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I got the job! From mari66 in Mari's World (850 days old)

So much has happened since I last wrote but I went for a couple of interviews and got the job. I'm due to start now on 6th August. It's close to home so no more commuting for me a total saving… more

Change is in the air.... From mari66 in Mari's World (886 days old)

Whenever I start writing these days it's with an apology for my absences! I really do wish I had more time on my hands for this hobby but as the title states I have so much going on that my energy has… more

Paris Hilton - different status to the rest of us mortals From mari66 in Mari's World (905 days old)

My blood is boiling having read the latest article on  Ms Hilton I can't stand the miserable trollop to start with and was quite happy to see she was going to be slung into jail for 45 days f… more

Swearing at work From mari66 in Mari's World (911 days old)

Dear Employees: It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their colle… more

Time marches on From mari66 in Mari's World (912 days old)

I am guilty of neglecting my blog yet again and the excuses are many. 1. My 16 year old daughter and her GCSE's 2. Sadly, another failed pregnancy to add to my collection 3. The people at number … more

Quiet for far too long... From mari66 in Mari's World (954 days old)

Last time I spoke about my trip to Italy and I haven't been back on my blog since. There is a reason for that and it's called Megan. She did come back with me on the Tuesday as she couldn't wait a … more

Adolescent daughters...who'd 'av 'em? From mari66 in Mari's World (976 days old)

I would! I'm off to Italy tomorrow to see Thomas and Megan my 'littl'uns' Tommy is 19 in March and Megan will be 17 in September. When I left Enrico in 2004 to come back to the UK I brought Mega… more

Happy St David's Day From mari66 in Mari's World (982 days old)

To everybody. I shall be visiting Wales for the first time in my life in May. We're going to Tenby so if anyone has any 'must do's' or 'must sees' please let me know.… more

Happy St David's Day From mari66 in Mari's World (982 days old)

To everybody. I shall be visiting Wales for the first time in my life in May. We're going to Tenby so if anyone has any 'must do's' or 'must sees' please let me know.… more

Something that touched my heart... From mari66 in Mari's World (990 days old)

Writing on my forums I came across a beautiful post from a mum which made me stop and think. For a moment I was transported into a 5 year old's world, and this transition showed me that no matter ho… more

Letter to Enrico From mari66 in Mari's World (997 days old)

Dear Enrico, Happy Valentine's Day, even if a very strange one for us. In fact today marks the finalisation of our divorce at Canterbury Court from where I have just returned. When the court o… more

No. 59 From mari66 in Mari's World (1002 days old)

Early January saw me taking a couple of days off sick thanks to my annual bout of flu. Stuck at home I mooched around bored and looked out of the window on our quiet cul de sac where nothing ever happ… more

Txt from Denis From mari66 in Mari's World (1004 days old)

Why aren't you talking to me i know about the baby and i miss you both i have trouble walking let alone driving Received today at 13.35 I haven't replied yet, I don't think I have the strength j… more

Letter to the 'other' woman... From mari66 in Mari's World (1005 days old)

Dear Sabrina, In April it will be 3 and a half years since I found out you were having an affair with my husband. I discovered your secret ménage in August 03 but for Enrico to take the decision … more

We need to talk about Denis. From mari66 in Mari's World (1012 days old)

Denis has been mentioned a few times in this blog and many will know he's my Dad, you will also know he is an alcoholic and our relationship is a very fraught one. Last time I mentioned him was back … more

Ex husbands - are they ever completely ex? From mari66 in Mari's World (1016 days old)

Ex has such a finality to it that the feeling you get is of ending. Gone. Finished. Complete. But in some cases 'ex' is never going to be as such but evolves into a new being of simply 'there'. I h… more

Predictions....Can they? From mari66 in Mari's World (1017 days old)

Big question, ladies who predict your future have been around since the year dot and the mystery linked to tarot cards, clairvoyancy and anything spooky has always held an enormous attration to many. … more

Each blow makes you a stronger person! From mari66 in Mari's World (1018 days old)

I have been told this in a nice attempt to cheer me up and the person it came from is a very good friend of mine and we go back - gosh to junior school! And you know I think when you get to 40 each a… more

Another sad ending... From mari66 in Mari's World (1019 days old)

I haven't been around again for quite a while as I was so caught up with Christmas and my pregnancy and I have been spending far too much time on pregnancy forums. Much has happened and now I'm kicki… more

Do you like my tickers? From mari66 in Mari's World (1051 days old)

I had such fun choosing them and it's great as I have a constant idea of what's going on. I watched the documentary on Animals in the Womb last night and was fascinated. Can you believe a mother elep… more

I'm pregnant!!!! From mari66 in Mari's World (1052 days old)

AS the title says, we've finally done it and today I am officially 4 weeks and 4 days pregnant. Yaaayyyy! Which means baby is not more than an apple pip but working very hard and sorting out all his … more

Everyone's falling apart from me. From mari66 in Mari's World (1066 days old)

Yes, on both boards I write on there have been two women on the +35 board who have announced they're pregnant and plenty on the other boards too. Now I am very happy for these ladies and wish them wo… more

Where's all the intial enthusiasm gone? From mari66 in Mari's World (1067 days old)

yes, days - weeks pass with no entry. I'm playing around in various forums but nor writing. I seem to have lost all enthusiasm for this blog these days. maybe beccauuse I don't have a specific dire… more

In denial.. From mari66 in Mari's World (1083 days old)

I've been hiding and not wanting to write. Again I was playing the waiting game and it didn't work out for us this month either. So I am very down in the dumps and wondering if we ever will have the j… more

Back to normal From mari66 in Mari's World (1093 days old)

It's over thank God. WTM for 2006 has been wrapped up nicely and filed away. A very tiring 5 days and I'm having a bit of a nothing day today. One of the high points was a dinner on a Thames river b… more

Sunday blues From mari66 in Mari's World (1098 days old)

I'm feeling very under the weather as I have a cold, sore throat and a heavy head feeling. I am at work today as it's WTM time and we have all of our participants arriving to collect thier badges and… more

getting your knickers in a twist From mari66 in Mari's World (1103 days old)

Funniest thing happened today on my way to work that hasn't happened since I was a kid. I got off my commuter coach at the Embankment as usual and as it was a lovely day, bit blowy but nice I decided… more

Long Friday From mari66 in Mari's World (1107 days old)

God this day just doesn't seem to want to finish, mind I spose it's not so good to wish your life away so quickly it's just I'm dead bored in the office today and can't concentrate on anything. I did… more

Denis my dad From mari66 in Mari's World (1108 days old)

My dad treated my mum like you know what when they were together. He was a good looking fella in his youth and had plenty of offers from lonely women all of which he took. Their marriage broke down wh… more

It's been a while From mari66 in Mari's World (1109 days old)

Hi all, I haven't posted for a few days now basically cos I was visited by the Old Bag (menstruation) and got very depressed about the whole thing. I did drink far too much on Saturday night when we… more