Sorry it's been so long since I last wrote. I have had a couple of complaints(!)
I have been in Ireland for nearly 4 months now. Can't believe how quick it's gone! Alot has kind of happened since then.

The biggest news, for me anyway, is that for nearly 2 months now I have had a boyfriend. I met him in Kilkenny (my home town, Ireland) I met him when I used to go swimming in my local leasure club every night. He works there as a gym instructure and receptionist. We always used to say hi everytime we saw each other before we really knew one another. I've been home in Bridgend since Monday and going back on Monday. I can't wait to see Michael.

My job there is also great, I love being there! No real thoughts of coming home anyway....

If you have facebook, there is a photo of me and Michael on there. Have a look!

Wednesday 15th August

Hello!
I have come to visit home, I'm home for a week from monday until monday! It's so nice not having to work!! and just chilling out!
Sorry I havn't done my blog since my birthday, to be honest, I just can't be bothered. As my life isn't interesting, I have nothing to write!

Wednesday 25th July

MY BIRTHDAY!!

I opened my presents from some people and then this afternoon I went to town with a girl/lady called heather. She's the church youth worker for my age. She's really nice and then we cam back to her house and had dinner and watching T.V and I am here writing this!

I can't believe I am 19 already - this time next year, i'll be in my 20's!!! I'm soo scared!!

Tuesday 24th July

Just looked after all 3 kids today for a few hours and oscar's home tutor, kirsten came round. Then went swimming again!! Nice!

Monday 23rd July

Sat: I had Bree all day while Charlie, Claire, Oscar and Romy went to a party which is about an hour and a half away.
It was nice, I took her into town again - just us two.
Didn't go swimming tonight but I will tomorrow night!

Sun: Tried out a new church this morning (Kilkenny presbyterian church).It was ok. I met one really nice girl, i actually think she's the YP worker. I'm meeting up with her one day this week for a coffee, which should be nice!

Today: Took Oscar and Romy to the duck pond on the estate round the corner. They had a bit of a picnic and we fed the ducks, it reminds me, Liz, when I used to take Josh and Luke to porthcawl duck pond.... :( This afternoon, I looked after Romy (but asleep) and Bree while Oscar had his speech home tutor here while Claire was out shopping and in town doing erunds. I will put photos on here soon of us all.

Friday 19th July

Yesterday took Romy and Bree into town for a couple of hours and then in the evening after kids went to bed i went swimming by myself! It was so nice to just relax in the water!

Today at the moment i'm in town in an internet dvd shop. I need to get a few things in town. It's quite nice - it's my day off!

Got to go I'm paying for this!

Went swimming again tonight! Nice!!

Wednesday 18th July

I'm here!!
I got here last Thursday, well, Friday morning, 3.00am. So i've been here nearly a week already! Can't believe it! The family is really really nice and friendly!
Friday, first day of looking after all 3 kids!! really hard as the older 2 really don't like strangers. Friday night, Claire's (the mother) brother popped round for the afternoon but turned into the night - he brought his 2 children, Lorraine (11), Abigail (6). They were really sweet girls.
Saturday, they stayed until 1ish. I had the 3 kids again.
Sunday, went to park (woods, where it has Kilkenny castle) with claire, Oscar and Romy, baby Bree stayed with Charlie (father). Monday, Can't remember what i did this day.
Tuesday, in morning took Romy and Bree to town - long walk, finally got there and really nice town. went to cafe with them, gave Bree her bottle and got Romy a cake.
Wednesday! - Today, this afternoon, went swimming with Claire, Oscar and Romy while Granny looked after Bree. We had a really good time. The pool is nice! I'ts in a hotel and it has everything! It has a Pool (Big and small), Sauna, Juccuzi, Gym, and loadsa other different classes!!! I am a member so I can go in to everything for free! COOL!

Monday 9th July

3 days to go until I go to Ireland.....I am getting very nervous now. I don't even know when I'm coming back. It could be as little as 3 months or as long as a year. I'm flying from Bristol to Dublin, my flight is at 22.10pm, I wont get to Dublin until 23.05. Then I will meet the father at the airport as he works in London, Monday - Friday every week and he flys in every Thursday night so I will be going home (Kilkenny) with him. It takes about 2 hours to get there so I wont be getting there until 1ish in the morning. I hope everything goes well!!
I have been looking after the twins from Thursday till yesterday so I could get to say a proper goodbye to them and spend the time with them that I had. It would have been really good if Emily was good for me (!)

Thursday 14th June

I have just done my first and last exam! It wasn't too bad. There were a few questions which were hard, but they weren't even that hard! I always say if an exam was easy, I have failed! I have just come home:) and now gotta do my last assignment by monday - hopefully I will get it all done today, maybe tomorrow :(

Wednesday 13th June

College, came home, done some work and revision because I have my exam tomorrow!! Please pray....
Someone please leave comments!

Tuesday 12th June - Evening

Just been watching hamsters and feeding them jaffa cakes and they loved it!

Tuesday 12th June

Today there was no point going into college. Didn't do anything all day appart from going to tutorial which was good for 10mins at 11.50, and art and craft which we weren't doing at 2.00. In tutorial I had that time as an appointment and the teacher and placement officer said I passed all of my 3 placements and they knew I was going to Ireland and knew I went to Germany last year and want me to go in next year to college to talk to the new students about my Au pair experience so the students think about what they want to do when they leave college, which is strange for me. I'm nervous too! They also want me to send them a post card when I'm in Ireland so they know how I am getting on, which I will do after I have been there for a while. In Art and Craft all we did was sort our assignment out and put them into a folder thingy and went home at 2.30!! So we waited around all day for not even an hour worth of lessons! So I did Internet stuff in the LRC (learning resource center) all day. :( BORING! I saw John-Mark there this morning in the LRC - he was doing an exam, I was a bit confuzzled! Why JM? Why there? Let me know! Dad came home today!!!! He's doing really well.

Monday 11th June

Today, normal lessons. Didn't really do anything! But it was a good day, had a laugh with mates!

Sunday 10th June

Today we missed church to go and see dad again! He is so much better again! He is waking to the toilet by himself and back again, which is really good and he actually felt like eating, he didn't before! He ate alot too! In the time when we couldn't visit, me, mum and mark went to he hospital park down the road and me and mark sunbathed and I got burnt!! Mum sat in the shade. Then mark went home but on the way he went to the beach I think he said. Phil came up in the 2nd visiting time and stayed for about half an hour and I went home with him about 5ish because I wanted to come home earlier than mum which was about 8ish. Phil invited me to stay for tea at his house, we had a really nice salad. Yum Yum!!

Saturday 9th June

Today I have worked and then Mark picked me up and we came home, had lunch, and then went to see dad around 3ish. He was very well and happy and chatty. He is getting alot better! He didn't feel that bad either! (pain wise). Came home and then I babysat and mark came round and we wiped everything on my laptop to make it a lot faster, it's like it's brand new! It's so cool! (Thanks mark!)

Friday 8th June

Going to see dad today. I just found out that dad had to have not a triple by pass but a quintuple by pass!! I couldn't believe it! We are just going to see him now. He is in alot of pain especially, mainly his leg. He was very chatty in the morning but very tired in the afternoon as they got him up to walk a bit. They made him sit up-right in the chair instead of lying in the bed. Dad moved into award from ICU (Intensive Care Unit).

Thursday 7th June

Today had a nice lie-in no college on thursdays and fridays! :) mum went to the hospital to see dad this morning and is still there! She told me he is just starting to come around. He is in a bit of pain at the moment in the chest and leg (as they took an arterie (not sure how to spell that) out of a leg) - he's on pain killers. I'm going to see dad tommorow morning all day! Can't wait to see him! I have been to placement school all afternoon from 1-3.30. Tired now. Mark's coming tomorrow evening to see dad too! SOMEONE PLEASE BUY MY HAMSTERS!!

WEDNESDAY 6TH JUNE

DAD'S OPERATION....... It all went well. Really glad it finally happen after months and months of waiting and then going in and getting cancelled and then waiting again etc. He had it from 12 till about 6 this afternoon. Mum was there all day and I was waiting to hear from her at college. He's still unconcious at the moment and got tubes down his throat to do his breathing for him. Mum said he looks the best out of all the other men that have had it done because he is the youngest. He won't become concious until about tomorrow night. I wont be to see him 'til Friday. I miss him - it's lonely here without him :( My teacher was nicer to me today and yesterday because she knew about dad. She was friendlier to me. She kinda know mum and dad.

Tuesday 5th June

SORRY I haven't blogged in ages! I just can't be bothered and nothing interesting happening in my life. As it's coming to an end of our college year, I need to be up to date with every piece of work before we finish or we have to stay on until we have finished. My I.T work was going to specially modified by someone at the college and I had hardly started it as I find it hard in class to do. My teacher needed to help me do it asap because the due date was Thursday and I'm only in 'til Wednesday and don't have time on that day. She asked me to come to the lesson as normal and told everyone else there wasn't a lesson for them just so she could help me do my work. They were joking and said I was the favorite(!) :) We first had 1 lesson (Communications), then I.T, then Tutorial and the teacher didn't turn up! Then Lunch, then I went to I.T for 3 hours instead of going to Maths and Art & Craft. So I was quite happy - I don't like Art & Craft! I would rather do I.T. It was also one-to-one which I find really easy to get on with. I can't really work when there are loads of mates talking! It's really difficult! Anyway I finished it all!!! I was so happy!!! Dad was suppose to have his operation finally last week on Friday but it got cancelled, first because he had a cold and then that didn't matter but was delayed and then due to shortage of beds - he was all kitted and drugged up too. He had to come home. He went again to the hospital at Morriston in Swansea. His operation is tomorrow 8am. Please think of him!

Thursday 17th May

HAMSTERS FOR SALE!!!

Ollie Oscar

2 Happy Syrian Hamsters looking for a good home.

Owner moving.

Ollie: Just over a year.

Oscar: 3 months.

Both Boys!

Both come with cages - 1 bigger than the other.

PRICE: £5 each Inc. cages or £8 for both.

If interested please call Laura Green on 01656 655632 Or 07845092833

Pick up only (Bridgend, UK)

Tuesday 15th May

Sorry I haven't blogged in ages! Just got nothing to say!
Anyway back to writing...
On the weekend, a girl Emily Ringrose aged 24 actually used to be 1 of my brother's girlfriends back in school when he was 15/16. I haven't seen her for nearly 8 years! She now has 2 children, came up. She arrived about 7.30 on Friday evening. It was really strange to see her and a funny situation (not many people get back in contact with their sibling's girlfriends/boyfriends). It was a really good weekend. Jack, 3 and Sarah, 15 months. It was really annoying that it rained all weekend! Sunday was the best day, Emily was really high on red bull and couldn't stop giggling! That's how I remember her from the old days. We went to the pines on Saturday (for those who don't know what that is, its a designer outlet place) and had lunch there, slowly. Then we walked around for a bit and back round the other way and had a photo booth photo done but too small to put on here. Went back home and Emily had a sleep while Jack was napping (he fell asleep in the car) I had Sarah downstairs with me watching T.V. she was really good for me! Emily Green got picked up by Elaine to the train station as she is going to S.France for 7 weeks as a nanny. Sunday we went to church and I was on Creche duty, I had Jack, Sarah and Nathan. Nathan was a bit Jealous as he is the only 1 who is usually there. We came home, Sarah had a sleep and when she woke up we went to the pub for lunch down the road. That was really good and we had loadsa fun and laughs- we had loads of photos done but haven't got those developed yet (its on Emily's old fashioned camera! he he)

Wednesday 18th April

Today went to college as usual after easter hols. It's nice being back! (I can't believe I said that) But I think I did just need a break. I'm working harder because I could concentrate better and friends are nicer because they are more relaxed without being stressed about college work. Had a hair trim today kinda, had layers at the back but you can't really notice it and then I dyed it again!! Browny/Brunettey colour! Nice though! I am now listening to Lazy Town on my mobile (bought a new mobile in easter hols). Josh and Luke got me into the song :) Didn't really watch it before or listen to it. I start my new placement tomorrow, I had to phone to introduce myself. I phoned but I have been there a few times so all I said was hi and see you tomorrow basically. They already know me. ANYWAY... I took Tom and Emily to the park today and spoke to Viki for a while as the park is pratically touching her house. We had fun! When I took the kids back, I helped Emily with her homework, I had to read out words and she had to write them down. Apparently she keeps saying she can't do it at home then when she is in school, the teacher said she is really good at it. Haha, I just don't think she wants to do it somehow!

Wednesday 11th April

Yesterday I was really bored! I don't think I have been so bored for years! But my mum took me out to buy some new blinds for my room, because mine were broken. So that's good. Today not as bored for some reason. But I have been playing with my guinea-pig, Speckles.

Friday 6th April

Yesterday, I went to Cardiff with the twins (5) and Tom G (big Tom, 16) from church. It was amazing! It was so good. We went on the train. The weather was really hot and sunny! When we got there Tom phoned a friend, Lewis (22), who is also from church. We walked round the shops for a while. After that, we all went to a massive walk around park (huge grounds). We looked for a spot and sat and ate our packed lunch. After our lunch we all played football. It was really good! I was better than I remembered! :) We had an ice-cream/lolly too. Lewis bought them all. which was nice of him! Then we started heading back slowly and came home. We were there for atleast 3 hours. I got burnt from the sun! All on my shoulders, around my neck and on my hands. I havn't had such a good time in a long time!
Today I went to work this morning, cleaning my animals out soon and Me, Mum, Dad and Emily are going to see Mr Bean's holiday tonight!

Wednesday 4th April

This morning, my mum had a visiter, Andrea (she's from church). She has a 5 year old and a 2 year old (Rhian and Nathan). They are a bit of a handful, especially Nathan! I offered to take them to the park to take them away from the house 'cause they were bored. They were so good for me, love 'em! They had a good time and they had 1 of my special stickers! It says on it, "Auntie Laura's Good Child" It has a smiley face on it too. Then they wen home and Rhian gave me a picture she had coloured in that she found in the car. It is such a nice day today! :)

Monday 2nd April

Again blogging... I didn't buy a rabbit. I bought a hamster instead - I do not know why! I have no money, but I called him Oscar (Ozzy for short), so I have 2 hamsters called Oliver and Oscar (Ollie and Ozzy). I'm also looking after someone's hamster and rabbit so I have 3 hamsters in my room :) His name is Toffee. He's cute but he's ill and he sounds like a guinea-pig. Anyway enough about my animals. I had to ask a couple of people for references for a job I want in Ireland. So I asked Liz (Josh, Luke and Hannah's mum) and Martin (Tom and Emily's dad). I would ask Rory's mum but there is a reason why I am not going to. Not very appropriate to say. I'm so worried 'cause I have never had 1 before and I can't even see it! :(

Monday 2nd April

Yesterday I had a good day. I went to church without mum and dad 'cause they were away. Joe Governor from the states was preaching, which was good. I was home alone so Mary and Roger (My driving instructor) invited me round there house for lunch with also their daughter and partner and their grand-daughter and Roger's mother. It was goood and really nice of them to invite me. Then I came home about 5, and about 6, I had an unexpected visiter, Lee. I havn't seen him for about 2 years. I went to school with him. It was so strange that he was here. He just turned up on my door step. Then I saw Tom and Lewis from church walking down the road going to town and I ran outside to say hi for about 5 mins. That was really nice. Then they knocked on the door on their way home an hour later. It was so nice. I might see Lee again this week, maybe on wednesday. I am going to Bridgend station about 2 to pick Emily (my sister) up. She has been in London, Nannying for the past week. I want to pop into pets at home on the way - I want a friend for speckles (my guinea-pig), maybe a rabbit. Today I am bored. Might do some work. I can't get hold of any of my friends.

Monday 26th March

I took the day off college today, I had a hospital appointment at 11 this morning because of my bad feet (I finally got my insoles, apparrently, it helps my posture and hips etc.) I thought I would take the day off because I have a assignment to do by wednesday and I have hardly started it! It's annoying me now. I havn't even written it in rough yet! I should get back to now...look at it all!

Friday 16th March

Picked Tom and Emily up from school and played with them for a couple of hours and then I took them back home and me, my dad and my mum had a take-away. I picked Tom up from his house and Emily went to bed and I had Tom over my house for a couple of hours so he wouldn't get up at the crack of dawn for his parents. He had fun playing on my computer on paint, I couldn't get him off it! So I just watched T.V most of the time and then he helped me do something on the computer. It was good. Next time it's Emily's turn- She can't wait!

Thursday 15th March

Went to placement as normal. Got there and there was a lost supply teacher in the room where I work. She didn't know where she was suppose be, so I helped her out. She took the register and then she and all the children went to assembly to sing. I was doing a sticking job in the classroom and I heard the children all coming back. A girl in my class had actually fainted in the hall. Apparently it sounded like a tree of coconuts falling to a hard ground. She fell flat on her face and smacked her head on the hall floor. Then an Ambulance came and took her to hospital because the smack was so hard. Sh has to stay in over night but she's fine (the hospital phoned the school to let the teachers know). I was very concerned because she said to me she didn't feel well as she was lining up to go in to assembly, but the children are always saying that to me.

Wednesday 14th February

I went to college this morning. It actually went ok! It was also my friends birthday but she would'nt let me sing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to her! Rachel came over after col and we were starving so we had some indian food from home, onion baji's and, I can't remember what else it was. It was really nice. We listened to music and sorted our files out for college 'cause they are such a mess! Her mum picked her up at 5.40 and then I was lonely, we had such a laugh!

Sunday 11th March

After church, Mum, Dad, Emily Mark and Myself went to Bristol for the rest of the day! It was really good, first we stopped by a park we used to go to when we lived there and had a picnic in the car and then walked round the park (it was a park when Emily and dad where on a see-saw and my dad bumped it down and Emily literally bounced up, still holding onto the handles and did a hand stand type thing in the air! Haha! My dad was in histerics! I wish I was there and old enough to remeber it!) Emily and Mark (and mum and dad) were reminiscing as we went back to our old house where I was born. They were all talking about how much fun and what they got up to and stuff and I felt alone because I wouldn't have remebered so I couldn't join in ;-( We went for a walk around the area and saw Emily and Mark's old Primary school just round the corner, it was weird 'cause I had never seen the school before! Then we went on the supension bridge in Bristol and back again (50p each way). Then off to the Harvester for mothers while Mark was here and it was a really nice meal!! Mmmm... Mark went straight from there back home! He's still on his way now. Hope you had a good journey mark! (when you read this).

Saturday 10th March

Mark came up last night! He picked me up from work after he woke up at 1.30 with my dad. We all went to cwmbran (it's where you can have BBQ's there and a long walk and stuff.) We went there with the church a couple of years ago when the American's where here. We actually had a really good time!

Friday 9th March

I took my twins to school today for the first time, went to placement (at their school), picked them up from school and I had them until 12.30 at night because the parents (Martin and Claire) were in Birmingham for the day so I had them and that was fine until later on about 5ish tom was talking to his dad on the phone and i went to go and get Emily to speak to him. She said to me, "Auntie Laura, I put something in my ear!" My mouth dropped my heart was pounding and I was speechless. I was like, what?! She had in fact put a bead the size of a pea in her ear. I could see it but I didn't want to reach it 'cause it might have gone in further! I ran to where the phone was and said, "Tom give me the phone now!!" I told Martin and he asked Claire and she said shake her upside down (she used to be a nurse), so I did that and it didn't budge. I then phoned Emily (my sister) and asked her to come round-she wanted to use tweezers but it was too deep. I phoned the GP and they said I'm gonna have to go to Casualty! So I waited for my dad to come home from work to take me to the hospital. I got the car seats ready and got them some food to eat on the way, got them both some toys to take (I thought I'd be there for hours- I was only there for 1 hour all together!). The doctor just came in and took it out quite easily with a pair of tongs! I couldn't believe how quick it was done. Then we went home and put them to bed. Later on tom asked for a glass of water so he came downstairs and he was sitting on my lap and he hiccuped and then he was sick all over me!!! My friend was there so I ran home quickly to get a pair of clean clothes!

Wednesday 7th March

I babysat for Jim and Anna last night. Jemimah was up longer than usual, she, I think is getting used to me now. She's so cute, she drew a picture of me in the park holding a kite. It was really good. Libby was there too and she was wearing her school uniform, she looked so grown up! I have never seen her in her new secondary school uniform before. I can't get over how much she's grown, she's nearly 12! I knew her when she was about 7! I cant believe Jemsy either. She's grown allot- I remember when she was starting to walk! I went to college as normal this morning (half day), and my mate Rachel usually comes round but she didn't today because she had the reality baby, that is going around college (for those who know what one is, for those who don't then tough. :)), so me and Emily (my sister) went to the pines today (outlet stores) in the nice hot sun! We went into a shop that was literally giving everything away. Every piece of clothing (there wasn't really much left) was all £1!! So, i got a pair of trousers for a pound, I couldn't believe it! It was a really good pair as well. At the moment I'm watching a Pork slaughter! It's horrible! I watched a cow on Monday, a Lamb yesterday and Pork now. It's really graphic...

Saturday 3rd March

Work today- very busy. I don't know how many times I ran up those stairs to get shoes. Some customer said to me, i've probably lost half a stone running up and down them. I was so shattered after. I had a 3 hour nap when I got home. Some old friends of my parent's from Bristol came for the day- Thery're cool! I babysat tonight which was good and one of my brother's girlfriend, Emily (from when he was in school) phoned me. We got on so well! I havn't spoken to her for 7 years. We were on the phone for 3 and a half hours until 2 in the morning. It was so nice to talk to her. She actually understands me. Thanks Em! She also now has two kids, Jack and Sarah. Jack (3.5) and Sarah (11 m).

Friday 2nd March

Went to the Millenium Stadium this morning with the school! It was amazing! I had a tour of it, inside, outside, around underneath, it was so cool! I went into the lads changing room (I saw Micheal Owen's changing area and coat hanger) and into the showers, baths and toilet area. It was awsome! It has something like 27 shops/bars inside! It was really good! I had my job training at 4 till 5 in shoefayre- I did really well! It's a bit confusing dealing with all the shoe numbers and stuff. I start tomorrow at 9 in the morning- Early rising again!

Wednesday 28th February

Got my certitficate for my food hygiene exam today! My best mate Rachel came over from college this afternoon as we have half days on wednesdays. Then I had a driving lesson at 5.45 this evening, I did really well today!! I'm so pleased with myself. The driving instructor said that I was 1 of his best students to do monoevers, I just get on and do it, most people take 6 or 7 seven lessons to do it! I can't believe how I only do it once! He keeps saying how good I am.

Tuesday 27th February

I had my report from college today. I'm really pleased with it- I had all A's accept 3 which were B's. I'm doing really well but I am finding my assignments hard! I also found out that I passed my second Food Hygiene examination!! I get my certificate tomorrow! Not many of us actually passed which made me happy because it made me think I can do when I think about it.

Monday 26th February

Missed yesterday's blogging, I was too busy. I can't really remember what I was doing. Oh, we had people around from church, Rob and Sarah. Today went to college, not much happened. Had my assignment back and need a bit more done in it. Bit stressful doing lots of things in 1 evening! Tomorrow, in class i'll see my mates - Kayleigh, Sam, Zoe and Kate! :)

Saturday 24th February

Mum, Dad, Emily and myself went with Broadlands church today to Amelia Trust Farm. Very muddy and slippery! It was great fun though. Seeing all the animals and taking a packed lunch. We went for a walk and returned at the cafe where we had a drink and a cake. That was nice. One of the young people slipped up on her bottom as soon as we got there and she was all muddy for the rest of the day!

Friday 23rd February

Driving lesson today but very tired from yesterday! Lazy driving. Went to town in the pouring down rain with Fiona this afternoon. I was soaked!! I was saying goodbye to one of my riding cars that I always used to play with when I was growing up. I loved it.

Thursday 22nd February

Last day today here in Cheshire! I'm gonna miss Ben, Liz, Josh, Luke and Hannah. I went with Liz to a book bag making class at Josh and Luke's school. Hannah went to a creche in the nursery at school. Liz then took me to the station at about 3.50, my train was at 4.18. I got it from Crewe. I think Josh was upset as I was getting onto the train. These are photos of me and the kids just before we left.

Wednesday 21st February

Liz had to take Joshua to a Physiotheripist, so I had to take Luke to school with Hannah (which I think he enjoyed, I know I did.) I babysat Hannah for a few hours while Liz was out with Josh. She was so good for me. She had a nap so I got a rest for a about an hour and a half. When Liz got back we had lunch and went to B&Q to get something for Liz's bathroom. Ben is going out tonight and Liz and I are going to play the FRIENDS game, Scene it. Which should be good.

Tuesday 20th February

Pancake Day! Went with Liz and Hannah to take the boys to school which is literally round the corner. Got back, and got into the car and went to Asda! (I love Asda!) I was playing with Hannah while Liz was doing the shopping. We then picked the boys up from school later on. After tea we ha Pancakes!! Yum yum! :P I had Lemon and sugar. But I felt sorry for Liz 'cause she didn't have time to have one 'till everyone's second serving. Then I babysat for Ben and Liz so they could go to to prayer meeting together. Before they went Ben answered my mobile to my best mate Rachel and it was really funny- he started talking to her, they had never spoken to each other or even seen each other before. I took a picture of Ben and Liz before they went out.

Monday 19th February

Got here OK. A bit of trouble with the train to start with (delayed). Enjoyed being with the griffins today! Been a good day today but lets just see what time I wake up tomorrow with the kids.

Sunday 18th February

Went to my nan's today for tea with my cousins, Uncle and Auntie etc.
It was ok. Just got back and got to get all my things together for tomorrow (for Cheshire).

Saturday 17th February

Went to my new job place this morning to sort out some paper work - I do some training on the 2nd March and actually start the job on the 3rd. After that my dad, mum and I went to swansea for the afternoon. I bought a new book today in Bourders, the book shop, after having a Starbucks caramel hot chocolate in Bourders. For those of you who don't know Bourders is a massive American book store and has a Starbucks upstairs. Might go to the cinema with my sister Emily tonight or just get a film out as we are both so tired and broke. Got an email from my brother's old girlfriend, Emily. I haven't seen her since I was 11, it's really nice being back in contact with her 'cause I really like her.

Friday 16th February

My sister's friend is soo nice. They have gone for a drive through the mountains. Today, nice relaxing in bed this morning, writing this. I'm going to clean out my animals and maybe do my assignment today. I should find out if I have that job today as well. I'm worried! Got to do my washing too. and ironing, but lets see if what I have said happens. Its not very nice weather! It's pouring outside, that might everything I do slow. How are you now Liz and how is Ben? He wanted sympathy the other day on the phone. I'm thinking of you both. Can't wait to see you on Monday!! :) The Job company, just phoned and I got the Job!! Wahooo!

Thursday 15th February

Last day for half term today. - Finished!
Teachers training day. I can relax now. On the way home I bumped into Sophie (a friend from church). She's also excited about half term. I work in her sister's (Emma) Primary school. I'm gonna be packing for Cheshire soon to see the Griffins. I can't wait, just been speaking to Liz and Joshy on the phone (Hannah said bye)- he's looking forward to seeing me on Monday, he said.
Emily went to meet her friend Amanda today in Cardiff and they went to see holiday on ice. They are just about to come back. Amanda is staying here this weekend and I have never met her before but apparently she's really nice and friendly. Lets just wait and see.... :) Found my fish dead today! I was waiting for it to 'cause the rest of them died pretty quickly! I might complain.

Wednesday14th February - Valentines day!

Got another assignment today! I think it's going to be so much harder than the others, and I found those hard. It has more words that we have to do. Didn't get anything for valentines day, but it is nice and sunny today! Went to college for an hour and a half, my mum then picked me up 'cause I had a hospital appointment- I have bad feet when I walk. I'm going to have insoles for my trainers. The Doctor massaged my feet - really nice!! Then I drove back to college to meet my best mate Rachel, we always see each other on Wednesday afternoons 'cause we have half day. Then went to town shopping. Got a new rail card. for the train on Monday. This evening I had a job interview in a shop called Shoe fayre in town, just got home. It seemed to go really well, will hear if i have the job on Friday, maybe Saturday. Tonight i need to tidy my room, and go to bed early.

Tuesday 13th February

I got my assignments in on time which was good. I had a really good day today, all my friends were good to me and loads of people commented on my new hair cut/style, even the teachers! I'm booking my train tickets later to go up 2 Crewe on Monday to visit the Griffins.

Monday 12th February

I didn't go to college today because I still wasn't very well. My assignment had to be in but my computer wasn't working! I'm worried that I won't be able to stay on the course because i didn't hand it in on time. Also this morning Ben, Liz, Josh, Luke and Hannah came round for the last time for a cup of tea again and to say goodbye. It was really nice seeing them. The boys were as loopy as ever, which was a memory of when i used to look after them. :) Thanks again Ben and Liz.

Sunday 11th February

Teresa and Rosanne - going home day. We had a really nice roast dinner cooked by my sister. Followed by a delicious carrot cake that the they brought up with them. They left about 3 o clock.
Later that night, Ben and Liz came round for a cup of tea on their own.

Saturday 10th February

Rosanne and I went shopping today in McAuthor Glen so she could see what it was like there and so she could spend her money, of course with that I didn't have. It was good though. later on we went to Ben and liz's kind of leaving due and slide show of what they will be doing up until Ivory coast. They are old friends - they used to live around here and I used to look after their two boys, Josh and Luke (6) and (5) and now the have a little girl, Hannah (1) Griffin.

Friday 9th February

It started snowing again from yesterday and I took the day off from work (I work in a school every Thursday and Friday), because we were having Teresa and Rosanne over from Portsmouth (where I used to live) for the weekend. That was nice but very tiring. I was also not very well. That day i got everything ready for them to come. They turned up at about 8 o clock in the evening.