Geeky Nonsense

Being a grown-up and geeking out!

Karen — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:06:02 +0000

Now I am 30, rather than getting all depressed about getting old, I’ve decided to be myself more and not be ashamed or worried about what other people might think. In my case, this means being open and honest about how much of a geek I really am.

So, I have started playing the computer games I always (secretly) wanted to play, at the moment I’m playing Thief: The Dark Project, it’s ace! I’m watching things like The Guild and Dragon Age: Redemption on YouTube (by the way Felicia Day is now one of my favourite people, LOVE her). I have also acquired some Magic: The Gathering cards, although I have been warned that it is a highly addictive game, and I don’t quite know how to play it yet. Also, I’m going to start reading graphic novels. I have never read one before, mainly because I thought people would think I was ‘one of those geeky-types’. Well, I am.

Embracing my geekiness is very liberating. Plus, I don’t want my son to grow up thinking that you should hide certain aspects of your personality just because some random person might think it’s stupid. I want to teach him that being true to yourself is a good thing.

Getting on with stuff

Karen — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:11:10 +0000

Wedding plans are going ok, dress & rings have been ordered, Hen Do (just a meal out with a few friends) has been planned, invitations should be going out later this month. Only a few small things left to sort out, like the menu, cake decoration, my flowers, favours, music etc. All of the ‘big’ stuff is done.

In an effort to get a bit fitter, and hopefully lose a little weight (I put on a bit over Christmas), I’m going to start jogging/running with a friend once a week. Should be fun …and not too exhausting, I hope!

In other news, I’m feeling a bit emotional today (probably hormones). I keep looking at Alexander and thinking about how fast he’s growing up. He’ll be starting Nursery School next year! To be honest, I’m fighting the urge to burst into tears. I’m dreading the day he starts school, I’ll miss him so much. It’s an effort to leave him with someone else for just an hour (which I rarely do, and even then it’s usually with his Dad). Still, I’ll have to try to be positive about it, when the time comes.

Alexander had to go to hospital a few weeks ago. He had a high temperature and wouldn’t really eat or drink. I think the GP we saw was a bit crap though, she made me feel like a terrible mother because I couldn’t get him to drink or take medicine. The doctors at the hospital were very good though, and very nice. Alexander hated being there, didn’t like strangers prodding him every hour or so. He kept getting so upset. The whole night was awful. We got home from the hospital at about 1.00 am, so none if us got much sleep. I really hope that nothing like that happens again! Makes me want to cry just thinking about it.

That’s it really.

Wedding Things!

Karen — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:55:22 +0000

My Wedding Dress

My Wedding Shoes

Nursery Schools

Karen — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:31:30 +0000

So, we’ve been looking at Nurserys for Alexander. So far we’ve seen St. Mary’s, which was ok….very close to home but quite religious, and Claires Court, which was very nice, but quite expensive. We’re going to have to think about this properly.
The issue I’m having is that I don’t want him to go to any Nursery really, I want him to stay with me! I know that’s not realistic, but there we go.

Wedding Stuff

Karen — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:30:29 +0000

So far, I have a Tiara-type-thing, earrings, faux-fur wrap and have ordered some shoes. Notice of Marriage is being sorted, Registrars and Venue are booked. Best Woman and witnesses have been chosen.

Still loads to do though!

It’s been ages…

Karen — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:37:30 +0000

…since I last blogged! Oh well.

I have now become self-employed. I am doing Web stuff from home, so I can also look after Alexander. At the moment I am trying to learn Photoshop, it’s going ok. I am really enjoying it actually, but I don’t get a huge amount of time to spend on it.

Alexander can now crawl (he used to just roll/shuffle around), and he can be very fast when he wants to! We’ve had to do a lot more baby-proofing around the house.

Christmas shopping is about half done, so that’s pretty good. I shall be attempting to cook Christmas Dinner this year, which I’m sort of looking forward to. Hopefully all will go to plan! Decorations will be going up in about two weeks (yay!).

Alexander is 1 tomorrow!

Karen — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:36:33 +0000

Opening Birthday presents

Tiny Alexander

Alexander at about 8 months old

He’s a whole year old. The last year has gone so fast! Although he still wakes me up at night, and has the odd grump, he’s such a good boy generally.
The thought of his birthday makes me happy and sad at the same time. I’m happy that he’s happy and growing, but I’m a bit sad that he’s not really my baby anymore, he’s virtually a toddler. He’s still totally adorable though!
In other news, I’ve given my notice at work, will be leaving in October, so I’ll get to spend more time with the little Munchkin.

So tired…

Karen — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:25:04 +0000

Alexander’s eczema got infected, he has been really upset and not sleeping or eating very well…poor Sausage! I have been off work for the week looking after him (which I’m sure they’re thrilled about, as I’ve only been back for 3 weeks). I’m shattered. He does seem a bit better today, still scratching a lot though. He’s on antibiotics and a different cream, so hopefully they are starting to have an effect.

I can’t help thinking this wouldn’t have happened if I was home with him all of the time, looking after him, instead of leaving him with someone else while I’m at work.

Being back at work

Karen — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:04:29 +0000

I’ve managed 2 days back at work so far. My job itself is good, everyone there is lovely. But it takes me 1.5 hours to get from my house to my sister’s and then to work. I don’t drive, so it’s 1.5 hours walking in the morning and again in the afternoon. I have a massive blister on my foot. Also, I got soaked on the way home yesterday, as it poured down and you can’t really hold an umbrella and push the pushchair.
While at work, I’ve been constantly checking the clock. I missed my baby immensely (although I know he’s safe and being looked after). It’s heart-breaking. I’m still dreading going back in, which I have to do tomorrow. I’m not really sure how long I can keep this up.

Going back to work

Karen — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:39:39 +0000

So, I go back to work next Tuesday. I really don’t want to do it. It’s nothing to do with my job, I just really don’t want to leave my baby. He’ll be perfectly safe with my sister, and well looked after, I just hate the thought of being apart from him for that long and that often. I really didn’t think it would be this hard to go back. It’s horrible!

On the bright side, it may only be til Christmas or something. I’m doing the Web Design/Web stuff I talked about in the last post. If that all works out, hopefully I’ll be in a position to work from home after Christmas (maybe sooner, although that’s quite optimistic).

Still, I feel like crap at the moment. I don’t want to go back at all. I don’t mind working, in fact it’d be nice to get some more money, I just don’t want to leave my child with anyone else. The thought of it keeps making me cry, which sounds pathetic, I know.