Hope everything goes well hun, hope ur new home is nice.
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by CraftyGeek
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Bye CO and K :(
Started almost 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
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RANT RANT RANT
Started almost 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
Sorry to hear about what your husbands boss has done and about your landlord doing that. Your landlord sounds horrible he shouldnt be coming round making accusations and being abusive, if he said it was fine it should be alright. I'd suggest looking into the law about this just incase so you know what your rights are and where you stand... I dont know if its the same in the US as it is here in the UK.
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I'm probably just being silly
Started almost 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
Thank you everyone for the advice, does feel frustrating but I do love them all and my fiancees family all treat me as one of their own so im never without family to turn to whether it be my own when i do hear from them or my fiancees.
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Outfit problem!
Started almost 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
The second outfit is really cute, maybe some red accessories and red lippy would bring a nice nautical vintage pin feel to it. and the hair would be awesome :)
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I'm probably just being silly
Started almost 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
I love my family but lately since I moved out last august it just seems like we arent that close anymore. My mum and dad separated when i was little and my Mum basically worked her butt off to get the money to raise us and My Nan helped her raise me and my brother while my dad started a whole new family. Unless I actually call or visit I dont hear anything from her or my dad for ages.
Since my Nan passed away 6 years ago it feels like my family drifted apart over the past few years. I love my Mum to bits and shes always been there even though she even says herself shes not a maternal feeling person and never has been. And my dad whos been in and out of my life several times but now does make more of and effort and I do love him, I barely here from him unless its birthdays or christmas, I didnt even find out my little bro was having a big 18th birthday party until the day before the actual party (i had already spoke to him on the day of his birthday)
It just feels like I have to go out of my way to make the effort to see my family and I work very hard for what I have so im in work most days and sometimes it'd be nice for them to make the effort to come see me.
I got more worked up because sometimes I feel like im closer to my fiancees family, especially his Mum who does alot for all the family and is such a lovely woman shes my second mum and i will be proud to call her my mother in law. we tend to see them more often.
Sorry about the rant I know im probably overreacting and being a bit stupid but i needed the vent.
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Distress
Started almost 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
I am very sorry for their loss and my heart goes out to them and to you. Just being there for them in any way you can will mean alot, whether or not its over the phone, in sending a card and over the net. Offering them the apratment is a great idea and its very kind of your boyfriend and their family to help. Time away from everything hopefully will help.
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will she be mean?
Started almost 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
She doesnt sound like a very nice person in my opinion and I've had friends like this and ended cutting them out and not being friends with them and it was for the better but this is up to you.
If having her at your party makes you feel uncomfortable, try and have a chat with her and ask her why shes being the way she is. If she does come and it she starts being rude, kick her out, it is your party you decide what goes.
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I cant move on
Started almost 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
I feel for you hun. Me and my Nan were very close, she was my second parent, she helped my mum raise me and my brother. She passed away 6 years ago from breast and ovarian cancer.
You will always have the good memories of her and she will always be with you, i know it can be hard to move on but she wants you to be happy and is smiling down on you everyday. I still have days where I get sad but thats a part of life we will all go through but the love and memories are what help get us through these tough times
xx
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Forgive and forget??
Started almost 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
It depends on what it is, if its something silly then yes.
But something that affects trust, betrayal and bullying I find just can't seem to either mostly because I've made the mistake of forgiving and forgetting and the person I forgave totally messed me over countless times after. But thats the past and I'm a stronger person now.
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Mental Illness Rant
Started almost 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
I can totally sympathise with you hun, I've suffered from depression since I was 12 in varying cycles from severe to mild and it is something that geniunely impacts lives and shouldn't be glorified as something "cool". In my worst times I couldnt face getting out of bed and got really fatigued and ended up dropping out of college when i was 19 and last year I ended up nearly having a breakdown at work because of the anxiety it caused and had about a month off work. People who made it worse and "friends" who encouraged it I got out of my life and it goes for the better. I've found it hard at times but I've found what works for me, strangely enough its through my crafting and having people I can talk to if it gets too much, I was on antidepressants but they made me feel worse.
All I can say hun is if these people treat you like this they aren't true friends and don't deserve to be your friend. Find what works for you, talk to the GP about treatment options. Having a support system whether at home, school, college or work even here on CO+K helps, someone you can turn to when you need to vent, talk or just cry. Do things that make you happy, set yourself goals (even something small is a big boost psycologically)
Hope this helps (sorry about the essay) xx
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Flooded basement!!!
Started over 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
Sorry to hear that happened but at least you could find the light in the situation and laugh it off which always helps. Hopefully the dehumidifier does its job.
We nearly had a similar situation in our kitchen when we moved in 2 months ago with our washing machine. We couldnt figure out why the washing machine kept stopping and wouldnt empty. So my fiancee Josh opens the filter and all the water comes gushing out all over our kitchen (thankfully the laminate protected the floor) soaking all towels laid out, I was stressing, Josh and his sister were laughing. We couldnt find any blockage in the filter so Josh's mum comes round and checks the drainage plumbing in the sink and finds it was a plastic bottle cap. We reconnect the washing machin and it all works fine, no leaks.
Turns out the past tennants of the house had the bright idea to block it up so they could use the sink without it leaking after they moved their washing machine out.
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Distracted!
Started almost 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
I can totally sypathise with you Nikki I have times where i get like this, happens more when I'm stressed and tired and then I find it hard to get the motivation to do anything. I tend to get like this through anxiety and from suffering on and off with depression.
Can't hurt to have a word with your local gp just to see if theres any advice they can offer.
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Just throwing this out there...
Started almost 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
I dont think you're crazy I agree with Monika and Corvus, we have such a big, beautiful planet full of all sorts of animals many we have yet to discover. I definately think there is a basis to the myth and I can't see why there wouldnt be.
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Don't blame the dogs if your 4 year old is a pansy!
Started almost 2 years ago · Last post almost 2 years ago ·
At least she will be gone home soon. Your dogs sound lovely, my dog Cherry is the same with people she's an affectionate (and hyper) Boxer staffy cross who just wants attention, sometimes she doesnt understand that shes quite a big dog.
My Mum behaves the same towards my dog as your fiancee's sister and it does upset me but shes not a dog person and doesnt understand dog behaviour. All I can say is try and educate her about dog behaviour because she doesnt understand them like you do.
xx
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Weight loss.
Started about 2 years ago · Last post over 1 year ago ·
Weightwatchers worked well for me and I lost 4 stone. I ended up having to stop when i got a full time job becasue I couldnt make the meetings, but now im gonna dig out my points book and follow it at home, Once you understand the system its a great one to follow because it allows for treats.
Just remember diets dont work as a permanant weight loss soloution, its all about balance, you can eat more fruit and veg and low fat foods to bulk out meals and still have the odd treat. Substitute snack for lower fat versions or healthy snacks, drink diet pop drinks or have fruit juices. Its just about being smart and understanding what portion sizes you should use for different foods
Hope this helps x
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Weight loss.
Started about 2 years ago · Last post over 1 year ago ·
Weightwatchers worked well for me and I lost 4 stone. I ended up having to stop when i got a full time job becasue I couldnt make the meetings, but now im gonna dig out my points book and follow it at home, Once you understand the system its a great one to follow because it allows for treats.
Just remember diets dont work as a permanant weight loss soloution, its all about balance, you can eat more fruit and veg and low fat foods to bulk out meals and still have the odd treat. Substitute snack for lower fat versions or healthy snacks, drink diet pop drinks or have fruit juices. Its just about being smart and understanding what portion sizes you should use for different foods
Hope this helps x
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Job Interview Question
Started about 2 years ago · Last post about 2 years ago ·
Call backs that soon are normal my first care job called me an hour after my interview offering me the job and my current care job i went to speak to the manager of the home just to ask about the home and the jobs on offer and she offered me the job on the spot and said she counted that as my interview :)
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Prayers Please!
Started about 2 years ago · Last post about 2 years ago ·
My heart goes out to you, your Uncle and family. I feel your pain and hope you and your family pull through this difficult time. xx
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Putting your projects on your Facebook account
Started about 2 years ago · Last post about 2 years ago ·
I'm also really confused because ive linked them but it says something about a CO&K tab and I cant figure out what to do :s
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Stupid freaking project...
Started about 2 years ago · Last post about 2 years ago ·
I feel your pain I hate it when I spend hours on a project just to find ive messed it up. Ranting is great medicine especially if im irritable and frustrated with my projects.
Sometimes i mess up a project and just roll with it though and hope for the best, then rant when it doesn't. I'm a very impatient crafter lol.