40+, Brummie, Mom, TA, lover of music & taking far too many photos. Trying to live my best life in this crazy world. Under no duty to reply to DMs & prob wont
So today is my birthday - and I am now officially closer to 50 than I am to 40 π±π€£ still young at heart though so heading out for drinks and dancing anyway ππ₯πΆ
Haven't been on a date in over 6 months, and not actively looking to date, yet I've agreed to go for a drink with someone. Nothing ventured and all that π
I've been single 6 years now. I have a king size bed, yet I still sleep on "my side" and the decorative cushions get moved to the other side until I remake the bed again in the morning π€¦ββοΈπ everybody has a side but do they stick to it when the whole bed is their own like me π€
Kids packed off on holiday with their dad, so heading into Brum for bottomless brunch with the girls π (yes, I'm wearing new top again but feeling fat and frumpy so wanted something I'm comfortable in π). Bring on the cocktails ....
Apologies for repetitive post but I put the wrong pic up earlier as meant to put this one without lanyard on π€¦ββοΈ Anyway - my new summer dress as the sun came out today (still with safety pin keeping it primary appropriate) π
Taken earlier before heading out for date number 2. Unusually kid free on a Monday night, so asked whether he was free and he suggested grabbing a bite to eat locally - on a school night too π
On last train home. Need to drink plenty of water when home. Interesting night. Twatface featured heavily but I asserted boundaries. His mate has confirmed he likes me but I've told him actions have to match words which currently they don't π€·ββοΈ
Heading into Brum to meet sis. I've just had to virtually run to catch my train as I'd looked at times for return journey and not outward - so as I'm now resembling a sweaty hippopotamus I won't put a train selfie on but will stick with the before ππ
Just home from a works night out (I admit this was pre going out π) where I've had a lovely night with equally lovely friends that I've made in a job I love π₯°
Bathroom selfie π but home now - earlier than normal - but train strikes for me and scheduled road closures affecting sis put pay to a late one π€¦ββοΈπ
Longer day for me today as had the school summer fair and had to man a stall - beautiful weather but I was in full sun so have caught it a little though thankfully don't appear burnt π
Been out for a walk to the shops and weather is lovely. Now back and chores to do before some revision and then kids home π (another new tee too purely because I love "pour some sugar on me" and like "let's get rocked" π
Kids went off to their dads for afternoon as out for tea to celebrate youngest birthday so I've been sat at computer all afternoon doing college work π€¦ββοΈ Have submitted what I needed so taking a well earned break now π΅βπ«
Off into Brum again to meet sis to celebrate completing my course and passing the end exams π₯³ (although not too much π» as have my performance tomorrow) π Lovely weather so an opportunity for a dress again πβοΈπ‘
In scruffs now as done the garden, but I have loved my chilled afternoon thoroughly. I feel so much happier when the sun's out - I hope we do eventually get some sort of summer π€π
Just home from a works night out (I admit this was pre going out π) where I've had a lovely night with equally lovely friends that I've made in a job I love π₯°
1 week away from June and I'm sitting here in an oodie with the bloody heating on π€¦ββοΈ and yes I look knackered because I am - end of term though so have a week off now to recover π
Last day before we break up for 2 weeks π₯³ and bonus one of my 1-2-1 is getting one of the special end of term awards this morning - and he doesn't know so will be so happy π
On train on way home - a little earlier than planned but they cancelled my last train and luckily I checked π¬ Fab night but looking forward to my bed and a lie in π΄
Sun is out so I've taken the opportunity to put on one of my new summer dresses - although probably a little wasted on the glamorous task of hitting b&q for a new garden strimmer π€·ββοΈπ
We've been to see the latest "Quiet Place" which was fab and I've worn a new tee I picked up yesterday. Couldn't resist and was lucky enough to see them live at Wolves ground many years ago - in gold circle too so nearly touching distance away π
Been shopping again this morning and bought this denim skirt to try (as never worn one before) and a new top for my afternoon/evening out with sis. I like it, although it shows my podge, but it feels comfy so going with it π
A photo to prove I have teeth - albeit I am wearing braces π done 42 weeks with them now and nearing end of treatment and think it will feel weird not wearing them now
#invisalign
Oh, I'm home now and about to head up to bed (alone). We didn't stay too late as both have early starts - him earlier than me - was nice evening though π
Brum bound to meet my sis. Unfortunately, the glasses can't come as I can't see a thing in them apart from up close reading π would put a different spin on beer goggles though π€π
Good morning (mostly) lovely people in my phone π Finally got a decent night's sleep π₯³ and after a mini lie in I best drag my bum out of bed as I have kittens being impatient at my door π€¦ββοΈπ
Am home safe and sound. For those asking - we met in public, somebody knew where I was, I drove and only had lemonade - not my first rhodeo π Was a lovely evening though π
I did it! On Friday - after 2 years working, doing an apprenticeship and doing the extra near 400 hours, online courses, day courses and assignments - I sat my end point assessment - a mornings observation followed by 90 mins professional discussion - and I've passed! π₯³π
Spent yesterday feeling sorry for myself so have got ready today and am going to head out, get some fresh air and pop in to see my parents - will just keep painkillers with me π
Just call me teachers pet π I got a sticker off my singing teacher tonight for my efforts on "seasons of love" ππ We have a performance coming up shortly and she's really putting us through our paces π«£π
I did my first ever butterfly wing pic last night (I feel awkward having pics where people see you posing) - and it's made my arms look hideous π€¦ββοΈπ posting anyway as it reminds me of having a laugh with a friend (the photobooth ones are too questionable though π)
When you let your teen girl loose on your hair with coloured hair sprays - thankfully the blue ran out π I washed it out before bed but I've woken to find parts of my skull are still red π€¦ββοΈπ
I own far too many pairs of sunglasses already - however when the sun came out yesterday - I couldn't resist going and buying yet another pair which I have been sporting today- all in the interests of protecting my eyes (and reducing wrinkles around them) obviously ππ
Need to keep my cool later. Demanded a meeting with school after months of my 14yr old daughter being bullied and events escalating yesterday (including having glue put in her hair and snap abuse from a 21yr old sister of one of bullies) She broke down and it was awful to see π
I have an old house so have spent a ridiculous amount of time in b&q over the years. I've often wondered whether I'll meet the man of my dreams in an electrical or plumbing aisle one day π€π₯΄
Heading into Brum for the afternoon/evening for a catch up with sis π π₯ Feels like ages since we last did it but at least it won't be as busy now Christmas markets have gone π
Kid free weekend so lovely evening spent out with sis. Couldn't get train into city centre (striking again) so went local to me and did far too many cocktails in Turtle Bay and then had a dance in pop world π
Without question the best thing I've ever done - being mom to these. Not always easy but I try my best and love them to bits. Happy mothers day to all the lovely moms, those waiting to be and those that have lost π€
Ex has just been to pick up kids for day to celebrate Father's Day - and brought me a lovely gift for completing and passing my apprenticeship βΊοΈ He still knows me well
#bagaddict
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Finally starting to feel like I'm recovering from this lurgy that I've had for 4 weeks now! Just in time too, as kid free, so heading out with sister tomorrow ππ₯π₯³