one of the trys we scored against England in the Six Nations. Class. And personality would have to be Katie Taylor. World and European Champion, the girl is a legend. And is she all over the papers, not a bit. Female boxing apparently doesn't sell. Its still not recognised as an olympic sport and if continues as is, then Katie may have to go pro. It would be a shame.
Was '07 better than '06 for you?
Definetly. 06 was a lowpoint for me. I was a selfish idiot, hurt the people I love and upset those around me. I've learned my lessons the hard way and thankfully am lucky to have a supportive partner and really good mates. Jaysus, I sound like a hallmark card.
Looking forward to '08? Why?
Yip! There's always something to look forward to! Heading away for a weekend with Mammy2, heading to Holland for a long weekend. Hopefully good news on the baby front and perhaps another cruise. Loads to do in 08.
Favourite song of '07?
Mika - Big girls
Favourite TV show of '07?
The Riches
Favourite film of '07?
Ratatouille
Monday, December 31, 2007
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Potatoes, charades and Pictionary
Well, that's it for another year. It was much better then I had thought. With the sister not coming home this year, I was unsure how the day would pan out. Thankfully, it was great. We drove out to pick up the kid on christmas eve and I had forgotten how much she could talk. Both myself and Mammy2's ears were bleeding from her chatting away. In her new dressing gown that the boyf's mam had bought her. She told us all about her full day's work in the restaurent with tbe boyf's mam and how she learned to make onion rings. She would show us but we had no
deep fat fryer. On the way out to pick her up, there appeared to be a competition between various houses as to who would have the tackiest lighting. Mammy2 is convinced one of the houses in Balbriggan takes the title as it had a large lit up train with Mary and Joseph in it. I'm not making this up. Apparently, there are no donkeys in Balbriggan or they were in a rush, who knows. From there we headed to the in-laws and we dropped off presents. Lots of eating junk whilst the kid disappeared into her Nintendo DS. It looks like fun. Not that I know anything about computer games on consoles. The kid is amused by the fact that I work with computers daily and am a progammer, alledgelly, but I don't know the first thing about Wiis and PSPs and all that rest. However I think Mammy2 had her eye on the DS, so perhaps as part of her bday pressie.
We got home on christmas eve and the kid was chuffed by all the presents under the tree which had her name on it. Into her pyjamas in record time and she was online before I could ask her if she wanted tea. A bag in the middle of the floor, runners thrown under the couch, it was good to have her home. Mammy2 always cooks the ham the night beforehand, a tradition passed on from her Mammy. I reckon she only does it for the ham sandwiches she can have. From the sounds she was making after having a hot ham sandwich, I felt we should leave her alone with it. We watched the Hogfather and I have to say I was impressed. Death is very cool. I never really got into Terry Prachett much but he has a wicked sense of humour. I may give his books a try again. I think because the ex S was big into them and constantly going on about them, I never really was interested.
The kid was determined to stay up for most of the night and sleep on the couch, but thankfully she gave up on that idea. It didn't stop her waking up at 5.40 to come into our room and jump on the bed, very excited about her presents. She did eventually go back to bed. She slept until nearly dinner time. Myself and Mammy2 got up and opened our pressies, load of nice things. She was delighted with what I got her, thank god. The sister rang
to wish us a happy christmas. Lots more vegging out before dinner. The kid finally woke up and spent an hour doing her make up? She wasn't even going anywhere. There was a situation with the sprouts which we won't go into right now, as I still can't talk about it. Suffice to say, we were sproutless for dinner. I have a feeling Mammy2 might have had some involvement in it. However the potatoes saved the day. As always. Mashed, roasties AND croquettes. They were all yummy but I couldn't eat everything. We all sat around like boa constricters afterwards waiting for dinner to digest. The kid dived onto the PC to play games, Mammy2 was on the laptop and I was free to get started into the Will and Grace Season 1 the sister had got me. I love Will and Grace. So I have started the collection, only 7 more to go :) We decided to try and move around a bit so we played charades where I got slaugthered. I am not great at charades I have since learned. The kid and Mammy2 did their best to ignore me. A very funny moment happened with the kid was sending a lovey dovey txt to the boyf and accidently sent it to the brother instead. To say she was embaressed was an understatement.
The brother travelled up yesterday for the day, so I was up early tidying the house a bit and having the kettle on. Lots of tea and chats and catching up with all the news. He was very happy with his pressies. He got us tickets to Tegan and Sara and the kid the third season of Lost. I never knew she was into that but apparently she's hooked on it. I was still quite full from the christmas dinner and so suggested to the brother we head up town for a walk. Had a nice saunter up to O'Connell street, down the quays to the Jeanie Johnston and then back up and around Dame Street. It looked like most people had the same idea as there was loads of people about even with not much open at all. We headed into Brogan's for a post xmas pint and a sit down. It was fairly empty compared to last year when myself and the sister headed in. It was hopping. Home to another lovely spud dinner and more charades where I continued my non winning streak and got called a bike. Fun times with my family!
deep fat fryer. On the way out to pick her up, there appeared to be a competition between various houses as to who would have the tackiest lighting. Mammy2 is convinced one of the houses in Balbriggan takes the title as it had a large lit up train with Mary and Joseph in it. I'm not making this up. Apparently, there are no donkeys in Balbriggan or they were in a rush, who knows. From there we headed to the in-laws and we dropped off presents. Lots of eating junk whilst the kid disappeared into her Nintendo DS. It looks like fun. Not that I know anything about computer games on consoles. The kid is amused by the fact that I work with computers daily and am a progammer, alledgelly, but I don't know the first thing about Wiis and PSPs and all that rest. However I think Mammy2 had her eye on the DS, so perhaps as part of her bday pressie.
We got home on christmas eve and the kid was chuffed by all the presents under the tree which had her name on it. Into her pyjamas in record time and she was online before I could ask her if she wanted tea. A bag in the middle of the floor, runners thrown under the couch, it was good to have her home. Mammy2 always cooks the ham the night beforehand, a tradition passed on from her Mammy. I reckon she only does it for the ham sandwiches she can have. From the sounds she was making after having a hot ham sandwich, I felt we should leave her alone with it. We watched the Hogfather and I have to say I was impressed. Death is very cool. I never really got into Terry Prachett much but he has a wicked sense of humour. I may give his books a try again. I think because the ex S was big into them and constantly going on about them, I never really was interested.
The kid was determined to stay up for most of the night and sleep on the couch, but thankfully she gave up on that idea. It didn't stop her waking up at 5.40 to come into our room and jump on the bed, very excited about her presents. She did eventually go back to bed. She slept until nearly dinner time. Myself and Mammy2 got up and opened our pressies, load of nice things. She was delighted with what I got her, thank god. The sister rang
to wish us a happy christmas. Lots more vegging out before dinner. The kid finally woke up and spent an hour doing her make up? She wasn't even going anywhere. There was a situation with the sprouts which we won't go into right now, as I still can't talk about it. Suffice to say, we were sproutless for dinner. I have a feeling Mammy2 might have had some involvement in it. However the potatoes saved the day. As always. Mashed, roasties AND croquettes. They were all yummy but I couldn't eat everything. We all sat around like boa constricters afterwards waiting for dinner to digest. The kid dived onto the PC to play games, Mammy2 was on the laptop and I was free to get started into the Will and Grace Season 1 the sister had got me. I love Will and Grace. So I have started the collection, only 7 more to go :) We decided to try and move around a bit so we played charades where I got slaugthered. I am not great at charades I have since learned. The kid and Mammy2 did their best to ignore me. A very funny moment happened with the kid was sending a lovey dovey txt to the boyf and accidently sent it to the brother instead. To say she was embaressed was an understatement.
The brother travelled up yesterday for the day, so I was up early tidying the house a bit and having the kettle on. Lots of tea and chats and catching up with all the news. He was very happy with his pressies. He got us tickets to Tegan and Sara and the kid the third season of Lost. I never knew she was into that but apparently she's hooked on it. I was still quite full from the christmas dinner and so suggested to the brother we head up town for a walk. Had a nice saunter up to O'Connell street, down the quays to the Jeanie Johnston and then back up and around Dame Street. It looked like most people had the same idea as there was loads of people about even with not much open at all. We headed into Brogan's for a post xmas pint and a sit down. It was fairly empty compared to last year when myself and the sister headed in. It was hopping. Home to another lovely spud dinner and more charades where I continued my non winning streak and got called a bike. Fun times with my family!
Monday, December 24, 2007
Merry Christmas!
I finally got around to taking pictures of the lights. Mammy2 had great patience with me and my camera and tripod. I think next year I may invest in a new fancy camera. Matilda, the 35MM has been acting up recently, I'm going to get her looked at but in the meantime I have been thinking about splashing out on a new one. Depending on the finances of course. Well, today is christmas eve and I have to say even though I am in work, this christmas has been the
best one in a long time. Since Mam even. Every year I rush around, organising this and that and not taking the time to enjoy everything. This year we did exactly what we wanted to do. We went to the christmas fair with the mates. We headed to the christmas carols in the National Concert Hall, which was great fun. We didn't do titch drinkies but as luck would have it , A and her gf C were calling around for pictionary so we invited a few heads over and it was
mighty craic. Really good fun. Our man and his new boyf also dropped in for a while to say hi and pass on a fridge magnet. Lots of fun was had.
I think a lot of it has to do with the kid being happy and settled and not living with us :) Also, last year was such a bad year all around, the worst since Mam I think, so this year has been fab compared to it. Myself and Mammy2 have just enjoyed being the 2 of us again and christmas music and festive cheer. Today we are heading out to pick the kid up, with some christmas music and santa hats. On the way home we are dropping into the in-laws and wishing them a happy christmas. Then its home to cook the ham for the dinner, watch some christmassy movies and relax. We have all the potatoes and trimmings ready for tomorrow so hopefully all will go well.
We also received good news from the clinic. We finally have an appointment which I am chuffed about. Its on Jan 11th, a Friday which I have already booked off. Hopefully the tests will show all is well and then they might treat us. Fingers crossed at any rate. If they are doing the tests then they might be a lot more open minded about things. The month of January is already looking busy, with a true life movie night planned for the 2nd weekend, then its off to here for Mammy2's birthday and a relaxing weekend and then over to Holland for carnival with a group of people for the first weekend in Feb. Its all go! We still haven't decided what we are going holiday wise next year, I think we'll probably head to Scotland for a week as we both love it there and then perhaps a cruise depending on finances again. As we are talking about buying an apartment next year and finally being an adult. Not sure about the adult bit but anyways.
The kid has been ringing the odd time to keep us up to date with her various illnesses. She rang yesterday so see what time we are dropping out for her at. I told her it would be in the evening as I have to work. I also said if she wanted, the boyf could come down to visit Mam at the weekend. Her response was and I quote "Shelly, how long do you think I am staying with you guys for? I'm heading back on stephen's day. " Merry christmas to you too. So I explained that she was going back but that she had to come down with us to visit the relatives. I know how she loves that. It was funny last night, A's gf C has a teenager, she's around 14 and reminded us so much of the
kid. She had lots of black eye make up and a slipknot t-shirt. However, she joined in with all the games and loved Uno. Mostly because she was winning I think. We had a christmas quiz beforehand and there was killings. Seriously peace and good will to all was not the theme. But it was fun. We also got a gift of charades which of course had to be tested :)
best one in a long time. Since Mam even. Every year I rush around, organising this and that and not taking the time to enjoy everything. This year we did exactly what we wanted to do. We went to the christmas fair with the mates. We headed to the christmas carols in the National Concert Hall, which was great fun. We didn't do titch drinkies but as luck would have it , A and her gf C were calling around for pictionary so we invited a few heads over and it was
mighty craic. Really good fun. Our man and his new boyf also dropped in for a while to say hi and pass on a fridge magnet. Lots of fun was had.
I think a lot of it has to do with the kid being happy and settled and not living with us :) Also, last year was such a bad year all around, the worst since Mam I think, so this year has been fab compared to it. Myself and Mammy2 have just enjoyed being the 2 of us again and christmas music and festive cheer. Today we are heading out to pick the kid up, with some christmas music and santa hats. On the way home we are dropping into the in-laws and wishing them a happy christmas. Then its home to cook the ham for the dinner, watch some christmassy movies and relax. We have all the potatoes and trimmings ready for tomorrow so hopefully all will go well.
We also received good news from the clinic. We finally have an appointment which I am chuffed about. Its on Jan 11th, a Friday which I have already booked off. Hopefully the tests will show all is well and then they might treat us. Fingers crossed at any rate. If they are doing the tests then they might be a lot more open minded about things. The month of January is already looking busy, with a true life movie night planned for the 2nd weekend, then its off to here for Mammy2's birthday and a relaxing weekend and then over to Holland for carnival with a group of people for the first weekend in Feb. Its all go! We still haven't decided what we are going holiday wise next year, I think we'll probably head to Scotland for a week as we both love it there and then perhaps a cruise depending on finances again. As we are talking about buying an apartment next year and finally being an adult. Not sure about the adult bit but anyways.
The kid has been ringing the odd time to keep us up to date with her various illnesses. She rang yesterday so see what time we are dropping out for her at. I told her it would be in the evening as I have to work. I also said if she wanted, the boyf could come down to visit Mam at the weekend. Her response was and I quote "Shelly, how long do you think I am staying with you guys for? I'm heading back on stephen's day. " Merry christmas to you too. So I explained that she was going back but that she had to come down with us to visit the relatives. I know how she loves that. It was funny last night, A's gf C has a teenager, she's around 14 and reminded us so much of the
kid. She had lots of black eye make up and a slipknot t-shirt. However, she joined in with all the games and loved Uno. Mostly because she was winning I think. We had a christmas quiz beforehand and there was killings. Seriously peace and good will to all was not the theme. But it was fun. We also got a gift of charades which of course had to be tested :)
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