eBay Bargains

I'm not much of an eBay fanatic; however, I do take a look every now and then to see what's on although I try to limit myself because I know that I can get carried away!

But when Kle said that she had found a solution to her earring-storage dilemma I was intrigued, because I have the same problem! I love earrings and all kinds of jewellery and I keep getting more from all sorts of shops and places both online and in the more real world, but storing them does tend to get out of hand. Solution: an earring stand! It sounds simple, and it is! It's really what they tend to use in shops and it makes so much sense. It holds 72 pairs of earrings which is a lot but never doubt a girl's prowess to own jewellery! Kle has already received hers and you can see it put into good use.

I bought the earring stand in the morning before I went to work and then in the evening I decided to log on to eBay again and I bid on a top just on a whim which I won! No competing bidders! But it's pretty and I look forward to receiving it and hopefully it will suit me. If not I guess I'll just swap it!

Despite the 'success' I don't plan on getting any other eBay purchases for now. I have so many clothes that I need to sell/swap that I don't want to fill up with even more things! Having said that head over to My Wardrobe on BigWardrobe and see if there's anything that you'd like. I can cut you a really good deal!

Easy, Breezy, Beautiful

You know that feeling you get when everything seems fine and you're in a good mood and smiling and you feel lighter on your feet?

I had that today. It felt good. I felt productive. I got things done. I like these days.

Once work is over tomorrow I have a 5-day break coming up! I don't actually have anything planned for the weekend. My weekends always tend to be largely unplanned in fact; however, on Monday I will be getting my new second-hand car. We're going to do the paperwork and by midday I should be driving it around. So I'll probably fill up the tank and go for a long drive just to get used to it and enjoy it.

Tuesday however is going to be a pampering day because I have a manicure booked and a treatment at the spa appropriately called Pamper Me Time which includes a massage and time in the pool and sauna - just generally relaxing. After that I'm going to meet the lovely Wendy&David (yes they come as a couple ;P) and then I have a work dinner which is not about work and although I'm on leave I'll be attending.

Wednesday I'll be getting my hair cut because I need to style it again. In the morning I might go diving though because I haven't been in so long and I remember that being down there was always incredibly peaceful and I need to experience that again.

Somehow three days doesn't even seem like enough.

Hanging in there

To say that my emotions have been on a haphazard joyride with no breaks or seatbelts is a pretty accurate description.

I've always been sensitive to what people say and the way that they act but this year I managed to reach new heights in my reactions. There has been so much turbulence in recent years that has accumulated slowly and steadily that it seems the jar is not only full but overflowing. And when it overflows things settle again, until the level is reached again and it needs to tip once more.

I know that a lot of it boils down to the instability of the unknown - what does my future hold? And am I doing the right things to achieve what I want to achieve?

Which brings about another question: What is it really that I want to achieve? And is there a deadline for this?

In reality each day is 'the future' and I know that I 'waste' many days but am I meant to fill each day with something? I don't like feeling guilty because I'm not out on a Friday night. But staying in is seen as 'something must be wrong'. It took me a long time to listen to myself and do what *I* want to do and not what is seen as being 'right'.

My faith in people is also very much on the lower end of the scale. And the worst thing about that is that I keep trying to work my way on people who haven't shown me much support or friendship, whilst those who have been there tend to get the crappy end of the deal. And yet they remain. And I thank you for remaining and accepting apology #5831 or so.

Repression is my middle name.

Magical Arms

Sometimes there's no reason for it, and it's difficult to put your finger on it, but a hug can be the best thing in the world and can make a crappy day do a 180 and suddenly things don't seem so bad because there's someone there to hug.

It's almost as if they were magical arms.

Mean People

Why do people have to be so horrible? What can you possibly gain from trying to hurt someone and make them feel bad?

I'm not saying that I'm always nice, or that I never get annoyed at people or never say something bad, but receving an almost constant retort of thinly veiled insults can get very tiring. And upsetting.

I don't even think there's a solution.

Double Chocolate Magnum

Whilst it's true that food is an easy friend, sometimes it's what you need.