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Good Friday meeting...

Well, Good Friday ended up being so much better than good, it was brilliant!

I finally got to met a new friend I had been talking to on-line for the last few months. Once we'd set a date, I couldn't wait to meet up with her and her daughter. I must admit, I was very nervous about whether I'd be able to hold a conversation face to face rather than by IM or comments on flickr photo's... but I needn't have worried, we got on like a house on fire!

We met at a local pub suitable for ickle one's.... And I did, as a joke take a notepad and pen, incase we needed to revert back to writing messages and replies as we do on IM... but the conversation never dried up... at all, nope, not once!!

Her daughter is such a cutie. And as it was Easter, 'Auntie Spiralz' brought her a soft and cuddly teddy bear as I wasn't sure if she was allowed chocolate (turned out to be spot on there!) I brought a big Cadbury's Dairy milk egg complete with a mug for my friend so she can sip her tea from it and be reminded of me everytime, even if she doesn't want to!

My friends Mum and babybadger joined us for lunch. It was very tasty, filling and once again the conversation just kept flowing! Actually, my friend and I kept coming out with the same responses at the same time! how spooky is that, I actually reckon we were twins, separated at birth but non-identical of course! (a little 'in' joke there!)

After we'd finished eating, we moved outside to the pub garden since the weather was lovely and sunny. In the UK you have to make the most of the sun whilst it's here! My friends daughter won the hearts of all who sat in the garden, bless her. And every now and then she grabbed my hand to take her to the wall where I'd lift her up and show her the ducks swimming along the river, complete with sound effects of 'quack, quack!!'

The time came to an end all to quickly for my liking as my friend needed to get back home for a riding lesson. We were so chuffed we'd got on and promised this was the first of many meetings.
Her daughter gave me a big hug and waved goodbye to me before getting into her car seat, and my heart just melted.... Said goodbye to my friend and we are now planning the next one!

Thanks for such a great time, I really needed that upliftment, and you have helped me through my recuperation more than you'll ever know :)

posted by Curly girly @ Saturday, March 26, 2005 2 comments

It just has to get better!

The last 3 months have been a very trying and upsetting time for myself and my family.

Well, where do I start... okay, here goes.

My Mum's brother died a week before Christmas, My Dad's brother died Christmas eve, and then my poor Mum's really gone through it again as two of her sisters have died in the last week.

In the meantime, I had a large mole removed from the sole of my foot in December. The Specialist said it was nothing to worry about. However, when the results came back it was skin cancer. I can't begin to tell you how I felt after hearing the dreaded 'c' word... but I was determined to beat it, I had to be strong and brave in order to get through it. I had the second op in February to try and remove it all. In the end, both feet were operated on as skin taken from left foot to graft onto the right one. I am still off sick 7 weeks later and will probably be off until early May. I have grown very attached to the lovely blue crutches that help me get about, they've been a godsend!
But this part of the story has a happy ending... the results came back and I have been given the all clear. The only treatment I have to have now is check ups every 3 months for the next 5 years.

Whilst being off sick from work, my role has now been made redundant due to a restructure. Now, that means, as it stands at the moment I don't have a job to go back to! HR are trying to find me a suitable job so fingers crossed!

So to sum it all up, its been a hell of a start to 2005.... as the saying goes "all things happen for a reason", I hope so... there has been far too much upset lately, I'd like some happy stuff now, please!

posted by Curly girly @ Monday, March 21, 2005 0 comments

1st Diary Entry!

I'm not a 'blog virgin' anymore, yay!

Well, I don't mind admitting, this is kinda scary, pouring out your heart on-line. I have read so many great blogs and to be honest, I'm not sure if I can do mine as well as them, but I'll give it a go and try to do it in my own wacky way.

Words of encouragement or tips would be greatly accepted along the way!

I hope you enjoy the window to "my world"
xxx

posted by Curly girly @ Tuesday, March 15, 2005 4 comments