The Life of a Lost Girl...

Arts... Gordon... Food... Kittens... All connected...

2009-07-06T18:27:00.002+01:00

Kind of... (Giggles)

No, not really. But, am in a happy mood these days.

First off, I accepted an Arts course in the National University of Ireland, Galway, today. Am so thrilled to have this chance, but not sure what I'll study yet. Would like something that could help me further my chances with Special Needs children, or young children in general, but I can try to do evening courses in those areas while studying Arts.
Wow, am going to be a student, at a university... So strange. Dreading the fees, but will work it out. Got to look at grants yet. Typical me, leaving it until last minute.

He went missing for a few days, but he's back, and he's mine! Giggle. Jellybean for Gordybaby xxxxx <3

Cut down on junk food the last four days, meaning less white chocolate, less biscuits, less tortilla chips. Felt really low the last few weeks and stopped going to Weightwatchers, but am back on my way again. Drinking a litre bottle of water every day as well.
Will go back to WW when I feel I'm ready to, in a few weeks. They says they dont judge if you've got up, but its the tone of their voice... Just put me off track for a while.

And, on a sad note, Marshy lost one of her kittens. The baby died at some point yesterday afternoon, and we have yet to bury the little creature. It's sad to lose life, even if you've only known the spirit for a few days.
God Bless you little white kitten in the sky...

<3

God Bless you Michael J... x

2009-07-02T20:30:00.001+01:00

Only now does the whole world see how special you and your music were... These are two of my favourite videos...

R.I.P.
Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

God bless you! x

Earth Song

Man in the Mirror

Also watch this video, the 1st part of 8 videos, where he did an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey 14 years after he had stopped doing interviews.

Marshmallow had 4 lovely white kittens....

2009-07-01T19:00:00.001+01:00

These were taken this morning.... The little mother had these cute babies around the afternoon of June 30th (yesterday)... First time ever seeing kittens being born....

Smiles... x

Slowly turning into a morning person...

2009-06-30T06:00:00.000+01:00

Guess that's what happens after a few morning classes, the light entering your room quite early, and constantly going to the Dept of Social and Family Affairs...

Which means I get tired earlier and take naps, or just conk out for a few hours, which means I wake up early again... Think it's supposed to be a good thing... Giggle.

Keep smiling x

^_^/

Music stuck in my head...

2009-06-27T10:30:00.000+01:00

Good morning everyone!

Another lovely warm sticky day in Galway, think it's like that for most of Ireland right now. We complain only cos its not normal nice heat, its that sort of humid heat...
Just had my big cup of tea in bed, and chatting away to my boyfriend Gordon online. What a way to start the morning! :)

I had the best time with Gordon last weekend, and am missing him so much. I arrived to my baby giving me cuddles and a kiss from the bus stop, and we walked back to his place. We spent the first night cuddling and chatting to eachother, it was really comfortable and just felt right... Not sure how to explain it...
Think he's addicted to the yummy white chocolate bars and jellybeans I love, I brought 2 big bars and a big of Jellybeans with me. We shared everything together :)
Watched a few movies, cuddling all the time. He even showed me around Belfast on Sunday, even though I'd rather spend another few hours staying cuddled to him... Giggle.
Even made me lunch for the bus back to Galway on Monday..... Awww :D... It's definitely the little things that matter...

I love you baby xxxxx

So far, I've passed 4 out of 7 ECDL (European Computer Driving License) modules, another 3 to go. Finished on the 10th of July, so another 2 weeks.
On the 9th, I'll be babysitting for Sandra, and on the 11th, Shane's thinking of holding a house party while his mum is away, so that weekend's going to be well busy :D

Went to Hazel's house party last night, and had a brilliant time. Saw Hazel and Eamon, Shane, Mairtin, Breda and Patrick, Serena and Liam. It was a good group :) Drank diet Lemonade cos felt I'm usually really quiet and shy at these gatherings, so didnt wanna add alcohol to the situation, would be more quiet....
Hazel is a great party host, full of good chatter :) Nice finger food and drink too. She always makes it great :D

I brought over Doritos, but glad they didnt get opened, or I'd have them finished. Just had a salad. Been putting up weight again, stressed over money stuff and ECDL, but needed to see everyone last night, so worth it!

Sad about the news of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fosset this week, R.I.P.

Checked my Chinese Zodiac
Me: Water Dog
Him: Fire Rabbit
Us: .............................. Very well matched!

Love you Gordybaby xxxxxxxxxxxx

Hugs and Cuddles everyone xxx

I Love my Gordybaby...

2009-06-23T18:20:00.000+01:00

These photos are of seeing my boyfriend Gordon in Belfast this weekend.... It was the best weekend ever! I love u Gordybaby x

Hopefully... 4 more days til I see Gordon...

2009-06-15T09:30:00.000+01:00

Am getting really excited about meeting him. We've chatted online for over a month, and get on really well with him... Always been the one to take the first leap when meeting someone, and he makes me so happy... Once I start cuddling him, I'll not wanna let go :) x

To Abby... Adore my American girl, keep smiling. Sending my Angel to you to give you sooooo many cuddles, you won't be able to breathe :D x

Job is still unattainable. Plus, I've no money coming in anymore, so its very tough. I'm keeping positive, love my family so much, they're such a support...
Just been eating more again, dreading going to Weightwatchers this Thursday :( But, it has to be done, and gonna try to be more positive again.

I am really blessed to have a loving family, a brilliant guy in Belfast waiting for me, and few good friends. I don't keep in touch with my friends as much as I'd like, but I do love them.

Sending a million cuddles xxx

Britney Spears in London Weekend...

2009-06-09T09:30:00.000+01:00

It went brilliantly... Just back... Putting up some photos, smiles...

The trouble with money...

2009-05-28T16:30:00.000+01:00

Hey.
Just had some bad news about the jobseekers allowance i've been receiving. It's not been good luck finding work, but my money might be going soon.
So, decided to visit FAS (it's an irish job and course centre) today and properly register with them. Been lookin at their online website for the yr and registered online with them. They were really helpful there, and said I should go to the Dept of Family and Social Affairs and ask to get a referal letter to FAS so it wil help with gettin funding for a course or getting work. Hope to get that done tomorrow morning.
It was such a panic today, it's hopeless getting work here. Looked in the papers, and applied for a position in Bar staff in Cuba* niteclub. Love that club anyways, Giggle.
And to Gordon, Sorry I wasn't myself today... Cuddles... And to all my friends, Keep Smiling x x x

Feeling much better... And happier too...

2009-05-26T11:15:00.000+01:00

Hey everyone,

I've been at home with the parents again the past week, was feeling ill for a few days, but feeling much better now. One of my friends thought it was Swine Flu, of all things... Giggle.

I was online a few days ago, early in the morning cos I couldn't sleep, and this person left a message on one of my online places. It was sweet, so I thought I'd write back the usual lovely Maire way... Hugs and cuddles :)
It turns out he's been a real gentleman chatting to me. His name's Gordon, he's from Omagh but living in Belfast. Looking for work like me, so he's been finding it very tough. He understood how I was feeling, and it's such a relief to be able to help eachother out, and cheering eachother up...
He's been just so open to me about everything, and I would like to get to know him better. I keep telling him why he hasn't been kept by some girl, and he's such the sweetest person...

Jellybean for Gordybaby x

I'm giving it time to know him better, but am gonna meet him in July at some point. We get on so well, and I don't think he's said one thing that 'bothers' me, and that's really strange for me.

Smiles... x

Weightwatchers is still going well, lost another 2 pounds since. Will let you know how its going. My clothes are feeling a little more comfortable... ^_^/

Just waiting for Dad to drop me off in town, gotta babysit later this afternoon. He's taking his time tho... Had a cuppa tea and a NutriGrain Strawberry cereal bar... Yum!

Tae, Tae, Is maith liom e! x

Three weeks on in Weightwatchers...

2009-05-15T18:30:00.000+01:00

.... and I've lost 7and a half pounds...

Yes! Silver Sevens star :) So proud of myself! Celebrating tonight with a glass of Rose wine with my friend Sandra... Smiles x

Weightwatchers is going well... And other stories...

2009-05-04T21:10:00.000+01:00

I like looking around my room, it's full of things I love...

Photos, DVDs, Books, Notebooks, Mugs, Lotions, Perfumes, Teddies, Souvenirs, Trinkets... And it's such a tiny room, but I love it...

So, I joined the dreaded Weightwatchers group, less than two weeks ago. This was the one thing I thought I wouldn't stick to, like a lot of other things I've tried. But, it seems to be a good direction in my life. There's a lot of support from the other people in the group, and everyone encourages eachother. The inital week, I lost 5lbs, but think that's just the quick start.
Seeing as I hurt my foot last night, not going to lose much at all this week... (Typical... giggle).

Smiling...

Still...

No luck with finding work. Am still positive.
Any stories for me? Would love to hear from you... Might take photos of Galway in the next while, and upload them. Been nice weather the last few days (besides today, oh how I love the rain!)...

Better days...

2009-04-19T14:00:00.000+01:00

Hugs to my coolest friends Shane, Sandra, Dave, Abby and Darragh... x

Love to my family...

How's everyone doing? Catching the bus to the city later, been at home with the parents the last two weeks now or more. Been helping with the washing up and general housework, it's been good.

Got a few errands to do in the city the next few days, so it should be ok. Hope to see Shane tomorrow, and babysitting for Sandra on Tuesday, as well as a good girlie chat... :)

Paid for the concert tickets, flights and accomodation to see Britney Spears in London!!! Ha ha. My sister Roisin wants to go, and Britney's playing in London in June, so I just had to get her tickets :) Saved up for ages, worth it to make her happy! :)

Oh god, I sound so boring! :) Still have Easter eggs to give to Sandra, Shane and his brother Ciaran, so hopefully I won't eat them before giving them away... Giggle.

Needed a friend today

2009-04-01T14:00:00.000+01:00

My weight...

It hasnt been my best friend, and I've ignored my problem since the breakup in July. But, a very good friend of mine joked about my weight on Monday night, and I've been upset about it since.
I gave up on the Yoga and Aquafit fairly soon after joining, hating routine was a part of it. Also walked for two weeks, but got sick, so stopped after. Been eating a lot too...
Then, once she mentioned about the weight, something triggered inside me... Hiding for so long, broken hearted. Guys don't even look at me, I'm a 'friend'.. I'm always a 'friend'..

Had a good cry today, and feel better. Tomorrow, the food in my cupboard is going to change. The walking will recommence, the water will be drank, the vitamins will be taken. The online guy's numbers will be deleted from the phone, and the onlne guy's MSNs will be deleted from my messenger...

Gradually and slowly, I will appear from my cocoon, and come out a gorgeous butterfly, with all my real friends at my side...

xxx

Summer feeling...

2009-03-20T19:20:00.000Z

Sorry if I haven't been around lately, just wanted to wish everyone a belated St. Patrick's Day. I didn't celebrate the day, with so much in the family going on, was burnt out. My sister cooked us dinner late enough, and then went to sleep.

It's been so warm here the past few days, loved it. Not gone out much, but felt it a lot. We all need it after the shit year we've had, weather-wise and everything else, in Ireland. Puts you in a better mood.

Rescheduling another date in the next few weeks to see Darragh, Emma and Freddie, as was unable to visit last week. Seeing as they had a ton of things planned for me, I hope to do something really nice for them when I finally get to see them! Smiles.

Hope to babysit for Sandra on Monday and chill out in her company, and then, see Shane next Thursday, have a full Shanie day! Am just so tired after the past week and a half.

Miss Darragh and Abby loads, hugsssssssssssssssss x

Keep smiling everyone x x x Maire

Just going to enjoy Sandra's Birthday...

2009-03-11T13:45:00.003Z

Am going babysitting for her tonight, so hope she has a ball. Smiles. Have been at hers since Monday, so happy out.
Meeting Shane for the day on Thursday, we've got Japanese food and DVDs on the mind, then off to Drogheda for the weekend to see Darragh, Emma and Freddie. Well excited! Can't wait! I wonder if Freddie will recognise me... Hope so.

Staying in Connemara next week for Paddy's Week, get out of all the excitement and noise of the city. Would like to see the parade in Carraroe with Shane, will see. I'd like to spend time with Roisin though, so we'll see.

Got this annoying cough, the throat is a bit sore, so am taking Lemsip for it. It relieves it for about an hour, but that's about it. *sigh*

Have a guy texting me at the moment, but am not really looking for anyone cos of my weight being way up again. We've only been texting as friends the last few months, starting chatting to him on a website. He's nice and all, but all the texts I send him suggest I'm going thru the motions with what I'm writing to him. So... Yeah... *sigh*

Kisses.

***Update: Thursday 12th March...
***I've had to cancel both Shane and Darragh's meetings due to family circumstances, and wish everyone well tonight. xxx

Blogger's Block...

2009-03-05T01:20:00.000Z

To answer Darragh's question (being my Number 1 fan), I have Blogger's Block. What to write, what to write... *giggle*

Twitter is on my phone, Addictive or What! Now, how to add it onto this blog...

I've the next two weekends filled, with Oisin's 3rd birthday lunch and Sandra's birthday night, both on this Saturday. And next weekend, its me, Darragh, Emma and Freddie on the loose in Drogheda... Woo hoo! Fun times! Cant wait to meet Emma. Darragh's been going out with her the past few years. I've been told great things about her, but I've not been introduced, so me think a few drinks and a chat are in order :D

Also, Darragh's friend Abby added me on Twitter recently. I remember him talking about her a few years ago, but we never knew eachother. Heard she was lovely.

Oh, and just received an email that I won an iPod Shuffle from RecruitDirect.ie . Lovely stuff! Knew signing up to all those jobs sites would come in handy... Now, WHERE'S MY JOB?!?!?!?

Still have Blogger's Block. This post seems too forced... I'll quit while I'm ahead :P

Smiles.

I am so upset..

2009-02-20T01:00:00.001Z

I am going to kill my laptop... No INTERNET, AGAIN!!!!!!! At home in Connemara, using home computer.... :'(
Why is my laptop punishing me???

ICE - 'In Case of Emergency'

2009-02-17T22:20:00.000Z

I read this in an email, and found it very interesting. It should be applied to all phones, hopefully never to be used...
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ICE - 'In Case of Emergency'

We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends.

If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign.
The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' ( In Case Of Emergency).

The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE.'

For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference!

Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our Mobile phones toda y!
Please forward this. It won't take too many 'forwards' before everybody will know about this. It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest.

2009-02-16T15:30:00.000Z

Now I remember why I left the bar job in London...

I got a lot of panic attacks there. It wasn't healthy for me.

2009-02-16T00:05:00.001Z

Hello there. How was your Valentine's Day?

^_^/

Don't ask about mine, it was just too quiet. Ended up watching the IFTA's (Irish Film & Television Awards) on tv while eating chocolate and drinking cups of tea..
Dad had said he'd pick me up that night to travel to Connemara, but he never showed up. Also, could have gotten the bus back today, but parents were in town again. Thought they'd remember me and give me a lift home, but again, forgot.
Wow, could have easily gotten the bus. Didn't mind. Now I can't visit until Thursday.

Moral of the story, don't hold your breath. Make your own travel plans, don't wait for other people.

Missing Roisin a lot, she's stuck at home in the middle of nowhere.
She's been ill over a year now with Fibromyalgia, so it's been very hard on her.
It's a form of Arthritis, but it affects the muscles. She couldn't go to school because of all the pain on her weak muscles, which led to sleep deprivation, lack of movement due to pain, lack of concentration, mood swings, etc. But, with the medication she's taking recently, it's helped her a lot.
Wish I could help her out in some way, but am just thinking of her. Studies are on hold this year, where she'll be back at school in the new school year.

Monday: Babysitting.
Wednesday: Yoga.
Thursday: Home for a few days.

Mmmm, JOBS WHERE ARE YOU?

It will happen...

An image for the Day that's in it...

2009-02-14T21:00:00.001Z

The ultimate sign of love, two penguins finding eachother...

Oh... Valentine's Day....

2009-02-13T12:00:00.001Z

Hmmmm....

Oh, think I'm hiding in Connemara for that one. There'll always be next year, people say. Only had one Valentine ever, and that was last year. Ah well... Good times...
^_^*

For tonight's entertainment, I will be seeing Cecelia Ahern's play "Mrs Whippy" at the Town Hall Theatre. As all my friends know, I love her books, she has such an amazing way to connect with people's emotions, she really makes you laugh, and cry! So, am so excited to see this play tonight.

After that, I'll be babysitting Sandra's little boy Alex for the night. Think there's a pizza in there as payment. Sweet!

Am all stretched out after Yoga class last night. Felt so embarrassed though, because I can't do any of the really hard positions. I was looking around and thinking, ekkk I can't do that. But, the Yoga teacher ensured me wherever I'm comfortable with is fine. Hmmm. When everyone else is flying with one leg on the floor, I'll be safely on the ground, both feet please...

Thought of the Day...

2009-02-12T14:30:00.000Z

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Bonnie Jean Wasmund

Time heals all wounds. x

My 26th...

2009-02-11T20:00:00.003Z

Am happy the people that mattered, said Happy Birthday to me... Thank you xxx

I took these photos on a morning trip to Inverin beach on Monday, needed to clear my mind, and I love going back there to the peace and quiet...

"To change and to change for the better are two different things." - German proverb