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November 22nd, 2009

12:12 am - Archers Spoilers-22-27 November Poor Leon didn't really go down well with Addam and Ian. Ha Ha!!!!! Remember don't read if you don't want to know what happens in this weeks episodes. Tasters Nigel and Elizabeth come up with wild and whacky ideas this week to publicise their Christmas Deck the Hall event. Ambridge PR agent Brenda could help business, but she’s busy promoting her father’s milk round… ‘No need to hike or mount your bike, just get your milk from Milkman Mike’! Meanwhile, bored of spreading the word, it looks like Vicky’s moving on to pictures. If there’s anyone in the village who doesn’t know Mike yet, there won’t be after his birthday thanks to his own personal PR manager, the one and only Mrs. Tucker. We’re sure he’ll be thrilled… Leon could do with some PR this week, although his sales pitch seems to working with Helen. Tall, good-looking Australian who is sensitive yet fun, versus a deceitful cad with an eye for the ladies; who knows what to believe? We hope for Helen’s sake it’s not all spin. Matt, meanwhile, does his best to keep up a tough guy image, but Lilian can tell he’s struggling on the inside… It’s The Archers! Don’t miss Sunday 22nd November as it’s your last chance to hear the wonderful and much missed Norman Painting (Phil Archer) Sunday: Phil causes a stir Monday: Matt’s on the move Tuesday: Ian tells the truth Wednesday: Vicky gets ready Thursday: Kirsty lets the cat out Friday: Pat gets planning Enjoy!!! More next week!!! Current Mood: happy Tags: the archers

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November 15th, 2009

12:58 am - Archers Spoilers-15-20 November So Matt's in prison. I don't understand the whole sentencing thing. Can somebody explain? Remember don't read if you don't want to know what happens. Tasters It’s all change in Ambridge this week as our villagers are on the move… Matt swaps The Dower House for altogether less homely surroundings. He doesn’t have long to get comfy however, as another move is on the cards; Matt doesn’t care, as long as he doesn’t have to share a cell with Chalkman! The Snells, however, are all too ready to share as they open the door to Coriander and Oscar. As Lynda turns up the thermostat the heat is already rising; let’s just hope it’s happy families all the way. Elizabeth and Nigel are also getting ready to play host as they plan a special event for Christmas at Lower Loxley. With trails to plan and Santa to find it’s a wonder Freddie and Lily will get any presents this year! Amid all this change, and with the prospect of turning the shop into a flat, Jack is still at home and becoming an increasing hazard to himself and Peggy. Will a space come up at The Laurels? Only time will tell, meanwhile, turn on the radio and enjoy home sweet home… It’s The Archers! Don’t miss a disastrous double date on Thursday and Oscar’s arrival in Ambridge on Friday… Sunday: Matt makes a call Monday: Brian sticks to his guns Tuesday: Jack gets rough Wednesday: Vicky is inspired Thursday: Leon makes an impression Friday: Robert gets ready Enjoy!!!! More next week!! Current Mood: happy Tags: the archers

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November 13th, 2009

11:18 pm - Final Day At The Hotel This is the final day at the hotel. It is backdated again so that it's on the 13th of November. Well this morning, i didn't want to get up at all. I had planned to get up at 7 o'clock to have a shower, but i found that the bed was so comfy!!!!!! So i texted my friend, and it was about Half past by the time i actually got up lol. So i didn't bother having a shower, but instead just got ready. I went down for breakfast again at about 8 o'clock, after bringing my stuff up to the lounge, as we would be checking out. For breakfast, i had Wheatabix, and orrange juice. It was gorgious as usual. After that, we went up to the lounge. My rehab worker came at about 9 o'clock. We chatted for a while, until about 20 past 9, when we got in the car, and drove down the road to meet the GDMI from yesterday. There was another GDMI with her too, but she just observed. We were going for a dog walk!!!!!!!!! Yesterday i found out the name and age of my dog i would be working with. She was called Opal, and she was 2 and a half years old. I was last to go. I sat in the car, while my friend and the other client went. During that time, i got to talk to the district team manager, who came down to see us. Finally, the others came back, and i got to go. I was so nervous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went through foot positions first, just to make sure i knew them. From the second i picked up the harness, and gave Opal the "Forward" command, it felt really good. I felt really confident, and found that i was praising her loads. Thank god she didn't need correcting. I need to work on that more. The instructor says that i need to get in touch with my inner cross side lol. The only thing i didn't like about the walk was that it was too short!!!!!!! I also found out that she was a match to someone already. She was matched, but she got anxious when she was left alone for too long. So she was being re matched. Unfortunately she was already matched. I would have gladly taken her on!!!!!!!! I felt so confident, and Opal was a perfect match!!!!!!! Walked at my speed and everything!!!!!! And you know what the best thing was? I hardly thought about that awful gait!!!!!!!!! I think i can now put it to bed. Because i mean the dog isn't going to say "I don't wanna work with you, cause your gait rolls". Half way through the walk however, we had to change the handle of the harness, as the one i had at first was too long. I just wish i could have taken her home. When we got back to the car, i got to take a picture of her. That was really good. We went back to the hotel after that to collect our bags, and have lunch. Any guesses as to what i had? Yep, Veggie soup and club orrange!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After that, we went up to the guidedogs centre, to have a chat, and just chill really. We talked some more with the GDMIs, and watched a DVD slide show of photos of us, cause there were some photos taken of us before we went to the guidedogs centre. We just had a couple of group photos really. I will only put the picture of Opal up here though though. The other guidedog owner who talked to us on Wednesday chatted to us too. At about 4 o'clock, we headed home then. I have to say a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge thank you to my rehab worker for organising it. Also to all the guidedogs staff. You really helped me relax. I will be deffinetly giving you positive feedback when we have to fill in an evaluation form. Thanks again guys!!!!!! I wanna a dog so badly now!!!!!!!!! I wanna have Opal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In fact, i wanna go back to the hotel!!!!!! It just wizzed by, and i loved it that much that i want to go back!!!!!!!!! Let's hope that it won't be too long now before i get the dog. Thanks again everyone at the hotel, and the Guidedogs staff. You are all awsum!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't thank you enough!!!!!!!! I'll let you know any further short handle work, and what ever else happens. Thank you again guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, to work out how to insert a picture lol. Current Mood: in love with Opal!!! Tags: guide dog

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November 12th, 2009

04:35 am - Second Day At The Hotel Here is the second entry about the pre class training at the Hotel That i did for guidedogs. Again, it is backdated. Just so you know, i was not siting writing this at 1 o'clock in the morning. I am actually writing this on a Monday morning, but i am posting as if it was on the day. Well today, i woke up at about 7 o'clock to have a nice long refreshing shower to wake me up. Before i got in the shower however, i rang my friend just to make sure she was alright. She was, so i could then have my shower. I headed out of my room at about 8 o'clock. We went down to breakfast then. My rehab worker stayed overnight on the first night, as he wanted to make sure we were alright. Apparently, during class, a GDMI will stay over on the first couple of nights, just to make sure we had no doggy issues or anything. For breakfast, i had some toast, and a glass of orange juice. Again, the staff were super helpful. We went up to the lounge after that, to get ready for the day, and to wait for the other rehab worker, and a couple of other people. During breakfast, i vowed not to talk about my gait for the whole day. I told everyone that i wouldn't mention it. I lasted about half an hour lol. Anyway, back to the days events. At about 9 o'clock, the other rehab worker arrived. This was followed by another person arriving shortly after, who worked in the hospital referring people to the rehab workers if they needed to have mobility training. She later told me that she had once been a rehab worker. Once they had arrived, we could do some work. I went out with the other rehab worker. We were all doing a "Block" route around the grounds of the hotel. It started at what was called the "Smoking" area, which we had learnt how to get to yesterday. The route was like a square. There was one part which didn't really have a kerb, so when we were crossing that street, we were told to cross at a particular angle, by turning our boddies so that the road was kind of to the side of us. This would mean that when we crossed, we would be able to get on that small bit of kerb. The route was quite easy. The only problem we had was that there were some people working with saws and that, so it was hard to hear traffic and that. We managed the route though, and got back to the hotel at about a quarter to 11. This was after doing it both ways twice. We got back to the hotel so that we could swap people we were with. This was to do another block route. A recently qualified GDMI came to meet us at this point. This was to do some short handle work. Anyway, I got the person who was a rehab worker, but now worked at the hospital with me to do this other block route. We went out the front door, instead of the door at the "Smoking area". I thought this was alright. The woman said that we were going to do a route that was kind of like a figure of eight. That was also fine until we got to a particular point. We were travelling right along a pavement, and when we got to the end, the woman was like "Now go left." I thought this was really odd, as we would be going back on ourselves. I think that was what confused me. I also think that because we went out a different way than before. I got back from that at about 12 o'clock. We were deciding if i should have my short handle walk then and there, or to do the route again that i had got confused on. I wanted to do that route again, but instead of going out the front door, i wanted to go out the smoking area door to see if that would make it less confusing. It did a bit, so that was good. When i got back, i went on a short handle walk with the new GDMI. This was really good too. She told me all the foot positions, and she was just pure awsum!!!!!!!!!!!!! She was about my height, so i found it easier to montain the tention. I was quite amazed at how good i was with the praise, and the commands. I felt my confidence growing. By the time i got back, i was soaked, as it had started to bucket down. I went up to change, but couldn't get my card for my room to work, so just went down to lunch. I was already late ish as i was. I had the usual, Veggie soup, and a glass of club orrange. We were sitting on a couch type thing, and when i got up, my friend said that there was a big puddle where i was sitting. People must have thought i wet myself lol. After lunch, I had time to change, as there wasn't another GDMI coming until 2 o'clock. The new one left at about half 12 or so, after she had finished with me. It was still pelting down at about 2 o'clock when I went back to the lounge. We all agreed that it would be bad to go out and do more short handle work, and end up drenched again. Instead, we just spent time with the GDMI asking questions. The other GDMI was there too from yesterday, with her dog Pip, but he didn't come until later. The GDMI asked if we were worried about anything, as we would be doing a dog walk on Friday. I had to mention that stupid gait. The instructor said that i need to forget about it, and let it be in the past. She says that anything i thought about the walk, i was to forget about, and just enjoy the walk. I asked if we could go through foot positions beforehand, and she said that would be fine. During our block routes this morning, my rehab worker was out doing another block route with The Trekker Breeze Which is a talking GPS system for blind and partially sighted people. The Guidedogs association are doing a trial of this at the moment, to see if it would be good for giving to blind and partially sighted people when they qualified with a guidedog. Anyway, it had started to brighten up at about 4 o'clock, so my rehab worker wanted to take someone out to try the breeze. We were orriginally going to do it on Friday, but we weren't sure if we would have the time. My rehab worker said that i could go, since, my friend had already used it, and the third client didn't want to go. The other rehab worker tagged along too to observe how the trekker worked. My friend and the other client watched a DVD about guidedog ownership. The GDMIs were still there. Me and the two rehab workers got in the car, and headed off to where the new block route would start. My rehab worker said that it wasn't to test me, it was to test how good the Trekker was. He guided me through the route first, just to get a bit of a map going in my head. He then guided me back, and we used the GPS. I stuck a speaker on to my collar, and then stuck the actual unit in my pocket, and off i went, followed by the two rehab workers. When my rehab worker had walked it before, he had recorded land marks that i would need to look out for, like "Cross this road", or that there was a primary school where we started. I found the Trekker really scary at first!!!!!!!! It didn't really give much information, and the voice was quite hard to understand. It said at one point that we were going on to a place called Glentarran Park. I was also told that i had to indent along a road. I started to do this, only to realise that we weren't on that road yet. The GPS said that you were on certain parts 10 metres before you got to them, but then didn't mention anything at all. It sometimes wouldn't talk until about 5 minutes after each bit of information. We did the route on the way back, and it was much easier and much less scary when i was being sighted guided. I think the GPS would be better if you knew the route. I think it might also work if you use a guidedog. But to do it totally on a new route with a cane, i think it's a big no no. My rehab worker says that he might try it on a route that i know. We headed back to the hotel after that, where we chilled again with the GDMIs and got to see Pip who had been braught in. We chilled again until about 5 o'clock, when the GDMIs went home, and my rehab worker went home. The other rehab worker stayed with us instead. The third client went to have a bath, so me and my friend had a bit of craic in the lounge until about 7 o'clock, which was dinner time. I had Roast beef, roast potatoes, peas, and gravy. It was yum!!!!! I didn't bother having a dessert, i just had a glass of coke. My friend scared me when she said that she had got a coke, but she ordered diet. She said that hers tasted sweeter. I crapped myself, because she is diabetic, so didn't want anything bad to happen. Luckily it didn't which was good. I decided to have two bottles of West Coast Cooler this time. It was nice. I was a bit worried in case it got me drunk, but i was fine. I baught the second round, where i got the second bottle, and was shocked that it was £9.20!!!! Apparently the West Coast Coolers were quite deer though. We all decided to go upstairs at about 10 o'clock. When we were coming out of the bar, however, we got slightly lost. You have to go at a slight angle when you come of the doors to find the stairs. I was in the lead, and totally got the wrong angle!!!! I'm sure we looked like a right sight!!!!! A helpful passer by helped us orientate ourselves to find the stairs. When we got up the stairs, we made ourselves a cup of tea and coffee. I was pouring the kettle, but was too nervous of it, since it was full and freshly boiled. We used one of the liquid level indicators that the Guidedogs had given us. I forgot how annoying they can be!!!!! How do you deal with a full kettle? Anyway after that was out of the way, me and my friend braught our computers down to chill on the net for a while. Our internet time ran out, so i walked down to reception to get two. They were really helpful!!!!!!!!! Chatted away!!!!!! I rang the other rehab worker to get her to come down and read out the info on the cards, while i went down with the third client so that he could have a smoke. He wanted a bit of company so i went down with him. We didn't get to bed until about half 12 that night!!!!! I was packing my stuff, as we would check out by about 11 o'clock on Friday morning. I discovered that i couldn't find the lounge card. Panicking, i searched frantically but still no sign. I retraced my steps. Did i take it out when i was out? Did i have it when doing the short handle? Did i drop it? Did it fall out of my pocket? I texted my friend asking her what to do. She texted back saying that it was in her room!!!!!!!! I was so glad!!!! I had been in her room earlier talking to her, so must have left it there. I went over to get it then. That was the 2nd day at the hotel. I will post the final day tomorrow. I will write it tomorrow, but i will backdate it to Friday again. I was much less worried today. I felt much more relaxed. Current Mood: relaxed Tags: guide dog

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November 11th, 2009

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November 9th, 2009

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November 8th, 2009

10:55 pm - Archers Spoilers-8-13 November So i wonder will Matt go back from Costereeka? It's getting really interesting!!!!! Remember don't read if you don't want to know what happens. Tasters While Adam plans to re-route his footpath, the villagers of Ambridge continue plodding along the path of life… Susan marches forth, red in the face and furious about recent events at the Village Shop; her path is definitely the warpath, strewn with rocky rebukes and flinty frustration. The doom-laden Matt meanwhile is practically in chains and, in his mind at least, treading the weary path to prison. While Lilian itches to fly above it all and move forward to confront the future, Matt’s going nowhere fast. Ed is flying high, although his bitter brother obstructs the path of progress and impedes his course. Will the boys ever build a bridge? I wouldn’t hold your breath. Helen’s feet haven’t touched the ground since she embarked on a relationship with Leon; let’s just hope she doesn’t come to earth with a bang as he charms the female population of Ambridge… It’s The Archers! Don’t miss Wednesday when it’s crunch time for Matt; will he or won’t he head home for the trial? Sunday: Brian gets bossy Monday: Susan’s on the warpath Tuesday: Will gets in the way Wednesday: Lilian heads home Thursday: Matt faces the music Friday: Helen’s so happy Enjoy!!!! More next week!!! Current Mood: happy Tags: the archers

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November 6th, 2009

11:42 pm - Just Popping In To Say That I've Had The Blog For 3 Years!!!!!!! It's hard to believe, but this time Three Years Ago I decided to set up a blog. I didn't really know why, but i guess i was bored. I found Live Journal to be the most accessible. I had tried Blogger but it wasn't that accessible. It might be now though. Sometimes i think about crossing over to Blogger Since alot of people seem to be on it, but i don't know. What do you all think? Should i cross over to blogger or stay here? Let's hope for many more years of blogging, no matter which platform i decide to use. Current Mood: hopeful Tags: blog birthday

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November 4th, 2009

12:20 am - Giving This A Shot I was recently talking to my friend on MSN the other day, when we got to discussing his writing. I think this dude is awsum. During this discussion, he asked me if i would like to guest write for His Blog I was a bit hesitant at first, but thought i'd give it a shot. I had a bit of bother setting up with my account, but i've got it going now. So here it is, my first post on here. I look forward to posting many posts here, and am extremely thankful to my friend. I am hoping to post what i post on my own blog his blog. Obviously i won't mention any names or anything, and i won't mention some things, but most things i hope to post on Robberts blog. What have i got to lose by doing this? Sounds fun!!!!. Thanks again, Robbert!!!!!!!!! Current Mood: happy Tags: guest writing

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November 1st, 2009

05:48 pm - Archers Spoilers-1-6 November I wonder will Matt and lillian stay in Costereeka? Remember don't read this if you don't want to know what happens. Tasters With bonfire night around the corner it’s all gunfire, treason and plot in Ambridge (well there’s the shoot at Brookfield isn’t there?!). Susan’s busy plotting to get on the Community Shop Committee to safeguard her future. Meanwhile, Matt feels the heat of his impending trial. Having committed his crime, he’s less than keen to do the time, but at what cost? It could cause a few fireworks with Lilian; caught in the middle she’s about ready to explode! Mike’s old image goes up in flames thanks to Vicky who’s plotting to reinvent him; Mike gently smolders as she talks about her flare for shopping. Meanwhile, the Brookfield clan are back and cosy as rosy toffee apples. Wayne has a marshmallow moment with Fallon as he prepares to leave Ambridge; now he’s found her it looks like he’ll stick to Fallon like cinder toffee to your teeth! It goes with a bang… It’s The Archers! Don’t miss bonfire night on Thursday Sunday: Lilian’s lost Monday: Susan stays strong Tuesday: Eddie does the right thing Wednesday: Leon lends a hand Thursday: Mike gets shirty Friday: Ed gets the go-ahead Enjoy!!!! More next week!!!!! Current Mood: happy Tags: the archers

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October 30th, 2009

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October 25th, 2009

12:06 am - Archers Spoilers-25-30 October I detect that Lillian might move in with Jenifer again. Remember don't read if you don't want to know. Tasters It’s Halloween– a time for ghouls and ghosts, bats and pumpkins. So how is this affecting our favourite villagers? Lilian is pale and wan though far from a zombie. Like a werewolf poor Matt is howling in the shadows and wants to run far away. Ed and Will both vie for Mr Potato Head as they continue to squabble and surely Jazzer is running for Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde! We hardly recognise him this week he is so civil and charming. Can it possibly last? There’s many an Ambridge lady we’ve imagined on a broom-stick but Pat has cast aside her witch’s hat and may yet save the day for Susan. Brian is a bit of a devil but Lynda is more than a match for his wicked ways. Watch out for the Grim Reaper! Clarrie stirs up a wondrous brew at Brookfield and Eddie’s a wizard with the Brookfield herd. Trick or treat? Light up your pumpkins, sit back and enjoy - It’s The Archers! Don’t miss Lilian's dilemma on Tuesday Sunday: The Grundies settle at Brookfield Monday: What's happened to Jazzer? Tuesday: Lilian is caught on the hop Wednesday: Brian goes green Thursday: Pat does some research Friday: Matt loses his cool Enjoy!!!! More next week!!!! Current Mood: happy Tags: the archers

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October 19th, 2009

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October 18th, 2009

12:28 am - P. I. N. K Today i'll be off to see Pink In concert. I'm not sure if i've mentioned this before. In case i haven't, here's the story. Appologies for anyone who has already heard this on MSN. Well i was going to go and see Pink in April, but the tickets were sold out. So a couple of weeks later, I was just listening to the radio when i heard that Pink was coming again in October. I had to get tickets this time. I made sure that on the day that they were released that we got practically the first tickets. It was a good job we did, since half an hour after they went on sale, they were sold out. She must have been popular. I can't believe that i'm going already!!!!! It doesn't take long for time to fly. I can't wait!!!!!!!! in something like 19 and a half hours, which seems like ages away, i'll be in the concert thinking about Pink, and hopefully enjoying the support act. I've got no idea yet who that is. I'll let you know how it was on Monday hopefully, since that's when i'm back home. I'll probably text updates on Facebook though. Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!! It should be awsum!!!!! Current Mood: excited Tags: pink concert

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12:25 am - Archers Spoilers-18-23 October I think Vickies trying too hard to impress. Remember don't read if you don't want to know what happens. Tasters There’s a dark cloud over Ambridge this week and it’s a good thing that Ruth and David are off to Egypt. Susan’s sure she’s doomed, Will broods over Ed’s iniquities (nothing new there) and Jazzer scowls when Fallon enthuses over anyone but him. It’s time that Fallon has a bit of luck but is Jazzer the answer to a maiden’s prayer? Jack’s getting worse and alas, there’s no silver lining for poor Peggy. Vicky is a little rainbow for Mike but more of a shower for Ed, while thunder sounds when Matt hears what Chalkman has divulged. Sunny Leon chats to Annette and the Grundies reckon looking after Brookfield is going to be a breeze. Bathed in sunshine or sheltering under your umbrella? Take off your welly boots and make yourself a cuppa – It’s The Archers! Don’t miss Matt's revelation on Friday Sunday: A little bird tells Susan there's bad news Monday: Jazzer's found his bird Tuesday: Matt wants to fly the coop Wednesday: Leon charms the birds off the trees Thursday: Will's worried about his birds Friday: Birds of a Feather.. Enjoy!!!! More next week!!!! e Current Mood: happy Tags: the archers

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October 12th, 2009

12:11 am - Had To Steal This I thought i'd steal this from silly_singer Do you like your stomach? Yeah it's alright. Not my worst bit. Have you ever made a guy cry? Not that i know of. Do you honestly believe that good things come to those who wait? Kind of, thought i hate waiting lol!!!! Do you think that the last boy/girl you kissed cares for you? It's been years since i kissed a boy, and i'm not into kissing girls, so they probably don't. Would you ever get a tattoo? Nah. Sounds too painful. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? My mum last night lol. How many text messages are in your inbox right now? 4 What was the last thing that you put into your mouth? Spaghetti Ballognaise for dinner. Do you think you will be living at home with your parents in two years? Hopefully not. Things could change though. How many months ago was your 16th birthday? Hmmmmmmm let's see... About 36? Do your gums ever bleed? Not really. Just when i brush too hard lol. Do you have a cover for your cell phone? If so, what color is it? Nah i just have the default one. Which type of apple do you prefer? Juicy ones lol. Is there a boy that you would do absolutely anything for? Nah couldn't be arsed. Have you ever thought that you had the swine flu? Nah think that it's just a normal flu that most people could just ride out. If you could die to save someone you liked/loved, would you? Who knows. Depends on if i ever faced that situation. I would hope i wouldn't have to make that decition though. Who was the last person to smoke a cigarette in your presence? A guy called Martin. Does anyone regularly, other than famiy, tell you that they love you? Not really. What was the last thing that you licked? My lips lol. What does the 4th text in your inbox say and who is it from? It's from Laura and it says "Nothing much. Just me being paranoid". How many piercings do you have? None any more. I had my ears perced when i was a kid, but i was allergic to the Nickoll, so i had to stop wearing them. The person you have feelings for shows up at your house: I get all excited. Are you waiting for a phone call? Nah. Are you currently looking forward to anything? The Pink concert i'm going to on the 18 of this month, and getting my hair cut. Would you rather go back or forward a week? Forward. Who was the last girl to text message you? Leeanne. Who was tthe last male to text message you? Scott. Do you wish that you had more money? Not really cause i wouldn't spend it. Two years ago, were you the same person that you were now? I think i was more immature. Do you think that you will actually live a happy life with someone? Hope so. How many piercings have you had in your entire life so far? Just the ears. That's 2. Do you use hearts like "<3" a lot? Nah hate them!!!!!!!!! It's annoying when someone says loads of them and you're trying to work out what they mean lol. Have you recently pulled a muscle? Nah. Is anyone overprotective of you? Yeah. Do you mind sleeping on the floor? Depends on the floor. What are your initials? V P T. What color is your toothbrush? Don't have a clue!!! When was the last time you cried? About 2 months ago. Do you have any gay friends? Nah. What is something you currently want? To stop worrying about little things. How old were you when you had your first kiss? 13 was my first propper kiss. I had little ones when i was like 5 but they were just on the cheek. Have you ever made out in a pool? Nah lol!!!! Where was your default picture taken? I got it off the net. Do you like to have short, medium or long hair? Short. Where do you keep your money? In a purse lol. Is that not where everyone keeps it? Do you want to cut your hair? Nah, cause it wouldn't be straight. Do you like to eat ice? Yeah. Do you like sushi? Nah. Do you have empty bottles of alcohol hidden somewhere? Don't drink that much. Do you own any brightly colored underwear? Nah don't think so. Have you ever been white water rafting? Nah. Have you ever been attacked by a dog? Nah. As a small child, did you ever feel as if you were different or weird? Yeah, and still do sometimes. Are you able to handle small amounts of sleep? For like like just a day, but then i'm pure dead afterwords lol. What is the most disgusting thing you've ever seen? Don't know. Who is hotter? Robert Patterson or Taylor Lautner? Who are they? Are you dirty minded? Oh Yesh!!!!! Are you a dork? Don't think so. Current Mood: geeky Tags: quizz

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October 11th, 2009

03:40 pm - Archers Spoilers-11-16 October I was right!!!!!!!!! I knew Peggie would put Jack into a home. Also, what was the craic with Lee mason? Remember don't read if you don't want to know. Tasters A touch of bribery and corruption keeps pulses racing this week. Will Borchester Life write an exclusive on the ‘incident at Grey Gables?’ Not if Caroline can help it! Brian poses Lynda a moral dilemma, Matt’s made another bad choice and Will broods over Ed’s portion of Estate land. Does Wayne truly believe in Fallon’s talent or is he currying favour, and just how far will Vicky go to make her dinner a success? There’s suspense as we wonder if Jazzer will ever go out with a good girl (and if there’s one left in Ambridge), or whether Nigel will be able to get his usual quota of grape pickers. On the edge of your seats? Sit back and relax – It’s The Archers! Don’t miss Jazzer's adventure on Thursday Sunday: Strictly for the birds Monday: Lynda takes the high ground Tuesday: Fallon's fed up Wednesday: The answer is in the soil Thursday: Pip's finding it hard work Friday: Crudites from Vicky Enjoy!!!! More next week!!!! Current Mood: happy Tags: the archers

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October 5th, 2009

05:53 pm - More Short Handle Work This is backdated, because i didn't really want to post it on the day of the actual work. It took place on the 5th October, but i wrote this on the 9th. Just in case this doesn't backdate correctly. I will write it as if it's the 5th. You'll see why i didn't really want to post this when i get into it. Today i had some more Short Handle Work. It was just me and my rehab worker. There was another rehab worker observing my main rehab worker. We started at about 4 o'clock. We started at the college again. My rehab worker said that he wasn't going to tell me the foot positions, because i said that i thought i knew them. Because of this, i thought that i was under pressure to remember them. It turned out that i didn't know them as well as i thought. After that, i started to improve a bit, until at a particular road crossing. We had just crossed a road, and i said that we had to go left. It turned out that we had to go right. The reason why i thought it was left was because i would kind of use the traffic as an indicator. I think that if the traffic is to the right of you then you are going left. By this i mean, if the road is to your right, then you are going left. This is wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe i made such a stupid mistake. I had been doing the route for nearly a year!!!! I still haven't forgiven myself. I will have to make sure i know where i'm going before i give the direction!!!!!!! The rest of the way went without a hitch, but i was more tense because of the earlier mistake. We didn't do the whole route, just down to where the Co-opp is. After that, we discussed exactly what would be happening at the hotel i mentioned in My Last Entry Apparently, my rehab worker is going to create a taylor made program for each of us. For me, i think he wants me to be able to get around the hotel independently, and do a bit more short handle work, as well as teaching me the route around the hotel with the cane. He is going to finalise all the details with me within the next couple of weeks. He wants me to give him any feedback from the hotel experience. He was the one who suggested it, so he wants us to tell him even if it is negative. My next lesson is going to be going through the route with the cane again. Just to make sure i know every individual turn etc. I also think today i found it hard to focus on what i was doing. I can't be doing that, otherwise there is no point in doing anything. I must focus from now on. I'm not sure whether to bring the laptop for November to post at the end of each day. I'll have to see what my Rehab worker says. I'll keep you posted though. The main reason why i didn't want to post this was cause of the earlier mistake with the direction. I must learn not to be so hard on myself. I want to make sure that after the hotel, that i am totally confident with foot positions, and also, i want to talk to a GDMI who is also going to be there about that horrible gait. I want to believe that it's not that bad. Current Mood: hopeful Tags: guide dog

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October 4th, 2009

01:06 am - Archers Spoilers-4-9 October I have a feeling that peggy is going to put Jack into a home. Who knows. Remember don't read if you don't want to know what happens. Tasters There’s a lot of movement in Ambridge this week. Ed’s seeking new stock for Grange Farm and Vicky is bobbing up and down in her eagerness to help. Wayne’s moved out of The Bull but Fallon is moved in a different way by his praise: we’re not sure that this is good news….Jim zips around Ambridge in his Riley and wants to rocket Daniel to the moon, Jack goes on walkabout, Adam defends his wicket, Jennifer’s on a mercy dash and those plastic polytunnels just keep on fanning the flames of Lynda’s fury. Want to join in? Why not sit back and switch on the radio? It’s The Archers! Don’t miss Thursday’s episode when chickens come home to roost or Friday’s rumpus at Grey Gables Sunday: It's just not cricket! Monday: Vicky expands her interests Tuesday:No waning star for Wayne Wednesday:Caroline to the rescue Thursday:Peggy comes to a decision Friday:Ian gets a shock Enjoy!!! More next week!!!! Current Mood: happy Tags: the archers

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October 2nd, 2009

11:41 pm - A Year Ago Today A year ago today, i had my Guidedog Assessment Well alot has happened since then, from My Guidedog Further Assessment, to The Recent Short Handle Work I've been doing. Sometimes i would still get down about the rolling Gait i've mentioned occasionally, but i want to stop thinking about it. I'm thinking of asking my GDMI the next time i see her to see first of all if the gait is a massive roll, which i believe it is, but that's just me over complicating things, and secondly, to see if it can be corrected. On the 11th, 12th, and possibly 13th of November, my rehab worker wants me and a couple of others to go up to the hotel where we would train with the guidedogs, to learn the layout of the hotel, so that when it comes to training we will have one less thing to worry about. There might be some short handle work too. I hope this goes okay. I also hope that that nasty gait doesn't make an appearance. Even when i am working with a dog i don't want that gait to roll. The way i act, i'm acting as if it's just happened. Any tips on how i could stop worrying? I really don't want the other guidedog mobility instructors to say about the gait. I will have to work hard on making sure it doesn't rear its ugly head. I just thought i'd post this on the aniversary (SP?) of the guidedog assessment. Thanks for any suggestions on the gait. I need to stop worrying!!! Current Mood: hopeful Tags: guide dog

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