Start As You Mean To Go On!

Oh I fecking hope not!

Yesterday saw me starting my week on an all time low.

And heres why...

My bag has been stolen out of my boot!

The car was as far as I am aware locked and the bag in question was my work bag,

Including my work laptop!

Trust me thats not a phone call you really want to be making to your boss, especially the day before your review!

SHIT... Is the only word I can use to describe just how I felt.

I began questioning if I had taken the bag out of the car? No 

Had hubby moved it? No.

Was the car locked? Yes

Is the car showing signs of damage? No

So after exhausting all avenues I phoned the police who insisted on coming my home to inspect the car. I can understand why, I couldn't lie and say it was damaged when it wasn't.

I made the phone call to my boss who, to be fair was very good about it and I contacted head office too.

The other things that upset me were the fact that my diary was in the bag and I live by my diary for all my work info.  Thankfully I was very good at transferring all this detail onto electronic calendars so I will still know where I should be when. 

But  I also kept all my receipts  for claims in the diary which mount up to over £1,000.  Thankfully after a tearful phone call to global expenses they calmed my nerves and said they would try to sort it for me. A little human kindness still exists thankfully.

The morale of the story?

Leave nothing your boot!

So please keep your fingers crossed that this isn't how my week will be, that my review will go ok today and that I will be able to sort my laptop via head office...

X x

Best Blog Tag

A belated thank you to Lisa - Jane of The Brunette Diaries for tagging me with a best blog tag.


The rules:

1. Link back to the person who gave this to you

 The Brunette Diaries 





2. Share 7 random things about yourself



I have no middle name. (I so wish I had as I hate the name Trayci!)


I have a real phobia of sharks!


I have performed in panto too many times to mention.


I was born with white hair and eye brows.


I am the youngest of three children.


I love dancing and trained in Ballet, tap, disco and ballroom as a child.


I think I sing like Kyle but really I sing like a cat being strangled.






3. Award 15 blogs
(I am going to give this one a miss, as I believe most people have been tagged already!)


4. Answer the following questions:

* Favourite colour: Red - Say no more eh!

* Favourite song: Dreams by Gabrielle, it was our wedding dance.

* Favourite dessert: Creme Boulee, yummy!

* What is p*ssing you off: My Daughter, joys of a teenage daughter! Stress!!

* When I'm upset: I cry  because if I don't I would hurt people.

* Favourite pet: Whiskas my cat

* Black or White: White

* Biggest fear: Loosing my children or hubby.

* Best feature: ?? I think my legs or my long neck!

* Everyday attitude: Smile it makes people wonder what you've been up to and makes them want to talk to you. ( no one will want to talk to you if you look like you have been smacked round the head with a wet kipper!)

* What is perfection: Love

* Guilty pleasure: Shoes, which you know and having the house to myself.





I hope this gives you a little more insight into who I am.


If not just ask.


X x

A Week Away, Peace And Quite?

Saturday I dropped Ashleigh off to PGL.

An adventure holiday for children where she will be learning to drive a little mini, as well as taking part in loads of activities.

Not bad for a 15 year old!

She is only an hour down the road at Boreatton Park in Shropshire.

I have no worries about her going on her own, I know she will make loads of new friends.

(A little like me she would be happy talking to a card board cut out!)

Like every girl she has packed light;

Ok I lied not light at all!

The house is suddenly very still and quiet.

Andy likes to think we should have adult conversation.

(in other words fall out about money!)

Me, I just want to chill and enjoy the peace as the next week will pass before we know it!

It should give me time to sort out or holiday clothes, catch up with my ironing and eat all the meals that Ashleigh doesn't like!

I am sure by Wednesday I will be missing her like crazy!

X x 

Sale Bargains!

You know the old saying looking leads to buying?

Well that is so true in my case.

I popped into our local Bhs, which I very rarely do and spotted a few things in there sale.

The jewellery was reduced and also buy one get one free.

So I brought;

Ring £1

The blue stone is a fab colour.

Earrings £2

Great for work.

And these very sparkly sandals.

Whilst they may not look too fab off they sparkle when they are on.

I truly must have been a magpie in a former life!

(The shoe ban truly has gone out the window)

My only saving grace was that I had to throw a pair of leather shoes out as they had ripped and were beyond repair, so I haven't really added any more just topped the number up a little!

X x

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Not too much has occurred this week but heres what made it onto my list:

The Good

Image from stockphotopro.com

A week of normal work including a day off!

The Bad

My youngest now loosing my iPhone!
I am NOT a happy mommy!

The Ugly

Image from nevertheless-psst.blogspot.com

Having a daughter grounded all week during the school holidays.
One word......Hell!

Never mind eh, worse things happen.

She is off to PGL for a week tomorrow so a week apart will do us good.

Bless.

X x

Thifty finds!

Lets be honest we all love a bargain, be it a sale item or a thrifty find.

Well Last week whilst I was working like a maniac, I ventured into new little charity shops and emerged with some real gems.

This pretty straw bag was hanging by the window and caught my eye as I walked past.

Ideal for my holiday.

It cost me a whole £2.

As for the top, well I know it may look a little granny like but I can see some potential.

(Watch this space!)

Not my usual style but never the less I shall give it a whirl.

And if not well for £1 it doesn't really matter that much.

These shoes turned out to be the best deal for me.

Brand new and leather

Ravel shoes, brand new for £4.

(Don't tell hubby!)

I have snuck them in with out him noticing.

By far the smallest heels I now own!

Please excuse the fact that it looks like my ankles are bandaged!

What delights have you found on your resent thrifting expeditions?

X x

Red. A Little Touching Up!

Today I touched up my hair colour.

(If you were thinking I might mean anything else clear out your minds naughty people!)

In years gone past I have been many colours, many would say I am still a blonde but that's for another time I think..

I used to think nothing of booking into the hairdressers for a cut and colour and coming out without any change from £150. Crazy!

Now my hair gets trimmed as needed and I pay no more than £25 tops.

As for my colour?

Well this is the form it comes in;

And never costs more than £6 either.

The coffee is exactly the kind I like as is the company and conversation.

And I always like the results too.

(Bonus!)

I'd like to think I can then spend that little extra on creating memories with the people that matter.

So do you spend a fortune of your barnett?

Or are you frugal as can be?

X x