The Sozzled Mumble

We're a couple of hours away from setting off for our 6 hour jaunt to the boat.

It's going to be interesting, not to mention a bit spooky as it'll be pitch black all the way there only seeing the sun rising when we get into Belfast.

Hopefully I won't vomit on the boat. That would not be good.

Had to say goodbye to my friends in work who are being made redundant. I couldn't get out of there fast enough, no disrespect to them, but it really was overwhelmingly sad that when I come back they won't be there. I am emotional enough at the mo that I thought I may shame myself by sobbing all over them.

My friend also had a mini hen do for me on Weds in work. I arrived to my desk with a feather boa draped over my computer screen, balloons arranged in a saucy manner, heart confetti everywhere and a couple of lovely prezzies. The best part was she left pink 'girls night out' badges and tiaras on everyone's desk, and considering 90% of the work force is male it was hilarious. Turned out only 2 of the boys were brave enough to wear the tiara and badge and a couple of them just pinned the badge to their chests.

I was extremely touched.

I has dress!!!!!!!

I has also put it on again.

Redundancy threat over...now I have a job interview.

Not sure how this has happened. Maybe there is some truth in that saying that 'It's easier to find another job when you are in a job.'

I'm definitely going to go to this interview HOWEVER I don't know when. I'll have to ring them tomorrow to arrange an interview which can only be when I get back off honeymoon in 2 weeks or either Tuesday or Wednesday this week. I would rather it was after honeymoon as it'll give me time to get my portfolio together and also means I won't have to 'phone in sick' to my current employers coz I have no holiday left to take.

Mmmmm. Awkward. I'll just have to have a conversation with them tomorrow and *hope* they wait for me. Also, I don't know what the wage is - is it cheeky to ask over the phone? It would have an impact on whether I think it's worth arranging an interview in the first place as it involves an hour long journey to work every day IF I got the position.

Other news - bridesmaids gifts done. Just the order 'o' service and place names to print out and make look pretty. Oh, and have a full leg wax on Wednesday This is my first time. I am pretending it won't hurt a bit. Oh, and I pick up the dress on Weds as well. Yiiiipppppeee.

Yeah I know I'm hiding behind me sunnies......but at least I'm giving it a whirl!!

Wedding schedule done.

All this way just for a piece of paper but at least I have it now and don't need to worry about it. Cramping like a bastard but at least I'm getting it out of the way this week rather than next week. Went out to lunch with mum and had beef and guiness pie which was mmmmm. Always tastes better when it's made at home.

10 YEARS AGO I...
- Was 21 and doing a degree I only use 20% of now
- Met the fella who I am now marrying
- Living in a different country

5 YEARS AGO I...
- Was working in a job that made me depressed
- Wasn't living....just existing
- Was learning how to drive

3 YEARS AGO I...
- Was on the cusp of leaving my hideous job
- Was a fully fledged driver
- Had bought my own car

1 YEAR AGO I...
- Was doing a job that I loved (still love)
- Was Living
- Was saying goodbye to mum-in-law

SO FAR THIS YEAR I...
- Have worked hard enough to keep hold of my job!
- Organised my wedding
- Had some great nights out in the big city

YESTERDAY I...
- Left work early cos I'm a rebel
- Had a couple of lovely conversations with the lads in work
- Had cramps

TODAY I...
- Still have cramps
- Tried on my wedding dress for the last time until the big day
- Had Wispa

TOMORROW I WILL...
- Have that other Wispa
- Fly home to NI so's I can pick up a piece of paper then fly back the next day
- Type up the Order of Service and seating plan

NEXT YEAR I WILL...
- Be a right wifey
- Have cake-making knowledge under my wifey belt
- Probably be in a different job to the one I'm in now if the current crunch continues

Had my last fitting today.

Does this mean it's really happening?

Debenhams stuff arrived when they said it would.

We were like a pack of hyena's. It was all wrapped up a treat as well. To keep myself from the guilt sweats I kept some of the paper and bubble wrap to re-use and have recycled the rest as well as the cardboard boxes. You will never know how wonderful it is to have knives that don't bend when slicing into a tomato. And having pans WITH LIDS THAT MATCH. And having chopping boards. And a proper salad bowl. Oh, and my mixing bowl & weighing scales were amongst the load (buns made and eaten - forgot to take pics we were that excited). A toaster that can toast the entire piece of bread and you don't have to stop mid toast and turn the bread upside down to get the rest of it toasted.

We are very happy and overwhelmed by people's generosity.

Amateur production of 'Some Like It Hot' last night.

I say amateur - they must have been the delux version of am-dram. Excellent sets, costumes, great singing, even the acting was top notch! I don't normally like musicals but this was really very good.

Just waiting here for our first batch of wedding pressies from Debenhams. They weren't due until next week but the fella got a call yesterday saying they were delivering early. Yiiiiiippppppppeeeee. Hope my mixing bowl is in amongst the haul.

A few days have passed here without me blogging. Must be tired.

Had a great night on Saturday. We still had our BBQ and fireworks despite the rain and my friends fella nearly setting himself on fire trying to release one of those chinese lanterns into the gale force winds.

Stayed on the Whisky shandies (with the exception of 1 glass of champoo) but the next day was awful. For about an hour then I bounced back up ready for Asda.

Honeymoon has been booked. It's not New York. We decided that all the money we have been given would have been blown on flights and a hotel with nothing left over for spends. Plus all the driving to Stranraer then all the way back, then another massive drive to catch a direct flight to the states just wasn't going to do. Hardly what you would call a relaxing honeymoon. So, we decided to stay on in NI and we are renting a very romantic cottage (complete with wood burning fire) up along the coast. (plus it means we have loads of money left over to buy a much needed TV)

Just for 4 nights then we are going back to my parents and spending a few days with them without the circus being in town.

What else.......got my new hours in work. Only a slight alteration but I still get my Friday's off. Today was really busy. Now that people have been made redundant there has been a strange outbreak of sickness - I don't blame them. If it were me I know I'd be taking a few sick days here and there.

Got asked if I was old enough to buy a bottle of Famous Grouse.

I could tell before she even got to my purchases. While she was putting through the fella's wine and bread she gave the grouse a little look, looked upwards at me with confused eyes, looked back at the grouse, then back at me (who gave her a lovely smile as it goes a mile), then took the fella's money, looked back at me whilst putting through my lemonade (which was obviously a mixer) and before she ran the Grouse over the bleepy machine she said, "Are you...." then I finished off her sentence laughing "I am 31" - much apologies and laughter ensued.

Which made me think, if I was under age and reacted as above - would I have got away with it?? Also, if I had said I was 20 then would she have asked for ID? Also is being 31 so outrageously hideous that you wouldn't admit to being that age?? Ever.

It was only a wee bottle of Grouse as well. I'd understand if I'd try to buy a cheapy £1 bottle of vodka. Still, it made me laugh.

Mini-meltdown over........for now

Had a chat with my boss about just leaving and I feel loads better for it. It really is crazy to jack in a job I enjoy because of fear for the short future I may have there.

So, as celebration I bought myself a new pair of jeans and a sparkly top. There's no therapy like retail therapy.

Thanks for the advice and support I got from you guys - it helped make up my mind.