Time flies when you are having fun!!!

Or so they say! Well hasn't it been a long time since I last wrote. Yes Yes I know.. The good news amongst many is that I passed my exams. YEAH I PASSED.... After many attempts I finally did it. Straight back on I have already purchased the next lot of work for exams in May 2008. I am not going to start studying until after my birthday - 11th September.. gives me two weeks to get myself organised and do some scrapping. - or at least get loads of page packs together so I dont waste time sorting everything.

Two weeks ago me and Malcolm had our holiday - well time off work. The first week was us two and Charlotte and Amelia. It was a great week.. We went to Dudley Zoo for the first time. Here is the three of us trying hard not to get wet as it was raining. It soon cleared up - well in the afternoon. All the animals came out to say hello to us. There was one peacock that stayed round the cafe that we went to. Malcolm took quite a few photos of it.... In fact he took photos of quite a few things... Here are a few of them that I liked.

This is Amelia and Charlotte. While Charlotte is eating the umbrella it looks like Amelia is having her hair munched at by the giraffe..

The sealion was the first animal we saw as when you are in water does it make any difference if it rains... Well no not really.. you are not going to notice a little bit of rain! The wallabee was in a group that you could walk through and get upclose and personal with them!

Wednesday we went to the Think Tank and while it was ok I dont think it was as good as I hoped. I guess you have to have inquisitive children and our two weren't. They were interested in playing in the kids area but everything else just went over them and me... I did do a bit of aerobic exercise in one part. Quite embarrasing when people walked past as I wasn't dressed for the part...

Thursday we surprised the girls by going to Gullivers in matlock - somewhere near Derby. The pure joy when the girls found out was worth the journey in itself. The place is geared for children and the girls did love it all! Charlotte amazed me by going on more rides than I thought.

These are just a few pictures from the day of Charlotte and Amelia on the rides. The roller coaster was the best as Amelia went on it by herself then Charlotte had a go and loved it! She even had her arms in the air... It was a long day but very enjoyable.

The day after that we went to see my mum and Bryan! My mum loves seeing Charlotte and Charlotte loves seeing my mum... but I think that is because she gets spoilt.

The whole week was enjoyable and for all 4 of us I hope. It was a shame to see Amelia go home though but these things happen i guess. On the Monday Charlotte went to Brownie camp and I was more worried for her than she was. We packed everything and I took her down there. She seemed so shy and we know that that is not Charlotte. While she was away Malcolm decorated the front room and madams bedroom. It all looks brilliant. at the moment Charlottes room is not finished as the border has not arrived yet. That will be this week. i also need to finish decorating her netting for over her bed. I started it yesterday but Malcolm turned up so didn't actually get any done - well half a heart anyway!

I am thinking about getting a bike for me and Charlotte. I guess I should wait and buy Charlottes for her birthday or Christmas as it is alot of money to spend. The reason behind buying two is so that we can go out riding together and give me more incentive to actually use it. I know Malcolm thinks I wont and yes he has good experience to think that way! Oh well I haven't decided yet. still thinking about it even though We did find the bikes we want. £160 for both which i thought was a good deal to be honest. I will keep thinking and see how I feel later on in the week!!

Me and Malcolm have been together nearly 2 years now.. and who would have thought that. I still look at him and think WOW I am with a wonderful handsome man that I love so much. then I think why is he with me? This is why when he corrects me on things or tells how he would do something it reinforces the thinking that I am not good enough for him. And no that has not gone away in all this time. I try my best to look good for him and everything but it doesn't take away that little voice that says "Vikki, you are just not good enough for him!!" I know he loves me as he shows me in so many ways and tells me often! More often than I tell him but I still love him alot. I am lucky to have found my soul mate as that is what he is to me. So much we agree on and a few things we dont. We dont argue that often... well once in fact in the time we have been together. We work well together! I have some strange ideas about things but I work through them as I know he understands and accepts them.... and the fact that Malcolm does accept them makes me want to work through them to make things better. That does not make sense but maybe to Malcolm it will!!!

Anyway heres wishing for a long and healthy relationship as it is damn good at the moment.

Exams are over!!!!!

YEAH the exams are over! Well until November when I resit them!! I know I should be a bit more optimistic but I dont know! Todays exam was hard work! The balance sheet did not agree and it is meant to and I made so many mistakes.... The fixed asset thing got me completely..... Well we will see in July! I came away with a terrible headache and the traffic on the M42 did not help at all!
I popped into Sainsburys and bought a pizza for tea! I just could not face the thought of cooking!!

So now I can have more loving time with Malcolm, more fun time with Charlotte and more scrapping time with me!! SO just more time.... Even tonight I thought oh cant do that should be revising!!! BUT no no no more revising for me for a while!

Guess what.... I have got hooked on Deal or No deal! It has even got me over Hollyoaks addiction!! It is on at the same time so what is a girl to do! I am watching it now on TV Replay or whatever it is called!!!
Last weekend I picked up a fishtank from Freecycle with all the accessories, - what a bargain! Considering I was on the look out for one we got it pretty quickly! Malcolm is sorting out a base for it and then we can get it all set up before we add the fish! I still have 5 guppies but I am sure the two females are pregnant so any day soon I am hoping to have babies.... No no not me but the little femal guppies I have!
Ohhhh forgot to tell you Malcolm surprised me on Sunday as I came home early to revise... I was busy revising - looked up and there he was staring in the door window... I was so happy to see him though! I hated leaving him Sunday morning but I had to revise.. although what I revised did not crop up in the question!!! He then proceeded to cut my grass and tidy up my garden! How wonderful is he to me!!! Totally and utterly!!! Saturday night we went to John and Freda who are friends of Malcolms. John is into his fish as much as Malcolm is. Freda had not been that well but seemed to be on the mends! It was nice and then we popped into the chip shop that do the most lovely chips.. Very crispy!!!

Anyway got to dsh as Deal or nO deal is on again!

Catch you later peeps!!!

Wednesday woefull whispers

Good evening everyone - well probably one or two or maybe nobody at all! Maybe I am all alone!!! boo hoo hoo!!!

I should be revising but thought I would fill you in with the news and gossip of my life.... well no gossp and news so will go now!! he he he you thought I was serious....

My exams are looming next week!! I am confident and have been revising hard... cashflows and ratios are getting me down as I cant grasp them! Did a cashflow and couldn't get it to balance so going to have a drink and give it another go! I want to get it right so that I feel more confident and learn by it all!

I cant wait for them to be over so that I can feel guilt free when I am scrapping etc etc!!! And it means I can spend my free time with my Baby!!! YES MALCOLM>> the man in my life, the one that I love so much!!!

It was a great pleasure to spend Saturday morning with Malcolm while he had his ferrari experience, it was a Christmas present from me and it felt so good seeing him do something for him! No one else just him!!! He does so much for me so this was a great pleasure (yes twice). I took some good photos..... This is a picture of the car he drove at great speed. He loved it and the photo we got from them shows him smiling away! it is a shame it wasn't a noble but there is time for that to come, no doubt. I sawmy car there - the subura Impreza. I want that car... You can buy an experience driving one so who knows if I will drive one eventually!

*I have to show you this photo of me as I just love it! I dont normally brag about photos of me as I know I am not beautiful! But I am sorry this one photo dismisses those feelings completely... I look at it and think WOW what a girl!!! Shame I cant look like that all the time!!!

Look at her... she is just beautiful! I think it is amazing how good they have made me look! And what a lucky man Malcolm is! xxxxx

Charlotte and I had a deep discussion the other day about .... how many tictacs she should give her friends. She wanted to give two to Caitlin and one to Holly!! The following conversation happened!!!

Mum : "You can't give one to Holly and two to Caitlin that would be unfair!"

Charlotte: " Holly might not be my friend"

Mum: " Well if she is not playing with you, you cant give her one so thats ok"

Charlotte : " What if she came over and was my friend"

Mum: " If she comes over and is your friend you can ask her if she wants one"

This went on for about 3 minutes and in the end I said maybe it was better not to give anyone any tictacs so nobody gets upset.. I have no idea what happened to the tictacs..

My QVC TSV arrived yesterday and there is so much to it! Malcolm has one as well so he can do scrapping as well! We are coming a right pair you know.. I have got into keeping fish - 5 guppies so far and hoping to breed from them! Dont know where I will put any babies they have but I am waiting eagerly for signs of life!!!

Well got to go and make a drink!!!

catch you later blog readers... xxxxxxx

Sunday swairies???!!!

well it is 7.13pm and the weekend is nearly over! I know I haven't posted for a while.. First of all I wanted to say a big WELL DONE to my brother... He knows what for....so proud of you Bruv!!!

I have a new name - Pot lady! Yes Pot lady and not the drug sort but flower pots. Michelle a friend of mine gave me 11 pots for my garden so my wonderful man took me to a garden centre and I spent £30 on plants! I could say that I planted them all but I dont have green fingers so yes Malcolm planted them for me...Once my camera has batteries I will take some photos of them.... I cant wait for them to all blossom!!

I just want to say one thing to my Man - I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! You make me so happy! I miss you when you are not here and love the time we spend together..

Easter week we had Malcolms two girls - Amelia and Sheridan and I had Charlotte for a week. We went to Warwick Castle and Twycross Zoo! It was a wonderful two days. Malcolm took nearly 400 photos and most of them turned out brilliantly. I got them all printed and have filed them so that when I get time to scrap. My mum and I also had our make-over and that was brilliant too! The photos turned out very well! I am one sexy mama!!! We got treated very well and it was great to spend time with my mum one to one!!!

I am studying hard for my exams in 3 weeks. I am feeling positive at the moment. If I keep it up I should be able to pass even with the minimum level! I have 4 exams papers to sit as practise and have scheduled them in!

In two weeks Malcolm has his race time in a sports car. I cant wait to see him drive a porsche I think or a ferrari. I am going with him to try and take some good shots as well! Who knows with my photography. The day after he has a fish show so I am going to be studying hard that Sunday as well!

I cant wait for the exams to be over with so I can get some scrapping done! I have sorted out the photos into sets so I have loads of ideas and plans but dont want to do anything until I have the exams out the way! I can finally use all my stash that I have!! And yes I have plenty!!! It has been commented on quite a few times!!

Well I will try and get some photos on here later on in the week

byesy bye xxx

March Mutterings

Well didn't realise how long it was since I last wrote... so you all missed me then??/ No I didn't think so!!

This weekend has been great. Malcolm has been at my house and has done a great job in giving me a little space for my two wheelie bins. I painted my fence! I know.... ME ... and I loved it! Still got some more to do though! I am looking for some lodgers now as I have a little bird box, I think I might have a fight on between some Blue tits and some great tits! It is fascinating watching them gain confidence to pop in so really looking forward to watching them build the nest and have a little family....arghhh! See along with my pair of squirrels my garden is a nature reserve lol!! It is great though! I love it all!!!!

Mothers day next week so hoping to get some goodies... and treated to breakfast in bed. I did last year and it was lovely! Then madam ruined it by being very naughty from what I can remember!!! Dont you just love children..... yes but couldn't eat a whole one ROFLMAO!!!!

Charlotte has swimming tomorrow with the Brownies... Here she is just a few times after joining. I didn;t think Charlotte would like it but she loves it! She hasn't made her Brownie promise yet though but hopefully soon! As long as she is enjoying it though!

She also goes swimming with Paul every Tuesday and has swimming lessons! It is such a good thing for her to learn as I cant swim! Would love to learn though!! maybe one day after I have done everything I need to!!

A few weeks back I went for a makeover experience as a Christmas Present from MAlcolm... The day wasn't as good as I had hoped but Malcolm took some photos of me when I got back!!

What do you think? I have three professional photos on the way! Yes three as I couldn't resist the other two as you get one free! I am going back for another go at it in April as I was so unhappy. I wrote them an email and they offered a rerun + 1 so my mum is coming with me! So even more photos!!!

Studying is going well! Ok well I did get a bit behind but decided that I would stick to my study plan as of this week and then work in the chapters I missed. I do still feel confident that I could pass but slightly nervous because of it!!! The study plan is guiding me and giving me confidence because with it I can see that I have plenty of time to actually do loads of exam questions at the end!!

On the scrapping front I have done loads of Layouts and bought loads of stash! I know I have way too much stash but that doesn't stop my buying more! Although now I have to stop! All I am allowed to buy is photos and sticky stuff! I have to use a huge quantity of what I have first before buying even more. Yes yes how many times have I said that!! loads and loads!!! I do enjoy the scrapping though and after my little work in progress want to make a big dent in the photo stash I have!!!

Well think that is it for now!!! Not got alot me to say!!

Cheerio!!1

Poorly ME!!!

Yep thats right! I am one poorly little girl!! I dont know what it is but kinda ache and cough and sneeze everywhere! The only good thing today is that Charlotte is at her Dads so she doesn't have to worry about me! No work for me as just felt too rough!

Sunday was the first day that I think I actually sat around til after lunchtime in my PJ's! We watched two films - She's the Man and ....and... can't think of the other one!!! It was great though not having to go out or get dressed!!!

I finished a book yesterday! Only bought it last week! Shopperholic and Bump! It is such a good read! I could not pop it down! I bought another two but cant get into them at the moment!

As of Thursday I am back on study plan and sticking to my calender!!! Oh yes siree that is what I am going to do!!! One chapter an evening!! I know that the next lot will be harder!! actually I have just had a thought! I have two exams after this one - I could sit one in November and one in May! that would give me the time to study it very well! 5 months to do one course... ahhh brainwaves..... wonderful things. The only problem is that there is one more exam and it is the toughest as it is just pure reading... I will have to do that one as well!!!

Oh well too much brain effort for today!! catch you soon xxxxxx

Thursday thinkings

Ok not a very witty title but it is Thursday so what else could it be??? Answers on a postcard!

Well just eaten pizza and now I am stuffed.. could not eat anything else!! I really should not eat pizza as I am on a get fit regime! Well get healthy I think is more like it! and I weighed myself today and 15st 10lb! so considering all what I ate over the festive period i think that is very good! I was that weight before so I am happy bunny!
I got my exam results and I failed one by 10 marks! yes I failed but to get 40 marks is pretty amazing knowing that I didn't answer some high point questions. That is encouragement enough to get studying for the May exams! I have worked out a study calender with all the chapters written in! I think I should have enough time if I stick to it!!!

I went to Malcolms last night and he made a curry! hmmm lets just say it was nice but a tad too spicy for me! It was nice being there though even for a few hours. Ashley was there and you have to feel for them as they lost their grandad this week. We all know how that feels. It is a shame when these things happen! They are lucky that they have a strong family support system round them!

I am off to Malcolms tomorrow for the weekend! Yeahhhh!! Unfortunately he has to work on Saturday so I am going to take some study with me and some scrapbooking to keep boredom away and stop me nibbling away!! I am also off to Dunelms to have a nosey round!! Saturday evening is film night! Coke (the drink) and popcorn and some good films.... perfecto!!!!!!!

Oh guess what I am going on soon!!!!a deluxe makeover experience. I get my hair done, nails, facial, make up, manicure before having my photo taken! Cant wait. But how can they make someone as beautiful as me even more so.... ok ok stop laughing even I know I am not!!! It will great to have some good photos of me....I would like to buy more than the one that is included...but at prices starting at £50 I am not sure!!

Dont you just hate waiting for parcels.... well I am waiting for two and it is a nightmare. I just want them here and every night i get all happy thinking that they will be there and then they are not!! So now I have to wait until Sunday now.... boo boo boo!!!!

Well time to go... cheerios!!!!