Happy Sunday, I'm destroying myself further by getting distracted looking at baby clothes online, haha :(
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Recent Posts by SyntheticStars
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Blah... (Too much info alert!)
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
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US charging Brits $14 to enter Country...
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
you know the form you fill in for this?
You have to declare that you're not a terrorist or involved in terror activity, and that you're not a nazi or involed in nazi activity. There is no interview or anything!
People can lie on forms :)
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Blah... (Too much info alert!)
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
Humph... things aren't too bad today... except for the comedy dizziness!! Four or five hours after taking my tablet, I get so dizzy I can't walk... I seriously hope these side effects go away! x
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US charging Brits $14 to enter Country...
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
Ahhh, the ESTA form...
Currently free, and very very easy to apply for. One application is tied to your passport number and lasts for 2 years. When they scan the number/chevron pattern on the bottom of your photo page it brings up your ESTA clearance number.
The ESTA has supposedly replaced the landing card that all passengers were obliged to fill in to go through US immigration - it actually didn't as people are still asked to fill in the card even if they have an ESTA.
Also, the ESTA is required even for transit purposes - for example, London to Houston then Houston to Latin America. You must have an ESTA to LAND in the US, not just to enter the country as a tourist.
If charging the small 'admin' fee for entering America means their system becomes far more streamlined then I think it can only be a good thing, provided the ESTA still lasts two years.
(All this comes from my personal experience as a PA at an international engineering firm)
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Blah... (Too much info alert!)
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
Okay... here goes... I don't even know if I should post this kind of thing here... but if this ain't a rant, I don't know what is...
I didn't have periods for very long, they started when I was 11 and stopped when I was 16ish. I didn't have one again until I was 19. At 17 I was sent to a consultant and I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and the day she gave me my diagnosis, she also told me I'd probably never have children without 'help'.
There's lots of symptoms, I'm fortunate that I don't get too many... I'm fat, I'm moody, I've been diagnosed with depression (I've got Bipolar tendancies, don't you know, haha) and I'm insulin resistant... of course, I rarely have periods and I think I ovulate maybe 3 or 4 times a year.
So, after ten years of no treatment and virtually no support from my various GPs: I'm now 27, married and my husband and I want a baby. I've been put on Metformin - it treats insulin resistance, which is a massive symptom of PCOS. Treating the Insulin Resistance reduces other symptoms and most importantly boosts fertility. Except... life on Metformin is so miserable :(
I'm tired all the time, I'm not even allowed half a glass of wine with my dinner, my tummy hurts all day every day, I can't sleep, I have a metallic sorta penny taste in my mouth and I feel like I'm itchy under my skin. I am so down in the dumps. I can't seem to find any inspiration and I'm so distracted that nothing seems to keep my attention...
The thing that makes me so sad is that my friends have started having kids, and when they get pregnant and they freak out like it's something terrible another little bit of me dies, knowing that I'll support another of my friends through her pregnancy. I wish I didn't feel so jealous.
I don't know how to cope anymore :(
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Tiny swap-round 2-PARTNERS PoooSTED
Started about 3 years ago · Last post over 2 years ago ·
Tracy, will be sending to you over the weekend I hope :) x
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Spooky Swap-->Partners Posted!
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post over 2 years ago ·
Heeey, still here. Ms Sparrow and Ms Katie, you have messages. xxx
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what to make out of this?
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
An outdoor house for your pet?
Shelves for your creative space?
A three fold screen to hide something or some feature you don't like in your house?
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Craft Challenges
The letter game.
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 1 year ago ·
pimp >.<
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Friendship book swap - ongoing
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post over 2 years ago ·
ooooh! exciting! Who's books have you got PepperPotts? x
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repo the gentic opera
Started over 4 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
I might have to watch this again tonight... x
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Off I go to felting camp!
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
This sounds amazing. I'm not taking any kids on camp this summer :( It makes me feel really sad! x
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Look away this is your last chance.
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
Didn't want to read and run, can't help you hun as I was never in your situation... but yeah... **hugs** x
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Hello, I'm a sewing machine and my name is....
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
The colourful names my machine has are not to be shared, except between me and IT. x
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
sponsor a newcomer swap(need vets)
Started almost 4 years ago · Last post about 2 years ago ·
Ruby :D I got your parcel today, it's amazing! Will post pics tomorrow x
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Keeping track of swaps
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
I keep track mostly using a database app on my iPod touch, without it I'd totally lose track... but on my profile here I just pop everything in when I sign up or whatever so I can see at a glance :D
Once the swap it complete, I take it away! I find it helps stop me overloading myself :P
It would be awesome to have a swap box on our profiles though
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Home made Mod Podge?
Started over 3 years ago · Last post over 1 year ago ·
Heh, I'm the other way, it's pay day on Wednesday... can I find any Mod Podge to buy near me in the UK? No. Alternatives are very, very welcome! :)
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Craft Challenges
The letter game.
Started over 4 years ago · Last post over 1 year ago ·
cramp
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Gift Ideas?
HELP
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
have you tried your local freecycle listings?
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Home Sweet Home » Home Sweet Home
Show us your creative space!
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
btw, after fixing a few bits and pieces for Gemza to wear at le hospital, it doesn't look that tidy..!
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Home Sweet Home » Home Sweet Home
Show us your creative space!
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
Chezz... YOU HAVE A SHOE ROOM?? Or is the plan for the flat when you move in? x
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Skull Swap (Swap Closed- Partners Posted)
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post over 2 years ago ·
aaaaaahhhh, when Melissa sees this, I bet she'll be in too.
Let me assess the finances, and see if I can do international posting.... and if I can fit this in with soooo much on the go!
I'm soooo tempted!! x
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Home Sweet Home » Home Sweet Home
Show us your creative space!
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
So... I'm REALLY curious about where everyone does their crafting!
Here's my side of our craft/music room - the other side belows to the husband :D
Any tips, hints and ideas for keeping a tidy and organised space are always welcome! x
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Home Sweet Home » Home Sweet Home
help me remodel!
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
to cover the artex in our house, we ended up putting plaster over it to get a new smooth layer, rather than trying to take it off :D x
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Gift Ideas?
Anyone ever heard of a goddess wrap?
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
Tara, I thought that initially, but it's a completely different construction... You don't make a tube with a casing in by the looks of it... it looks like an extended waist band making straps at either side of a glorified and very, very wide apron.
I REALLY like the look of these! :) x
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
Tiny swap-round 2-PARTNERS PoooSTED
Started about 3 years ago · Last post over 2 years ago ·
Bleh, feeling so inspiration-less on this one... I've got a couple of bits done but I'm hoping to get sorted tomorrow :D x
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
sponsor a newcomer swap(need vets)
Started almost 4 years ago · Last post about 2 years ago ·
WOW WOW WOW :D This is the most gorgeous parcel :D Thank you so much CloudGurl, Nick and I are on the biggest sugar rush now, hehehe! I LOVE my crocheted cupcake especially. I'm so sorry that the postage was so much for you, it's such a generous parcel :)
LOVELOVE xxxx
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
sponsor a newcomer swap(need vets)
Started almost 4 years ago · Last post about 2 years ago ·
Ruby Ruby Ruby, I'm soooo excited by your teaser, can't wait to receive things from you! :)
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Craft Chat & Swaps » Swap Shop
sponsor a newcomer swap(need vets)
Started almost 4 years ago · Last post about 2 years ago ·
Teaser for Cloudgurl1986 :) Hopefully things should arrive with you soooon! x
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Yay! Photos are fixed!
Started almost 3 years ago · Last post almost 3 years ago ·
Exactly what the title says :)
Also, like the new box for replying to threads on the forum - it likes my ipod a lot more toooo! x