Scottish Widows....

Ok I just saw an advert for Scottish Widows... Its a bank for everybody who doesnt know. It reminded me of something that made me howl with laughter. So anyway a few months ago my sister was round my house and the phone rang. She picked it up and this is how the conversation went.... (SWR = scottish widow representative).

My sister: "Hello...."

SWR: "Hello this is (cant remember her name) calling from Scottish Widows. Would you have a few moments to spare at the moment?"

My sister: "Why? Whats this call about?"

SWR: "Like I said im calling from scottish widows and would like to inform you of the offers we have currently in regarding to our excellent mortgages..."

 My sister: "Well, I'm not Scottish And I'm not a widow... so thanks but no thanks..."

I dont remember anything after that because I was laughing too hard... I'm going to have a wild guess that the person on the end of the phone was laughing pretty hard too!!

Leanne x

I promise... to work out more!

I cant count how many times I've made a promise to myself and then broken it because of one reason or another. I always keep promises I make to other people but the ones I make to myself just dont seem as important to me. It occured to me a few moments ago that I'm always promising something to myself and yet only 20% of what I promise myself actually happens. I keep telling myself I will get fit and start working out more. I start it and then something comes up and then I lose track. My mum would say its because I'm lazy. Secretly I'd agree with her but I'd never tell her so. The thing is, I like to sit and read... but I also like that rush you get after a work out. Ok so at first when you start out you dont get that rush its more of a gasping 'oh my goodness this is going to kill me!' sort of feeling, but then after a few times of doing it, it starts to feel better and you get the rush.

For the past two weeks I'v been ill on and off. With my back at first and then this week with an infection. Working out is what I've been thinking about and wanting to do but with being ill, you just dont feel like it. I am literally itching to get on the exercise bike... I mean it too! Tonight I've been fidgeting, restless and want to do something. So this is it. THE promise I am making to myself. Right here, right now. To all of you good people. I am going to start working out. Every 6 weeks I'll do an update blog on how its going. In adition to my other blog posts I mean. Anyway, I would like to know from you, (yes you, dear reader), what are your favourite ways of working out? What makes a work out seem less work for you? Are work out sessions quiet times to reflect and plan or time for pumpin' music and a energy fest?

Leanne x

Regrets?

If you had asked me a year ago if I had regrets, I would have said yes I do. If you were to ask me that same question today... I know I dont have as many regrets as I thought I did. I know, and I'm not going to go in to it, that I did somethings I'm not particularly proud of but I dont regret them! I have learnt from my mistakes. I have grown from them. I understand so much more about life now than I did then. For example I now know that intensions, even if you have the best of them, dont actually mean anything. You could intend to make the world a better place.. intend to solve world hunger. But unless you actually physically do it, then it means nothing.

I know I've hurt people in my past. I wish I hadnt. But some of them, one in particular is an amazing person. Maybe the person I hurt the most was a guy who, at one time would have said I loved, I realise now it wasnt love. It was infatuation. I liked what he was not who he was. Thats something that suprises me as I normally go for personality! It taught me alot though if im honest. Trust. For one thing.

I remember a conversation between myself and my best friend. She was the girl who was afraid of comitment. I was the one who wanted comitment. Then we both went through relationships. Both of us got hurt. We went out to get drunk and I found myself hating comitment and she wanting nothing but. Roles reversed I guess. I think the one thing that  always kind of new was in me was that deep down I didnt trust anyone like that. Romantically I mean. I know now I dont really fully trust anyone romantically.

I guess its true what they say, the past is what makes you who you are in the present and even help shape you in the future!

Leanne x

Times, Life and Desicions

Recently I've been under-going some counciling. As if you've read earlier blog posts by me, I've blogged before about depression. My depression in fact. Hence the reason for the councilng. So I've been writing more. I've decided to start an aditional blog for those stories or memories. This is just a heads up for the up and coming blog! I also have more for this blog... as this isnt stoping. But for now this will have to do. My sister is nagging me to make a hot chocolate! Yay me! Take care!

Leanne x

Mail Order Husband?

I was recently watching a programe about mail order brides and it got me thinking. Are there mail order husband websites to? I decided to do a little research on the subject. Personally I'm not looking for a mail order husband but my curiosity was peaked, thus being the reason I have done a little bit of researched in to mail order husbands! So on my first search I found only one website, which seemed to be more of a joke than anything else!

On this particular website, I was looking through the "mail order husbands" and came across one guy from the USA. He specifically stated he was looking for a girl named "Julie". He said the reason was that he has a Julie tattoo and would like a girl to match it! He also said he would consider women who were willing to change their names! I couldnt help but laugh! Hence the reason I thought the website was a bit of a joke!

I continued my search in the role for truth and found another website that is a mail order bride and husband website. I finally found a website that seemed to be genuine. I looked through it and there actually seems to be a growing "industry". I know that there are people who would love to have a gander and maybe even look in to it more. So I will supply a link. But my quest to unearth the part truth about mail order husbands has been answered.

www.rosebrides.com

Leanne x

My Nephew Nate F L B

My nephew loves to dress up. His favourites inclued Bob the builder, a monkey, a DR, and a pirate! I shall put a picture of Nate as monkey up! He went to the zoo. He told tall tales of the animals. Then he laughed and said "monkeys were scary!". So cute!

My nephew is two years old, three in January. Hes such a funny little boy. Last saturday his dad (Craig) and his mum (my sister Adele) got married. For the photos he had to stand on the steps infront of Craig and Adele. Craigs mum gave Nate some confetti. He opened the box and began throwing it in the air then turned the box upside down and emptied it on the steps in front of himself. He then looked round and said, "Oh dear! Who made all this mess!". To the amusement of everyone stood watching the photos being taken!

Even thought Nate is only two he has good manners. Always says please and thankyou. He even says thankyou very much! I was talking to my mum the other day and I miss heard her, so I said, "What?". Natey quick as a flash told me, "No Aunty Anne, Its not what its pardon!". LOL being taught manners by a two year old!

Natey cant pronounce L's. So my name automatically becomes aunty weanne! Nate stayed over a few weeks ago and I had a pink nighty on. I went in to let him out of his cot and he said to me; "Aunty Ann! You wook wuvly!" Which just made me giggle! Anyway I just thought I would share that with you all! Love you Loads Ferg face! Aka Natey B!

Leanne x

Danger Mouse!

I was just watching my all time favourite cartoon, Danger Mouse! I soooo want the box set! Maybe santa will bring it me if I'm a good girl! I love Penfold! Oh crumbs chief! LOL. Anyway I thought I would share an episode off youtube with you all! So here is DM - Custard! Enjoy!

Part one 

Part Two

Part Three

Leanne x

Poorly sick sick

On Saturday my sister got married. Yay! Finally! But the week leading up to the wedding my nephew Nate had a sickness and diarrhea virus thats going around. For the past two days it seems I have had it. Well the sickness that is. I feel like my chest is in a vice and my tummy is doing summer salts. By the way did I mention my head is swimming? Spent all of monday in bed too ill to move. Didnt eat a thing either until tuesday afternoon and then it was only one slice of toast. Anyway heres hoping it goes away soonies! Much loveage and well being wishes sent your way!

Leanne x

Congratulations Adele & Craig

My sisters wedding day! Shes finally going to be made an honest woman! It was a good day. Except if you count my dress fiasco! I wont go in to detail but I had to get changed straight after the service and photos and my exact words were; "give me the scissors and I'll cut the ~@*%er off!". Anyway my sister looked beautiful and my Nephew actually behaved himself! He looked dappa in his little suit! (dappa meaning handsom, smart etc). It was a long day but my sister enjoyed it all. The best men Dave and Dave, (yes confusing) did an excalent speech! Well done lads.

I got to spend a good hour or so with my god daughter. Loved seeing her! Shes growing up so quick and is such a beautiful little girl. Love you loads Mollie! Loved seeing the family also and some old friends. Will put up a photo of the bride and groom or maybe one of the bride n groom and best men or what ever! I'll see if I can find a good one!

From left to right we have:

Craig M, Scott, Dave B, Craig (the groom), Nate, Adele (bride obviously), Dave E, Walt, and John

Leanne x

About Time Too!

I realise I havent blogged since June! I have come on a few times with the intention of blogging but been side tracked and distracted by other things. So, earlier in the year I stated that I was going to try and read as many books af possible so to update on that, at the moment the total stands at 33 books. Half way through another book called,  "The Pirates Daughter". I annoy myslef when reading. Especially if the characters have accents such as Jamaican or Irish or Scotish because I then have to sound it out in my head. Am I the only one who does that??

Any way I have another 14 books lines up to read before the year is out. I'd like to reach at least 50 books read by the end of the year but I dont know if thats possible for me! Well heres hoping. Can anyone recomend any books for me to read? I like alot of different genres.. but of course I do like a good romance. Just so you know my favourite books include... 10 Reasons Not To Fall In Love By Linda Green. Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff, Of Mice and Men by John Stienbeck. etc.. so if you can recommend any books leave me a comment! Thanks

Leanne x