What a day!

hi irene

hope you conserve enough energy to get you to badminton tomorrow

Hi Irene,

Just popping in 2 say I hope u have a gr8 nite, U r doing brilliant and I am soooo proud of u 🙂

Enjoy ur Badminton 2moro, I have 2 agree with wot u wrote on Carl's diary... I would prefer a choc milkshake 2 the gym ne day lol 🙂

Stay strong xxxx

thanks so much-batteries recharged and ready to go!

day 74

Psyching myself up 4 another pointless training day! Meeting pal after work-badminton night so should be a giggle.

Hi Irene,

Have visions of a purple haired maniac stuffing chocs down whilst hitting that badmington (shuttle?)

o*g....Am cackiling like Rach now!!!!

Congrats on the days hun!!!

Sue xxxxxxx

hi irene

keep at it, worth it in the long haul

Hi I,

Just want to thank you for your lovely words and continued support on my diary. Hope you had a blast at badminton tonight and a good giggle. Plus it's a surefire way to burn some of those custard creams off !

You're doing excellent. It's easy to see why you're so liked here.

Bilko x

Again, a massive thanks for the continued support x

Day 75

Just home- lovely evening catching up with my friend and drinking coffee 🙂

Badminton last night was cancelled (yet again!) by colleague.......really need to find something that I can do solo.

Once again, a great Friday at work. What a smashing way to finish the week after the mind numbing training. In some ways, this process of change has probably made me better at my job.

My weekend off- wee glass of red called for methinks. Snow's eventually arrived so a weekend at home for me. Plan in getting lost in trashy novels, but suppose I'd better fit in some housework at some point!

Getting closer to that empty nest- son's going to see potential house again tomorrow with gf. (Thankfully, my debt doesn't seem to have affected his credit rating and their mortgage has been approved in principle) Strange, I've never lived alone. Feeling a wee bit apprehensive yet excited by the prospect. Another new chapter starting in my life.

Feeling a wee bit bad that once again, time seems to be flying by and I've not had a chance to catch up with my GC buddies as much as I'd like.

Still no gambling urges 🙂

Irene

great to read.

Keep making the right choice, life will keep improving.

Enjoy the snow ours got washed away.

Monsoon here again !!!

Well done !!

Duncs stepping forward never back

hi irene

massive well done so far

Thanks x

Day 76

Still gamble free.

Mixed emotions- sons offer on a house has been vebally accepted. Fantastic for him and gf, they are soooo happy and a perfect match 🙂 I feel however like my next chapter's been enforced. It's been so hard not to poke my nose in- that's been my job for the past 25 years lol. Who'll "need" me now? He's not been my "baby" for such a long time- yet he'll always be! I'll need to accept that I'm the most important person in my life- for so long I've quoted that to others.

I think he knows about my gambling and my endevour to stop. He almost asked me today to buy his lottery tickets, looked at me, then stopped. He knew that I knew that he knew.

I've taken the time to read other's diaries today- only posted to those that "know" me, yet empathise with loads. Sometimes I feel inadequate to offer advice- I know my manner can be brusque and not very "flowery". I tend to be short and to the point,and I'm scared of offending.

Now, I'm rambling!!!

Hi there

thanks for posting on my thread and please don't worry about how you put things, just say it like it is as everyones views are valid.

I have not been here long and must admit I often read and do not add to others sites for the same reason, I'm sure that will get easier in time.

Went through empty nest syndrome about 6 years ago and does take some adjusting to and you describe it so well - he will always be my baby despite being in his thirties and having a high power job and will always need me to be his rock.

I look forward to hearing from you again and you are doing brill.

xxx

Thanks x

Day 77= 11 weeks

Still gamble free 🙂

ha ha ha Irene ..you must be able to read minds as I go to bed with a tot of red and Rachel s Holiday by Mariane Keyes...lol..

have you read Caitlin Morans books?..lol ...also a hoot in similar style..

Don't worry about your posts Irene..I can't bear flowery anyway and you dont come accross as brusque....As i said to Joan (Judy)..if anyone is gonna put their size 5's in it ...it will be me...im not known for my tact....lol

Even if someones advice is a bit way off base or noot relavant I reckon most of the regular postees can decipher intention even if we dont know the person face to face... : 0 ) ..I know what you mean about new folks though as its still all raw.

anyhooo...i can't join in on the empty nest but my sis in law went through it and felt a bit lost for a while...i guess its all about finding you again..and when you do you probably won't ever be in..lol

R and D xx

HI Irene,

Thanks for your post just been catching up with your diary. Looks like lots of change on the horizen which i know can sometimes knock us out of kilter slightly. Its funny isnt it we invest so much love, time and energy into our children and one day they will all up and leave , sometimes we wish for this moment when there teenagers lol.

Im sure your very proud of what he is doing taking that next step in his life .

We play so many roles as a women, mother, daughter, sister, auntie, work collegue we can invest so much into other people we forget about ourselves.

Now is your time irene, Im sure its scarey for you, but now is your time. The opportunites for you are endless, travel ? voluntary work ? rent a room out ?, do a shirly valentine lol.

I suppose the key might be for you to keep busy and keep in mind that just because your son is moving out it doesnt change the fact he will always love and need his mum and he will always be your baby.

Take care

Blondie xxxxx

Cheers for posts-much appreciated x

Day 78

Done and gamble free.