I'm home! ...in rainy/sunny/rainy/sunny Leamington Spa.
Before I've even unpacked I'm being forced to pack again. Once again, I'm just not stopping... one thing after another is being thrown at me.
I got back Sunday evening (and saw the middle of the Federer/Nadal game - gutted he lost), and went straight to Helly's for a meal with the girls. On Monday I had to get to Birmingham for an interview with a supply teaching agency. It went well, so I'll start working with them when term starts in September! Today I have had to shop to get everything for camp, and I have spent a small fortune because bras and cosmetics and tights and torches and all things camp-related are bloody expensive! Tonight I'm nipping into town for a glass of wine with Becca, a catch-up with Alasdair, and a quick hello to everyone I've not seen in the past 5months or so. Then tomorrow I have to hop on a train and get myself down to Devon for camp. No rest for the wicked, eh?!
Graduation day was great. The Grad Ball sucked. My last few days in the house were a bit shit because arguments were blown out of proportion, but that's a long story to be told when I'm not rushing about like the Mad Hatter.
Camp's going to be emotional... just hopefully in a good way. We'll see. I'm sure there'll be lots to write about on my return!
Tuesday, 8 July 2008
Thursday, 3 July 2008
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Goodbyes Again
I am one stressed rosie.
I have no time for myself, let alone anyone else. Steve is feeling neglected, but I did warn him I'd be stressed. And I really don't think I'm being out of order by saying that, well, at the moment it really is all about me. Today is the my graduation; a celebration of my past 3yrs. A chance for my parents to be proud of me and a chance for me to say my final goodbyes to a lot of people and a lot of aspects of my life.
I've been packing since 10am yesterday and I'm on the verge of being done. It's been horrendous.
I took my pinboard from my wall and started taking bits off it to box away... gig tickets, cinema tickets, letters, postcards, photos, businesscards... I ended up disintegrating into a tearful mess as each one hammered in the realisation that this is the end of my life as I know it. The end of this university chapter. And that, well, it's never really going to be the same again.
I'm not saying it's all going to be downhill from here, but it's just not going to be the same.
Claire walked past my door and I wailed "Why c-c-can't we st-stay another y-yeeear?!" She shrugged an apology, and just hugged me. Steve appeared a bit later and as he popped his head into my room he discovered my tear-stained face attempting to smile at him... so he just grabbed me into a hug too, which was exactly what I needed.
When I left home three years ago, this was my packing:
I have no time for myself, let alone anyone else. Steve is feeling neglected, but I did warn him I'd be stressed. And I really don't think I'm being out of order by saying that, well, at the moment it really is all about me. Today is the my graduation; a celebration of my past 3yrs. A chance for my parents to be proud of me and a chance for me to say my final goodbyes to a lot of people and a lot of aspects of my life.
I've been packing since 10am yesterday and I'm on the verge of being done. It's been horrendous.
I took my pinboard from my wall and started taking bits off it to box away... gig tickets, cinema tickets, letters, postcards, photos, businesscards... I ended up disintegrating into a tearful mess as each one hammered in the realisation that this is the end of my life as I know it. The end of this university chapter. And that, well, it's never really going to be the same again.
I'm not saying it's all going to be downhill from here, but it's just not going to be the same.
Claire walked past my door and I wailed "Why c-c-can't we st-stay another y-yeeear?!" She shrugged an apology, and just hugged me. Steve appeared a bit later and as he popped his head into my room he discovered my tear-stained face attempting to smile at him... so he just grabbed me into a hug too, which was exactly what I needed.
When I left home three years ago, this was my packing:
But by then end of today I have double that amount, despite filling 3 bin bags and having another full bag for the charity shop:
Highlight of the day: Sorting out my fancy dress box.
Highlight of the day: Sorting out my fancy dress box.
The end is nigh...
I was just woken by the sound of smashing glass. No, we weren't be broken into; I was just about to miss the recycling men! Seeing as this is our last week in the house, it was imperative that they collected ours so that the stinking pile wasn't let any longer in the kitchen.
So, I threw on a pair of jeans and ran barefoot down the street with it. Why hadn't I thought it might be a good idea to wear a bra? The whole street got a right eyeful as my boobs bounced down the street - the only thing keeping my dignity being a skimpy lacy hotpink vest.
Oh well, I'm moving out on Saturday!
Wednesday
Graduation - Shirt, skirt, black shoes (x2 - heels, and flats), brown belt, scarf(?)
Evening - Shorts and grey shirt, pink shoes, grey belt, black bag
Thursday
Daytime - Jeans, hoodie, t-shirt, bigbrownbag, brown belt, brown shoes
Evening - Black&White cocktail dress, purple tights, black shoes, black bag
Friday
Daytime - Jeans, hoodie, t-shirt, bigbrownbag, brown belt, brown shoes
Evening - Yellow dress, black lace, black corsage (yet to be bought), black shoes (new ones?), black bag
Saturday
Traveling - New white shirt, white vest, jeans, brown belt, brown shoes
So yeah, I can fit all that in a suitcase, right?
Check me out and my ability to plan outfits... I never plan outfits!
So, I threw on a pair of jeans and ran barefoot down the street with it. Why hadn't I thought it might be a good idea to wear a bra? The whole street got a right eyeful as my boobs bounced down the street - the only thing keeping my dignity being a skimpy lacy hotpink vest.
Oh well, I'm moving out on Saturday!
Wednesday
Graduation - Shirt, skirt, black shoes (x2 - heels, and flats), brown belt, scarf(?)
Evening - Shorts and grey shirt, pink shoes, grey belt, black bag
Thursday
Daytime - Jeans, hoodie, t-shirt, bigbrownbag, brown belt, brown shoes
Evening - Black&White cocktail dress, purple tights, black shoes, black bag
Friday
Daytime - Jeans, hoodie, t-shirt, bigbrownbag, brown belt, brown shoes
Evening - Yellow dress, black lace, black corsage (yet to be bought), black shoes (new ones?), black bag
Saturday
Traveling - New white shirt, white vest, jeans, brown belt, brown shoes
So yeah, I can fit all that in a suitcase, right?
Check me out and my ability to plan outfits... I never plan outfits!
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